Mr. & Mrs. Chen - Asian drama recommendation
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Mr. & Mrs. Chen(梅花桃红)

2023China
ActionAge GapChinese Republican EraCrimeEmotionally Strong Female LeadEspionageHidden AgendaHidden IdentityHistoricalInchoate CrimeRomanceSpy Female LeadSpy Male LeadStrong Male Lead

Taking place during the 1940s, Zuo Shuang Tao and Chen Jia Ping, who were once in a romantic relationship, cross paths again and reignite their love while navigating through a world of espionage with common objectives

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Bloodbath Island(喋血孤岛)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSpy Female LeadHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 41% 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: Give Up! Madam, Vests Are Everywhere similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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Give Up! Madam, Vests Are Everywhere(认输吧夫人遍地皆马甲)

2024China
ActionCrimeEspionageHidden IdentityRomanceSpy Female LeadSpy Male LeadFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Crime, Espionage, Hidden Identity, Romance, Spy Female Lead, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 41% similarity match.

Recommendation: Athena (2013) similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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Athena (2013)(雅典娜女神)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSpy Female LeadHistorical FictionLove TriangleMelodramaSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 37% 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)

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7th Grade Civil Servant(7급공무원)

2013South Korea
ActionAge GapCrimeEspionageRomanceSpy Female LeadSpy Male LeadComedyNational Intelligence ServiceRich Male LeadRivals To LoversSecond Chance Romance

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Age Gap, Crime, Espionage, Romance, Spy Female Lead, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 37% similarity match.

Two aspiring spies part ways after one of them loses their job

Recommendation: Myung Wol the Spy similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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Myung Wol the Spy(스파이 명월)

2011South Korea
ActionCrimeEspionageHidden AgendaHidden IdentityRomanceSpy Female LeadActorClandestine OperationComedyEnemies To LoversFake IdentityNorth Korean Female Lead

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Crime, Espionage, Hidden Agenda, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

In the romantic comedy "Spy Myung Wol," the stunning North Korean agent Myung Wol travels to South Korea with the goal of abducting a well-known male entertainer from Korea.

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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSpy Male LeadAdventureHistorical FictionMilitaryPoliticalSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

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The Stalker(潜行者)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSpy Male LeadDramaHistorical FictionMartial ArtsMilitaryProfessor Male LeadWarWorld War 2

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 33% 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.

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Fog of Crisis(危机迷雾)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A narrative unfolds depicting a revolutionary who faces numerous perils in his crusade for his nation and eventually joins the Communist Party. During the 1930s, Xiong Bao Shan, the head of a criminal organization controlling Shanghai's waterways, uses up all his resources in a final confrontation against the Japanese invaders. However, before he can achieve victory, he is killed in his own residence. This incident leaves his son-in-law, Chen Lei, wounded, and forces his daughter, Xiong Hui Ming, to escape Shanghai with their child. Chen Lei suspects Sun Ben Li, who has ties to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, as the perpetrator and aligns himself with police superintendent Zeng Ru Long, a long-standing adversary of the Xiong Family, in pursuit of justice. Misinterpreting Chen Lei's actions as a betrayal, Xiong Hui Ming rises to the leadership of the criminal organization. Will they be able to join forces against their adversaries?

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Red Rose(红蔷薇)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionMultiple Mains

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

In 1927, during the upheaval of an anti-government uprising, Xia Heng Xuan passed away while rescuing a member of the Communist Party named Ren Zhi Yuan. He left behind his younger sister Xia Yu Zhu and her servant Shuang Ju. Yu Zhu, who is fragile, struggles to support herself, while Shuang Ju joins a special group within the Kuomintang upon the suggestion of Zhi Yuan's partner, Xiao Cheng Bi. Some time later, Yu Zhu coincidentally saves Zhi Yuan, leading her to be deeply moved when he sacrifices his life. This prompts Yu Zhu to join the clandestine branch of the Communist Party, where she meets Xiao Jun Hao, Cheng Bi's younger sibling, who is on the same mission. As they collaborate, their relationship transforms into something more than friendship.

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Code Thirteen(代号十三钗)

2012China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Female LeadDramaHistorical FictionMilitarySpy Supporting CharacterStrong Female LeadWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 30% 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)

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Butterfly Shadow (2023)(蝶影)

2023China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 30% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 29% 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.

