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The Glorious Era(光荣时代)

2019China
Brothers' RelationshipCrimeCultural RevolutionDoctor Male LeadEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMilitaryMysteryPolice Officer Supporting CharacterPoliticalRevolutionSpy Supporting CharacterTeam Leader Supporting Character

Taking place during the period surrounding the establishment of the PRC, the narrative follows the initial cohort of People's Public Security officers. In this tale, CCP agent Zheng Chao Yang finds himself entangled in a high-stakes conflict with KMT agents. Prior to the Liaoshen confrontation, Zheng Chao Yang, a covert operative for the CCP, manages to infiltrate the Peiping police station. Unfortunately, a traitor exposes his true identity, prompting a swift evacuation. During his escape, he secures a confidential roster of KMT informants that could severely impact the opposing faction. Following the liberation of Peiping, Zheng Chao Yang returns to the city, only to face a new challenge. The KMT has deployed a group of skilled operatives under the alias "Tao Yuan," with the lead spy known as "Phoenix" being none other than Chao Yang's brother, Zheng Chao Shan, a renowned physician.

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Recommendation: The Wind Blows from Longxi similar to The Glorious Era
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The Wind Blows from Longxi(风起陇西)

2022China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMysterySpy Supporting CharacterNovel AdaptationCorruptionHidden IdentityHistorical FictionThree KingdomsWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Spy Supporting Character themes with a 30% similarity match.

In the conflict between Wei and Shu, the Shu forces emerged victorious by utilizing their expertly crafted crossbows. To acquire this formidable weapon, the Wei kingdom deployed a multitude of spies to infiltrate and steal from Shu. Among these spies were Chen Gong and Xun Xu, who had successfully embedded themselves in Wei for many years. Upon uncovering Wei's scheme, they decided to split up in order to thwart it. While Chen Gong remained in Wei to gather intelligence, Xun Xu returned to Shu to conduct his own investigation. During his inquiry, Xun Xu identified the culprit behind the theft of the crossbows as Mei Chong. He also uncovered a highly skilled spy named Zhu Long, who was poised to execute the Qing Ping plan within Shu's borders. Xun Xu crafted a plan to ensnare Mei Chong, using this opportunity to dismantle the spy network operating within the Shu kingdom.

Recommendation: Code Name similar to The Glorious Era
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Code Name(代号)

2016China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMilitaryMysteryActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaPolice Officer Male LeadSpy Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Investigation, Military, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Hu Xue Chu Jian similar to The Glorious Era
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Hu Xue Chu Jian(虎穴锄奸)

2010China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitaryPoliticalChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInspired By A True StorySpy Male Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Military, and Political themes with a 26% similarity match.

Recommendation: Razor similar to The Glorious Era
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Razor(剃刀邊緣)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMysteryActionChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionManchukuoWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 26% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Spy no Jinjibu similar to The Glorious Era
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Spy no Jinjibu(スパイの人事部)

2024Japan
CrimeEspionageInvestigationMysterySpy Supporting CharacterDramaMiniseriesNational Intelligence ServiceOffice SettingWorkplace Setting

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Investigation, Mystery, and Spy Supporting Character themes with a 26% similarity match.

N'IA operates as a covert agency safeguarding the security of Japan

Recommendation: Di Xia Di Shang similar to The Glorious Era
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Di Xia Di Shang(地下地上)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalPoliticalRevolutionChinese Communist PartyChinese Communist RevolutionChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Political, and Revolution themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Inside Man similar to The Glorious Era
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Inside Man(局中人)

2020China
Brothers' RelationshipCrimeEspionageHistoricalPoliticalChinese Republican EraFamilyHistorical FictionMelodramaSuspenseThriller

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Brothers' Relationship, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Political themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Cliff (2012) similar to The Glorious Era
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The Cliff (2012)(悬崖 )

2012China
EspionageHistoricalInvestigationMysteryPoliticalActionChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Male Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Espionage, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Political themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Code Thirteen similar to The Glorious Era
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Code Thirteen(代号十三钗)

2012China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitarySpy Supporting CharacterActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionSpy Female LeadStrong Female LeadWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Military, and Spy Supporting Character themes with a 24% 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 The Glorious Era
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Butterfly Shadow (2023)(蝶影)

2023China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMysteryActionChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 24% 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: A Lonely Hero’s Journey similar to The Glorious Era
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A Lonely Hero’s Journey(孤舟)

2024China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMysteryHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWarWeb SeriesWorld War 2

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Gu Yi Zhong, the heir of the well-known Gu Family in Suzhou, completed his studies in the architecture department of a prominent foreign university

