The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang - Asian drama recommendation
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The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang(灵魂摆渡之南洋传说)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSupernatural PowerSuspense

The play revolves around Xia Dong Qing and Zhao Li, who acts as a soul ferryman, assisting lingering souls who have unfinished business in the mortal realm. Despite appearing inconspicuous, Xia Dong Qing harbors a mysterious ability - his special eyes, known as Yin and Yang Eyes, allow him to perceive beings from the spirit world and interact with them. This unique gift brings about various challenges for Xia Dong Qing.

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Recommendation: Goddess Hotel Season 2 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Goddess Hotel Season 2(女神酒店 第二季)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseRomanceShort Length Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 62% similarity match.

Recommendation: Goddess Hotel Season 3 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Goddess Hotel Season 3(女神酒店 第三季)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseRomanceShort Length Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 62% similarity match.

Recommendation: 100 Tales of Horror similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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100 Tales of Horror(怪談百物語)

2002Japan
GhostHistoricalHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseEpisodic FormatThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 54% similarity match.

"100 Stories of Terror" follows the success of "Onmyoji Abe no Seimei" on Tuesday nights during the "Super Jidaigeki" time slot. Utilizing computer graphics and special effects, a fresh perspective is brought to these long-standing horror tales.

Recommendation: Goddess Hotel similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Goddess Hotel(女神酒店 第一季)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseFilmed VerticallyRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 53% similarity match.

During the 1920s, a luxurious hotel known as the goddess hotel could be found on the outskirts of Shanghai, situated on the shores of Tiannu Lake. The hotel was established by Jin Dong Lin, who had recently returned from studying abroad. The establishment was frequented by prominent individuals and was adorned with bright lights, with a grand hall featuring an eight-armed goddess statue, reminiscent of Mount Xumi. Tragedy struck three years into Jin Dong Lin's marriage when his lifeless body was discovered floating in a pool of white lotus, bearing wounds from the eight sharp weapons of the goddess. As investigations unfolded, the women in his life were unmasked one by one: the hotel manager, showgirl, cleaner, female star, writer, widow, and original wife. Along the shores of Tiannu Lake, blood stained the white lotus flowers, the goddess remained silent, her arms empty.

Recommendation: South City Resentment similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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South City Resentment(南城遗恨)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Stitching Life and Death similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Stitching Life and Death(阴阳裁缝)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ma San, an inheritor of an ancient tailoring technique, utilizes his distinct abilities to rescue lawyer Song Yuan from a dangerous situation. Together, they join forces to solve puzzling mysteries and uphold the principles of justice.

Recommendation: Ghost Cleansing Ltd similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Ghost Cleansing Ltd(凶宅清潔師)

2021Hong Kong
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseMultiple Mains

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Chiu and his closest companion, Hung, attempt to communicate with a saucer spirit to seek answers about an upcoming test. However, they are interrupted midway and are unable to complete the process. They make another attempt at Chiu's house, but encounter supernatural occurrences that result in the tragic death of Chiu's parents. Years later, Chiu, who has been studying exorcism under a mentor since the incident, reunites with Hung. Hung has been struggling with severe PTSD for the past eighteen years. As Chiu helps his friend cope with his condition, they realize that the supernatural events from the past may not have been resolved.

Recommendation: Iron Masked Singer similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Iron Masked Singer(铁面歌女)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseRomanceThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

Recommendation: Ghost Catcher: Legend of Beauty similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Ghost Catcher: Legend of Beauty(天师钟馗)

2010China
GhostHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySupernaturalFantasyTang Dynasty

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Mystery of Dragon Town similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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The Mystery of Dragon Town(青龙镇谜案)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

Xiao Jiu, a woman who works with corpses, is tasked with transporting the body of a rich young man to an ancient estate. Upon arrival, she finds out that the man's parents are conducting a ghost wedding for him. The next day, the parents visit Xiao Jiu and insist that their son's body has disappeared and demand its return.