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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionSuspenseThriller

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% 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 Mission (2007) similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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Special Mission (2007)(特殊使命)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalRomanceSpy Male LeadDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, Romance, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Throughout the ten-year civil war, Gong Wei Ping, a covert member of the CCP in Beiping, was instructed to establish the party's presence within the independent faction of the remaining Anti-Japanese Allied Army in Chahar. Unfortunately, due to the betrayal of informants, the 25 individuals Gong Wei Ping had identified for development were captured and detained. In an attempt to save their lives, Gong Wei Ping voluntarily surrendered but was deceived. Yu Xue Yao, who harbored feelings for Gong Wei Ping, appealed to her brother, Yu Qin Zhai, a deputy director of the Central Committee, to free him. Yu Qin Zhai agreed to his sister's plea but devised a plan to test Gong Wei Ping's loyalty. Meanwhile, Gong Wei Ping received a secret directive from his superiors under the alias Comrade Zhu Guang, instructing him to infiltrate the Kuomintang Central Unification spy network. To fulfill this mission, Gong Wei Ping had to sever ties with his girlfriend and marry Yu Xue Yao. Unfortunately, Comrade Zhu Guang passed away unexpectedly, leaving Gong Wei Ping cut off from the party organization and his covert assignment a mystery. Faced with this challenge, Gong Wei Ping made the difficult decision to adopt a new identity, Gong Xiang Guang, and embarked on a perilous path to fulfill his mission. On his wedding night, he cleverly eliminated the traitors within the Japanese-affiliated underground party.

Recommendation: The Snow Queen (2018) similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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The Snow Queen (2018)(北国英雄)

2018China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceDramaHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRevolutionStrong Female LeadTaoismWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% 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: Hengshan Hospital similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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Hengshan Hospital(衡山医院)

2021China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHidden IdentityHistoricalChinese Communist PartyDramaGreedHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)MilitaryPolitical

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Hidden Identity, and Historical themes with a 29% similarity match.

The story unfolds in China during the Republican era at Hengshan Hospital, focusing on the rivalry between the Communist Party and the KMT in 1930s Shanghai. Ma Tian Ming is an untrustworthy, selfish, and money-hungry individual who resorts to deceit and dishonesty as a means of survival. A chance event entangles Ma Tian Ming in a criminal investigation where he becomes the prime suspect. In an attempt to evade capture, he assumes the identity of Cai LiKun, the head physician at Hengshan Hospital. However, Ma Tian Ming soon discovers that Cai Li Kun is affiliated with the secret Communist Party.

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Mysterious Female Agent(枪下玫瑰)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Female LeadAnti-WarDramaHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 28% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Father Is an Undercover similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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My Father Is an Undercover(俺爹是卧底)

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalDramaHistorical FictionMelodramaWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, and Historical themes with a 28% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Borrow Gun similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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Borrow Gun(借枪)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalNovel AdaptationHistorical FictionMultiple MainsSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, and Historical themes with a 28% similarity match.

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The Disguiser(伪装者)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHidden IdentityHistoricalBrother-Sister RelationshipConspiracyDeathDramaFamily RelationshipPower StruggleSecretSkilled Killer

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Hidden Identity, and Historical themes with a 27% similarity match.

Centered on themes of treachery, love, camaraderie, and kinship during the Sino-Japanese conflict, the narrative follows Ming Tai, a scion of privilege turned undercover operative for the Communist Party. Teaming up with his sibling, who shares his clandestine allegiance, they must navigate deception and subterfuge to emerge victorious against their foes. Derived from Zhang Yong's literary work.

Recommendation: The Literati in Troubled Times similar to Mr. & Mrs. Chen
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The Literati in Troubled Times(乱世书香)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceSpy Male LeadAssassinationFamily RelationshipHistorical FictionRevolutionScholar Male LeadSecond Sino-Japanese WarSmart Male LeadWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Romance, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

During his childhood, Lu Shu Bai demonstrated exceptional intelligence and was given the opportunity to study under Xu Jian Bo, the leader of an academic household. Xu Jian Bo was so impressed by Lu Shu Bai that he invited him to join his family as a son, along with Xu Shu Cheng and Xu Shu Rong. The three siblings enjoyed a happy upbringing until the outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japan.