Recommendation: The Black Rose (2009) similar to The Glorious Era
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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalRevolutionSpy Supporting CharacterChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Revolution, and Spy Supporting Character themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brave Untold Danger similar to The Glorious Era
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Brave Untold Danger(雾都猎狐)

2010China
HistoricalInvestigationMilitaryMysteryChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, Military, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cheongsam similar to The Glorious Era
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Cheongsam(旗袍)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitaryChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical Fiction

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Military themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Final Hit similar to The Glorious Era
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Final Hit(绝杀)

2012China
CrimeHistoricalInvestigationMysteryAdventureChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bullet Hole similar to The Glorious Era
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitaryChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Military themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Chinese Task Force Police similar to The Glorious Era
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Chinese Task Force Police(中国特警)

2012China
CrimeInvestigationMilitaryMysteryActionCounterterrorismTask Force Police

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Military, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hengshan Hospital similar to The Glorious Era
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Hengshan Hospital(衡山医院)

2021China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitaryPoliticalActionChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaGreedHidden IdentityHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Military, and Political themes with a 23% 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: I'm Not an Agent similar to The Glorious Era
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I'm Not an Agent(我不是特工)

2019China
EspionageHistoricalInvestigationMysteryAgent Female LeadChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical Fiction

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Espionage, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Amidst the turmoil of war and uncertainty, Xue Yun Jin faced a tumultuous journey filled with hardships. From a young age, he experienced poverty and homelessness alongside his ailing father. This challenging upbringing shaped his resilient and determined character. While Duan Si Qi, a gentle soul yearning for a simple life with her family, shared a childhood romance with Yun Jin. However, their love was tested by tragic events that tore them apart. Years later, fate brought them back together, but misunderstandings and deceit threatened to drive them apart once again. Despite facing danger and betrayal, Si Qi refused to give up her beliefs and fought against adversity to protect her loved ones.

Recommendation: Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae Season 3 similar to The Glorious Era
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Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae Season 3(立花登青春手控え3)

2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadHistoricalInvestigationMysteryDramaMedicalMiniseriesPrison Setting

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Tachibana Noboru works as a physician at Kodenmacho Prison, where he has honed his skills and developed into an exceptional individual known for his keen sense of justice and impressive jujitsu abilities. He frequently finds himself involved in solving cases involving individuals connected to the prison. Now, a new incident arises that will impact Noboru's future.

Recommendation: The Inquiry 1938 similar to The Glorious Era
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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalRevolutionChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Revolution themes with a 22% 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: Iron Grandma similar to The Glorious Era
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Iron Grandma(アイアングランマ)

2015Japan
CrimeEspionageInvestigationMysteryActionComedyMiniseriesSpy Female Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Two decades ago, Reiko Shiotani and Naomi Sato operated as undercover agents with the code names Salt and Sugar, conducting classified intelligence missions

Recommendation: Northwest Years similar to The Glorious Era
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Northwest Years(西北岁月)

2024China
HistoricalMilitaryPoliticalRevolutionNovel AdaptationDramaWarWeb Series

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Military, Political, and Revolution themes with a 22% similarity match.

In the midst of the turmoil caused by Chiang Kai Shek's 1927 takeover, young revolutionary Xi Zhong Xun bravely stands up against political oppression and rises as a prominent figure. Drawing inspiration from Liu Zhi Dan's rebellion, he collaborates to establish the Shaanxi-Gansu Red Army. Throughout the Anti-Japanese War, he works to strengthen the revolutionary stronghold and support its growth, receiving recognition from Mao Ze Dong for his unwavering dedication to the movement. Following Japan's defeat, Xi Zhong Xun valiantly protects the Northwest region, contributing to the groundwork for national advancement.

Recommendation: Himitsu Chouhouin Erika similar to The Glorious Era
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Himitsu Chouhouin Erika(秘密諜報員 エリカ)

2011Japan
CrimeEspionageInvestigationMysteryDramaHousewife LeadSmart Female LeadSpy Female Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

After working as a covert operative for Japan's Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office, Takahashi Erika decided to retire and marry an average salaryman and his son, keeping her spy past a secret. But a year later, her ex-boss asks her to come back to work, forcing her to juggle her roles as a housewife and a spy. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: East Hegemon similar to The Glorious Era
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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitaryPoliticalActionAdventureChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRomanceSpy Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWar

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Military, and Political themes with a 22% 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: Spy Hunter similar to The Glorious Era
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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitaryPoliticalActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionMultiple MainsRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Military, and Political themes with a 22% 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: Fall in Love similar to The Glorious Era
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Fall in Love(一见倾心)

2021China
HistoricalInvestigationMilitaryMysteryPoliticalBrother-Sister RelationshipChinese Republican EraCoup D'EtatDeathMultiple CouplesRomanceSeparated FamilySmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, Military, Mystery, and Political themes with a 22% similarity match.

