Sniper (2020) - Asian drama recommendation
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Sniper (2020)(瞄准)

2020China
ActionAssassinationChinese Republican EraCrimeDeathEspionageFriends To EnemiesFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitarySkilled KillerSniper Male LeadSpy Male Lead

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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Recommendation: Best Enemy similar to Sniper (2020)
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Best Enemy(宿命之敌)

2023China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageFriends To EnemiesFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryAgent Female LeadBromanceChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Friends To Enemies, Friendship, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 47% similarity match.

Once close friends and classmates, Chen Ke Hai and Fang Li have taken different paths in life. Reuniting at the No. 76 secret service in 1939, they are unsure whether they are allies or enemies. Originally joining the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to combat the Wang Jing Wei regime's secret service, Chen and Fang hoped to resist Japan and save their country. However, Chen's experiences within the bureau reveal its true intentions. Following a failed assassination mission, Chen and Fang are separated. Two years later, Chen returns to Shanghai as a secret member of the Communist Party, tasked with infiltrating No. 76. Reconnecting with Fang, who is now in charge of the organization, Chen's changed demeanor raises suspicions. Despite facing challenges and tests from Fang, Chen remains steadfast in his mission to gather information for his party. As tensions rise between the two former friends after the war, they must confront their conflicting beliefs in a final showdown.

Recommendation: Hu Xue Chu Jian similar to Sniper (2020)
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Hu Xue Chu Jian(虎穴锄奸)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitarySpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyInspired By A True StoryPolitical

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Military, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 41% similarity match.

Recommendation: East Hegemon similar to Sniper (2020)
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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitarySpy Male LeadAdventurePoliticalRomanceSuspenseThrillerWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Military, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 40% 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: Cheongsam similar to Sniper (2020)
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Cheongsam(旗袍)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryDrama

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bullet Hole similar to Sniper (2020)
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Stalker similar to Sniper (2020)
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The Stalker(潜行者)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitarySpy Male LeadDramaMartial ArtsProfessor Male LeadRomanceWarWorld War 2

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Military, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to Sniper (2020)
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 38% 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: Code Thirteen similar to Sniper (2020)
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Code Thirteen(代号十三钗)

2012China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryDramaSpy Female LeadSpy Supporting CharacterStrong Female LeadWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 37% 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: Butterfly Shadow (2023) similar to Sniper (2020)
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Butterfly Shadow (2023)(蝶影)

2023China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 37% 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: Locking U.S. Envoy similar to Sniper (2020)
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Locking U.S. Envoy(锁定美军特使)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Friendship, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 35% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Father Is an Undercover similar to Sniper (2020)
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My Father Is an Undercover(俺爹是卧底)

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMelodramaWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Little Soldier Zhang Ga similar to Sniper (2020)
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Little Soldier Zhang Ga(小兵张嘎)

2004China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryNovel AdaptationDramaSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Borrow Gun similar to Sniper (2020)
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Borrow Gun(借枪)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationMultiple MainsSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 35% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hengshan Hospital similar to Sniper (2020)
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Hengshan Hospital(衡山医院)

2021China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryChinese Communist PartyDramaGreedHidden IdentityKuomintang (KMT)Political

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 35% 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.

Recommendation: Harbin Enveloped in Darkness similar to Sniper (2020)
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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDrama

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dark War Before Dawn similar to Sniper (2020)
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Dark War Before Dawn(黎明前的暗战)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bloodbath Island similar to Sniper (2020)
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Bloodbath Island(喋血孤岛)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Female LeadWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% 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: Blade similar to Sniper (2020)
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Blade(锋刃)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyDramaJapanese Colonial RuleRevenge

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Disguiser similar to Sniper (2020)
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The Disguiser(伪装者)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDeathEspionageHistoricalSkilled KillerBrother-Sister RelationshipConspiracyDramaFamily RelationshipHidden IdentityPower StruggleSecret

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Death, Espionage, Historical, and Skilled Killer themes with a 33% 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 Sniper (2020)
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The Literati in Troubled Times(乱世书香)

2015China
AssassinationChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadFamily RelationshipRevolutionRomanceScholar Male LeadSecond Sino-Japanese WarSmart Male LeadWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Assassination, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 33% 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.

