C-Dramas Like A Familiar Stranger
Loved A Familiar Stranger (2022), Mango TV, and want more with the same feel? It is known for identity swap, hidden identity and arranged marriage. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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The Double
墨雨云间
Xue Fang Fei loses everything when her father, a wealthy official, is thrown into prison.
Same feel: Identity Swap, Hidden Identity, Historical
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In Blossom
花间令
In a city known for its sins, a well-liked young man marries a widely despised woman, only for her to be murdered on their wedding day with him as the prime suspect.
Same feel: Identity Swap, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance
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Back to Seventeen
我回到十七岁的理由
Zhong Xiao Xiao is twenty-seven and leads an ordinary life until, at a class reunion, she tries to give a recording to her old crush.
Same feel: Short Series, Romance
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Where the Mask Ends
嫁金钗
Wei Rao grew up far from her noble roots and has spent her life supporting the family that adopted her.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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Blossoms of Power
百花杀
After surviving a massacre, Gu Qing Zhi wakes up as Shen Xi He, the Princess of the Northwest, and decides never to be powerless again.
Same feel: Identity Swap, Historical, Romance
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New Life Begins
卿卿日常
A marriage selection has brought young women from all over the land to Xinchuan.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Nice Male Lead, Romance
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No.9 Hunter
九品猎妖官
In ancient times a "Heavenly Scar" appears in the sky and brings disaster to humanity.
Same feel: Short Series, Historical
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The Sword and the Brocade
锦心似玉
In the Ming dynasty, Yi Niang is the daughter of a concubine, chosen to marry a general in order to save her declining family.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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The Rebel Princess
上阳赋
A strong-willed noblewoman and a man of humble origins are married for political reasons, and they soon fall in love as they fight to protect their homeland.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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A Splendid Match
良陈美锦
A fortune-teller says the eldest daughter of the Gu family is a jinx for her father's career, so she is sent to live with her grandparents from birth.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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About A Familiar Stranger
The Prime Minister's daughter is due to marry a powerful general, but she loves another man. To get out of the marriage, she traps a female artist and uses her as a stand-in. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like A Familiar Stranger
What are the best dramas like A Familiar Stranger?
Our top picks are The Double, In Blossom, Back to Seventeen, followed by Where the Mask Ends. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as identity swap, hidden identity and arranged marriage, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch A Familiar Stranger?
A Familiar Stranger is listed on Mango TV. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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