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Mermaid Legend(追鱼传奇)

2013China
FantasyFriendshipHistoricalInterspecies RomanceMermaid Female LeadRomance

Hong Ling is a pure and inexperienced mermaid who is unaware of anything beyond the sea in which she lives. After unintentionally angering the Sea King, she is banished to the world of humans. It is there that she encounters a young human man with whom she will develop romantic feelings. At first, Hong Ling may see her situation as a mere prank, but she will soon realize that the repercussions of her actions are far greater than she ever anticipated.

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Recommendation: Monster Emperor similar to Mermaid Legend
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Monster Emperor(半妖皇帝)

2018China
FantasyFriendshipHistoricalRomance

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

A tale of a demon prince who loses his royal position and is appointed as a constable. Teaming up with his lover, companion, and ally, he fights against evil to uphold justice. During a turbulent era ruled by an ailing and feeble King, his sons scheme to seize the throne. The 7th Prince Xun Yan stays away from palace intrigues. Speculations circulate that he is the offspring of a demon and despite his exceptional talents, he faces rejection due to his heritage and lives recklessly. When Xun Yan accidentally harms the Crown Prince while saving the 9th Princess, the King removes his title and assigns him as a constable in Jinyuan County. In a brothel, a man dies mysteriously in Ru Yue's chambers. Xun Yan utilizes his extraordinary powers to uncover the true culprit. Forming new friendships, he embarks on a journey of solving crimes, all while a palace conspiracy unfolds.

Recommendation: The Dragon Heroes similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Dragon Heroes(赤子乘龙)

2005China
FantasyHistoricalInterspecies RomanceRomanceDragonSupernatural

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Once upon a time, dragons and humans were close companions who coexisted harmoniously. However, the human King turned against the Dragon King in a quest for power, resulting in a decree to eliminate all dragons. Despite this, Princess Shui Ling Long managed to evade this fate by being hidden inside a cocoon by her father, the Dragon King. Years later, a young performer named Yuan Bao accidentally freed Shui Ling Long from her captivity. Despite the temptation of a reward for capturing a dragon, Yuan Bao chose to help Shui Ling Long as she had once saved him. Unaware of the events that transpired during her captivity, Shui Ling Long embarks on a journey to find her dragon family and friends, eventually forming a bond with Prince Li Bin of the human tribe. Can peace be restored between dragons and humans once more?

Recommendation: The Little Fairy similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Little Fairy(天外飛仙)

2006China
FantasyFriendshipHistoricalInterspecies RomanceRomanceActionAdventureForbidden LoveMartial ArtsWuxia

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, Historical, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 45% similarity match.

This drama retells the famous love story of a goddess and a mortal. Goddess Xiao Qi is punished for a serious crime by losing her powers and being sent to the mortal world. In order to regain her goddess status, she must perform 100 acts of charity. Dong Yong comes to her rescue and shows her the ways of mortals. Despite the forbidden nature of love between goddesses and mortals, Xiao Qi learns to love. When their relationship is discovered, heavenly guards intervene to separate them. However, the two lovers are determined to find a way to be together.

Recommendation: The Legend of the White Snake Sequel similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Legend of the White Snake Sequel(白蛇后传)

2010China
FantasyHistoricalInterspecies RomanceRomanceAdapted From FolkloreDemonSnake

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

In a bid to rescue Lady White Snake, Qing, the emerald serpent demon, took the Purifying Vase from the celestial realm, causing years of dry spell in the mortal realm. Concealing herself among humans, Qing developed feelings for Bao Ren. Aware that their love would bring trouble, Qing made the difficult choice to part ways with Bao. Yet, her history caught up with her before she could make a clean escape.

Recommendation: The Thousandth Man similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Thousandth Man(천번째 남자)

2012South Korea
FantasyFriendshipInterspecies RomanceRomanceFoxMiniseriesNine-tailed Fox

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

A nine-tailed fox has consumed the livers of 999 individuals. She now seeks to claim the liver of yet another man, who is quite fond of the nine-tailed fox.

Recommendation: Stardom similar to Mermaid Legend
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Stardom(明星志愿)

2016China
FantasyFriendshipRomanceMusic

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Lin Fen Fen is striving to achieve her dream of becoming a singer, despite facing rejection in auditions. After a fortunate turn of events, she catches the attention of a company and embarks on her journey in idol training. Despite encountering challenges and putting in a lot of effort, Fen Fen perseveres in pursuit of her aspirations, forms new bonds, and finds love along the way.

