C-Dramas Like A League of Nobleman

Loved A League of Nobleman (2023), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for adapted from a novel, detective fiction and detective male lead. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.

Adapted From A NovelDetective FictionDetective Male LeadSmart Male LeadScholar Male LeadPoor Male Lead
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    Coroner's Diary

    朝雪录

    2025 · iQIYI · 38 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Romance

    Shen Wan's whole family is wiped out after being drawn into a royal scandal, and she escapes by taking on a false identity in a distant town.

    Same feel: Detective Fiction, Historical, Mystery, Drama

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    The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

    成化十四年

    2020 · iQIYI · 48 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Drama

    In the fifteenth century, a senior official and a guardsman look into what seems like a landlord's suicide.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Historical, Mystery, Drama

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  3. 3

    A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower

    摩天大楼

    2020 · Tencent QQ · 16 episodes · Thriller, Mystery, Drama

    A beautiful coffee-shop owner is found dead in her flat at Horizon Tower with doll-like makeup on her face, and the press call it the Doll Murder Case.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Thriller, Mystery, Drama

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  4. 4

    City of Romance

    漫城

    2025 · iQIYI · 22 episodes · Romance, Youth

    Xiao Duo has grown used to protecting herself with small lies because of her low self-esteem, while Yan Cheng, a gifted campus cartoonist, can't stand dishonesty of any kind.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel

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  5. 5

    Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling

    请君入瓮

    2021 · Youku · 24 episodes · Romance, Comedy

    A sharp-tongued young woman and a cold, exacting executive start out constantly clashing over a professional dispute, each one convinced the other is impossible to work with.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel

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  6. 6

    When We Were Young

    人不彪悍枉少年

    2018 · Tencent QQ · 24 episodes · Life, Youth, Family

    In 1996 a high school runner is hurt in a lab accident while chasing a bike thief and loses her chance to compete.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Poor Male Lead, Smart Male Lead

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  7. 7

    Scent of Time

    为有暗香来

    2023 · Youku · 30 episodes · Historical, Romance, Drama

    Hua Qian once suffered from an unrequited love that brought about her family's downfall.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Historical, Drama

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    Ultimate Note

    终极笔记

    2020 · iQIYI · 36 episodes · Action, Adventure, Thriller

    Wu Xie and his loud, loyal friend follow a trail that leads to a mysterious island and the story behind his uncle's past.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Thriller, Mystery, Smart Male Lead

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    Medical Examiner Dr. Qin

    法医秦明

    2016 · Sohu TV · 20 episodes · Mystery, Drama, Medical

    Qin Ming is a brilliant forensic examiner with a temper that scares away every assistant.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Mystery, Drama, Smart Male Lead

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    When a Snail Falls in Love

    如果蜗牛有爱情

    2016 · Dragon TV · 21 episodes · Thriller, Mystery, Crime

    Detective Ji Bai is assigned to train a new recruit, a gifted criminal profiler who reads people brilliantly but struggles badly with everyday social interaction.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Thriller, Mystery

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About A League of Nobleman

Zhang Ping is a poor orphan who comes to the capital to sit an official exam and ends up selling noodles on the street. See the full page, cast and where to watch →

Questions about dramas like A League of Nobleman

What are the best dramas like A League of Nobleman?

Our top picks are Coroner's Diary, The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty, A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower, followed by City of Romance. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as adapted from a novel, detective fiction and detective male lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.

Where can I watch A League of Nobleman?

A League of Nobleman is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.

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