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Borrow Gun(借枪)

2011China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsSecond Sino-Japanese War

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

2004China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaMilitary

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 64% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Red Sakura Sword similar to Borrow Gun
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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Rose similar to Borrow Gun
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Red Rose(红蔷薇)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsRomance

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Multiple Mains themes with a 60% 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: Bloodbath Island similar to Borrow Gun
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Bloodbath Island(喋血孤岛)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarRomanceSpy Female LeadWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 58% similarity match.

Led by Sui Jun Bo, the operatives endured intense and harsh training on a remote island to prepare for their mission against Japanese forces. Each member of the team had a unique and challenging background, ranging from harsh and unforgiving to brave and daring. With the guidance of their instructor, they successfully carried out one perilous mission after another.

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to Borrow Gun
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Male LeadWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 55% 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: The Inquiry 1938 similar to Borrow Gun
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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarRevolutionWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 55% similarity match.

During a critical period in Chinese history when the Kuomintang and the Communists were in alliance, a prominent Communist party leader mysteriously disappears. In response, an inquiry is launched to determine what happened to him. In 1938, Chiang Kai Shek, influenced by malicious advice, orders the covert elimination of Xuan Xia Fu. This controversial decision sparks outrage from both factions, leading the Kuomintang to establish a special task force to investigate Xuan Xia Fu's disappearance. Wu Zhong Ming, a former Kuomintang operative and member of the Communist resistance, is chosen by both sides to lead the investigation, embarking on a challenging quest for the truth.

Recommendation: Farewell to Arms similar to Borrow Gun
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Farewell to Arms(烽烟尽处)

2022China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarJapanese Colonial RuleWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 55% similarity match.

In 1937, the conflict with Japanese aggression began, setting the stage for the tale. Zhang Han Shi / Zhang Song Ling, a humble individual from a scholarly lineage, finds himself at the center of the story. Tragedy strikes on the night before his wedding, leading to the brutal murder of his wife and family. Miraculously surviving the ordeal, he sets out on a path of vengeance, aligning himself with the communist party and the growing anti-Japanese resistance movement.

Recommendation: Spy Hunter similar to Borrow Gun
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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsDramaMilitaryPoliticalRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Multiple Mains themes with a 53% similarity match.

During the spring of 1931, The Communist Party expanded their network by establishing communication stations in China. They then turned their attention to Western Europe and dispatched two agents, known as "Asthray" and "Porcelain", to Paris. This led to the unveiling of a series of clandestine agreements, deceitful acts, mysterious deaths, illicit romances, and alliances between military personnel and members of a notable family.

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

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDrama

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

Recommendation: My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu similar to Borrow Gun
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My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu(我的兄弟叫顺溜)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The show centers around Shun Liu, a talented marksman who joins the New Fourth Army as a soldier. His remarkable shooting skills are acknowledged, leading him to play a crucial part in multiple military missions against Japanese troops. The series explores concepts of loyalty to one's country, individual development, and the relationships forged during times of war.

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

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarAnti-WarDramaSpy Female Lead

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Feng Yu similar to Borrow Gun
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Feng Yu(风语)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarChinese Communist PartyDramaKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThriller

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

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

Recommendation: Athena (2013) similar to Borrow Gun
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Athena (2013)(雅典娜女神)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceSpy Female LeadWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story revolves around the foreign community in Shanghai in 1932. It follows a Spy Agent known as Athena, who must balance national warfare and personal family struggles. Liu Li Zi, also known as Goddess of Revenge, appears to be a popular beauty at the Bailemen entertainment house, but she is actually a female spy embedded among Japanese officials seeking revenge for her family. (Michelle Ye's Realm - RM1314)

Recommendation: Walking on the Tip similar to Borrow Gun
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on Mai Jia's novel "Dao Jian," the following information has been derived.

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

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMelodramaWar

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

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

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

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% 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 Borrow Gun
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Fog of Crisis(危机迷雾)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% 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: The Infiltrator similar to Borrow Gun
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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDrama

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% 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: Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi similar to Borrow Gun
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Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi(我这一辈子)

2001China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsDrama

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Multiple Mains themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place in Beijing during the early 1900s, three apprentice friends experience tumultuous lives

Recommendation: Nose of Tool similar to Borrow Gun
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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarBiological WarfareChinese Communist PartySuspenseThrillerWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the book "Dao Jian" written by the renowned Chinese author of spy thrillers, Mai Jia.

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

2013China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarChinese Communist PartyDramaKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

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

2010China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarChinese Communist PartyDramaKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Razor similar to Borrow Gun
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Razor(剃刀邊緣)

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationManchukuoMysteryWar

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

Taking place in the 1930's, the story is centered around the Manchukuo Police Department in the vicinity of Harbin during a chaotic era of espionage in the midst of war. (Baidu)

Recommendation: Lang Du Hua similar to Borrow Gun
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Lang Du Hua(狼毒花)

2007China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaJapanese Colonial RuleKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Based on Quan Yan Chi's book "Lang Du Hua", the following information has been taken.