Recommendation: Devil's Disciples similar to Mermaid Legend
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Devil's Disciples(強劍)

2007Hong Kong
FantasyFriendshipHistoricalMartial Arts

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, and Historical themes with a 43% similarity match.

Within the realm, two factions exist: one representing goodness, known as the Saint Sword Sect led by Pak Tong Ngo, and the other embodying evil, called the Blood Shadow Sect led by the mysterious duo Sze Ma Shing Wan and Mo Yung Koo Yuet. The Saint Sword Sect launched an attack on the Blood Shadow Sect, causing it to disband. Prior to the clash, Sze Ma Shing Wan and Mo Yung Koo Yuet had twins whom they sent away for safety using eagles. Following the victory, Pak Tong Ngo assumed leadership of the Eight Sects. Two decades later, unrelated siblings Shing Fung and Shing Kung, along with their mother, made a living by performing on the streets. Shing Fung participated in a competition during a wealthy man's daughter's wedding, aiming to retrieve a lucky peach from a tall scaffold. This led him to encounter his mentor, Pak Tong Chi Lung. Shing Fung succeeded in passing the trials to join the Saint Sword Sect, where he befriended Ging Lui. Within the sect, Ging Lui embarked on a quest to find his mother.

Recommendation: Lotus Lantern (2005) similar to Mermaid Legend
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Lotus Lantern (2005)(宝莲灯 )

2005China
FantasyHistoricalInterspecies RomanceRomanceActionAdventureMartial ArtsWuxia

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

San Sheng Mu, a compassionate and stunning goddess, rescued Liu Yan Chang, a mortal scholar, from danger. Their love blossomed and they had a son named Chen Xiang. When San Sheng Mu's brother, Er Lang Shen, discovered their relationship, he led the Heavenly Brigade to pursue them. In a moment of crisis, San Sheng Mu entrusted Yan Chang with the Lotus Lantern to protect him and their son before being captured and imprisoned beneath Mount Hua. Yan Chang and Chen Xiang then lived in seclusion in a small village, struggling to make ends meet. Sixteen years later, Chen Xiang discovered his supernatural abilities, including the power to pass through walls. However, these abilities attracted the attention of Er Lang Shen and Xiao Tian Quan, prompting Yan Chang to reveal their forbidden history to his son. Upon learning of his mother's captivity by his uncle, Chen Xiang embarked on a quest to rescue her.

Recommendation: Ren Yu Cun Zhuang similar to Mermaid Legend
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Ren Yu Cun Zhuang(人鱼村庄)

2019China
FantasyInterspecies RomanceMermaid Female LeadRomanceComedyMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Interspecies Romance, Mermaid Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Naughty Princess (2015) similar to Mermaid Legend
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Naughty Princess (2015)(调皮王妃)

2015China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceComedyTime Travel

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yin Qin Rou is a modern-day woman who is transported back in time and unexpectedly encounters a prince. The prince, Xie Yan Qi, becomes suspicious of her background and decides to keep her under his watch. As Qin Rou's contemporary views and defiance towards authority start to influence him, Yan Qi gradually falls in love with her. Amidst this, there is unrest within the royal family as the second prince eliminates his older brother to claim the throne. Now, the only obstacle between him and the throne is Yan Qi, the third prince. Can Qin Rou protect him? And what if she is not the only one who has traveled through time...

Recommendation: My Robot Boyfriend (2017) similar to Mermaid Legend
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My Robot Boyfriend (2017)(我的真芯男友)

2017China
FantasyInterspecies RomanceRomanceRobotSci-Fi

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yu Zhen Xin is a unique robot created specifically to cater to the needs of older single women. By chance, intern doctor Lin Meng Nan encounters Yu Zhen Xin, who provides exceptional care and attention, leaving Meng Nan feeling indulged and content.

Recommendation: Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms After Story similar to Mermaid Legend
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Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms After Story(十里桃花后传)

2018China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceComedyWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Continuing from the conclusion of the novel, the narrative shifts from a tragic love story to a lighthearted fantasy comedy. Bai Qian and Yehua find themselves in an unforeseen predicament, landing in the human world at a location known as Peach Blossoms Village.

