Peace Hotel (2018) - Asian drama recommendation
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Peace Hotel (2018)(和平饭店)

2018China
CrimeDeathEspionageHistoricalHotel SettingSpy Female LeadThrillerWar

In 1935, the Peace Hotel became a hub for mysterious guests engaging in high stakes gambling over a ten-day period. Amidst the occupation of Manchuria, patriot Wang Da Ding took it upon himself to investigate the imminent release of an opium cream into the market. Seeking refuge at the Peace Hotel, he crossed paths with fellow patriot, who had recently returned from overseas, and Doctor Chen Jia Ying. Uncovering Japan's sinister plan to test biological weapons in Manchuria for their invasion of China, Jia Ying joined forces with an anti-Japanese group to locate and dismantle the enemy's laboratories using her medical expertise. As the Japanese authorities closed in on the Peace Hotel, Da Ding and Jia Ying concocted a ruse, pretending to be a married couple in order to evade suspicion. Thus began a tense game of strategy and deception between the two patriots and their Japanese adversaries.

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Peace Hotel 2018

Recommendation: The Kite similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The Kite(风筝)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Eve (2023) similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 45% 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: Dark War Before Dawn similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Dark War Before Dawn(黎明前的暗战)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Half a Step Away similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 40% 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)

Recommendation: Mask (2018) similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Mask (2018)(面具)

2018China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerDramaSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bloodbath Island similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Bloodbath Island(喋血孤岛)

2013China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Female LeadWarActionChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Spy Female Lead, and War themes with a 38% 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: Bullet Hole similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionMilitary

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Sakura Sword similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Male Lead

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Several individuals are vying to acquire a confidential file that holds significant value in securing influence in Shanghai. Numerous altercations arise between factions with varying political ideologies in their quest for this document.

Recommendation: Kai Guo Qian Ye similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Kai Guo Qian Ye(开国前夜)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Code Thirteen similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Code Thirteen(代号十三钗)

2012China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Female LeadWarActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionMilitarySpy Supporting CharacterStrong Female Lead

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Spy Female Lead, and War themes with a 33% 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 Peace Hotel (2018)
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Athena (2013)(雅典娜女神)

2013China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Female LeadWarActionChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Spy Female Lead, and War themes with a 33% 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: Walking on the Tip similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ultimate Mission (2016) similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionMilitary Training

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 33% 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: The Inquiry 1938 similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

During a critical period in Chinese history when the Kuomintang and the Communists were in alliance, a prominent Communist party leader mysteriously disappears. In response, an inquiry is launched to determine what happened to him. In 1938, Chiang Kai Shek, influenced by malicious advice, orders the covert elimination of Xuan Xia Fu. This controversial decision sparks outrage from both factions, leading the Kuomintang to establish a special task force to investigate Xuan Xia Fu's disappearance. Wu Zhong Ming, a former Kuomintang operative and member of the Communist resistance, is chosen by both sides to lead the investigation, embarking on a challenging quest for the truth.

Recommendation: Unshakable Faith similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRomanceSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: A Lonely Hero’s Journey similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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A Lonely Hero’s Journey(孤舟)

2024China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySpy Male LeadSuspenseWeb SeriesWorld War 2

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 33% 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: The Black Rose (2009) similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionRevolutionSpy Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nose of Tool similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarNovel AdaptationBiological WarfareChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Breaking Point 1950 similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Breaking Point 1950(破局1950)

2020China
CrimeEspionageThrillerWar1950sActionKorean WarSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Thriller, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

In the 1950s, amidst the Korean War, Liu Yu E, Han Li Dong, and fellow Communist party members faced off against undercover agents in the "War to Resist America and Aid Korea." Their mission was to safeguard the sole railway connecting to North Korea.

Recommendation: Plot Against similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarNovel AdaptationBlindnessChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Suspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Cold Steel (2013) similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Cold Steel (2013)(狼烟遍地)

2013China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Legend of Wind similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Legend of Wind(风声传奇)

2010China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Mysterious Female Agent similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Mysterious Female Agent(枪下玫瑰)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Female LeadAnti-WarChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pandora's Secret similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Pandora's Secret(潘多拉的秘密)

2015China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleKuomintang (KMT)

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 31% 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 Substitute (2015) similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The Substitute (2015)(替身)

2015China
CrimeEspionageSpy Female LeadThrillerFamous Female LeadPlastic SurgerySecret OrganizationSurgical ProcedureSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Spy Female Lead, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Prior to undergoing cosmetic surgery, Zhong Li worked as a struggling server at an exclusive club, dreaming of a luxurious lifestyle that was out of reach. When she unveils her new face after the procedure, Zhong Li is shocked to see that she now bears a striking resemblance to Lou Xiaoqian, China's most famous celebrity. This transformation propels her into the world of fame and fortune she had always desired. However, she soon learns the unsettling truth that Lou was a spy and Zhong Li has unwittingly taken her place. Now under the control of a clandestine organization, she is coerced into carrying out perilous missions. With no one to rely on but herself, Zhong Li must constantly evade death.

