Vigilante is an action-thriller K-Drama directed by Moon Yoo-seok. The Disney+ series is based on a Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam and it revolves around a young police academy student who becomes a vigilante and kills criminals at night, who don’t change their ways even after being punished by the law. Vigilante stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. So, if you loved the Disney+ series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Killing Vote (Prime Video)
Synopsis: People are busy watching the screen. The person wearing a mysterious mask so called ‘Gaetal’ appears, and the Killing Vote begins.
The Devil Judge (Netflix)
Synopsis: In a dystopian Korea, the nation is in chaos. The people have lost their trust and faith in the justice system and voice their hatred towards their leaders. Within the world where the old justice system faces collapse and gets hit with an unknown epidemic, Head Trial Judge Kang Yo Han, nicknamed “The Devil Judge” due to his merciless rulings but considered a hero among the people, emerges with a vision of change. The unprecedented experimental court proceedings held live through the media, in which the people have the power, gear up to revolutionize the foundation of the justice system. However, is Judge Kang Yo Han the hero people believed him to be, or is he just the devil cloaked as a judge?
Taxi Driver (Viki & Prime Video Add-On)
Synopsis: Do Ki has lived more honestly than anyone else as an officer in the Special Forces. Yet, when a serial killer murders his mother, he spends his days in agony. While feeling wronged and broken, Do Ki meets Jang Sung Chul, who recruits Do Ki to work for his company, Rainbow Taxi. Far from an ordinary taxi service, Rainbow Taxi is a secret organization that avenges victims whom the law didn’t protect. Here, Do Ki becomes a star driver who delivers satisfying revenge. Meanwhile, Ha Na is a prosecutor who investigates Rainbow Taxi. She is furious with their lawless behavior, but at the same time, she feels confused to see them solve cases that the law cannot. Between those who believe that revenge embodies true justice and those who pursue the outlaws, Do Ki seeks what justice truly means.
Daredevil (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Synopsis: Daredevil follows Matt Murdock, attorney by day and vigilante by night. Blinded in an accident as a child, Murdock uses his heightened senses as Daredevil, fighting crime on the streets of New York after the sun goes down. His efforts are not welcomed by powerful businessman Wilson Fisk-aka Kingpin- and others whose interests collide with those of Daredevil.
The Punisher (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Synopsis: Frank Castle, also known as “The Punisher”, believes he has exacted revenge on the criminals responsible for the tragic murder of his family. However, he soon uncovers a larger, deeper conspiracy behind the events that occurred, involving his time serving in the Marine Corps. Alongside run-ins with law enforcement, his ex-best friend Billy Russo, and former NSA analyst Micro, Frank seeks to uncover the truth once and for all.
Beyond Evil (Netflix & Viki)
Synopsis: In most popular police-centered stories, the protagonists are detectives investigating violent crimes. However, most officers work at local substations, dealing with menial work every day. A series of murders take place before an officer, threatening a town that had been peaceful for 20 years. This series follows a man who realizes that to catch monsters, he must become a monster himself.
Revenge of Others (Hulu)
Synopsis: A boy falls to his death at school, but Ok Chanmi does not believe that her twin brother, Park Wonseok, committed suicide. Chanmi transfers to her brother’s school, Yongtan High, and meets Ji Sooheon, who witnessed her brother’s death. A “hero,” who avenges bullied students, appears at Yongtan High. Chanmi speculates that it may be connected to her brother and starts looking for this hero.