Recommendation: Dark Moon similar to Mermaid Legend
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Dark Moon(暗月传说)

2021China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesTime Travel

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

An Qi Yue, a carefree young girl, explores the complexities of love and fate. Due to her rebellious nature, she finds herself transported back a thousand years to an ancient era where her destiny takes an unexpected turn. (Youku)

Recommendation: Fox Spirit: God Lord's Love similar to Mermaid Legend
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Fox Spirit: God Lord's Love(神君家的小白狐)

2022China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Xue Ling Zi, the daughter of the Magic World's Lord and a nine-tailed silver fox fairy, discovers her father's plan to marry a new wife. Upset by this, she makes the bride-to-be her servant in order to stop the marriage and then flees when an arrest order is issued. While on the run, she encounters a barrier that leads her to accidentally touch a man, causing her to transform into her true fox form. The man, Jun Mu Yang, turns out to be a leader of the Gods in the Heavens and takes her to his home. Unable to use her powers or change back, she patiently waits to regain her abilities. Upon returning to her human form, she learns that a blood mark on her palm is both a blessing and a curse, as it can make someone stronger but also bring about destruction. To prevent triggering the blood mark and unleashing the evil within her, she must avoid falling in love, a challenge that becomes increasingly difficult as she becomes more entangled with the Heavenly Lord and others who seek to steal her powerful blood.

Recommendation: My Dear Mermaid similar to Mermaid Legend
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My Dear Mermaid(人鱼公主三千岁)

2022China
FantasyMermaid Female LeadRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Mermaid Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Over 900 years ago, the mermaid princess Ao Fan Fan was saved by the scholar Huo Yun Shen, leading her to promise herself to him when he turns 25

Recommendation: The First Love of the Bull Demon King similar to Mermaid Legend
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The First Love of the Bull Demon King(唯有香如故刘念版)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Chen Xiang, a scriptwriter, finds herself immersed in her incomplete screenplay, where the characters are ensnared in a repetitive three-episode cycle. Her entry into this narrative propels the plot ahead, but she unexpectedly becomes involved in a humorous romance with the demon king who is destined to meet his end at her hands.

Recommendation: My Beauty Snake Fairy Wife similar to Mermaid Legend
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My Beauty Snake Fairy Wife(家有蛇仙美貌妻)

2023China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Xue Ling Long, a stunning demon in the form of a snake, is tasked with a mission in the human realm by her mentors

Recommendation: The Mermaid's Pearl similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Mermaid's Pearl(珠星纪)

2023China
FantasyMermaid Female LeadRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Mermaid Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Bao Rou Rou, a mermaid, ventures onto land in search of her family. She is deceived by the celestial investigator Gu Xing He, who convinces her to join forces in solving crimes. A man investigating a case encounters a mermaid, leading to a collaboration in unraveling a string of enigmatic mysteries and an unexpected conspiracy. But as they are falsely accused by others, their enduring bond tragically transforms into a love story marked by separation.

Recommendation: Moon Love similar to Mermaid Legend
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Moon Love(月上朝颜)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceBlind Male LeadWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yun Chao Yan encounters Ren Shi Que, the lunar deity known for capturing the renegade immortal. Determined to rid herself of the renegade immortal, Chao Yan goes to great lengths to form a connection with Shi Que, leading to an extraordinary lifelong adventure. And their connection goes beyond that... (iQIYI)

Recommendation: Kiss Me, Save Me similar to Mermaid Legend
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Kiss Me, Save Me(一吻存档)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the television series "Fallen Peach Blossoms", the actress Wei Wei, portraying the cunning Director Xu, had a memorable experience during the three episodes she appeared in. She invited loved ones to watch the premiere, only to be surprised by her character's early demise at the hands of the character Jiang Yu in the first episode. Enraged, Wei Wei confronted the producer, who justified the decision as necessary for the development of the lead actress Dai Yao's character. Wei Wei passed out from anger, only to realize that she could switch between the show and reality when she fell asleep. Determined to rewrite her fate and take charge of her life, Wei Wei reemerged as Director Xu from the palace, ready to seize control of her own destiny! (WeTV Singapore)

Recommendation: Princess Across Time similar to Mermaid Legend
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Princess Across Time(双世异闻录)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

In a surprising turn of events, Tang Bing Er, a student of contemporary forensic science, is mysteriously transported into the body of Qin Xi Yue, a well-known concubine in the Heng Kingdom. Leveraging her expertise in forensic science, she delves into enigmas, resolves various peculiar cases, and teams up with Crown Prince Ling Xuan. Their collaboration results in restoring order in the Heng Kingdom and safeguarding its inhabitants.