Recommendation: Special Tasks similar to Borrow Gun
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Special Tasks(特别行动)

2024China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction1940sChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Political

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 46% 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: Forever Designation similar to Borrow Gun
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Forever Designation(永不磨灭的番号)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarMilitaryWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

A sudden blockade forces militia captain Li Chi Shui to take charge on the front line. He employs tactical strategies to build and train his brigade, which eventually grows stronger. The county brigade is tasked with halting an advance by over 30,000 elite Japanese troops to protect the Eighth Route Army headquarters in the rear. Facing this critical mission, Li Chi Shui requests for a regular main force to be designated. The soldiers of the county brigade march into battle with the chief's promise in mind. They fight relentlessly for days and nights, defending the Eighth Route Army's honor with their lives. After more than a month, the chief returns to the battlefield and fulfills his promise in front of the fallen soldiers' graves. He declares that the designation bestowed upon them will endure for generations, emphasizing their commitment to defending the Chinese nation against any enemy.

Recommendation: Cheongsam similar to Borrow Gun
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Cheongsam(旗袍)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMilitary

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

Recommendation: Life and Death on the Way Back similar to Borrow Gun
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Life and Death on the Way Back(生死归途)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

The narrative primarily focuses on the events surrounding the chase and elimination of the Chinese Expeditionary Forces Northeast Camp by the Japanese Army within the jungle spanning China and Burma

Recommendation: Bullet Hole similar to Borrow Gun
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryWar

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

Recommendation: The Red similar to Borrow Gun
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The Red(红色)

2014China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarRomanceWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

In 1937, the Japanese imperialists initiated a violent war against China, putting the Chinese nation in a crucial phase. Xu Tian, a color-blind accountant in Shanghai with military training, chose to stay close to his mother following his father's passing. After encountering a group of patriots connected to his late father, he was inspired by their patriotic fervor. Utilizing his keen intellect, he aided the patriots in transporting crucial materials, attracting the attention of the Japanese occupying forces in the city. Amidst these events, he formed bonds with Jin, a former conman now businessman, and Tielin, a police officer in the Shanghai French Concession. Simultaneously, pharmacist Tian Dan sought refuge in Xu's home after losing her parents in a situation he was deeply involved in. Against the backdrop of the national crisis, individuals navigated their interconnected lives driven by motives of revenge, duty, self-interest, or ideology.

Recommendation: Burning Iron similar to Borrow Gun
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Burning Iron(铁在烧)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarRomanceWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

The play depicts the experiences of three individuals during a challenging period in history. Diverse characters navigate through a tumultuous time, facing both positive and negative circumstances while resisting Japanese influence.

Recommendation: Hunting Wolf similar to Borrow Gun
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Hunting Wolf(猎豺狼)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaKuomintang (KMT)

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

Recommendation: Li San Qiang similar to Borrow Gun
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Li San Qiang(李三枪)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarRevolutionWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Li San Qiang, a member of an underground party, who rises to the position of governor in Wuze county and displays bravery and intelligence in protecting his homeland during the Anti-Japanese War. When the war reached a stalemate, the iron-rich Wuze County became a prime target for the Japanese forces. The Kuomintang faced difficulties in appointing a county head due to previous assassinations. Eventually, Li San Qiang successfully secures the position with the support of his wife Wang Qiao Gu, her brother Wang Tie Chui, and fellow party members. Despite appearing carefree on the surface, Li San Qiang manipulates events from behind the scenes, causing suspicion among other leaders about his political affiliations. However, when the identity of one of the underground party members is revealed, Li San Qiang leads his county in bravely defending against Japanese invasion.

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

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionBusinessDrama

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

Recommendation: Drawing Sword similar to Borrow Gun
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Drawing Sword(亮剑)

2005China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

Derived from Du Liang's book "Sword Sketch."

Recommendation: The Blue Files similar to Borrow Gun
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The Blue Files(蓝色档案)

2008China
ActionNovel AdaptationEspionageHistoricalSecond Sino-Japanese War1940sWeb Series

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Espionage, Historical, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai at the start of the 1940s, the plot revolves around Matsuda, the head of Japanese Intelligence, who is safeguarding confidential documents referred to as "The Blue Files." These files contain the identities of longstanding Japanese spies operating in China. To acquire this crucial information, the Nationalist Party assigns special agent Zhao Kang to infiltrate the Japanese establishment. Simultaneously, the military division dispatches agents codenamed "Silver Fox" and "Cold Ice." Zhao Kang makes significant sacrifices, including his reputation and relationship with Shen Ya Qi, in order to earn Matsuda's trust... (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: New Four Generations Living Together similar to Borrow Gun
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New Four Generations Living Together(四世同堂)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaFamily

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

Based on the book "Four Generations Living Together" by the author Lao She.