Recommendation: My Father Is an Undercover similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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My Father Is an Undercover(俺爹是卧底)

2016China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionMelodrama

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Du Zhan similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Du Zhan(毒战)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraDrug TraffickingHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleKuomintang (KMT)

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

In the 1920s to 1930s, the government in the North East of China was unable to control the thriving opium trade controlled by the Japanese. Liu Hua Hang, a police officer, devises a plan to ambush the drug transport route, leading to a violent and intense conflict.

Recommendation: The National Treasure Box similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The National Treasure Box(国家宝藏之觐天宝匣)

2007China
DeathHistoricalThrillerWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Death, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

During the time when the final emperor Pu Yi was confined in the northeast, a group of patriotic fighters ventured into the Emperor Tai Chi Mausoleum to safeguard a secretive mahogany box from being seized by the Japanese. This led to a chain of strange occurrences, including deaths and vanishings, linked to the box.

Recommendation: Mano Spy similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Mano Spy(マノスパイ)

2010Japan
CrimeEspionageSpy Female LeadComedyIdol Female Lead

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 30% similarity match.

In the show, Mano portrays a character who poses as an undercover agent. Assigned as a spy for the Queen of England in Japan, she unexpectedly succeeds in an idol audition, causing challenges in balancing her espionage responsibilities.

Recommendation: East Hegemon similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarActionAdventureChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionMilitaryPoliticalRomanceSpy Male LeadSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 29% 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: Hot Love similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Hot Love(热爱)

2009China
CrimeDeathEspionageSpy Female LeadThriller1950sChinese Communist PartyDeath Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherInvestigationMurderMysteryRomanceSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Death, Espionage, Spy Female Lead, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Longest Day in Chang'an similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The Longest Day in Chang'an(长安十二时辰)

2019China
CrimeDeathEspionageHistoricalThrillerActionBadass Male LeadGraphic ViolenceHidden AgendaHidden PastPoliticalPolitical IntriguePower StruggleTang Dynasty

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Death, Espionage, Historical, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the year 744, in the bustling city of Chang'an, which served as the vibrant center of the Tang Empire, a group from a defeated kingdom in Central Asia has snuck into the city with a plan to launch an attack during the Lantern Festival. Meanwhile, the imperial court is embroiled in internal conflicts. The elderly Emperor is anticipated to hand over power to the Right Chancellor at the festival and retire to the mountains with his young lover. This move puts the reformist Crown Prince in a vulnerable position, as he risks losing his position or facing even graver consequences. A young Taoist priest named Li Bi, who is a trusted ally of the Crown Prince and serves as the chief of intelligence, has just 24 hours to thwart both the impending attack and the transfer of power. Following a failed attempt to apprehend the infiltrators, Li Bi enlists the help of Zhang Xiao Jing, a condemned prisoner who is a seasoned warrior, esteemed police chief, and perpetrator of a past crime against his superior.

Recommendation: Autumn Cicada similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Autumn Cicada(秋蝉)

2020China
CrimeDeathEspionageHistoricalWarActionChinese Republican EraDramaGun ViolenceHidden IdentityHistorical FictionRevolutionUndercover Agent Male LeadWeb Series

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Death, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 29% 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.

Recommendation: Deep Lurk similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Deep Lurk(深潜)

2024China
CrimeDeathEspionageHistoricalThrillerActionAgent Supporting CharacterChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInvestigationMurderRevengeWeb Series

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Death, Espionage, Historical, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place prior to the Battle of Changsha, this is a tale of unknown heroes in a time of conflict, following a man who discovers a larger purpose as he seeks revenge for his father's murder. To gain control of Changsha, the Japanese employ the 'shadow servant', a cunning spy who has been operating in China for 15 years to execute a carefully planned deceit. Yun Mu Zhi, a member of the underground faction of the Communist Party of China, is assassinated while probing the activities of the "shadow servant." Unaware of his father's true identity, his son Yun Hong Shen returns to their native Changsha to hunt down his father's killer. With the assistance of his father's ally and fellow fighter, Yun Hong Shen teams up with Wen Ye Ming, a patriotic young woman driven by her sense of duty, as they confront numerous challenges. Putting aside his personal vendetta, Yun Hong Shen enters a dangerous game with Japanese spies in order to give his fellow countrymen a chance at victory in the war.

Recommendation: An Hong 1936 similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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An Hong 1936(暗红1936)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDeath Of A TwinHistorical FictionIdentical Twin Male LeadKuomintang (KMT)RevolutionSpy Male LeadSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 29% similarity match.

In 1936, a new member of a political party stumbles upon classified information, leading to the Xi'an Incident and a tale of internal conflicts and plots. Wu Zhong Ming, who was separated from his older brother Wu Boying in his youth by criminals, joins the Communist Party and is captured during a mission. Wu Boying attempts to rescue him but tragically perishes in the process. This occurs prior to the Xi'an Incident, during a period when the city becomes a critical hub for important intelligence. In order to secure ultimate victory, the Communist Party assigns Wu Zhong Ming the task of assuming the identity of his deceased twin brother Wu Bo Ying and infiltrating the Kuomintang. (ChineseDrama.info) Based on the novel "Infiltrate" by Ma Ying.