Recommendation: The Little Red Matchmaker similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Little Red Matchmaker(天赐小红娘)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

500 years in the past, Hong Luan and Tian Xi engaged in a fierce battle with the nine-tailed fox. In order to protect Hong Luan Xing, Tian Xi Xing sacrificed his thousand-year soul power to seal away the powerful fox. Hong Luan Xing, now with no memory of her past, took on the role of Yue Lao's young matchmaker, Liu Ying Ying. She found herself entangled with Jiang Chang Qing, an immortal cursed with misfortune. As the seal on the nine-tailed fox started to weaken, their love and destiny from three lifetimes were put to the ultimate test.

Recommendation: The Slave to Love similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Slave to Love(见卿卿)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yuan Ming Yu finds herself in the ancient realm of Suyue and must rise to become an Empress in order to find her way back to the present day. Determined and spirited, she teams up with her devoted guard, Ye Shao, to overcome hurdles and fulfill her ambitions amidst a series of trials and tribulations.

Recommendation: Cycle Love similar to Mermaid Legend
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Cycle Love(循环恋爱中)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Upon his return to his hometown, cartoonist Gu Wen Hao encounters Lu Ling, a character from his comics who seems to know him as Xu Zhou. However, Xu Zhou does not remember her. This version of Lu Ling differs from the one in his comics and possesses knowledge of various plots unknown to the cartoonist. It is revealed that Lu Ling is not a fictional character but a real individual from ancient times. Tragically, Lu Ling sacrifices herself to save Gu Wen Hao in an accident. Upon awakening, Gu Wen Hao discovers that he has been transported back to ancient times and has assumed the identity of Xu Zhou, as Lu Ling had claimed. However, in this new era, Lu Ling fails to recognize him.

Recommendation: Love Endures Eternally similar to Mermaid Legend
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Love Endures Eternally(长慕未央)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Chi Yuan, a time traveler, believed she was embarking on a simple love mission, but she soon became caught up in Shen Zhao Mu's quest for vengeance. As they navigate through challenges of love and revenge, they encounter turbulent times filled with sacrifices and unexpected turns of fate, leading them to discover a genuine love for each other. (WeTV)

Recommendation: My Mystery Fiance similar to Mermaid Legend
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My Mystery Fiance(国师大人凶且甜)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceTransmigrationWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Li Qin Nan found herself transported into the world of novels, where she assumed the identity of Qiu Yu Ke, the daughter of Qiu Wen Shan, a high-ranking official. She was betrothed to Ming Jing Chuan, a revered national teacher. Despite their initial doubts and indifference towards love, Qiu Yu Ke and Ming Jing Chuan eventually developed a deep trust and affection for each other, leading to personal growth and a newfound understanding of love.

Recommendation: Doppelganger (2025) similar to Mermaid Legend
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Doppelganger (2025)(姜颂)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Jiang Song, destined to meet her end in a fire as the forerunner of a novel's main character, challenges fate through her determination to live, forming a reality where two main characters exist together. After being betrayed by her fiancé and left by her relatives, she faces the decision of giving up or standing up for herself. With unwavering resolve, she evolves from a background character into a powerful force that changes her own destiny.

Recommendation: Exchange Souls similar to Mermaid Legend
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Exchange Souls(焕心)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

During the inquiry of a homicide, distinguished officer Chen Yan Zhi inadvertently exchanges souls with renowned courtesan Yue Ru Huan. Compelled to take on each other's identities, they enter into a contractual marriage to uncover the truth. What starts as a reluctant alliance gradually evolves into an unforeseen, destined love affair.

Recommendation: Vampire Heaven similar to Mermaid Legend
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Vampire Heaven(ヴァンパイア・ヘヴン)

2013Japan
FriendshipInterspecies RomanceRomanceSupernaturalVampire Fiction

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Friendship, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following a serious violation of vampire customs, Sakurako and her close companion, Komachi, are banished to the human realm. Once there, Sakurako crosses paths with Hayako, a handsome aspiring musician with a conceited demeanor. Naturally, Sakurako starts to develop feelings for him.

Recommendation: The Royal Highness of the Princess similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Royal Highness of the Princess(机智的公主殿下)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following an inadvertent entry into a script, aspiring actress An Ran conceals her genuine talents to navigate her circumstances, ultimately getting caught up in Yuwen Rui’s meticulously devised revenge scheme as a plot endangers the kingdom's future.

