If Vincenzo hooked you with its bitter-sweet jokes, stylish fights, and a main character who plays by his own rulebook, you’re in the right place. Below are ten K-dramas that carry similar energy — whether it’s a lawyer who bends the law, a lone wolf exacting justice, or a slickly staged takedown of powerful elites. I’ll explain what makes each pick feel familiar to Vincenzo fans and how it charts its own course.
The story follows Vincenzo Cassano, a Korean-Italian consigliere who returns to Seoul after years in Italy. Played brilliantly by Song Joong-ki, he isn’t your typical hero — calm, stylish, and dangerous when cornered. Jeon Yeo-been adds spark as Hong Cha-young, a fearless lawyer who learns that the law doesn’t always deliver justice, while Ok Taec-yeon surprises everyone with his chilling turn as Jang Jun-woo, a villain who hides behind charm. Together, they made Vincenzo a drama that blended crime, dark humor, and emotional payoffs in a way few others have managed.
1. Lawless Lawyer (2018)
A fast, loud courtroom-action series where the lead, played by Lee Joon-gi, uses both muscle and legal smarts to take down corrupt officials. If you liked Vincenzo’s mix of courtroom scenes and street-level brawls, this one scratches the same itch. Expect plenty of swagger, one-on-one fights, and a storyline about revenge that gets personal.
2. Taxi Driver (2021–2023)
This show follows a vigilante team that punishes criminals who slipped through the legal system. It shares Vincenzo’s appetite for direct retribution, only it approaches that theme as a team operation rather than a solo mission. The episodes balance tense heist-style sequences with emotional beats that explain why the characters keep going.
3. The Devil Judge (2021)
A courtroom set-up with a twist: trials are broadcast like a live show and the judge plays the role of both punisher and showman. The bright, theatrical style and the moral ambiguity of its lead make it a close cousin to Vincenzo — you get theatrical justice and lots of public spectacle.
4. Itaewon Class (2020)
This is less about violence and more about carefully planned revenge. Park Seo-joon’s character opens a business to take on a powerful conglomerate that ruined his life. The emotional core and the fight against an untouchable enemy will feel familiar if you liked Vincenzo’s long, strategic battle against Babel.
5. Stranger (Secret Forest) (2017–2020)
A smart, tightly written legal-crime drama with minimal rom-com fluff. It leans into procedure and slow-burn revelations, showing how institutions protect those in power. Fans of Vincenzo who enjoy the puzzle of corruption and the quiet excellence of a moral protagonist will find a lot to like here.
6. Healer (2014)
A mix of action, mystery, and a hero who operates in the shadows. Healer packs fast-paced fights and a nostalgic conspiracy plot that ties the leads together. The show keeps the tone light when it needs to, then flips to tense and gritty, which is a dynamic Vincenzo viewers will appreciate.
7. My Name (2021)
This one turns the revenge dial up to eleven. A woman joins a crime syndicate and then infiltrates the police to track down her father’s killer. It’s raw, ruthless, and unforgiving — for viewers who liked the darker, more violent turns of Vincenzo, My Name delivers that same edge.
8. K2 (2016)
An action-packed series about a skilled bodyguard caught in political and corporate plots. It channels Vincenzo’s sense of a lone, competent fighter standing between powerful enemies and the people he cares about. Expect stunts, tension, and a protagonist with practical moral code rather than a neat sense of right and wrong.
9. Again My Life (2022)
A prosecutor gets a second chance and uses it to tear into the corrupt system that killed him. It combines legal maneuvering with personal vengeance, and the lead’s single-minded mission to put powerful people in their place will resonate with anyone who liked Vincenzo’s strategic strikes.
10. Beyond Evil (2021)
This is a slow, psychological ride about two detectives hunting a serial killer while questions about justice and truth pile up. If you appreciated Vincenzo for its willingness to get morally messy and emotionally heavy, Beyond Evil offers a weighty, character-driven counterpart.
How these shows are like Vincenzo
- Anti-heroes and moral gray areas: Vincenzo works because the main character isn’t a saint. Many of the shows above center on leads who break rules to right wrongs.
- Revenge as a motive: Where some K-dramas focus on romance or comedy, these picks often use revenge or justice as the engine of the story.
- Big, corrupt opponents: Whether it’s a conglomerate, crooked politicians, or organized crime, a clear, powerful antagonist makes the stakes feel real.
- A balance of tone: Vincenzo moves between dark and funny in a way that never feels forced. Several of these series do the same, giving you laughter and payoff alongside tension.
- Stylish action and smart plotting: If you enjoyed the visual touches and tight plotting in Vincenzo, the list here includes shows that take care with both fight choreography and story structure.
Quick watching tips
- If you want more action and darker scenes, start with My Name and Taxi Driver.
- If you prefer legal battles and slow-burn reveals, try Stranger and Again My Life.
- If you like a revenge story with heart and business strategy, Itaewon Class is a great match.
- For flashy courtroom spectacle, The Devil Judge is a good bet.
- If you want character-heavy psychological depth, pick Beyond Evil.
Conclusion
Vincenzo left a mark because it wasn’t just about crime or comedy — it was about how one man chose to fight back using the very system that failed everyone else. The ten dramas above carry that same defiance, though each approaches it in its own tone and setting.
Whether it’s a lawyer who bends the rules, a cab driver who hunts predators, or a woman who burns her way through grief, these stories speak to a shared truth: justice doesn’t always arrive through polite methods. Sometimes it takes people like Vincenzo Cassano — or his on-screen cousins — to remind us that bad men can still serve good purposes.
If you’re searching for your next binge, pick one from this list, dim the lights, and let another anti-hero pull you into their messy, satisfying fight against corruption.
