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My Name
Kim Jin-min · Series · 2021
What hooked you in My Name was the way personal vengeance forces you to navigate the blurred lines between criminal underworlds and justice.
Books on the same thread
Bloody January
Alan Parks · Book · 2017
If you enjoyed the moral ambiguity and organized crime elements of My Name, this gritty Scottish noir perfectly mirrors the tension between police procedure and deep-seated systemic corruption.
Bleed for Me
Michael Robotham · Book · 2011
Like the protagonist of My Name, the characters here are trapped by family secrets and past trauma, creating a similar sense of urgency as they fight against false accusations.
Follow Her Home
Steph Cha · Book · 2013
Much like the undercover investigation in My Name, this story follows a determined sleuth navigating the dark, hidden layers of a city while uncovering secrets that hit close to home.
True Crime
Patricia Cornwell · Book · 2026
Fans of the investigative tension in My Name will appreciate this deep dive into the real-world forensic complexities that often underpin the high-stakes drama of the crime thriller genre.
Films on the same thread
Promising Young Woman
Film · 2020
This film captures the same singular, relentless drive for vengeance found in My Name, showing the devastating personal toll of a woman seeking retribution against those who caused her trauma.
Colombiana
Olivier Megaton · Film · 2011
The journey of a child witnessing a parent's murder and becoming a cold-blooded assassin directly parallels the core motivation that drives the protagonist’s double life in My Name.
Léon: The Professional
Film · 1994
This film mirrors the mentorship and vengeance themes of My Name, showing how an unlikely partnership between a criminal and a protégé evolves amidst a world of violent retribution.
Cold Eyes
Kim Byung-seo · Film · 2013
If you were captivated by the undercover operations in My Name, this film provides a similarly intense look at the high-stakes cat and mouse games within the Korean police force.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
The relentless search for truth in the face of a cold case murder mirrors the investigative obsession of My Name, focusing on the heavy emotional cost of seeking justice.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity seen in My Name, highlighting the complex stories of people caught between legal systems and the messy reality of their own choices.
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Common questions
Is My Name a series focused on revenge?
Yes, My Name follows a woman driven by the murder of her father. She seeks retribution by joining a crime organization and infiltrating the police force to uncover the truth behind her father's death.
What is the premise of My Name?
In My Name, a woman haunted by her father's murder aligns herself with a powerful crime boss. Under his guidance, she infiltrates the police department to execute her revenge plot while navigating the dangerous intersection of organized crime and law enforcement.
Does My Name involve the police force?
Yes, the plot of My Name centers on the protagonist entering the police force under the direction of a crime boss. This double life is central to her mission to avenge her father's death after he is murdered.
Who directed My Name?
My Name is a 2021 television series directed by Kim Jin-min. The story depicts a woman's journey into the police force as part of a calculated plan to seek revenge for her father's murder while working for a powerful crime boss.