Recommendation: The Architect similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Architect(掌命)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

On the evening of her nuptials, Shen Chang Ning, the offspring of a shipping tycoon, was brutally murdered alongside her family and cast into the river. However, she unexpectedly awakens in a different existence, reincarnated as Xi Yan, a performer in the household of the influential Governor Pei Yu. Burdened by a profound thirst for revenge, she employs her allure as a lure and her intelligence as protection, moving forward carefully. Partnering with Pei Yu, whose power extends throughout the court, they collaborate to navigate a perilous cycle of vengeance. In this life-and-death battle where each action could lead to salvation or demise, they pledge to reclaim her fate and the justice that was taken from her.

Recommendation: The Duo similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Duo(짝패)

2011South Korea
FriendshipHistoricalRomanceLove TriangleSwitched At Birth

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around two individuals who were exchanged at birth. Due to an unexpected turn of events, Chun Doong, born into nobility, experiences life as a slave and eventually transforms into a valiant outlaw. In contrast, Gwi Dong, originally a beggar, assumes Chun Doong's identity as a nobleman and rises to the position of police chief. They form a partnership known as Jjakpae and both develop feelings for the same woman, Dong Nyeo.

Recommendation: The Miracle Healer Couple similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Miracle Healer Couple(神医侠侣)

2004China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceEmpress Female LeadMartial Arts

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Five Disciples of Master Wong similar to Mermaid Legend
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Five Disciples of Master Wong(黃飛鴻五大弟子)

2006China
FriendshipHistoricalRomanceKung FuMartial Arts

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

In this captivating action thriller, the famous martial arts expert Wong Fei Hung becomes the target of a scheme orchestrated by the cruel drug trafficker ying. Accusing Wong of drug dealing, ying tries to divert attention from his own illegal activities. To rescue their respected master and defend the reputation of the "Po Chi Lam" Clinic, Wong's five students must unite and take down Ying and his gang of criminals.

Recommendation: My Foxfoe Queen similar to Mermaid Legend
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My Foxfoe Queen(狐妖皇嫂)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following the annihilation of the Fox Clan by Prince Xiling Xuan from the Xiling Kingdom, the clan's revered maiden, Tu Shan Yue, endures as a restless spirit and takes over the body of the deceased Empress Jiang Xin Er. Resolute in her quest for vengeance, she gains entry into the palace, where she discovers a startling revelation that alters her entire perspective.

Recommendation: A Chinese Odyssey:  Love of Eternity similar to Mermaid Legend
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A Chinese Odyssey: Love of Eternity(大话西游之爱你一万年)

2017China
FantasyFriendshipHistoricalRomanceActionAdventureComedyMartial ArtsWuxia

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Five centuries ago, Zi Xia comes down to the mortal world in search of Zhi Zun Bao, the man she loves and the one who extracted the Zi Qing Sword. Unfortunately, the sword is damaged during the journey, prompting her to use the time-travelling power of the pandora's box to try to restore it. Transported five hundred years into the future, she encounters Zhi Zun Bao, who has no memory of his previous life. Now a leader of the Ax Gang, a group of bandits, he has been romantically involved with Bai Jing Jing. As the story unfolds, it delves into a whirlwind of time travel and fantastical events, offering a fresh take on the classic tale "Journey to the West".

Recommendation: A Slender Gentleman and a Good Lady similar to Mermaid Legend
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A Slender Gentleman and a Good Lady(窈窕君子 女将好逑)

2020China
FantasyFriendshipHistoricalRomanceBandit Male LeadShort Length SeriesTime TravelWarm Female LeadWeb Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Yue Ying was pushed down the staircase by her partner and unexpectedly found herself in the Great Zhou Dynasty, where she was now the leader of Shiniu Village. She developed feelings for Tie Yi immediately upon witnessing him steal the government's food. Together with their companions, they work together to uncover the secrets surrounding their circumstances and forge romantic connections.

