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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDoppelgangerDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2

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.

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Recommendation: Spy Hunter similar to Insects Awaken
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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerMilitaryMultiple MainsPolitical

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 65% 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: Plot Against similar to Insects Awaken
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarBlindnessChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)

Like Insects Awaken, 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.

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

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

2013China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, 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.

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

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

2010China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, 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.

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

Recommendation: The Eve (2023) similar to Insects Awaken
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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 57% 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: Unshakable Faith similar to Insects Awaken
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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% 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: Odds to Win similar to Insects Awaken
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Odds to Win(胜算)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2Chinese Communist PartySpy Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, War, and World War 2 themes with a 56% 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: East Hegemon similar to Insects Awaken
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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerWarAdventureMilitaryPoliticalSpy Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 56% 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: The Stalker similar to Insects Awaken
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The Stalker(潜行者)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarWorld War 2Martial ArtsMilitaryProfessor Male LeadSpy Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, War, and World War 2 themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

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

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMelodrama

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Feng Yu similar to Insects Awaken
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Feng Yu(风语)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Walking on the Tip similar to Insects Awaken
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

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

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

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyRevolutionSpy Supporting Character

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nose of Tool similar to Insects Awaken
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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarBiological WarfareChinese Communist PartySecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 53% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Scarlet Dense Fog similar to Insects Awaken
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Scarlet Dense Fog(血色迷雾)

2008China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarFamilyTreasure Hunting

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Black Name List similar to Insects Awaken
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Black Name List(黑色名单)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bloodbath Island similar to Insects Awaken
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Bloodbath Island(喋血孤岛)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Female Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 50% 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: My Undercover Career similar to Insects Awaken
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My Undercover Career(我的绝密生涯)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyFamilyKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wang Dahua Revolutionary Career similar to Insects Awaken
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Wang Dahua Revolutionary Career(王大花的革命生涯)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, War, and World War 2 themes with a 50% similarity match.

During the early 1940s, the fight against Japanese aggression was intensifying, reaching a crucial point. The ruthless Japanese imperialism wreaked havoc on the strength of the CCP's underground movement, resulting in the sacrifice of many revolutionary comrades. Xia Jia He, a member of the underground party, was tasked with delivering a radio to Dalian by the organization. However, he was intercepted and pursued by Japanese Police Officer Junji Aoki along the way. In a twist of fate, Xia encountered his first love, Wang Da Hua, during this ordeal. Da Hua, along with her current husband Tang Quan Li, became entangled in the events that unfolded. Despite Da Hua's attempts to save her husband, Tang Quan Li's fate remained unchanged. Fueled by resentment towards Xia Jia He for causing her misery and disrupting her peaceful life, Da Hua decided to keep the radio instead of returning it to its rightful owners.

Recommendation: The Snow Queen (2018) similar to Insects Awaken
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The Snow Queen (2018)(北国英雄)

2018China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarMartial ArtsRevolutionStrong Female LeadTaoism

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the era when Manchuria was under the control of the Empire of Japan, a young woman hailing from the Northern Country faces a life-or-death confrontation with her adversaries and is dubbed as the Snow Queen. Following the Mukden Incident in 1931, the Gu Family, known for their resistance against the Japanese forces, is brutally wiped out. The sole survivor, their adopted daughter Gu Xue Ying, flees and journeys to Qiqihar to rendezvous with her betrothed Gu Zhao Long, who is embedded within the Manchukuo military. Convinced of her fiancee's treachery, Gu Xue Ying swears to seek revenge. Her quest leads her to the Qian Mountains, where she joins a group of rebels and participates in the Defense of Harbin. Throughout the conflicts, she crosses paths with Gu Zhao Long multiple times as adversaries on the battlefield. Meanwhile, she discovers herself developing feelings for military tactician Shen Lei Zhi.

Recommendation: Lurk similar to Insects Awaken
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Lurk(潜伏)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerChinese Civil WarChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Epiphyllum Dream similar to Insects Awaken
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Epiphyllum Dream(昙花梦)

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathMartial ArtsMurderPolice Officer Male LeadStrong Female Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Taking place in the Republican era, Cheng Ci Hang is a respected law enforcement officer known for his unwavering dedication to justice. However, his life takes a twist when he becomes entangled in a series of mysterious murder investigations and embarks on a tumultuous romantic journey with a woman.

Recommendation: Code Name similar to Insects Awaken
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Code Name(代号)

2016China
ActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMilitaryMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadSpy Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% 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.

