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City of Streamer(流光之城)

2022China
Novel AdaptationCalm Female LeadChinese Republican EraConspiracyCrimeEspionageHistoricalOlder Woman-Younger ManRevengeRomanceSmart Female LeadStudent-Teacher RelationshipSuspenseThriller

Taking place in the Shanghai Shores during the early 1900s, as warlords gain power, numerous heroes emerge, and revolutionary movements take shape. The influential Rong family, using their wealth, frequently abuse their authority to commit atrocious acts. Seeking justice, Feng Shi Zhen decides to seek revenge. Infiltrating the Rong family, she becomes a tutor to the young master Rong Jia Shang. Despite their initial intentions of using each other, Feng Shi Zhen finds herself developing feelings for the enemy's son. As they uncover the truth behind injustices from two decades ago, the former adversaries join forces to overcome obstacles and unveil shocking revelations.

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Recommendation: Unshakable Faith similar to City of Streamer
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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerHistorical Fiction

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Spy Hunter similar to City of Streamer
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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionDramaHistorical FictionMilitaryMultiple MainsPolitical

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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.

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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionDoppelgangerDramaHistorical FictionWarWorld War 2

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: The Eve (2023) similar to City of Streamer
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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerHistorical FictionWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Feng Yu similar to City of Streamer
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Feng Yu(风语)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Walking on the Tip similar to City of Streamer
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

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

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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerBiological WarfareChinese Communist PartyHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Blue Blind similar to City of Streamer
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Blue Blind(青盲)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Prison EscapeSpy Male Lead

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% 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: Plot Against similar to City of Streamer
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerBlindnessChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)War

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Lurk similar to City of Streamer
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Lurk(潜伏)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Civil WarChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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.

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Cold Steel (2013)(狼烟遍地)

2013China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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Legend of Wind(风声传奇)

2010China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: East Hegemon similar to City of Streamer
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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionAdventureHistorical FictionMilitaryPoliticalSpy Male LeadWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story takes place in the idealized chaos of China in the early 1900s, where patriotic rebels and deceitful spies clash in a risky battle for control of the republic. Gao Tian Wei, a brave revolutionary, experiences amnesia following a violent altercation. Without knowledge of who he is, he is unknowingly drawn into a plot and transforms into a spy for the Japanese. What will occur when his memory is eventually restored?

Recommendation: Reborn (2010) similar to City of Streamer
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Reborn (2010)(重生門)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerHistorical Fiction

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Recommendation: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to City of Streamer
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Supporting Character

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Kite similar to City of Streamer
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The Kite(风筝)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Chongqing military's secret weapon, Zheng Yao Xian, is renowned for his sharp intelligence and ruthless nature. However, little do people know that he is actually an operative for the Communist Party's covert intelligence agency known as "Kite."

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Mask (2018)(面具)

2018China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerDrama

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A tale about a Nationalist operative who has been dormant for a decade until he is tasked with carrying out Operation Black Tiger. In 1948, Li Chun Qiu is instructed by his superiors to construct a bomb and aid in Operation Black Tiger. Despite settling into a peaceful existence in Harbin, Li Chun Qiu is hesitant to return to his former life and simply desires to maintain a normal routine with his loved ones. To sever ties with his past, he embarks on a challenging struggle to break free from their influence, all the while arousing suspicions from his coworkers and law enforcement.

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

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 33% 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?

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Sparrow(麻雀)

2016China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraEspionageHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerBromanceDeathDramaFrenemyMorally Ambiguous Male LeadMurderSpy Male Lead

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Espionage, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Set in Shanghai during the revolutionary period, this drama follows Chen Shen, a covert operative working under the leadership of Special Operations Executive Director Bi Zhong Liang. Chen Shen is part of a group of agents known as "sparrows," similar to Japan's "zero" program. The series is based on the novel "Sparrow" by Hai Fei.

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Code Name(代号)

2016China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerActionDramaInvestigationMilitaryMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadSpy Male Lead

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

In 1941, Feng Jiu Si, a young police officer stationed in the British Concession, witnessed the death of an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party. This incident led to him being suspected by the CCP. At the same time, the Japanese were in the process of eliminating anti-Japanese groups in Tianjin in preparation for taking control of the British-French concession. As an undercover member of the CCP within the police force, Feng Jiu Si must demonstrate his allegiance to the CCP while working to uncover the Japanese plot.