Recommendation: I Don't Want to Fall in Love With Humans similar to Mermaid Legend
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I Don't Want to Fall in Love With Humans(我才不要和人类恋爱呢)

2022China
FantasyFriendshipInterspecies RomanceRomanceBrothers' RelationshipComedyMerman Male LeadSecondary CoupleShort Length Series

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Friendship, Interspecies Romance, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Gu Ze Yi, the prince of the merfolk, was taken captive by the human woman Lu Miao Miao. This led Gu Ze Yi to embark on a quest known as "chasing the beads." In order to assist their eldest brother in recovering the beads, his three brothers resorted to making jokes. (WeTV)

Recommendation: Xiang Fen Chuanqi similar to Mermaid Legend
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Xiang Fen Chuanqi(香粉传奇)

2006China
HistoricalRomance

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Historical and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jun Zi Hao Qiu similar to Mermaid Legend
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Jun Zi Hao Qiu(君子好逑)

2007China
HistoricalRomance

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Historical and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Shui Bing Xin, the Minister of War's skilled and lovely daughter, is engaged to her foster sibling Hou Xiao. Yet, the return of her childhood sweetheart Tie Zhong Yu could disrupt their plans.

Recommendation: Saga from Snow Mountains similar to Mermaid Legend
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Saga from Snow Mountains(长白英雄传)

2007China
HistoricalRomance

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Historical and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Legend of Zhong Kui similar to Mermaid Legend
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The Legend of Zhong Kui(鐘馗傳說)

2012China
FantasyHistorical

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Recommendation: Allure Snow similar to Mermaid Legend
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Allure Snow(倾城雪)

2012China
HistoricalRomance

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Historical and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

In Allure Snow, the exquisite Suzhou-style embroidery intertwines the fates of a group of young individuals - the spirited and compassionate only daughter of the Jiang household, the rural boy who unknowingly belongs to the rival Heng family but always supports her, his half-brother who is the legitimate heir and her promised partner, and his admirer who secretly adores her and serves her loyally. (Dramaddicts)

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Piaoyao Rensheng Bianji(飘摇人生编辑)

2012China
FriendshipHistoricalRomanceDramaFamilyMelodrama

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Legend of the Purple Hairpin similar to Mermaid Legend
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Legend of the Purple Hairpin(紫钗奇缘)

2013China
FriendshipHistoricalRomanceAdapted From A PlayHistorical FictionTang Dynasty

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

"The Purple Hairpin Legend" is set during the Tang dynasty, a period known for its flourishing Chinese art, fashion, music, dance, and innovative creations. The brave Nalan Dong, referred to as the "Yellow-Clothed One," falls for the enchanting dancer Huo Xiao Yu. Despite his feelings, Dong sacrifices his love for Xiao Yu due to his loyalty to his best friend, Li Yi, who also harbors deep affection for her. This story is inspired by the Ming dynasty opera "The Legend of Purple Hairpin."

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Moment in Peking (2014)(新京华烟云)

2014China
FriendshipHistoricalRomanceChinese Republican EraFamilyHistorical Fiction

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story revolves around three separate households in Beijing as they experience China's transition from a feudal society to a democracy. The themes of familial bonds, love, and patriotism are interconnected as individuals, both men and women, evolve in their relationships for the sake of love or friendship.

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Everyday New Face(每天都换男朋友)

2016China
FantasyRomance

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Everyday New Face follows the romantic tale of Seul Bi as she embarks on a quest to discover true love. With the help of a magical fairy, she has the opportunity to encounter a new suitor each day and must select one to cherish eternally. Failure to choose a partner will result in a lifetime of solitude. Kang Woon harbors strong feelings for Seul Bi and endeavors to win her affection.

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Crazy Assassin(疯狂刺客)

2017China
FriendshipHistoricalRomanceComedyVirtual Reality GameVirtual World

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Friendship, Historical, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Five individuals with diverse backgrounds come together to participate in an online game known as "Insane Killer" in the pursuit of a 10 million yuan prize. Yet, should they be unsuccessful in completing the game, they face the grim fate of being permanently stuck within the virtual world.

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Sword Chaos(刀剑缭乱)

2016China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceActionCrossworlds TravelerIdol Actor

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

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Beauties of the King(龙凤店传奇)

2017China
HistoricalRomance

Like Mermaid Legend, this drama also features Historical and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Following the passing of her mother, Feng Er's father remarries and sends her to Ling Shan for education, leading to her separation from childhood friend Chang Geng. Upon her return home, Feng Er is shocked to find the house abandoned. After rescuing a group of girls during a conflict, she embarks on a journey to find her father and Chang Geng, accompanied by the girls. Along the way, they encounter Jing Rong, who develops romantic feelings for Feng Er.