In 1926, Mu Wan Qing returns to China carrying her mother's ashes, determined to uncover the truth behind her parents' separation and her brother's death. In the midst of political turmoil in Shanghai, Tan Xuan Lin seizes power but faces threats, while Xu Guang Yao, the son of a respected commander, steers clear of political conflicts. Their paths cross when Mu Wan Qing forms alliances with them, leaning on Xu Guang Yao for support and collaborating with Tan Xuan Lin to solve a mystery related to her family. As they navigate dangerous circumstances, they realize the importance of safeguarding their nation.

Recommendation: Young Blood Season 2 similar to The Glorious Era
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Young Blood Season 2(大宋少年志2)

2023China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMysteryActionFriendshipHistorical FictionMultiple MainsNorthern Song DynastySlight ComedyTeamworkWarWestern Xia

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

In the era of Qingli, a group of young spies was being trained to ensure harmony and order among different ethnic communities in the Northern Song Dynasty. The team consists of six members: Yuan Zhong Xin, known for his intelligence; Zhao Jian, valued for her beauty and sharpness; Xiao Jing, who avoids taking lives; Wang Kuan, renowned for his honesty; Xue Ying, a reserved individual; and Wei Ya Nei, known for his cheerful demeanor. (ChineseDrama.info) - Available in two versions: 30 episodes (TV) || 27 episodes (Online)

Recommendation: Legend of the Double Dragons similar to The Glorious Era
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Legend of the Double Dragons(迷雾双龙)

2011China
HistoricalInvestigationMystery

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

During 1937, a clandestine Japanese group embarked on a covert operation to acquire the prized "Jing Tai Shuang Long" vases crafted in the Qing dynasty. As news of their mission reached the Chinese authorities, the descendants of Shuang Long's creator started perishing in inexplicable ways. Xing Wen Yuan, the sole remaining family member, is tasked with safeguarding the artifact, uncovering the Japanese operatives, and identifying the enigmatic assailant before it's too late.

Recommendation: Lian Huan Tao similar to The Glorious Era
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Lian Huan Tao(连环套)

2012China
HistoricalInvestigationMystery

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Disinterested Judge similar to The Glorious Era
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The Disinterested Judge(铁面御史)

2014China
HistoricalInvestigationMystery

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Song Zhao Yi served as a palace official in the imperial court, holding the powerful and noble accountable for their actions. He gained a reputation for his straightforward and unbiased approach, earning him the nickname of the "iron-faced imperial historian". This term later came to represent officials who remained impartial and strict, unafraid of challenging the powerful and showing no favoritism.

Recommendation: The Scale of Desire similar to The Glorious Era
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The Scale of Desire(杠杆)

2022China
CrimeInvestigationMystery

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Xiao Jian, the head of the Economic Investigation Division, delves into a puzzling financial matter connected to wealthy businessman Xu Feng. During his investigation, Xiao Jian uncovers the involvement of a transnational group engaged in money laundering. By chance, Xiao Jian comes across Xu Feng's diary, revealing Xu Feng's true identity. Despite facing formidable adversaries and pressure from his superiors, Xiao Jian remains steadfast in his investigation, driven by a deep sense of duty and purpose.

Recommendation: The Source of River similar to The Glorious Era
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The Source of River(大河之水)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMystery

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Following a period of challenges in both his personal and work life, tax investigator Zheng Hao is tasked with uncovering a large-scale tax evasion operation in the city of Xindong. With the return of his ex-fiancée Liang Jin Qiu from overseas and the family troubles of their mutual friend, professor Zhao Ming Da, they all find themselves caught up in a risky battle against the corruption and deceit lurking beneath the surface of the city.

Recommendation: Police Errand similar to The Glorious Era
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Police Errand(刑警使命)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMystery

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

The series follows law enforcement officers engaging in a battle of intelligence and bravery against criminals in order to uphold peace in the city

Recommendation: Ang Shim Jung similar to The Glorious Era
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Ang Shim Jung(앙심정)

2010South Korea
HistoricalInvestigationMystery

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

A clandestine team known as “Ang Shim Jung” battles against a formidable organization called the 12 Zodiac Animals, which seeks to dominate Joseon. Min Chung Seol, a noblewoman whose family was murdered, becomes a member of Ang Shim Jung, where she encounters Kang Ye Rang.