Recommendation: Sanjin Mountain City similar to Insects Awaken
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Sanjin Mountain City(三进山城)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 47% 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: The Mantis Killer similar to Insects Awaken
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The Mantis Killer(螳螂)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerMilitary

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitary Training

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 47% 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: A Leaf in the Storm similar to Insects Awaken
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A Leaf in the Storm(风声鹤唳)

2003China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 47% 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."

Recommendation: Archrivals similar to Insects Awaken
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Archrivals(对手)

2009China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarCode Breaker Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 47% similarity match.

Following the conclusion of the First World War, a cohort of international students delved into the realm of mathematics at Princeton University in the tranquil nation of America. Among them were Chinese scholar Wen Wei Jun and Japanese student Shan Ben Kang Fu, who not only shared a dormitory but also a profound friendship. Their bond was tested when they found themselves entangled in a romantic triangle with their classmate Qing Tian Xiu, a Japanese young woman of exquisite beauty, intelligence, and noble lineage. However, as the shadows of World War II loomed over the horizon and tensions escalated between China and Japan, the former comrades, now seasoned code-breakers, were destined to become bitter rivals.

Recommendation: Code Thirteen similar to Insects Awaken
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Code Thirteen(代号十三钗)

2012China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitarySpy Female LeadSpy Supporting CharacterStrong Female Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

In the midst of the Anti-Japanese War, a skilled team of female spies plays a crucial role in overcoming the enemy forces. Guo Chun Guang, a trained operative working for the Communist Party, assumes the guise of a dentist in Shanghai to gather vital information on the opposition. Meanwhile, Gu Xue Feng is appointed as the new head of the Shanghai branch for the Kuomintang (KMT) military government and is entrusted with assembling an all-female special unit called Code Thirteen. Will CanLi Feng Huang successfully lead Code Thirteen in intercepting enemy communications and securing victory in the war? (Viki)

Recommendation: Athena (2013) similar to Insects Awaken
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Athena (2013)(雅典娜女神)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarLove TriangleMelodramaSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Female Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 44% 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: The Song similar to Insects Awaken
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The Song(恋恋阙歌)

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerChinese OperaMusicMusician Female LeadOpera Singer Female Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

The story takes place in historic Shanghai during the 1920s. After completing her education overseas, a young woman returns to China and becomes immersed in the societal changes happening around her. She crosses paths with a wealthy businessman from Shanghai and they develop romantic feelings for each other. The woman is a talented opera performer, but their love faces obstacles when various antagonists try to sabotage their relationship.

Recommendation: Butterfly Shadow (2023) similar to Insects Awaken
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Butterfly Shadow (2023)(蝶影)

2023China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMysterySpy Male LeadWeb Series

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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.

Recommendation: A Lonely Hero’s Journey similar to Insects Awaken
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A Lonely Hero’s Journey(孤舟)

2024China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2InvestigationMysterySpy Male LeadWeb Series

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, War, and World War 2 themes with a 44% similarity match.

Gu Yi Zhong, the heir of the well-known Gu Family in Suzhou, completed his studies in the architecture department of a prominent foreign university

Recommendation: Blue Blind similar to Insects Awaken
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Blue Blind(青盲)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Prison EscapeSpy Male Lead

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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: Pandora's Secret similar to Insects Awaken
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Pandora's Secret(潘多拉的秘密)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarJapanese Colonial RuleKuomintang (KMT)

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 44% 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: The Flaming Brothers similar to Insects Awaken
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The Flaming Brothers(绝命追踪)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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: Bian Di Lang Yan similar to Insects Awaken
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Bian Di Lang Yan(遍地狼烟)

2011China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

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Little Soldier Zhang Ga(小兵张嘎)

2004China
Novel AdaptationChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitarySecond Sino-Japanese War

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

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

Recommendation: Yang San Jie Gao Zhuang similar to Insects Awaken
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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

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Borrow Gun(借枪)

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

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

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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction

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Iron Pear(鐵梨花)

2010China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Insects Awaken, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

The series revolves around the challenges faced by the main character as she is compelled into a marriage with a high-ranking official of the Kuomintang, also known as the National party.

Recommendation: Reborn (2010) similar to Insects Awaken
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Reborn (2010)(重生門)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThriller

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

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

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Recommendation: Hu Die Xing Dong similar to Insects Awaken
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Hu Die Xing Dong(蝴蝶行动)

2012China
ActionDramaHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWar

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The plot revolves around a Chinese woman attending college who switches roles with her twin sister, a Japanese spy

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The Kite(风筝)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWar

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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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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

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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)

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Mask (2018)(面具)

2018China
CrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThriller

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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.

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Fog of Crisis(危机迷雾)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

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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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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction

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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.