Cold Steel (2013) - Asian drama recommendation
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Cold Steel (2013)(狼烟遍地)

2013China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerWar

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

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Recommendation: Legend of Wind similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Legend of Wind(风声传奇)

2010China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 100% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Feng Yu similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Feng Yu(风语)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThriller

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 92% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Walking on the Tip similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 92% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Plot Against similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWarBlindness

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 86% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Nose of Tool similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerWarBiological Warfare

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 79% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Lurk similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Lurk(潜伏)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerChinese Civil WarSpy Male Lead

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 73% 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: The Black Rose (2009) similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarRevolutionSpy Supporting Character

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Blue Blind similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Blue Blind(青盲)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerPrison EscapeSpy Male Lead

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% 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: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerSpy Supporting Character

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Undercover Career similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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My Undercover Career(我的绝密生涯)

2014China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWarFamilyRomanceSpy Male Lead

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kai Guo Qian Ye similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Kai Guo Qian Ye(开国前夜)

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

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 62% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Eve (2023) similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 62% 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: New Drawing Swords similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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New Drawing Swords(新亮剑)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 62% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jin Ling Battle similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Jin Ling Battle(战金岭)

2016China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarBattleSpy Male Lead

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 60% 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: Odds to Win similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Odds to Win(胜算)

2020China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarSpy Male LeadWorld War 2

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 60% 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: The Road We Have Taken similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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The Road We Have Taken(人间正道是沧桑)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Civil WarChinese Communist Revolution

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

Between 1925 and 1949, the show follows three siblings from a large family in Liling county, Hunan province as they navigate the turbulent political landscape of 20th century China. Their journey unfolds amidst key historical moments including the First United Front, Second United Front, the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-45), Chinese Civil War, and the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Recommendation: An Hong 1936 similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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An Hong 1936(暗红1936)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWarDeath Of A TwinIdentical Twin Male LeadRevolutionSpy Male Lead

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 59% 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.

Recommendation: Insects Awaken similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarActionDoppelgangerRomanceWorld War 2

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 59% 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 Rebel similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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The Rebel(叛逆者)

2021China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarThrillerWarChinese Civil WarIntelligence Officer Male LeadRevolutionSlight Romance

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, Thriller, and War themes with a 59% similarity match.

In 1936, a young student named Lin Nan Sheng from the Fuxing Club cadre training class was brought to Shanghai by Chen Mo Qun, the leader of the Fuxing Club in the Shanghai district, to assist in capturing the underground party operating within the Lanyi Club. Throughout the operation, Lin Nan Sheng, known for his honesty and simplicity, was deeply inspired by the patriotism and selfless dedication displayed by Communists such as Gu Shen Yan, Ji Zhong Yuan, and Zhu Yi Zhen. This experience gave him a greater insight into the turmoil within the Kuomintang and the social conditions of the time, leading to a better understanding of the Communist beliefs and values. Lin Nan Sheng demonstrated bravery and determination in fighting against the Japanese and their collaborators, earning recognition for his military achievements. He consistently supported the Communists in their pursuit of national justice, leveraging his military position to aid the underground party during crucial moments. After a decade of learning and reflection, Lin Nan Sheng became a devoted member of the Communist Party following the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. During the critical period of the War of Liberation, he made significant contributions to the party and the nation, showcasing his unwavering commitment.

Recommendation: Pandora's Secret similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Pandora's Secret(潘多拉的秘密)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 57% 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: Bian Di Lang Yan similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Bian Di Lang Yan(遍地狼烟)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWarRomance

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 57% similarity match.

Mu Liang Feng, a skilled young marksman from a rural mountain community, accidentally injures an army officer with his exceptional gun skills

Recommendation: Little Soldier Zhang Ga similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Little Soldier Zhang Ga(小兵张嘎)

2004China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarMilitary

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 57% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Life and Death on the Way Back similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Life and Death on the Way Back(生死归途)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 54% 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: Red Sakura Sword similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 54% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hunting Wolf similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Hunting Wolf(猎豺狼)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 54% similarity match.