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Inside Man(局中人)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerBrothers' RelationshipFamilyHistorical FictionMelodramaPolitical

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

The narrative centers on two siblings, Shen Lin and Shen Fang, and their contrasting political views. Initially aligned with different revolutionary factions, they eventually united under a shared ideology and joined the revolutionary movement. Following the success of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945, Shen Fang, an operative in the Intelligence Department of the Kuomintang Military Command HQ, returned to his post. Collaborating with Mr. Ren, he uncovered traitors within his party, acquired the "Ganoderma Lucidum Plan", and thwarted the planned actions of the "Jinling Society". Despite receiving support from the organization, Shen Fang continued to struggle with physical and mental fatigue, as well as the ongoing threat posed by shrapnel in his brain. Compounding his challenges was the longstanding discord between his father and his brother Shen Lin, who harbored suspicions, confusion, and surveillance towards him. As a meticulously orchestrated "game" unfolded, the Shen brothers found themselves embroiled in a life-or-death struggle, navigating intricate puzzles, overcoming obstacles, and ultimately achieving a pivotal breakthrough towards victory.

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Blade's Dance with You(与君相刃)

2024China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerWeb Novel AdaptationFemale AssassinHidden IdentityShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

The narrative commences as assassin Zhao Xiao Ren agrees to eliminate Jun Mo from Jasmine Villa

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Insect Totem(虫图腾)

2023China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerAdventureHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySci-Fi

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Pan Jun, a member of a renowned physician's lineage associated with Chong Cao Medical Hall, encounters a descendant from the five prominent families of the Chong tribe. Collaborating, they find a path that directs them towards the concealed riches of the Chong tribe. Throughout their quest to reclaim these treasures, they face numerous escapades that lead them to unveil the mysteries surrounding these treasures from two decades ago.

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Mystery of Antiques Season 3(古董局中局之掠宝清单)

2021China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraConspiracyHistoricalSuspenseThrillerAdventureHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryTreasure Hunting

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Conspiracy, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

In 1928, a sinister plot unfolded in the capital city. The chief of police used his birthday party as a pretext to detain prominent figures in the antique trade. Just as the Five Meridians faced a perilous situation, Xu Yi Cheng came to their rescue. A new challenge emerged even before the previous one was resolved. Before his untimely demise, Xu Yi Cheng's close friend Chen Wei Li left him a cryptic message containing the symbols for "wind" and "earth." Upon delving into the matter, Xu Yi Cheng was shocked to discover Japanese involvement. Information from Yu Fang, a Qing Dynasty beili, revealed the theft of Imperial Noble Consort Shushen's tomb. Tasked with resolving the crisis at the Eastern Mausoleum, Xu Yi Cheng sought assistance from Hai Lan Zhu, a descendant of the royal clan, as well as Five Meridians junior Liu Yi Ming, Huang Ke Wu, and Fu Gui. Together, they embarked on a courageous journey to Ping'an City to prevent the plundering of national treasures and uncover the truth behind Chen Wei Li's death.

Recommendation: Red Rose similar to City of Streamer
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Red Rose(红蔷薇)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionMultiple Mains

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 31% 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.

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The Little Devil(混世小魔头)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerComedyHistorical Fiction

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The tale revolves around the 48th inheritor of the Yang Warriors martial arts technique, who battles monsters and enhances his abilities to emerge as a genuine hero. Yang Xiao Lang has never been fond of mastering martial arts. Disappointed by his lack of drive, his grandmother sends him to live with his uncle Liu Guo, who manages the Zhonghua restaurant in Jiangcheng. In this unfamiliar town, Yang Xiao Lang becomes entangled with the police, the Qinglong Clan, and foreigners. In order to defend Xiao Fan, the woman he loves, Yang Xiao Lang must rise to the occasion, relying on his intelligence to combat injustices and bring glory to his family.

Recommendation: The Moon and the Wind similar to City of Streamer
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The Moon and the Wind(月影风荷)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerFamilyHistorical Fiction

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

A romantic thriller unfolding in the chaotic era of Shanghai. (DramaWiki)

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Butterfly Shadow (2023)(蝶影)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerActionHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySpy Male LeadWeb Series

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

In November of 1937, Shanghai was seized by the Japanese army under the command of Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan. The clandestine party organization transitioned to covert operations. By 1941, a covert operation known as the "Popular Beauty Plan" was initiated by the Japanese army in Shanghai. This plan aimed to disrupt China's financial market using counterfeit currency and to exploit China's valuable cultural artifacts. Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan led the party's covert action group, which encountered Tang Twenty-three, a rotund man, a slender monkey, and other young individuals along the way.

