Blade - Asian drama recommendation
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Blade(锋刃)

2014China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleRevengeSpy Male Lead

Asian dramas like
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Recommendation: Jin Ling Battle similar to Blade
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Jin Ling Battle(战金岭)

2016China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadBattleKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 62% similarity match.

Xia Feng, an intelligence officer, bravely battled bandits and puppet troops in the Daxing'an Mountains, organized a military force, and conducted explorations for mineral deposits.

Recommendation: Harbin Enveloped in Darkness similar to Blade
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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Infiltrator similar to Blade
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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 60% similarity match.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a spy working for the secret service under Wang Jing Wei's puppet government at No. 76 faces the risk of being discovered. His life takes a sudden turn when a woman and her two children enter the picture, leading them to pose as a family to maintain their cover. Fang Jia Shu and Tao Yu Ling, individuals who have been trained as agents of the Communist underground, must ensure that their makeshift family convincingly plays their roles to protect their true identities. This task proves challenging as they face suspicion from Li Li Xing, the leader of No. 76, and intelligence director Ye Xing Cheng. In addition to his role as a spy, Fang Jia Shu also operates as a Juntong agent, further complicating matters with the affections of fellow agent Su Ya Lu and the scrutiny of team leader "Silver Fox." Despite these obstacles, Fang Jia Shu adeptly manages competing interests to accomplish his mission.

Recommendation: Pandora's Secret similar to Blade
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Pandora's Secret(潘多拉的秘密)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Japanese Colonial Rule themes with a 58% similarity match.

"Pandora's Secret" is a gripping drama set during the time when Japanese invaders seized control of the three northeastern provinces and invaded North China following the September 18th Incident in 1931. The story follows a group of intelligence officers with diverse backgrounds who come together to fight after experiencing national animosity, love, hatred, and conflicts. In the early 20th century, three members of Marshal Wu's aerial team, Jiang Cheng, Hua TongRui, and Shangguan Yu Po, faced capture by the Northeastern warlords after a failed mission. They were eventually rescued and brought back to Tianjin by Marshal Wu's Internal Security Bureau. Suspicion arose when one member, Liu Li, was tasked with investigating Shangguan Yu Po. As Liu Li monitored him, Shangguan Yu Po's actions were closely scrutinized. Despite Shangguan Yu Po's stellar performance in Marshal Wu's aerial team, Liu Li began to develop feelings for him while Shangguan Yu Po found himself torn between Liu Li and his long-term girlfriend, Mo Chun. As Shangguan Yu Po delved deeper into the ideals of the Southern Revolutionary Party, his beliefs in anti-imperialism and anti-feudalism solidified. The focus of the Internal Security Bureau shifted towards Jiang Cheng and Hua Tong Rui, leading to the discovery and punishment of the traitorous Jiang Cheng. With the "Northern Expedition" nearing success by the end of 1926, pressure mounted on Marshal Wu's Internal Security Bureau. Shangguan Yu Po and Liu Li embraced the ideologies of the Southern Revolutionary Party, embarking on a journey to overthrow the dominant powers and eradicate the warlords.

Recommendation: Cheongsam similar to Blade
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Cheongsam(旗袍)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitary

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hunting Wolf similar to Blade
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Hunting Wolf(猎豺狼)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Patriot similar to Blade
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The Patriot(爱国者)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Japanese Colonial Rule themes with a 55% similarity match.

Taking place in China during the 1930s and 1940s, Manchuria is occupied by the Japanese. With the CCP's intelligence system destroyed, two CCP operatives named Song Yan Qiao and Shu Jie work to undermine the Japanese authority and liberate their imprisoned colleagues.

Recommendation: Hu Xue Chu Jian similar to Blade
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Hu Xue Chu Jian(虎穴锄奸)

2010China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadInspired By A True StoryMilitaryPolitical

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 54% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jue Mi Shi Ming similar to Blade
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Jue Mi Shi Ming(绝密使命)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)National Intelligence ServiceRevolution

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 54% similarity match.

To assist the Central Soviet Area in overcoming the military and economic challenges posed by the Kuomintang, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to establish a secure communication route from Shanghai to the Soviet Area through Hong Kong and Shantou. Zou Zuo Ren leads the Bogongao station of the transportation line, working with other stations to transport personnel, supplies, funds, and intelligence between Shanghai and the Soviet Area. Despite facing challenges from the Kuomintang, Zou Zuo Ren and his team remained loyal to the party, protecting its secrets at all costs. They successfully escorted over one hundred delegates to the Second Chinese Soviet Congress in Ruijin, ensuring the Congress proceeded as planned.