Recommendation: Damned Files similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Damned Files(ダムド・ファイル シーズン I)

2003Japan
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyParanormal

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural occurrences

Recommendation: Ge Nie Faction similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Ge Nie Faction(盖聂门)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMystery

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: Laundering similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Laundering(ロンダリング)

2025Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspense

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

Hiyama Eisuke is an actor who has struggled to find success. He relocated from Osaka to Tokyo with dreams of stardom, but only managed to land small roles and made very little money, living paycheck to paycheck. He possessed a rather unhelpful "gift": a bothersome ability to "hear" the voices of spirits who died prematurely. Lacking any psychic abilities, he couldn’t see or communicate with these spirits; he merely heard their voices in a one-sided manner. This led him to recklessly pursue cheap haunted properties, where he was tormented by the distressing voices of the deceased, resulting in frequent moves and a downward spiral into poverty. One day, Hiyama found himself in yet another haunted place and decided to visit "Amami Real Estate," the agency that handled the property, to voice his complaints. The president, Amami Goro, who was aware of Hiyama's unique ability, mentioned, "I have a property that might interest you," and took him to an unexpected location. It was a room in a high-end apartment where a woman had taken her own life five years prior. Due to the tragic incident, the rent had been lowered, and over the years, ten tenants had left in quick succession, all suffering from mental instability, with one even attempting suicide, marking it as a special A-class accident property. Hiyama was offered a temporary job to stay in the room, confirm that it was safe to live in, and help improve the property’s reputation. Tempted by the generous pay, he agreed. That night, he immediately heard a voice, but surprisingly, the woman who was believed to have committed suicide declared, "I was murdered!"

Recommendation: Blind Spot (2014) similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Blind Spot (2014)(探灵档案)

2014China
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseDramaMiniseriesSupernatural Phenomena

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

A detective who does not believe in the paranormal uses his scientific expertise to investigate mysterious occurrences. He remains steadfast in his conviction that ghosts only exist metaphorically within people's minds.

Recommendation: The Soulmate similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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The Soulmate(甜心萌探)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

Nan Yu, the main character of a game focused on pursuing romantic interests, finds herself in the Republic of China as a forensic pathologist investigating dead bodies. A strange will states that she must solve a murder in order to go back to her own world. However, she must also contend with Gao Han, the lead character of a detective game, for control of their shared body, with only one of them able to return home. Realizing Gao Han's expertise in crime-solving and her own knowledge of love, Nan Yu decides to collaborate with him to tackle the complex case, which reflects the complexities of both their worlds. In the end, Nan Yu proposes an alliance with Gao Han, acknowledging that they both need each other to succeed.

Recommendation: A Pillow Case of Mystery Season 2 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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A Pillow Case of Mystery Season 2(施公奇案II)

2010Hong Kong
GhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHistoricalInvestigationMysterySupernaturalConcubinageHaremSpirit

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 43% similarity match.

Taking place during the early 1800s Qing dynasty, one year following the events of the previous installment, Sze Sai Lun encounters a fresh pillow spirit who persuades him to take on the role of the new magistrate for Sin-yau County.

Recommendation: Damned Files Season 2 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Damned Files Season 2(ダムド・ファイル シーズン II)

2003Japan
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyMiniseriesParanormal

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural occurrences, each episode delves into a different urban legend reimagined by a variety of filmmakers and writers

Recommendation: Eko Eko Azarak ~Eye~ similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Eko Eko Azarak ~Eye~(エコエコアザラク ~眼~)

2004Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSupernatural PowerSuspenseAdapted From A MangaDemonSpirit

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Supernatural Power, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Psychic Detective Yakumo similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Psychic Detective Yakumo(心霊探偵 八雲)

2006Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSupernatural PowerSuspenseAdapted From A MangaDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Supernatural Power, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

Yakumo, a university student, possesses a unique gift of having one black pupil and one red pupil since birth. This rare characteristic enables him to connect with supernatural entities beyond the perception of ordinary individuals. One day, the chief of the police department seeks Yakumo's assistance in saving his daughter from malevolent forces. (zoommovie.com) Inspired by the book written by Kaminaga Manabu.

Recommendation: LuBan Mysteries similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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LuBan Mysteries(鲁班异闻录)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

Renowned master carpenter Li Mu Dun, celebrated for his expertise in traditional Luban methods, finds himself the main suspect in a string of chilling murders steeped in superstition. Eager to vindicate himself, Li joins forces with detective Yang Zong and forensic specialist Su Qing Yun. Together, this trio is driven by logic and a quest for justice as they strive to prevent further murders and uncover the reality behind the alleged “supernatural.”