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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceNovel AdaptationDramaHistorical FictionMilitaryMultiple MainsPoliticalSuspenseThriller

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% 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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Autumn Cicada(秋蝉)

2020China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHidden IdentityHistoricalDeathDramaGun ViolenceHistorical FictionRevolutionUndercover Agent Male LeadWarWeb Series

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Hidden Identity, and Historical themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the year 1941, war was raging in East Asia on multiple fronts - land, sea, and air. The Imperial Japanese forces had taken control of Hong Kong, implementing strict martial law with the help of local collaborators. Ye Chong, a passionate patriot and committed communist, bravely entered this dangerous situation. He was recruited by Chinese communist forces to act as a double agent, tasked with infiltrating the collaborators aiding Japan in tightening their hold on Hong Kong. Taking on the persona of the Autumn Cicada, Ye Chong's mission was to gather and relay crucial information to his communist allies who were working to resist the Japanese occupation. The risks were high, as Japanese intelligence officers were on the hunt for the traitor within their ranks, ready to capture and interrogate the Autumn Cicada. Despite the dangers, a small group of sympathetic freedom fighters, including the enchanting He Ying, stood by Ye Chong's side to support him in his perilous mission.

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Sniper (2020)(瞄准)

2020China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadAssassinationDeathFriends To EnemiesFriendshipHistorical FictionMilitarySkilled KillerSniper Male Lead

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Two renowned sharpshooters who have worked together seamlessly in the past are now on opposing sides due to conflicting values and beliefs. A risky mission leads to a deadly confrontation in the shadows. In the spring of 1949, skilled sniper Su Wen Qian, who has concealed his true identity, is tasked with joining the special crimes division as a consultant to dismantle a group of covert assassins. Simultaneously, the enemy assigns their top assassin, Chi Tie Cheng, to the same mission. Su Wen Qian, a former anti-Japanese activist and long-time partner of Chi Tie Cheng, begins to see a glimmer of hope and a newfound purpose after facing numerous life-threatening situations within the special crimes division. These two friends, each possessing unmatched deadly skills, now find themselves in a battle of intellect and determination.

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Iljimae(일지매)

2008South Korea
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadHidden AgendaHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceDifficult ChildhoodDramaFound FamilyHistorical FictionHistorical LegendPhysically Strong Male LeadSword-fightVigilante Male Lead

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Hidden Agenda, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set in the Joseon Dynasty, Yong roamed the marketplace as a troublemaker by day, but transformed into a thief at night, targeting corrupt officials to aid the impoverished

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False Face and True Feelings(假面真情)

2024China
ActionChinese Republican EraEmotionally Strong Female LeadHistoricalInchoate CrimeRomanceDifficult AdulthoodExhumationFake AmnesiaManipulative ParentMysteryProtective Female LeadServant Supporting CharacterShort Length Series

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Historical, Inchoate Crime, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

After undergoing a tragic transformation from a naive young man to a merciless criminal leader known as "Mr. Mo" following the brutal murder of his family, Ye Yi Fan crosses paths with Xia Zhi Qiu, a talented dancer. What initially appears to be a game of cat and mouse quickly evolves into a deep romantic connection. However, Ye Yi Fan soon discovers that Xia Zhi Qiu is actually Gu Qing Yan, the daughter of his sworn enemy. As Gu Qing Yan seeks vengeance, she devises schemes that Ye Yi Fan unknowingly falls victim to out of love. Amidst their complex feelings, a clash between love and hatred ensues, leaving their ultimate destiny uncertain.

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Line Walker(使徒行者)

2014Hong Kong
ActionCrimeEspionageHidden AgendaHidden IdentityRomanceCriminal OrganizationDeathGun ViolenceMultiple MainsOrganized CrimePower StruggleThrillerUndercover Operation

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Crime, Espionage, Hidden Agenda, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In Hong Kong, Chief Inspector Cheuk Hoi from the Criminal Intelligence Bureau is investigating the mysterious death of a colleague and the disappearance of five important undercover agents. These agents possess crucial information that Cheuk Hoi is determined to uncover. One of the undercover agents, Ting Siu Ka, is on a mission to discover her true identity by infiltrating the triads and develops a complicated relationship with Sit Ka Keung. However, complications arise when Cheuk Hoi abruptly stops her mission, involving Mok Sin Yan from the Independent Commission Against Corruption. With the release of triad leader Tam Foon Hei, Lin Ho Kan's strategies escalate the confrontation between the police and the triads in the pursuit of justice.