Recommendation: Lurk similar to Blade
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Lurk(潜伏)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadNovel AdaptationChinese Civil WarKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThriller

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 53% similarity match.

In the midst of the Chinese Civil War, Yu Ze Cheng operated as a seemingly inconspicuous military officer within the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics under the Kuomintang. However, unbeknownst to many, he also carried out clandestine activities as a Communist Party of China informant.

Recommendation: Di Xia Di Shang similar to Blade
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Di Xia Di Shang(地下地上)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadChinese Communist RevolutionKuomintang (KMT)PoliticalRevolution

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to Blade
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

Several individuals are vying to acquire a confidential file that holds significant value in securing influence in Shanghai. Numerous altercations arise between factions with varying political ideologies in their quest for this document.

Recommendation: Kai Guo Qian Ye similar to Blade
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Kai Guo Qian Ye(开国前夜)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Severe Winter similar to Blade
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Severe Winter(寒冬)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadPoliticalSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

"Severe Winter" takes place during the Second Sino-Japanese War and follows Deng Zi Hua, a spy undercover for a resistance group against the Japanese. His loyalties are tested when he finds himself falling for two women from contrasting backgrounds: a stunning Russian woman and Luo Hai Qiong.

Recommendation: Ultimate Mission (2016) similar to Blade
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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitary TrainingWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

During the Northern Expedition, brothers Chen Li Fu and Chen Guo Fu established a covert organization known as the Central Club. Their main goal was to gather information about both internal and external Party affairs. In early 1927, they organized a secret training program in Zhejiang, where they recruited young patriots like Lin Tian Zheng, Xu Song, Shen Wen Jie, and Gu Yi Nan. The intense training not only fostered strong bonds among the recruits but also left a lasting impression on their instructor, Gao Han, a member of the Communist Party. Guided by Gao Han, Lin Tian Zheng and his comrades embarked on their first mission. However, they found themselves entangled in an unexpected conspiracy. The head of the training program, Qian Xin Zhi, issued a directive to capture Lin Tian Zheng and the others. When the April 12 Incident occurred, they witnessed the deceit of the Kuomintang and decided to assist Gao Han in rescuing the communist trainees detained by the Kuomintang. Their actions ultimately led to the exposure of Qian Xin Zhi's treachery.

Recommendation: Odds to Win similar to Blade
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Odds to Win(胜算)

2020China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1941, during the war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, a Communist spy working for the Japanese puppet government collaborates with Russian and Korean spies to carry out an assassination plan. With Manchukuo's allegiance to Cheng Tian, the Russians find themselves surrounded by threats. To counter this, their intelligence agency develops a covert, long-term strategy. Tang Fei, the Communist spy, is tasked with infiltrating the enemy by posing as one of them. While operating in the Security Bureau, he meets Cai Meng, a woman dedicated to resisting the Japanese regime. Together, they build trust as they work to outsmart the enemy within their own borders.

Recommendation: Special Mission (2007) similar to Blade
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Special Mission (2007)(特殊使命)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadKuomintang (KMT)Romance

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

Throughout the ten-year civil war, Gong Wei Ping, a covert member of the CCP in Beiping, was instructed to establish the party's presence within the independent faction of the remaining Anti-Japanese Allied Army in Chahar. Unfortunately, due to the betrayal of informants, the 25 individuals Gong Wei Ping had identified for development were captured and detained. In an attempt to save their lives, Gong Wei Ping voluntarily surrendered but was deceived. Yu Xue Yao, who harbored feelings for Gong Wei Ping, appealed to her brother, Yu Qin Zhai, a deputy director of the Central Committee, to free him. Yu Qin Zhai agreed to his sister's plea but devised a plan to test Gong Wei Ping's loyalty. Meanwhile, Gong Wei Ping received a secret directive from his superiors under the alias Comrade Zhu Guang, instructing him to infiltrate the Kuomintang Central Unification spy network. To fulfill this mission, Gong Wei Ping had to sever ties with his girlfriend and marry Yu Xue Yao. Unfortunately, Comrade Zhu Guang passed away unexpectedly, leaving Gong Wei Ping cut off from the party organization and his covert assignment a mystery. Faced with this challenge, Gong Wei Ping made the difficult decision to adopt a new identity, Gong Xiang Guang, and embarked on a perilous path to fulfill his mission. On his wedding night, he cleverly eliminated the traitors within the Japanese-affiliated underground party.