Recommendation: Remember, Hari 2 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Remember, Hari 2(기억, 하리2)

2019South Korea
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseMiniseriesRomanceYouth

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

Ha Ri visits a cabin in the woods to spend time with her friends. While there, she encounters a tarot card reader who reveals that she is destined for an unrequited love. Additionally, who is that enigmatic girl referring to Kang Lim as "oppa"?

Recommendation: Horror Delivery Service similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Horror Delivery Service(호러 딜리버리 서비스)

2016South Korea
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyMiniseriesWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

"Horror Delivery Service" is a brief thriller. Occasionally, everyone experiences unsettling thoughts about what might occur in familiar environments—a family home, inside an elevator, during a commute from class, or by a tranquil river. In each self-contained episode, these thoughts are transformed into urban legends that disrupt the calm and routine of daily existence. (VIU)

Recommendation: The National Treasure Box similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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The National Treasure Box(国家宝藏之觐天宝匣)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseDeathThrillerWar

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 43% 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: The Count of Gu similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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The Count of Gu(世间道)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mystery of the Blue Butterfly similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Mystery of the Blue Butterfly(蓝蝶之谜)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 42% similarity match.

The narrative follows three young women in Shanghai during the 1920s

Recommendation: New Detective similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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New Detective(新神探联盟)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryDetective Fiction

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

This is a contemporary retelling of the tale of Bao Qing Tian, now taking place in a bustling metropolis during the 1940s. The urban landscape is rife with corruption and criminal activities, prompting DBI, a specialized law enforcement unit, to tackle high-profile cases and egregious offenses.

Recommendation: The Flame of Youth similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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The Flame of Youth(尖锋之烈焰青春)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryWar

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

The plot centers around the Songhu Anti-Japanese War, following the journey of Gu Xing, a Shanghai resident who found himself unexpectedly caught up in a conspiracy with anti-government groups and Japanese spies during the chaotic wartime period. Through a twist of fate, Gu Xing ended up choosing the path of revolution. (Credit: DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Will of Steel similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Will of Steel(心如铁)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male Lead

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

In 1937, news emerged two decades after the disappearance of Wang Qi Mei's son, a wealthy landowner in the provinces of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui. Police Chief Yan Fei apprehended the notorious informant Ryoma and devised a plan to infiltrate Wang's household by sending Ryoma in disguise as Wang Qi Mei's son. The objective was to gather evidence of collusion with the Japanese and to commit acts of deception. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when the real young master of the Wang family returned home, putting Ryoma in a precarious position. As the true and false young masters engaged in a fierce rivalry, the truth eventually came to light.

Recommendation: Police Station No. 7 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Police Station No. 7(七號差館)

2002Hong Kong
GhostGhost-seeing Male LeadInvestigationMysterySupernaturalDrama

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 42% similarity match.

In this 1970s supernatural thriller, Wang Jian, a police officer, stumbles upon the ghost of his neighbor, Huang Yinggu, who has been trapped in a braid inside the police station for over a decade. As Yinggu slowly unravels her tragic story to Jian, it is revealed that she was wrongly convicted of a crime she did not commit. Her nephew, Ye Jiasheng, was the true culprit who framed her to cover his tracks. Despite her efforts to break ties with Jiasheng's son, Ye Zuguang, who is involved in criminal activities, tragedy strikes again when Zuguang commits a heinous act and tries to pin it on Yinggu's daughter, Sun Minghua. With Jian now a police inspector, he works tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring justice to the innocent victims. However, Jiasheng, a cunning senior police inspector, uses deceitful tactics to protect his son, even resorting to framing innocent individuals and tampering with evidence. In a dramatic confrontation, Yinggu's ghost confronts Jiasheng, who remains unrepentant until his eventual demise from cancer. Justice ultimately prevails as new evidence surfaces, leading to Zuguang's confession and conviction. As the story unfolds, a subplot emerges involving Jian's wife, Baoyan, accepting bribes on his behalf, leading to her decision to come clean and face the consequences. The series concludes with Baoyan's release from prison and a heartwarming reunion with Jian and their family.

Recommendation: Another Heaven ~Eclipse~ similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Another Heaven ~Eclipse~(アナザヘヴン〜Eclipse〜)

2000Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseNovel Adaptation

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 42% similarity match.