Recommendation: Razor similar to Sniper (2020)
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Razor(剃刀邊緣)

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationManchukuoMysteryWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% 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: Half a Step Away similar to Sniper (2020)
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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% 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: Spy Hunter similar to Sniper (2020)
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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryNovel AdaptationDramaMultiple MainsPoliticalRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 33% similarity match.

During the spring of 1931, The Communist Party expanded their network by establishing communication stations in China. They then turned their attention to Western Europe and dispatched two agents, known as "Asthray" and "Porcelain", to Paris. This led to the unveiling of a series of clandestine agreements, deceitful acts, mysterious deaths, illicit romances, and alliances between military personnel and members of a notable family.

Recommendation: Fog of Crisis similar to Sniper (2020)
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Fog of Crisis(危机迷雾)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction 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?

Recommendation: Autumn Cicada similar to Sniper (2020)
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Autumn Cicada(秋蝉)

2020China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDeathEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaGun ViolenceHidden IdentityRevolutionUndercover Agent Male LeadWarWeb Series

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Death, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% 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: The Infiltrator similar to Sniper (2020)
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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDrama

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% 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: Deep Lurk similar to Sniper (2020)
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Deep Lurk(深潜)

2024China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeDeathEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionAgent Supporting CharacterChinese Communist PartyInvestigationMurderRevengeThrillerWeb Series

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Death, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% 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: Project A similar to Sniper (2020)
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Project A(A計劃)

2007Hong Kong
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryAdventureBromanceComedyDramaMilitary EnlistmentPirate Supporting CharacterRomance

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Friendship, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 33% similarity match.

In 1915 Hong Kong, Xiao La Ba has harbored a lifelong ambition to eliminate evil from the world. To pursue this goal, he enlisted in the Marines and joined Project A with a small group of allies to combat pirates. Their mission kicks off with a daring infiltration of the pirate stronghold.

Recommendation: Code Name similar to Sniper (2020)
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Code Name(代号)

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitarySpy Male LeadNovel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Military, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Di Xia Di Shang similar to Sniper (2020)
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Di Xia Di Shang(地下地上)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyChinese Communist RevolutionKuomintang (KMT)PoliticalRevolution

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 32% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jin Ling Battle similar to Sniper (2020)
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Jin Ling Battle(战金岭)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadBattleChinese Communist PartyDramaKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Spy Male Lead themes with a 32% 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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Battle of the Post War(战后之战)

2009China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryKuomintang (KMT)War

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 31% similarity match.

In 1946, the Kuomintang dispatched a covert security squad to accompany war criminal Shi Yano from Japan to Nanjing. (DramaWiki)

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The Black Fox (2011)(黑狐)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryDramaRomance

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 31% similarity match.

Gu Han Sen, a prominent figure in Shanghai, took in two sons during the early years of the Republic of China - Liao Si Cheng and Fang Tian Yi. The two adopted sons, along with Gu Han Sen's daughter Ting Gu, grew up together like true siblings. Fang Tian Yi, a kind and honest young man, valued their sibling bond above all else. Despite his unrequited love for Ting Gu, he kept his feelings hidden after learning of her feelings for Liao Si Cheng. The trio bravely fought against the Japanese invasion and played a crucial role in the War of Liberation. Gu Han Sen, aware of his daughter's feelings for Liao Si Cheng, attempted to arrange their marriage, but Liao Si Cheng prioritized his duties over personal matters. He joined the BIS, with Ting Gu and Fang Tian Yi following suit. Years later, they were unknowingly involved in a conspiracy while intercepting Qing treasures as part of a team led by Liao Si Cheng.

Recommendation: Forever Designation similar to Sniper (2020)
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Forever Designation(永不磨灭的番号)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitarySecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Military themes with a 31% similarity match.