Recommendation: Feng Yu similar to Blade
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Feng Yu(风语)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThriller

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 47% similarity match.

Based on the book "Feng Yu" penned by author Mai Jia.

Recommendation: The Cliff (2012) similar to Blade
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The Cliff (2012)(悬崖 )

2012China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadActionInvestigationKuomintang (KMT)MysteryPolitical

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 47% similarity match.

In 1938, in the city of Harbin in Heilongjiang, China, Zhou Yi, a special agent for the Communist Party, has successfully infiltrated enemy territory posing as a high-ranking official. Gu Qiu Yan, an experienced telegraph operator, has been sent by the Communists to pretend to be Zhou Yi's wife. They must now confront the meticulous and formidable Guomindang special agent, Gao Bin, who could reveal their true identities at any moment. Initially struggling to cooperate, Zhou Yi and Gu Qiu Yan slowly start to develop their relationship.

Recommendation: The Black Rose (2009) similar to Blade
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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSpy Supporting CharacterSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 47% similarity match.

Recommendation: Blue Blind similar to Blade
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Blue Blind(青盲)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Prison EscapeSuspenseThriller

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 47% similarity match.

This drama is the pioneering production in China to explore the jailbreak theme in both film and television. Referred to as the "Chinese equivalent of jailbreak", it centers around a thrilling death game during a war. The storyline focuses on a daring escape following a series of deadly challenges. The narrative unfolds with the arrival of skilled jailbreakers, engaging in a series of intricate and clever escape attempts within a dark prison. This adaptation is based on Zhang Hai Fan's novel "Blue Blind Escape".

Recommendation: Mysterious Female Agent similar to Blade
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Mysterious Female Agent(枪下玫瑰)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionAnti-WarSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Female Lead

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Father Is an Undercover similar to Blade
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My Father Is an Undercover(俺爹是卧底)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionActionMelodramaWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 46% similarity match.

The narrative follows a father who infiltrates an enemy stronghold in search of his missing son amid the Anti-Japanese Conflict

Recommendation: Du Zhan similar to Blade
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Du Zhan(毒战)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleDrug TraffickingKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Japanese Colonial Rule themes with a 46% similarity match.

In the 1920s to 1930s, the government in the North East of China was unable to control the thriving opium trade controlled by the Japanese. Liu Hua Hang, a police officer, devises a plan to ambush the drug transport route, leading to a violent and intense conflict.

Recommendation: Little Soldier Zhang Ga similar to Blade
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Little Soldier Zhang Ga(小兵张嘎)

2004China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationMilitarySecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 46% similarity match.

Based on Xu Guang Yao's book "The Adventures of Little Ice Zhang" ( ), this text has been modified.

Recommendation: Ren Bi Shi similar to Blade
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Ren Bi Shi(任弼时)

2008China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionBiographical

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 45% similarity match.

The show centers on Ren Bi Shi, a prominent figure in the early days of the Chinese Communist Party, recounting his journey from the mid-1920s until his passing in 1950, showcasing his growth and successes as a revolutionary within the communist movement.

Recommendation: Elegance and Talent similar to Blade
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Elegance and Talent(风华正茂)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dark War Before Dawn similar to Blade
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Dark War Before Dawn(黎明前的暗战)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love of a Forgotten Century similar to Blade
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Love of a Forgotten Century(万水千山风雨情)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeRomance

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Revenge themes with a 45% similarity match.

The plot follows Du Yu Lou, who runs a tea shop called "Shenchang" and is unexpectedly promoted to head after his brother's tragic death

Recommendation: Border Fire Love similar to Blade
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Border Fire Love(边关烽火情)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleOrphan Female Lead

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Japanese Colonial Rule themes with a 45% similarity match.

Located in Yulin, Shanxi Province, the story revolves around a young woman named Yang Fen who adopts a male identity

Recommendation: Half a Step Away similar to Blade
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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 45% similarity match.

The tale of Chang Hong Min, Song Qing, Lu Tian Yu, Wang Qiong Hua, and their comrades in the Qiongya Column in Hainan, Guangdong, battling Japanese soldiers, collaborators, outlaws, and Nationalist forces as they journey to Yan'an. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Fog of Crisis similar to Blade
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Fog of Crisis(危机迷雾)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 45% similarity match.