Broadcasted in tandem with the film, the series depicts a separate event that takes place both prior to and following the events of the movie. ~Derived from a book authored by Joji Iida.

Recommendation: Ferryman similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Ferryman(灵魂摆渡)

2014China
GhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseAdventureFantasyFriendshipRomanceSexual ContentThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 41% similarity match.

Xia Dong Qing, a seemingly invisible individual, possesses a unique ability to perceive the existence of otherworldly beings. Raised in an orphanage, he recently completed his university studies and is now focused on preparing for a postgraduate entrance exam and seeking employment. In the midst of his endeavors, Dong Qing lands a job at 444 Convenience Store. Rumored to be haunted after midnight, the store actually serves as a portal connecting two distinct dimensions in space. (iQiyi)

Recommendation: Tenma-san ga Yuku similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Tenma-san ga Yuku(天魔さんがゆく)

2013Japan
GhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseComedyExorcismFather-Son RelationshipMiniseriesParodyWeak Male Lead

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 41% similarity match.

Domoto Tsuyoshi stars as Tenma, a character who has the gift of communicating with spirits but is hesitant to use it. Despite his reluctance, he is appointed as the president of a company specializing in exorcisms. Joining him on his supernatural missions are Kawaguchi Haruna and Minagawa Sarutoki. In the neighborhood, Serina portrays an elderly woman who constantly pursues Tenma, while Sato Jiro appears as Tenma's deceased father who communicates with him in his dreams.

Recommendation: Mystic Whispers similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Mystic Whispers()

2014China
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseAffectionate Mains' RelationshipComedyGhost-seeing Female LeadRomance

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

One year ago, Mo Xiao Yun lost the hearing in her left ear due to an accident, which also led to her experiencing unusual sounds. She suspects that these sounds may be coming from a different realm, but she chooses to pretend not to notice in the hopes that it will go away. However, on her first day at a new job, she encounters a ghost who turns out to be her coworker, Ken. In an attempt to rid Xiao Yun of the ghost, her colleagues enlist the help of a specialist in exorcism and mortuary practices, Zhang Ji En. Despite Ji En's efforts, the ghost continues to haunt Xiao Yun.

Recommendation: The Conspirators similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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The Conspirators(同谋者)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Lei Ming, a detective working in the Republic of China, uncovered a puzzling case involving theft and vandalism three decades ago, which ended up implicating him in the investigation.

Recommendation: Damned Files Season 3 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Damned Files Season 3(ダムド・ファイル シーズンIII)

2004Japan
GhostHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyMiniseriesMultiple MainsParanormal

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural incidents

Recommendation: Jiu Gong Qi Ju similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Jiu Gong Qi Ju(九宫奇局)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseConspiracyFire AccidentThrillerTreasure Hunting

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Taking place during the republican era, the story follows the Jiu Long Uniform Embroidered Guards as they solve mysterious cases and uncover the hidden truth behind the Nine Palace Treasure, which triggers a major conspiracy.

Recommendation: Qiu Chan Season 2 similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Qiu Chan Season 2(秋蝉 第二季)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseAdapted From A Short StoryShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Based on the short story "Qiu Chan" found in Lai Ji's novel "Yin Bi De Shi Jie".

Recommendation: Strange Folk Tale similar to The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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Strange Folk Tale(民间怪谈录)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySupernaturalDeathDetective FictionMurderWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 40% similarity match.

Taking place during the period of the Chinese Republic, the story follows a unique group of individuals possessing exceptional abilities, who embark on a mission to unravel enigmatic and otherworldly occurrences. (DramaWiki)

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Nineth Uncle Legend(九叔传说)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseCrimeShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

This recounts the series of frequent terrorist incidents that occurred in Baihe Town, a town that heavily relied on water transportation during the Republic of China. These incidents included the theft of zodiac hearts, the discovery of human flesh buns, the framing of an innocent person as the real murderer, the assassination of the county magistrate, and the murder of Li Zheng Jiu's fiancé. Li Zheng Jiu, also known as "Uncle Jiu," had a talent for uncovering unusual occurrences within the community. After his brother's mysterious death a year prior, Uncle Jiu suspected a connection to the terrorist activities in Baihe Town.