Recommendation: Thin Ice similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Thin Ice(薄冰)

2023China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThriller

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% 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: Drawing Sword similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Drawing Sword(亮剑)

2005China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 54% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: National Treasure’s Extraordinary Journey similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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National Treasure’s Extraordinary Journey(国宝奇旅)

2019China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThrillerWarMilitaryTreasure Hunting

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a team of scholars determined to safeguard valuable artifacts to protect their country's heritage. Following the Mukden Incident in September 18, 1931, Northern China faced a dire situation. Ren Hong Yi, a military official of the Kuomintang, and Zhou Ruo Si, an employee in the cultural division of the Forbidden City, are entrusted with the duty of securely transporting national treasures further South to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Despite the obstacles they encounter, they maintain the belief that as long as China's cultural origins are preserved, the nation will endure.

Recommendation: The Cradle similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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The Cradle(啊摇篮)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWarFamilyOrphanage Setting

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

In 1940, a young progressive named Chou Zi Gang from Yan an Anti-Virus University was unexpectedly tasked by the central government to set up the Yan an Nursery. Chou Zi Gang declined, stating he did not come to Yan an to oversee a children's institution. Surprisingly, Mao Ze Dong was the first to enroll his daughter Mao Jiao Jiao at the nursery. Subsequently, orphans of martyrs, descendants of War of Resistance soldiers, and children of revolutionary leaders like Mao Ze Dong and Liu Bo Cheng were placed in the care of rural women and uneducated individuals. The nursery witnessed numerous significant events, including battling whooping cough, Liu Hua Bei's passing, being renamed Los Angeles Nursery, enduring enemy bombings, engaging in secret counterattacks, struggling to cross the Yellow River, hosting Chinese and foreign journalists, and more. In 1947, during a Kuomintang bombing of Yan an, Mao Ze Dong and Zhou En Lai ordered the nursery to evacuate alongside the first Zhongzhi agencies. The retreat was met with enemy attacks, resulting in over 300 individuals and 100 carriages being targeted.

Recommendation: Jue Mi Shi Ming similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Jue Mi Shi Ming(绝密使命)

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

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 53% 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: Lang Du Hua similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Lang Du Hua(狼毒花)

2007China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWarActionJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Saviour similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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The Saviour(拯救者)

2018China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Civil WarPolitical

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

Taking place amidst the clashes between nationalists and communists, the narrative showcases the confrontations between the New Fourth Army and the Japanese special units. Shao Hua, a successful businessman and the head of Shao Family Group, has established himself as a key supporter of the Communist Party in Yugang city due to his exceptional intellect and engineering abilities. Amidst internal conflicts within the town, Shao Hua teams up with Kuomintang's captain Bu DeXian to uncover the root cause of the disturbances, which is revealed to be a captivating and enigmatic journalist named Shen Zi Qing.

Recommendation: Special Tasks similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Special Tasks(特别行动)

2024China
Novel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)1940sPolitical

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 53% 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: Jian Die similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarSpy Male Lead

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War 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: Sanjin Mountain City similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Sanjin Mountain City(三进山城)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative follows the Eighth Route Army as they attempt to reclaim Qiyang City, a strategic military outpost held by the Japanese forces during the Anti-Japanese War

Recommendation: Ultimate Mission (2016) similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitary Training

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War 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: Spy Hunter similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerActionMilitaryMultiple MainsPoliticalRomance

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarRevolution

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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.

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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Special Competition similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Special Competition(特殊争夺)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerCompetition

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gan Si Dui similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Gan Si Dui(敢死隊)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerWarNanjing Massacre

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: A Leaf in the Storm similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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A Leaf in the Storm(风声鹤唳)

2003China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarRomance

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

"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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Mysterious Female Agent(枪下玫瑰)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarAnti-WarSpy Female Lead

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 47% similarity match.

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The Flaming Brothers(绝命追踪)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThrillerActionRomance

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), Second Sino-Japanese War, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: My Father Is an Undercover similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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My Father Is an Undercover(俺爹是卧底)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarActionMelodrama

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 47% 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 Cold Steel (2013)
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Du Zhan(毒战)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarDrug TraffickingJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 47% 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.

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Yang San Jie Gao Zhuang(杨三姐告状)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerAdapted From An OperaQing 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

Recommendation: Borrow Gun similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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Borrow Gun(借枪)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarActionMultiple Mains

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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu similar to Cold Steel (2013)
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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 Cold Steel (2013), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 46% 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.