A narrative unfolds depicting a revolutionary who faces numerous perils in his crusade for his nation and eventually joins the Communist Party. During the 1930s, Xiong Bao Shan, the head of a criminal organization controlling Shanghai's waterways, uses up all his resources in a final confrontation against the Japanese invaders. However, before he can achieve victory, he is killed in his own residence. This incident leaves his son-in-law, Chen Lei, wounded, and forces his daughter, Xiong Hui Ming, to escape Shanghai with their child. Chen Lei suspects Sun Ben Li, who has ties to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, as the perpetrator and aligns himself with police superintendent Zeng Ru Long, a long-standing adversary of the Xiong Family, in pursuit of justice. Misinterpreting Chen Lei's actions as a betrayal, Xiong Hui Ming rises to the leadership of the criminal organization. Will they be able to join forces against their adversaries?

Recommendation: Red Streamer similar to Blade
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Red Streamer(红幡)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleRomance

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Japanese Colonial Rule themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Undercover Career similar to Blade
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My Undercover Career(我的绝密生涯)

2014China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadFamilyKuomintang (KMT)RomanceSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Plot Against similar to Blade
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationBlindnessKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Derived from the book "An Equation" authored by Mai Jia.

Recommendation: Hengshan Hospital similar to Blade
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Hengshan Hospital(衡山医院)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionActionGreedHidden IdentityKuomintang (KMT)MilitaryPolitical

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

The story unfolds in China during the Republican era at Hengshan Hospital, focusing on the rivalry between the Communist Party and the KMT in 1930s Shanghai. Ma Tian Ming is an untrustworthy, selfish, and money-hungry individual who resorts to deceit and dishonesty as a means of survival. A chance event entangles Ma Tian Ming in a criminal investigation where he becomes the prime suspect. In an attempt to evade capture, he assumes the identity of Cai LiKun, the head physician at Hengshan Hospital. However, Ma Tian Ming soon discovers that Cai Li Kun is affiliated with the secret Communist Party.

Recommendation: Cold Steel (2013) similar to Blade
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Cold Steel (2013)(狼烟遍地)

2013China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on the book "Biandi Langyan" written by Li Xiao Min.

Recommendation: Legend of Wind similar to Blade
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Legend of Wind(风声传奇)

2010China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on Mai Jia's "Sound of Wind," the following information is taken from the novel.

Recommendation: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to Blade
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Special Tasks similar to Blade
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Special Tasks(特别行动)

2024China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction1940sNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Political

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 43% similarity match.

The novel narrates the clash between Kuomintang and Communist operatives over physicist Tong Jiang Nan in Hong Kong in 1948. Following the release of the "May Day Slogan," a group of patriotic democrats led by Professor Tong Jiang Nan in Hong Kong actively heeded the Communist Party's call to return to the liberated areas. The Kuomintang reactionaries sought to hinder this effort and dispatched Zhang Mu and others to exert control over Professor Tong and his associates. Su Xing, a former student of Professor Tong Jiang Nan, was tasked by the organization to accompany the democrats back to the liberated areas in Hong Kong. This led to intense confrontations with the Kuomintang reactionaries, culminating in a life-or-death struggle.

Recommendation: Bullet Hole similar to Blade
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Sakura Sword similar to Blade
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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Rose similar to Blade
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Red Rose(红蔷薇)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsRomance

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 42% similarity match.

In 1927, during the upheaval of an anti-government uprising, Xia Heng Xuan passed away while rescuing a member of the Communist Party named Ren Zhi Yuan. He left behind his younger sister Xia Yu Zhu and her servant Shuang Ju. Yu Zhu, who is fragile, struggles to support herself, while Shuang Ju joins a special group within the Kuomintang upon the suggestion of Zhi Yuan's partner, Xiao Cheng Bi. Some time later, Yu Zhu coincidentally saves Zhi Yuan, leading her to be deeply moved when he sacrifices his life. This prompts Yu Zhu to join the clandestine branch of the Communist Party, where she meets Xiao Jun Hao, Cheng Bi's younger sibling, who is on the same mission. As they collaborate, their relationship transforms into something more than friendship.

Recommendation: The Wolf Warriors similar to Blade
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The Wolf Warriors(百战天狼)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionActionBusiness

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Thin Ice similar to Blade
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Thin Ice(薄冰)

2023China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThriller

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 42% similarity match.