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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionRevolutionSpy Supporting CharacterWar

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

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Iron Masked Singer(铁面歌女)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerHistorical FictionInvestigationMystery

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

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The Mantis Killer(螳螂)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaHistorical FictionMilitary

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King of Legend(傳奇之王)

2012China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionDramaMilitary

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Sailing enthusiast Lin Tian Long leads a life of relative comfort, until his wedding day when he is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the depths of Prison Number 7. Believed to be deceased by the world, except for one individual, Tian Long finds solace in the company of a fellow inmate who was once a teacher to the Emperor and has been incarcerated for 16 years. Nearly two decades later, Tian Long escapes from captivity, armed with knowledge gained during his imprisonment, seeking vengeance on the three men responsible for his wrongful incarceration. This narrative is inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo."

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Imminent Crisis(一触即发)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraConspiracyHistoricalSuspenseThrillerHistorical FictionIdentical Twin Male LeadMilitary

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Conspiracy, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yang Mu Chu and Yang Mu Ci, twin brothers who were separated as children, experienced contrasting upbringings in the tumultuous 1930s Shanghai. Despite facing initial misunderstandings and various challenges, the brothers eventually unite to uncover and thwart a perilous plot orchestrated by the Japanese military.

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The Detective Season 2 (2023)(神探侠侣 第二季)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerHistorical FictionShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Gu Zhan Bei reunites with his former lover Jiang Ling Long, who has assumed a new identity and established the Jiangbei Detective Agency. Opting to rejoin her agency, Gu Zhan Bei and Jiang Ling Long team up to rekindle their bond and tackle cases together.

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Jian Zui Nv Fa Yi Zhi Yan Shi(鉴罪女法医之魇始)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerHistorical FictionShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Tao Zhen Yan, a trainee forensic doctor in the Republic of China, crossed paths with private detective Gu Nan Chuan during an investigation into a murder. Their destinies intertwined as they encountered the notorious stamp demon serial killer, leading them to collaborate in unraveling perplexing cases. (SubbingPaws on Ko-Fi)

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Love Troubled(乱世情迷)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Accidental Firing (2025)(走火)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerHistorical FictionShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like City of Streamer, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Lu Yan is on a quest for retribution for his parents, but encounters continuous obstacles from Mu Lan. As their journeys intertwine, he realizes she is his long-lost love from childhood. With no choice but to collaborate, they expose the mysteries surrounding the elusive figure known as "Lu Chang He", who has been outsmarting them at every turn.

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Antique Bureau Midgame(古董局中局之鉴墨寻瓷)

2020China
Novel AdaptationConspiracyCrimeSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMysteryTreasure Hunting

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After transferring the disgrace of the traitor to his grandfather, Wumai's heir underwent training and delved into the ancient lineage of the counterfeit group. While investigating, he discovered that the Qingming Shanghe collection in the Forbidden City was actually a counterfeit, orchestrated by the Hong Kong auction company Berylian to dominate the domestic antique and fake market. In order to expose the deception, he had to team up with Lao Chao Feng or the medicine, and after many twists and turns, they ultimately revealed the true nature of the Forbidden City's collection. Despite Lao Chao Feng's absence, Wishing and Huang Yanyan persevered through challenges to compete with the ancient dynasty for the five blue and white porcelain jars. With the help of an undercover member of the ancient dynasty Feng Group, they unraveled the mystery of the jars and successfully salvaged a shipwreck at sea, exposing the lurking deceit of the ancient dynasty's Feng. This marked the end of the counterfeit group's five-thousand-year legacy, as Wishing sought revenge and aimed to cleanse the antique industry of corruption.

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Conspiracy (2020)(谋局)

2020China
Novel AdaptationConspiracyCrimeSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male Lead

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The narrative follows the collaboration between seasoned detective Gao Dong, who is facing personal challenges, and ambitious rookie officer Zhang Yi Ang. This dynamic partnership is depicted in the novel "High IQ crimes" by Zi Jin Chen.