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Rookie Agent Rouge(胭脂)

2016China
Age GapChinese Republican EraEmotionally Strong Female LeadHistoricalRomanceSpy Female LeadClandestine OperationDrawingFriends To EnemiesGenius Female LeadGun ViolenceHistorical FictionMilitaryWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Age Gap, Chinese Republican Era, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Historical, Romance, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Lan Yan Zhi, the daughter of a wealthy banker, is exceptionally talented with keen observation and analytical abilities, as well as a remarkable memory. Her unique qualities make her a prime candidate to excel as a spy. Accidentally obtaining a letter from the Japanese Army in 1937 marks the beginning of her espionage journey.

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Love In Han Yuan(小楼又东风)

2018China
ActionAge GapChinese Republican EraHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceChinese Communist PartyDeathEnemies To LoversHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Naive Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Age Gap, Chinese Republican Era, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale of a wealthy individual in Shanghai whose family faces downfall and embarks on a journey to become a secret agent. Lu Han Zhi's destiny becomes intertwined with two men on different sides of a conflict. Gao Chen, seemingly a traitor, is revealed to be a Communist operative. Han Shou Min, once a prominent spy for the Kuomindang, finds himself on an irreversible path after being double-crossed by his own allies. As she navigates a perilous and increasingly complex situation, Lu Han Zhi evolves from a mere socialite to a fervent revolutionary. (chinesedramainfo)

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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalRomanceNovel AdaptationDoppelgangerDramaHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% 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.

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Code Name(代号)

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadNovel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMilitaryMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

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The Gate of Xuan Wu(宣武门)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A jade sculptor named Li Tian Shun, residing in Beijing Old Street, bravely defends a valuable jade ornament that has the power to change the fate of the nation. Despite facing opposition from local criminal groups, Li Tian Shun remains steadfast in his mission to safeguard this national treasure. Alongside other ordinary yet courageous individuals in the neighborhood, such as Chinese opera singer Yang Shang De, camel herder Ding Guang Yuan, and antique dealer Jin Zhao Ji, Li Tian Shun demonstrates unwavering resilience in the face of adversity. The arrival of Ding Liu Lan, a Communist revolutionary, brings a glimmer of hope for a brighter future to Old Street.

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Infernal Lover(无间有爱; 花舞飞雪 )

2010Taiwan
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 1913, Yuan Shi Kai assumed the role of temporary president and collaborated with foreign countries to betray the nation. Four individuals - Feng Yi, a covert operative dedicated to his homeland, Liu Yi Kui, a passionate nationalist, Hua Er, a destitute girl longing for basic necessities, and Xiao Xue, an aspiring singer - all become entangled in the clandestine plot to betray their country. Xiao Xue harbors feelings of affection and admiration for Liu Yi Kui, who, in turn, develops feelings for the courageous Hua Er. However, Hua Er's heart belongs to Feng Yi, who had shown her kindness in her time of need. As they face a treacherous conspiracy and the destiny of their nation, their youthful relationships become increasingly complex, and their bond must withstand numerous challenges until they ultimately emerge as unsung heroes of the nation. During that era, a group of individuals emerged who, though not connected by blood or friendship, were willing to make great sacrifices that have shaped our present reality.

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Hu Xue Chu Jian(虎穴锄奸)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyHistorical FictionInspired By A True StoryMilitaryPolitical

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

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Blade(锋刃)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleRevenge

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

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Razor(剃刀邊緣)

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationManchukuoMysteryWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, and Historical themes with a 26% similarity match.

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

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Nisennen no Koi(二千年の恋)

2000Japan
CrimeEspionageHidden IdentityRomanceSpy Male LeadDeathDramaPhysically Strong Male LeadSkilled KillerUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

Yuri Maroev, a covert operative and skilled assassin hailing from the Ural Republic, is deployed to Japan with his sibling for a classified assignment. While in Japan, he crosses paths with Mashiro Rieru, a systems analyst, and leverages her extensive security clearance to extract confidential data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. What starts as a facade of romantic interest soon blossoms into authentic affection, as Rieru becomes entangled in the complexities of Yuri's secretive missions.