A sudden blockade forces militia captain Li Chi Shui to take charge on the front line. He employs tactical strategies to build and train his brigade, which eventually grows stronger. The county brigade is tasked with halting an advance by over 30,000 elite Japanese troops to protect the Eighth Route Army headquarters in the rear. Facing this critical mission, Li Chi Shui requests for a regular main force to be designated. The soldiers of the county brigade march into battle with the chief's promise in mind. They fight relentlessly for days and nights, defending the Eighth Route Army's honor with their lives. After more than a month, the chief returns to the battlefield and fulfills his promise in front of the fallen soldiers' graves. He declares that the designation bestowed upon them will endure for generations, emphasizing their commitment to defending the Chinese nation against any enemy.

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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

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Recommendation: Red Rose similar to Sniper (2020)
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Red Rose(红蔷薇)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsRomance

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction 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.

Recommendation: Hunting Wolf similar to Sniper (2020)
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Hunting Wolf(猎豺狼)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaKuomintang (KMT)

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Wolf Warriors similar to Sniper (2020)
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The Wolf Warriors(百战天狼)

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionBusinessDrama

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Recommendation: Rosy Business Season 2: No Regrets similar to Sniper (2020)
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Rosy Business Season 2: No Regrets(巾幗梟雄之義海豪情)

2010Hong Kong
Chinese Republican EraCrimeFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaEmotionally Strong Female Lead

Like Sniper (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Friendship, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 31% similarity match.

In the 1930s, Guangzhou was facing a period of political unrest, with gangsters causing chaos and the illegal opium trade flourishing. To combat this, the government established the Anti-Smoking Bureau to crack down on opium, but it was actually controlled by Cheng Long Kwan, the leader of the gang. Cheng Kau Mui, Kwan's cunning eldest daughter, returned from Shanghai to capitalize on the profits. Mui carefully strategized her every move. Meanwhile, Lau Sing led the Criminal Investigation Team, working tirelessly to secure a better future for his family, especially his sickly sister Lau Ching. Despite his fiery temper, Sing valued loyalty and camaraderie above all else. He once risked his life to help his timid colleague, Pai Kuat. As the Japanese army invaded China and took control of Canton, Mui faced her darkest hour when her aunt Cheng Long Hei framed her.

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The Cliff (2012)(悬崖 )

2012China
ActionChinese Republican EraEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadChinese Communist PartyDramaInvestigationKuomintang (KMT)MysteryPolitical

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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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Athena (2013)(雅典娜女神)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Female LeadWar

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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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Legend of Night(八方傳奇)

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraDeathHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitaryDeath Of A FatherJapanese Colonial RuleMartial ArtsPoliticalRevengeRomance

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Taking place during the era of extensive Japanese influence in China, 'Sha Ba Fang' narrates the story of Zhang Han Tao and his mission to seek vengeance for his father's murder under the guise of 'Sha Ba Fang'. Assuming the persona of the 'Manchurian Senator' bestowed upon him by the Japanese, Zhang Han Tao engages in a dangerous battle of wits with the Japanese city leader, Qing Chuan, in order to honor his father's dying wish of expelling the Japanese occupiers from their hometown.

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Blue Blind(青盲)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Prison EscapeSuspenseThriller

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This drama is the pioneering production in China to explore the jailbreak theme in both film and television. Referred to as the "Chinese equivalent of jailbreak", it centers around a thrilling death game during a war. The storyline focuses on a daring escape following a series of deadly challenges. The narrative unfolds with the arrival of skilled jailbreakers, engaging in a series of intricate and clever escape attempts within a dark prison. This adaptation is based on Zhang Hai Fan's novel "Blue Blind Escape".

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Kai Guo Qian Ye(开国前夜)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)War

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Severe Winter(寒冬)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadDramaPoliticalSecond Sino-Japanese War

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"Severe Winter" takes place during the Second Sino-Japanese War and follows Deng Zi Hua, a spy undercover for a resistance group against the Japanese. His loyalties are tested when he finds himself falling for two women from contrasting backgrounds: a stunning Russian woman and Luo Hai Qiong.

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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMilitary TrainingWar

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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.

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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

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

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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

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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.

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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThriller

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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.

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Special Mission (2007)(特殊使命)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadDramaKuomintang (KMT)Romance

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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.