What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMy Name
Kim Jin-min · Series · 2021
If you loved My Name, start with The Man from Nowhere (Lee Jeong-beom, 2010) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to My Name across media.
If you were captivated by My Name, you will crave these stories that explore the brutal cost of vengeance and identity.
Books on the same thread
The Hunter
Tana French · Book
Explores: Outsider status, Protecting family, Hidden pasts.
Much like the protagonist in My Name, the central character here faces a harrowing threat to his hard-won life, forcing him to confront the dark consequences of his past.
Say Nothing
Patrick Radden Keefe · Book
Explores: sectarian violence, radicalization, conspiracy.
This investigation into the Troubles reflects the same cycle of radicalization and conspiracy that drives the underworld loyalty and betrayal found throughout the narrative of My Name.
Pieces of Her
Karin Slaughter · Book
Explores: hidden past, maternal secrets, identity crisis.
Fans of the identity-driven suspense in My Name will recognize the tension here as a daughter unearths her mother's hidden past to survive a sudden, violent confrontation.
The Crow
James Vance · Book · 2004
Shares a thread with My Name: Noir.
This story mirrors the relentless pursuit of justice seen in My Name, forcing you to question how much of one's soul is sacrificed when seeking absolute, cold-blooded retribution.
Films on the same thread
The Man from Nowhere
Lee Jeong-beom · Film · 2010
Shares 2 threads with My Name: organized crime, Korean Noir.
If the visceral, high-stakes action of My Name resonated with you, this film delivers an equally intense rampage by a loner fighting an unforgiving criminal organization.
Lady Vengeance
Park Chan-wook · Film · 2005
Shares 2 threads with My Name: Moral Ambiguity, Korean Noir.
This film captures the same themes of female-led vengeance and moral ambiguity that define My Name, showing the brutal patience required to execute a complex plan of retribution.
Infernal Affairs
Alan Mak Siu-Fai · Film · 2002
Shares 2 threads with My Name: Moral Ambiguity, Betrayal.
The core of My Name lies in the tension of undercover work, which is perfectly mirrored here as two moles infiltrate opposing sides, leading to deep identity crises.
Oldboy
Park Chan-wook · Film · 2003
Shares 2 threads with My Name: Identity, Moral Ambiguity.
Just as the protagonist of My Name is consumed by her quest for revenge, this story explores the dark, psychological toll of a sudden, mysterious quest for answers.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with My Name: moral ambiguity.
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity and complex human behavior that makes the characters in My Name so compelling, focusing on those caught in the middle.
Dark Asia with Megan
Podcast
Explores: Asian crime, crime cases, infamous incidents.
These accounts of Asian crime cases provide the same gritty, real-world atmosphere that grounds the intense organized crime narrative featured throughout the series My Name.
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Common questions
Is My Name a story about a woman seeking revenge for her father?
Yes, My Name centers on a woman driven by the murder of her father. She seeks retribution by trusting a powerful crime boss and infiltrating the police force under his specific direction to carry out her mission.
Does the protagonist in My Name join the police force?
Yes, in My Name, the protagonist joins the police force as part of a calculated plan. She acts under the direction of a powerful crime boss while attempting to uncover the truth behind her father's murder.
Who directs the series My Name?
The 2021 television series My Name was directed by Kim Jin-min. The show follows a woman who enters the police force to avenge her father after placing her trust in a powerful crime boss.
Does My Name involve a crime boss?
Yes, My Name features a powerful crime boss who plays a central role. The protagonist puts her trust in this individual to help her navigate the police force while she pursues revenge for her father's murder.