Recommendation: Insects Awaken similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDoppelgangerDramaHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseWorld War 2

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 29% similarity match.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a man caught the attention of the Japanese for resembling a suspected BIS spy. He was drawn into the perilous world of espionage but under the guidance of another individual, he comes to understand his duties as a loyal citizen and devotes himself to resisting the occupation forces. Chen Shan survives by trading intelligence on the streets. Mistaken for BIS agent Xiao Zheng Guo, Chen Shan's sister Chen Xia is abducted by Japanese spy leader Huang Mu Wei in order to manipulate him into cooperating. To rescue his sister, Chen Shan undergoes rigorous training and proves to be an outstanding spy. Assuming the identity of Xiao Zheng Guo, he infiltrates the BIS headquarters in Chongqing and embarks on a dangerous mission where a single mistake could be fatal. Despite never intending to betray his homeland, as a Chinese national, Chen Shan encounters Zhang Li, a woman with strong convictions, and gradually transforms into someone willing to sacrifice everything, even his own life, for the greater good of his country.

Recommendation: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Razor similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Razor(剃刀邊緣)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarActionChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInvestigationManchukuoMystery

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 29% 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)

Recommendation: Iron Grandma Season 2 similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Iron Grandma Season 2(アイアングランマ2)

2018Japan
CrimeEspionageSpy Female LeadThrillerActionComedyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Spy Female Lead, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Special operatives known as Salt and Sugar have returned to duty

Recommendation: Harbin Enveloped in Darkness similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical Fiction

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, and Historical themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hu Die Xing Dong similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Hu Die Xing Dong(蝴蝶行动)

2012China
HistoricalThrillerWarActionDramaSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ocean Espionage similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Ocean Espionage(谍战深海)

2012China
CrimeEspionageThrillerMultiple MainsSpy Male LeadSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: At the Place Where the Peach Blossom Blooms similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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At the Place Where the Peach Blossom Blooms(在桃花盛开的地方)

2019China
DeathHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRomance

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Death, Historical, and War themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale depicting the challenges faced by Huang Xiao Hua, a retired soldier and member of the Communist party, from her youth at 18 to her old age at 80. Following the Chinese victory in the Anti-Japanese Occupation war, Huang Xiao Hua settles down in a peaceful farming village. She attracts the attention of two young men - war hero Wei Shou Gen and party branch secretary Tan Shan Tang - who both vie for her affections. Forced to flee, Huang Xiao Hua disguises herself as a man and relocates to a different village. There, she meets military leader Zhao Jing Song and joins the military as a medical worker. The two develop a romantic relationship, but Huang Xiao Hua is injured in battle and falls into a coma. Upon awakening, she embarks on a quest to find her lover, only to discover that he has passed away. She then dedicates herself to caring for his children until they come of age.

Recommendation: Fog of Crisis similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Fog of Crisis(危机迷雾)

2019China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRomance

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, and Historical themes with a 27% 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?

Recommendation: The Infiltrator similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical Fiction

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, and Historical themes with a 27% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Visitors on the Icy Mountain (2006) similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Visitors on the Icy Mountain (2006)(冰山上的来客)

2006China
CrimeEspionageSpy Female LeadDramaImposterPolitical

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, and Spy Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Shortly after the establishment of the new China, a courageous group led by Yang Guang Hai, a leader of the advance platoon, sets up a border checkpoint in Tahar City, situated in the Pamir Mountains and inhabited by ethnic Tajiks. The wealthiest family in Tahar, the Moni family, has sought refuge at the border due to the manipulation and coercion by Ma Zhan Jiang, a leftover member of the Kuomingtang. Their maid, Gulandam, who had a childhood romance with Amir, was kidnapped by human traffickers. Exploiting this situation, a Kuomingtang spy named Gulibar poses as Gulandam to create tension between the military and civilians and smuggle bandits across the border. Yang Guang Hai foils the enemy's schemes and eliminates all the undercover agents hidden in Tahar City.

Recommendation: Jin Ling Battle similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Jin Ling Battle(战金岭)

2016China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarBattleChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 27% similarity match.

Xia Feng, an intelligence officer, bravely battled bandits and puppet troops in the Daxing'an Mountains, organized a military force, and conducted explorations for mineral deposits.

Recommendation: Inside Man similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Inside Man(局中人)

2020China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerBrothers' RelationshipChinese Republican EraFamilyHistorical FictionMelodramaPoliticalSuspense

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Odds to Win similar to Peace Hotel (2018)
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Odds to Win(胜算)

2020China
CrimeEspionageThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadSuspenseWorld War 2

Like Peace Hotel (2018), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Thriller, and War themes with a 27% 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.