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My Undercover Career(我的绝密生涯)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageRomanceSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyDramaFamilyHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male LeadWar

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Hong Se Di Tan Hei Se Meng(红色地毯黑色梦)

2004China
CrimeRomanceSuspenseThriller

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The series is classified as an "idol romance suspense drama" which portrays the rigorous training undergone by global supermodels at a modeling academy, the sinister plots of criminal syndicates involved in trafficking models, the contrasting lifestyles of affluent and ordinary individuals, and the intense battle between morality and malevolence

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The Message (2020)(风声)

2020China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerFriendshipHistorical FictionMilitaryPsychologicalSecond Sino-Japanese WarSismanceWorld War 2

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The narrative revolves around an underground member of the Communist Party known as "old ghost," who infiltrates a pseudo-intelligence organization operated by the Japanese

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When a Snail Falls in Love(如果蜗牛有爱情)

2016China
Novel AdaptationCalm Female LeadCrimeSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerCalm Male LeadCrybaby Female LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySismanceSlow Burn Romance

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In the novel "When A Snail Loves" by Ding Mo, Detective Ji Bai is tasked with training a new recruit named Xu Xu, who specializes in understanding others' thoughts but struggles with social interactions. Despite her lack of physical prowess, particularly in running, Ji Bai is impressed by her profiling skills. As they work together on investigations, the teacher-student duo gradually develop romantic feelings for each other.

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The W Files(衛斯理)

2003Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionAdventureDetective FictionHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySci-Fi

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During the 1930s, Wisely comes back to China after studying abroad and establishes a detective firm in Shanghai to look into supernatural incidents. He crosses paths with a physician named Pak So, with whom he develops a romantic relationship. However, they face numerous challenges and obstacles that put their love to the test before they eventually end up together. The series consists of eight separate tales, following Wisely and his team as they embark on investigations to solve each mystery.

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The Flaming Brothers(绝命追踪)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

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In 1929, the son of Liao Sheng Hui, the head of the police department in Tianjin, was unknowingly drawn into a complex scheme orchestrated by an unknown individual. This scheme led him to uncover the secrets surrounding a fire at the Shengnan Orphanage 14 years prior, a collection of mysterious Dunhuang cultural relics, a shocking series of poisonings that rattled the city, and the involvement of various factions such as the Communist Party, the Kuomintang, the Japanese, and the Beiyang warlords. Liao Sheng Hui faced numerous challenges as he delved into the puzzle, including formidable adversaries like the meticulous KMT special agent Zeng Jia Yang and the skilled Japanese ninja Ikuko. As the mysteries unraveled, the true motives of the Japanese and the Kuomintang were revealed, leading Liao Sheng Hui to a painful realization that he, Zeng Jia Yang, and Yu Zi were all connected to the orphanage. Despite their different allegiances, the three banded together to confront their common enemies, only to be defeated. When the anti-Japanese war erupted in 1937, the three comrades, now staunch communist fighters, reunited on the battlefield to fight against the common foe.

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The Wedding Dress(嫁衣)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceSuspenseThrillerFantasyFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Little Soldier Zhang Ga(小兵张嘎)

2004China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalDramaHistorical FictionMilitarySecond Sino-Japanese War

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

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Golden Finger(金手指)

2004China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalRevengeRomanceBetrayalBetrayed By A FriendDramaHistorical Fiction

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During the late Qing Dynasty in ancient China, the city of Tianjin underwent changes due to the Restoration of 1898. Tang Qing Shan, a successful businessman, found himself influenced by new ideas during this period. He was engaged to Shi Pei Zhen, a talented girl who disguised herself as a boy and became "brothers" with Tang Qing Shan and his close friend Fei Yong Jia. However, on their wedding day, they were all caught up in a sudden invasion by soldiers who accused them of colluding with enemies of the state. Tang Qing Shan and his father were arrested, with his father ultimately perishing and Tang Qing Shan being sentenced to life in prison. Meanwhile, Fei Yong Jia harbored secret feelings for Shi Pei Zhen and eventually deceived her into believing that Tang Qing Shan had died in jail. Shi Pei Zhen then married Fei Yong Jia. In prison, Tang Qing Shan encountered a mysterious figure known as infante, who bore a striking resemblance to him and also had a missing finger on his left hand, albeit replaced with a golden one. The infante taught Tang Qing Shan a martial art called Shifty Bones, with the goal of helping him escape. Years passed, the political landscape shifted, and eventually, with the help of infante, Tang Qing Shan managed to break free from his imprisonment. Fifteen years later, an infante with a golden finger and a young woman named Meng Ting Ting arrived at the Tang family's old residence, sparking intrigue and raising questions about the true identity of the man. Thus, a captivating and enigmatic tale unfolded.

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Yang San Jie Gao Zhuang(杨三姐告状)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalSuspenseThrillerAdapted From An OperaDramaHistorical FictionQing Dynasty

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The narrative revolves around a notorious murder that deeply affected the authorities and the general populace during the transition from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China

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Borrow Gun(借枪)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalActionHistorical FictionMultiple MainsSecond Sino-Japanese War

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