The Black Rose (2009) - Asian drama recommendation
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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSpy Supporting CharacterSuspenseThrillerWar

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The Black Rose 2009

Recommendation: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Supporting CharacterSuspenseThrillerKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Spy Supporting Character, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 69% similarity match.

Recommendation: Plot Against similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationBlindnessKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Eve (2023) similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 67% 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: Cold Steel (2013) similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Cold Steel (2013)(狼烟遍地)

2013China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Legend of Wind similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Legend of Wind(风声传奇)

2010China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Odds to Win similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Odds to Win(胜算)

2020China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarSpy Male LeadWorld War 2

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 64% similarity match.

In 1941, during the war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, a Communist spy working for the Japanese puppet government collaborates with Russian and Korean spies to carry out an assassination plan. With Manchukuo's allegiance to Cheng Tian, the Russians find themselves surrounded by threats. To counter this, their intelligence agency develops a covert, long-term strategy. Tang Fei, the Communist spy, is tasked with infiltrating the enemy by posing as one of them. While operating in the Security Bureau, he meets Cai Meng, a woman dedicated to resisting the Japanese regime. Together, they build trust as they work to outsmart the enemy within their own borders.

Recommendation: An Hong 1936 similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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An Hong 1936(暗红1936)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSuspenseThrillerWarDeath Of A TwinIdentical Twin Male LeadKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 63% 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: Feng Yu similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Feng Yu(风语)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Walking on the Tip similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Nose of Tool similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationBiological WarfareSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Thin Ice similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Thin Ice(薄冰)

2023China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThriller

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

During the year 1943 in Shanghai, Chen Qian, a military operative, was tasked with eliminating the Japanese forces, but ended up being ensnared by Yujiro Ida, the leader of Japan's plum organization

Recommendation: Jue Mi Shi Ming similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Jue Mi Shi Ming(绝密使命)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionKuomintang (KMT)National Intelligence Service

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Revolution themes with a 57% similarity match.

To assist the Central Soviet Area in overcoming the military and economic challenges posed by the Kuomintang, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to establish a secure communication route from Shanghai to the Soviet Area through Hong Kong and Shantou. Zou Zuo Ren leads the Bogongao station of the transportation line, working with other stations to transport personnel, supplies, funds, and intelligence between Shanghai and the Soviet Area. Despite facing challenges from the Kuomintang, Zou Zuo Ren and his team remained loyal to the party, protecting its secrets at all costs. They successfully escorted over one hundred delegates to the Second Chinese Soviet Congress in Ruijin, ensuring the Congress proceeded as planned.

Recommendation: My Undercover Career similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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My Undercover Career(我的绝密生涯)

2014China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarFamilyKuomintang (KMT)RomanceSpy Male Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Lurk similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Lurk(潜伏)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationChinese Civil WarKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

In the midst of the Chinese Civil War, Yu Ze Cheng operated as a seemingly inconspicuous military officer within the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics under the Kuomintang. However, unbeknownst to many, he also carried out clandestine activities as a Communist Party of China informant.

Recommendation: Sanjin Mountain City similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Sanjin Mountain City(三进山城)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarJapanese Colonial Rule

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 54% similarity match.

The narrative follows the Eighth Route Army as they attempt to reclaim Qiyang City, a strategic military outpost held by the Japanese forces during the Anti-Japanese War

Recommendation: Kai Guo Qian Ye similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Kai Guo Qian Ye(开国前夜)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 54% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ultimate Mission (2016) similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitary Training

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 54% 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 The Black Rose (2009)
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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, and War themes with a 54% 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 The Black Rose (2009)
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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerRomance

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% 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: Jin Ling Battle similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Jin Ling Battle(战金岭)

2016China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBattleKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 53% 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: Insects Awaken similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarActionNovel AdaptationDoppelgangerRomanceWorld War 2

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 53% 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: Harbin Enveloped in Darkness similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Elegance and Talent similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Elegance and Talent(风华正茂)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dark War Before Dawn similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Dark War Before Dawn(黎明前的暗战)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Code Thirteen similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Code Thirteen(代号十三钗)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSpy Supporting CharacterWarActionMilitarySpy Female LeadStrong Female Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Spy Supporting Character, and War themes with a 50% 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: Pandora's Secret similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Pandora's Secret(潘多拉的秘密)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarJapanese Colonial RuleKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% 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: My Father Is an Undercover similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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My Father Is an Undercover(俺爹是卧底)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarActionMelodrama

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Kite similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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The Kite(风筝)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWar

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% 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: Half a Step Away similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% 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 The Black Rose (2009)
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Mask (2018)(面具)

2018China
CrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThriller

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Homeland similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Homeland(河山)

2019China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionWar

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Wei Da He, a former anti-Communist fighter whose perspective shifts over time, leading him to join the Communist party. Amid the Xi'an Incident, Wei Da He emerges victorious by capturing Tong Guan. Despite his accomplishments, he is dismissed and sent back home due to a clash with Gao Xiao Shan from the Red Army. When war breaks out, Wei Da He returns to the battlefield and saves military strategist Jiang Huai Zhu. Unbeknownst to him, he falls in love with Jiang Huai Zhu's daughter, Jiang Ya Zhen, who is secretly involved with the Communist resistance.