During the year 1943 in Shanghai, Chen Qian, a military operative, was tasked with eliminating the Japanese forces, but ended up being ensnared by Yujiro Ida, the leader of Japan's plum organization

Recommendation: Rosy Business Season 2: No Regrets similar to Blade
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Rosy Business Season 2: No Regrets(巾幗梟雄之義海豪情)

2010Hong Kong
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendship

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 42% similarity match.

In the 1930s, Guangzhou was facing a period of political unrest, with gangsters causing chaos and the illegal opium trade flourishing. To combat this, the government established the Anti-Smoking Bureau to crack down on opium, but it was actually controlled by Cheng Long Kwan, the leader of the gang. Cheng Kau Mui, Kwan's cunning eldest daughter, returned from Shanghai to capitalize on the profits. Mui carefully strategized her every move. Meanwhile, Lau Sing led the Criminal Investigation Team, working tirelessly to secure a better future for his family, especially his sickly sister Lau Ching. Despite his fiery temper, Sing valued loyalty and camaraderie above all else. He once risked his life to help his timid colleague, Pai Kuat. As the Japanese army invaded China and took control of Canton, Mui faced her darkest hour when her aunt Cheng Long Hei framed her.

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Xiang Jing Yu(向警予)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationRevolution

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 42% similarity match.

A detailed account of the life of Xiang Jing Yu, the lone woman among the founders of the Communist Party of China, is truly remarkable. She was the initial female to join the CCP Central Committee and served as the inaugural secretary of the Women's Movement Committee. Regarded as an exceptional leader, she was a shining example and a courageous figure. Xiang Jing Yu enrolled at the First Provincial Women's Normal School of Hunan in 1912. Following her graduation, she established the Xupu Women's School in her hometown. Subsequently, she embarked on a study program in France where she co-founded the "Xiang Cai Alliance" with Cai He Sen, who later became her spouse. Upon her return to China in 1921, Xiang Jing Yu was elected as a Central Committee member. She played a pivotal role in leading and organizing the May Thirtieth Movement in 1925. Despite the setbacks of the Great Revolution, she remained resolute in Wuhan. Unfortunately, she was apprehended and executed in 1928 at the age of 32.

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The Stalker(潜行者)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadActionMartial ArtsMilitaryProfessor Male LeadRomanceWarWorld War 2

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 41% similarity match.

Li Zheng Bai, a professor of economics, finds himself unexpectedly embroiled in a battle against the Japanese-installed puppet republic. He leads a unique team consisting of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including an addict, a thief, and a murderer. Along the way, he crosses paths with Lu Qing Yao, who ultimately becomes the love of his life.

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Deep Lurk(深潜)

2024China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeActionAgent Supporting CharacterDeathInvestigationMurderThrillerWeb Series

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Revenge themes with a 41% similarity match.

Taking place prior to the Battle of Changsha, this is a tale of unknown heroes in a time of conflict, following a man who discovers a larger purpose as he seeks revenge for his father's murder. To gain control of Changsha, the Japanese employ the 'shadow servant', a cunning spy who has been operating in China for 15 years to execute a carefully planned deceit. Yun Mu Zhi, a member of the underground faction of the Communist Party of China, is assassinated while probing the activities of the "shadow servant." Unaware of his father's true identity, his son Yun Hong Shen returns to their native Changsha to hunt down his father's killer. With the assistance of his father's ally and fellow fighter, Yun Hong Shen teams up with Wen Ye Ming, a patriotic young woman driven by her sense of duty, as they confront numerous challenges. Putting aside his personal vendetta, Yun Hong Shen enters a dangerous game with Japanese spies in order to give his fellow countrymen a chance at victory in the war.

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An Hong 1936(暗红1936)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadDeath Of A TwinIdentical Twin Male LeadKuomintang (KMT)RevolutionSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Blade, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 41% similarity match.

In 1936, a new member of a political party stumbles upon classified information, leading to the Xi'an Incident and a tale of internal conflicts and plots. Wu Zhong Ming, who was separated from his older brother Wu Boying in his youth by criminals, joins the Communist Party and is captured during a mission. Wu Boying attempts to rescue him but tragically perishes in the process. This occurs prior to the Xi'an Incident, during a period when the city becomes a critical hub for important intelligence. In order to secure ultimate victory, the Communist Party assigns Wu Zhong Ming the task of assuming the identity of his deceased twin brother Wu Bo Ying and infiltrating the Kuomintang. (ChineseDrama.info) Based on the novel "Infiltrate" by Ma Ying.