Recommendation: Soldiers and Their Commander similar to Borrow Gun
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Soldiers and Their Commander(我的团长我的团)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarMilitaryWar

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 45% similarity match.

The show depicts the Chinese National Revolutionary Army Expeditionary Force in Burma battling the Imperial Japanese Army in the 1942 Battle of Yunnan-Burma Road within the Second Sino-Japanese War. The plot revolves around a handful of soldiers seeking shelter in Yunnan and is recounted from the perspective of Meng Fanliao, a Beiping student who becomes a soldier and is portrayed as limping.

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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDoppelgangerDramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a man caught the attention of the Japanese for resembling a suspected BIS spy. He was drawn into the perilous world of espionage but under the guidance of another individual, he comes to understand his duties as a loyal citizen and devotes himself to resisting the occupation forces. Chen Shan survives by trading intelligence on the streets. Mistaken for BIS agent Xiao Zheng Guo, Chen Shan's sister Chen Xia is abducted by Japanese spy leader Huang Mu Wei in order to manipulate him into cooperating. To rescue his sister, Chen Shan undergoes rigorous training and proves to be an outstanding spy. Assuming the identity of Xiao Zheng Guo, he infiltrates the BIS headquarters in Chongqing and embarks on a dangerous mission where a single mistake could be fatal. Despite never intending to betray his homeland, as a Chinese national, Chen Shan encounters Zhang Li, a woman with strong convictions, and gradually transforms into someone willing to sacrifice everything, even his own life, for the greater good of his country.

Recommendation: Best Enemy similar to Borrow Gun
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Best Enemy(宿命之敌)

2023China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarAgent Female LeadBromanceChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriends To EnemiesFriendshipMilitary

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 44% similarity match.

Once close friends and classmates, Chen Ke Hai and Fang Li have taken different paths in life. Reuniting at the No. 76 secret service in 1939, they are unsure whether they are allies or enemies. Originally joining the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to combat the Wang Jing Wei regime's secret service, Chen and Fang hoped to resist Japan and save their country. However, Chen's experiences within the bureau reveal its true intentions. Following a failed assassination mission, Chen and Fang are separated. Two years later, Chen returns to Shanghai as a secret member of the Communist Party, tasked with infiltrating No. 76. Reconnecting with Fang, who is now in charge of the organization, Chen's changed demeanor raises suspicions. Despite facing challenges and tests from Fang, Chen remains steadfast in his mission to gather information for his party. As tensions rise between the two former friends after the war, they must confront their conflicting beliefs in a final showdown.

Recommendation: Auntie Duohe similar to Borrow Gun
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Auntie Duohe(小姨多鹤)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaForeigner Female LeadPost World War 2

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 42% similarity match.

A youthful woman from Japan resides with a Chinese household following the conclusion of the Second Sino-Japanese War.

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

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)War

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

Recommendation: Severe Winter similar to Borrow Gun
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Severe Winter(寒冬)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaPoliticalSpy Male Lead

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 42% 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.

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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMilitary TrainingWar

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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.

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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

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Set against the backdrop of three significant historical events pre-dating the establishment of New China, The Eve revolves around the journeys of Lin Xi, Su Nan, and other zealous young individuals who participate in the revolution and dedicate themselves to their country. The narrative unfolds during the 1941 Shanghai Concession, the 1948 Battle of Jinzhou, and the liberation of Shanghai in 1949. Lin Xi, a member of a gang, and Su Nan, a forward-thinking female student, embody the unrecognized heroes of their era. It portrays the clandestine struggles and imminent perils faced during the Anti-Japanese War of Resistance, as well as the arduous path revolutionary laborers have trodden in pursuit of their beliefs.

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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThriller

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Amidst numerous challenges posed by U.S. and Jiang spy operatives, Police Officer Pang Hong Mei successfully rescued Ji Danyang, a patriotic scientist recently returned from the United States, from an enemy spy. Together, they traveled to Lumen City to take part in the "Water Drop Project." Enemy special forces devised a sabotage mission called "Operation Rock," mobilized their troops, and attempted to dismantle the "Water Drop Project." Pang Hong Mei and Ji Dan Yang engaged in a fierce battle with enemy agents in Lumen, thwarted their scheme, safeguarded the "Water Drop Project," and ultimately achieved the desired outcome. The pair, who endured a life-threatening ordeal, also fulfilled their aspirations and unwavering beliefs.

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Battlefield 1938(生死线)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarMilitaryWarWorld War 2

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The narrative revolves around the camaraderie and unity among four diverse young men. It illustrates the harsh journey of their adolescence and conveys a valuable civilian anti-war tale. (DramaWiki)

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A Leaf in the Storm(风声鹤唳)

2003China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaRomanceWar

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"A Leaf in the Storm" portrays the tale of two households and youthful romantics at the onset of the Sino-Japanese Conflict. Derived from Lin Yu Tang's book "Feng Sheng He Li."

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New Drawing Swords(新亮剑)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Borrow Gun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 42% similarity match.