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New Shanghai Bund(新上海滩)

2007China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionMafiaOrganized CrimeRevengeTriad

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Hsu rescues a beautiful woman named Feng by chance and develops feelings for her. Feng's father, a prominent leader of Shanghai's triad, helps Hsu and his friend Ding Li rise to power in the Shanghai Bund. However, Hsu eventually uncovers that Feng's father is collaborating with the Japanese to invade China. Driven by patriotism, Hsu turns against his potential father-in-law, who then sends assassins after him. Forced to leave Feng behind, Hsu flees for his life. As Feng prepares to marry Ding Li, Hsu returns to Shanghai seeking to win back Feng's affections and seek revenge on her father.

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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalDramaHistorical Fiction

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Di Xia Di Shang(地下地上)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyChinese Communist RevolutionHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)PoliticalRevolution

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

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Iron Pear(鐵梨花)

2010China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceDramaHistorical Fiction

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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.

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The Three Disciples of Swallow Li(燕子李三之门徒)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionMartial Arts

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Dark War Before Dawn(黎明前的暗战)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

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Jin Ling Battle(战金岭)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadBattleChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 25% 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.

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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, and Historical themes with a 25% similarity match.

The tale of Chang Hong Min, Song Qing, Lu Tian Yu, Wang Qiong Hua, and their comrades in the Qiongya Column in Hainan, Guangdong, battling Japanese soldiers, collaborators, outlaws, and Nationalist forces as they journey to Yan'an. (DramaWiki)

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Blade's Dance with You(与君相刃)

2024China
CrimeEspionageHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationFemale AssassinShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalDramaHistorical 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.

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Pearl Earrings(珍珠耳环)

2016China
Age GapChinese Republican EraHistoricalRomanceDramaHistorical Fiction

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During the summer of 1920, there was a devastating flood that affected four counties, including Wenling and Zhejiang. In the midst of this chaos, some individuals sought to profit while others struggled to survive. Lin Bi Jun, a skilled female locksmith, escaped to Suzhou with her adoptive father in order to stay alive. Known for her intelligence and knack for fixing and unlocking things, Lin Bi Jun believed she and her father could build a comfortable life in Suzhou. However, her plans took a drastic turn when she was framed and faced execution. In a twist of fate, Lin Bi Jun found herself awakening in a luxurious room with a wealthy man in the north. As she delved deeper into the situation, she discovered a plot involving her sister and a foreigner to smuggle valuable minerals overseas for profit. Influenced by Marxist ideas from a progressive youth named Qian Zhong Jie, Lin Bi Jun was determined to protect the town's resources from exploitation. Through a series of events, she was able to persuade her sister to change her ways and together they worked to safeguard the town's valuable minerals.

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The Cliff (2012)(悬崖 )

2012China
ActionChinese Republican EraEspionageHistoricalSpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyDramaHistorical FictionInvestigationKuomintang (KMT)MysteryPolitical

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

In 1938, in the city of Harbin in Heilongjiang, China, Zhou Yi, a special agent for the Communist Party, has successfully infiltrated enemy territory posing as a high-ranking official. Gu Qiu Yan, an experienced telegraph operator, has been sent by the Communists to pretend to be Zhou Yi's wife. They must now confront the meticulous and formidable Guomindang special agent, Gao Bin, who could reveal their true identities at any moment. Initially struggling to cooperate, Zhou Yi and Gu Qiu Yan slowly start to develop their relationship.

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Men Zhu(门主)

2022China
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceDeathFemale Chases Male FirstMartial ArtsPhysically Strong Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWuxia

Like Mr. & Mrs. Chen, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The fearless leader of XianYi sect, Heroine Gu Nianhe, is determined to find the antidote for the poison that forces her sect members to serve a General. During a daring mission in the General's mansion, she comes across a wounded man named Mu Yichuan whom she rescues and takes in as her servant. A deal is struck between them - Mu Yichuan will share information about the antidote in exchange for Gu Nianhe's healing abilities. Despite initial distrust, their bond deepens as they face internal and external threats, including the General's relentless demands and Gu Nianhe's commitments to her sect. As the truth about Mu Yichuan's intentions and background unfolds, their intertwined fates hang in the balance. The question remains - who will succumb first?