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Running Hunters(全员加速中之赏金猎人)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspense1920sShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Taking place in Yongxin City during the 1920s, the enigmatic demise of an antique store proprietor coupled with the heist of invaluable treasures sparks a fierce conflict. Singer Du Qing, Detective Han Zhou, and Luo Ting must navigate their suspicions of one another and collaborate to safeguard the artifacts while outsmarting formidable adversaries.

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Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai: Mitsuryo Kaigan(岸辺露伴は動かない ~密漁海岸~)

2024Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSupernatural PowerSuspenseAdapted From A MangaEccentric Male LeadFantasyThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Supernatural Power, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Rohan and Kyoka decide to try out a new Italian restaurant close to Rohan's home. While there, they meet Tonio Trussardi, a skilled Italian chef known for creating dishes that have healing properties. Tonio shares with Rohan the story of the rare abalone, believed to have miraculous healing abilities. He is in need of one for his ailing partner, but the only way to obtain it is through illegal means.

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See the Light(深红之名)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Novel AdaptationWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

In the era of the Republic of China, a clandestine pawnshop named Shenhong provides retributive justice for women who have suffered at the hands of others. Under the leadership of Si Jia Li and her crew, they assist those in need while attracting the interest of Detective Zhou Mu, whose investigation reveals an old case that connects everyone involved.

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Strange Tales of Jiang Cheng(江城诡事)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseBromanceDeathDetective FictionForensic ScienceMurderPolice Department SettingThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 39% similarity match.

During the formative period of the Republic of China, Jiangzhou in the southwest faced turmoil, resulting in a high presence of spies

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The Dreamwalker(入梦师:拂衣与阿七)

2025China
HistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseFantasyLate Qing DynastyPrinceRunaway Male LeadShort Length SeriesSpiritWeb Series

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 39% similarity match.

Hei Fu Yi, the only member of her family to survive a brutal massacre, inadvertently revives the ancient spirit of a lamp named A Qi, establishing a bond that ties their fates together. Accompanied by the lively A Qi and a fugitive young prince, she navigates the tumultuous times of the late Qing dynasty, pursuing hidden supernatural truths and the darker aspects of humanity until she reveals the reality behind her family's demise.

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Ju-on: Noroi no Ie(呪怨:呪いの家)

2020Japan
GhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseCurseDeathGhost-seeing Female LeadGoreMurderSupernatural PhenomenaThriller

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 39% similarity match.

In a new paranormal investigation, a connection is discovered between a string of frightening incidents spanning from 1958 to 1997, all originating from the identical residence

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Brave Untold Danger(雾都猎狐)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryMilitaryWar

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The Abyss of 100 Flowers(:百花深处 )

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryChinese OperaDrama

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the 1930s during the Minguo era in the capital city, opera singer Xiao Jun Sheng is accused of murdering five women at the height of his career. A witness named Master Na claims to have seen him at one of the crime scenes, leading to Jun Sheng's arrest. While in jail, Jun Sheng is mysteriously poisoned and his death is made to look like a suicide driven by guilt. As a result, his wife is forced to flee with their two young children. Nearly two decades later, the children, Ke Lan and Ming Xuan, return to the capital to fulfill their late mother's final wish of clearing their father's name and discovering the truth. Ke Lan decides to work as a servant in the Na household, while Ming Xuan joins the police force in their quest for justice.

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Final Hit(绝杀)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryAdventureCrime

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Ferryman 3(灵魂摆渡3)

2016China
GhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseCelestial BeingDrama

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Ghost, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% similarity match.

Zhao Li, Dong Qing, and Xiao Ya are working together to address the remaining issues of the deceased in order to assist their spirits in transitioning to the afterlife for a potential rebirth. However, there is a sense of urgency as Zhao Li and Xiao Ya need to reveal the secret behind Dong Qing's ability to see ghosts and brace themselves for the emerging darkness in the paranormal realm. Will their bond endure past conflicts or will the looming shadow jeopardize their friendship forever?

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Young Blood Agency(民国少年侦探社)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryActionRomance

Like The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

A group of passionate young individuals come together to establish a detective agency with a mission to uncover the truth. Known as the Young Blood Agency, this investigative team operates during the Republican era and is committed to unraveling enigmatic cases. Despite gaining a positive reputation for their successful investigations, the mysteries they encounter are intertwined with unresolved conflicts from the past. As the four members of the agency delve deeper into their cases, they come to realize the complex ties that bind them together.