Recommendation: The Infiltrator similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% 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: Yang San Jie Gao Zhuang similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Yang San Jie Gao Zhuang(杨三姐告状)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerAdapted From An OperaQing Dynasty

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a notorious murder that deeply affected the authorities and the general populace during the transition from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China

Recommendation: Blue Blind similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Blue Blind(青盲)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Prison EscapeSpy Male Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Snow Queen (2018) similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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The Snow Queen (2018)(北国英雄)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionWarActionMartial ArtsRomanceStrong Female LeadTaoism

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, and War themes with a 47% 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: Scarlet Dense Fog similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Scarlet Dense Fog(血色迷雾)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarActionFamilyTreasure Hunting

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 47% similarity match.

Recommendation: Blade similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Blade(锋刃)

2014China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleRevengeSpy Male Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 47% similarity match.

Recommendation: Black Name List similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Black Name List(黑色名单)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarAction

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cheongsam similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Cheongsam(旗袍)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitary

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bullet Hole similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitary

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

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Wang Dahua Revolutionary Career(王大花的革命生涯)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

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

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Hunting Wolf(猎豺狼)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: Li San Qiang similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Li San Qiang(李三枪)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Li San Qiang, a member of an underground party, who rises to the position of governor in Wuze county and displays bravery and intelligence in protecting his homeland during the Anti-Japanese War. When the war reached a stalemate, the iron-rich Wuze County became a prime target for the Japanese forces. The Kuomintang faced difficulties in appointing a county head due to previous assassinations. Eventually, Li San Qiang successfully secures the position with the support of his wife Wang Qiao Gu, her brother Wang Tie Chui, and fellow party members. Despite appearing carefree on the surface, Li San Qiang manipulates events from behind the scenes, causing suspicion among other leaders about his political affiliations. However, when the identity of one of the underground party members is revealed, Li San Qiang leads his county in bravely defending against Japanese invasion.

Recommendation: The Patriot similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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The Patriot(爱国者)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarJapanese Colonial Rule

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Taking place in China during the 1930s and 1940s, Manchuria is occupied by the Japanese. With the CCP's intelligence system destroyed, two CCP operatives named Song Yan Qiao and Shu Jie work to undermine the Japanese authority and liberate their imprisoned colleagues.

Recommendation: Xiang Jing Yu similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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Xiang Jing Yu(向警予)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionNovel Adaptation

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Revolution themes with a 46% similarity match.

A detailed account of the life of Xiang Jing Yu, the lone woman among the founders of the Communist Party of China, is truly remarkable. She was the initial female to join the CCP Central Committee and served as the inaugural secretary of the Women's Movement Committee. Regarded as an exceptional leader, she was a shining example and a courageous figure. Xiang Jing Yu enrolled at the First Provincial Women's Normal School of Hunan in 1912. Following her graduation, she established the Xupu Women's School in her hometown. Subsequently, she embarked on a study program in France where she co-founded the "Xiang Cai Alliance" with Cai He Sen, who later became her spouse. Upon her return to China in 1921, Xiang Jing Yu was elected as a Central Committee member. She played a pivotal role in leading and organizing the May Thirtieth Movement in 1925. Despite the setbacks of the Great Revolution, she remained resolute in Wuhan. Unfortunately, she was apprehended and executed in 1928 at the age of 32.

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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarActionAdventureMilitaryPoliticalRomanceSpy Male Lead

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 44% 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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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerActionNovel AdaptationMilitaryMultiple MainsPoliticalRomance

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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
Chinese Republican EraCrimeDramaEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionWarActionDeathGun ViolenceHidden IdentityUndercover Agent Male LeadWeb Series

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Drama, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, and War themes with a 44% 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 Rebel similar to The Black Rose (2009)
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The Rebel(叛逆者)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionThrillerWarNovel AdaptationChinese Civil WarIntelligence Officer Male LeadKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese WarSlight Romance

Like The Black Rose (2009), this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, Thriller, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

In 1936, a young student named Lin Nan Sheng from the Fuxing Club cadre training class was brought to Shanghai by Chen Mo Qun, the leader of the Fuxing Club in the Shanghai district, to assist in capturing the underground party operating within the Lanyi Club. Throughout the operation, Lin Nan Sheng, known for his honesty and simplicity, was deeply inspired by the patriotism and selfless dedication displayed by Communists such as Gu Shen Yan, Ji Zhong Yuan, and Zhu Yi Zhen. This experience gave him a greater insight into the turmoil within the Kuomintang and the social conditions of the time, leading to a better understanding of the Communist beliefs and values. Lin Nan Sheng demonstrated bravery and determination in fighting against the Japanese and their collaborators, earning recognition for his military achievements. He consistently supported the Communists in their pursuit of national justice, leveraging his military position to aid the underground party during crucial moments. After a decade of learning and reflection, Lin Nan Sheng became a devoted member of the Communist Party following the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. During the critical period of the War of Liberation, he made significant contributions to the party and the nation, showcasing his unwavering commitment.