Recommendation: Head above Water similar to The Glorious Era
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Head above Water(浮出水面)

2017China
CrimeEspionageInvestigationMysteryActionNational SecuritySpy Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Confidential research regarding the latest advancements in Bathyscaphe technology has been unlawfully taken

Recommendation: Prime Minister  Chen Ting Jing similar to The Glorious Era
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Prime Minister Chen Ting Jing(一代名相陈廷敬)

2018China
HistoricalInvestigationMysteryPoliticalHistorical FictionHistorical FigureKangxi EmperorLawQing Dynasty

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Political themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Chen Ting Jing, a virtuous individual who rises to the position of premier during the Qing Dynasty. In the 23rd year of Kangxi's rule, Chen Ting Jing is tasked by the Emperor to look into a fraudulent incident in Shuntian Village. This event marks the beginning of Chen Ting Jing's challenging efforts to combat corruption and advocate for change, entangling him in the power struggles within the royal court. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Little Soldier Zhang Ga similar to The Glorious Era
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Little Soldier Zhang Ga(小兵张嘎)

2004China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalMilitaryNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Military themes with a 21% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: No.1 Landmark similar to The Glorious Era
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No.1 Landmark(零号国境线)

2010China
InvestigationMilitaryMysteryAction

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Investigation, Military, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

The setting is in the small town of Zhidian near the Chinese border, where the protagonist, a skilled internet expert named Yue Feng, gets entangled in a conflict between a drug lord named Shali and an anti-narcotics soldier named Ruan Linghao. Yue Feng unintentionally gets involved in a scheme to divide gambling winnings online, leading him to discover sensitive information that ties him to a large sum of money. To protect his father from being targeted by criminals, Yue Feng follows his father's advice and joins the army stationed at the border. Along the way, he meets a girl named Li Jia and after a series of challenges and training, Yue Feng ends up becoming a subordinate to Ruan Linghao.

Recommendation: The Sacred Mission similar to The Glorious Era
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The Sacred Mission(神圣使命)

2011China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryScheme

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Chinese Sherlock Shi similar to The Glorious Era
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Chinese Sherlock Shi(新施公案)

2012China
HistoricalInvestigationMysteryDetective Fiction

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to The Glorious Era
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSpy Supporting CharacterChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)SuspenseThriller

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Spy Supporting Character themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Spy Game similar to The Glorious Era
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Spy Game(特工任务)

2023China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySpy Male Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

In the city of Jinhai, China, a popular espionage game has been captivating the interest of the youth

Recommendation: Hidden Tiger similar to The Glorious Era
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Hidden Tiger(臥虎)

2016China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Running Out of Time (2018) similar to The Glorious Era
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Running Out of Time (2018)(暗战)

2018China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryHidden Identity

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

In the summer of 2013, in Guanghai City, a police informant was discovered and killed during a drug bust operation, leading to its failure. The police captain contemplated halting undercover missions, but a ray of hope emerged when a key leader of a local crime syndicate unexpectedly passed away. This prompted undercover agent Zhong Lei to launch an investigation aimed at dismantling the city's drug trafficking network.

Recommendation: Ashes Falling similar to The Glorious Era
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Ashes Falling(何人生还)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryKidnapping

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

During the grand opening of Junding Club, a sudden explosion caused chaos. The police attempted to handle a hostage situation inside, but the perpetrators insisted on having renowned psychologist Na Lan as their negotiator. Unbeknownst to everyone, Na Lan was among the hostages and a miscommunication during the negotiations led to tragic consequences. Officer Ba Yu Sheng led the investigation into the incident, uncovering a series of puzzling events including an unidentified individual at the scene, a rogue robber, and a suspicious death. What secrets lie beneath this perplexing case?

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Fight Against Deception(打骗行动之你被盯上了)

2020China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryGang

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Is it possible for the deception squad comprised of the stoic Lin Zhi Nan, the brilliant investigator Chu Guang Ming, the resourceful Chen Xue, the seasoned cop Lao Luo, and the enamored rookie cop Wu Yu to outsmart the advanced technology of the criminal syndicate?

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Flower and Sin(花与罪)

2021China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Captain Male Lead

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Captain Ma Dong, a detective specializing in criminal investigations, was reassigned to Yuqing City to lead a case related to the drowning of a female university student. What appeared to be a straightforward investigation soon revealed underlying societal problems. Ultimately, no specific individual was found responsible, but all parties involved played a role in the unfortunate death of a promising young woman. (Fresh Drama YouTube)

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Jue Mi Shi Ming(绝密使命)

2021China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalRevolutionChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)National Intelligence Service

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Revolution themes with a 20% 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.

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Trident Season 2(三叉戟2)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like The Glorious Era, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

The tale of three seasoned police officers who used to wield great authority. Confronted with a novel form of criminal activity, they collaborated to develop new investigative techniques and ultimately dismantled the financial crime syndicate in a single decisive action. (DramaWiki)