C-Dramas Like Archives: The Nanyang Mystery
Loved Archives: The Nanyang Mystery (2026), iQIYI, and want more with the same feel? It is known for chinese republican era, friendship and badass female lead. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Mystic Nine
九门
When turmoil returns to Changsha, an entire army unit mysteriously vanishes. An officer investigates the truth and uncovers a secret that has been buried for a hundred years.
Same feel: Chinese Republican Era, Investigation, Historical, Thriller
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Parallel World
西出玉门
A beautiful melon seller and a shadow-puppet performer join forces to travel deep into the desert.
Same feel: Adventure, Teamwork, Thriller, Mystery
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War of Faith
追风者
In 1930s Shanghai, Wei Ruo Lai is an ordinary bank clerk who rises quickly thanks to his talent.
Same feel: Chinese Republican Era, Action, Historical
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Fall in Love
一见倾心
In 1926 Mu Wan Qing returns to China with her mother's ashes and a quiet plan to find out why her parents were separated and what happened to her brother.
Same feel: Chinese Republican Era, Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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The Blood of Youth
少年歌行
Lei Wu-jie is an eager young martial artist who travels to the world of the jianghu hoping to become a true hero.
Same feel: Adventure, Friendship
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Dashing Youth
少年白马醉春风
Baili Dong Jun is a cheerful young master who dreams of becoming a legendary liquor master in memory of a lost friend.
Same feel: Adventure, Friendship
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Be Reborn
重生之门
A criminal investigation chief hunting a stolen ancient painting crosses paths with a brilliant university student who comes from a family of thieves.
Same feel: Teamwork, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Love Game in Eastern Fantasy
永夜星河
Ling Miao Miao is a mischievous girl who is pulled into the mission system of a novel about monster hunting and becomes a villain's side character.
Same feel: Adventure, Friendship
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I Am Nobody
异人之下
Zhang Chu-lan lives an ordinary life until his grandfather's body disappears and he is dragged into the hidden world of the Outsiders, people with supernatural powers.
Same feel: Adventure
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Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
唐朝诡事录
A strange herb called Black Tea sweeps through Chang'an, and reports of missing brides and eerie deaths start to fill the city.
Same feel: Teamwork, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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About Archives: The Nanyang Mystery
In the early Republic era, a strange killing at sea called the Water Ghost Longing for Home sends two Southern Archives investigators to Nanyang. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Archives: The Nanyang Mystery
What are the best dramas like Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?
Our top picks are Mystic Nine, Parallel World, War of Faith, followed by Fall in Love. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as chinese republican era, friendship and badass female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?
Archives: The Nanyang Mystery is listed on iQIYI. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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