C-Dramas Like Destined
Loved Destined (2023), iQIYI, and want more with the same feel? It is known for rich family, character development and arranged marriage. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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1
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, Comedy, Romance
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Are You the One
柳舟记
Liu Mian Tang is a clever, respected leader who is badly hurt in an attack and rescued by a prince. When she wakes she has lost her memory and finds herself living as his wife.
Same feel: Married Life, Historical, Romance
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The Prisoner of Beauty
折腰
Xiao Qiao, a clever young woman from the Qiao family, is married to Wei Shao, the sharp and capable head of the Wei family, to seal an alliance between two clans with a bitter…
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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Forever and Ever
一生一世
Shi Yi is a gentle voice actress at the top of her field. One day at the airport she meets Sheng Chen, a refined chemistry professor who has just come home.
Same feel: Rich Family, Romance
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One and Only
周生如故
Zhou Sheng-chen, raised by his brother the emperor, has grown into a loyal and gifted general.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Romance
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Light beyond the Reed
余生有涯
An ordinary woman with an ordinary marriage suffers a terrible attack and, afraid of being blamed, tells almost nobody.
Same feel: Married Life, Romance
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Key to the Phoenix Heart
雀骨
During a time of rebellion and political turmoil, Northern Army commander Xiao Wu Yi enters a marriage of convenience with Xie Jia Yu, the clever and ambitious daughter of the…
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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Blossoms in Adversity
惜花芷
When tragedy strikes the Hua family, the men are sent into exile and the women and children are left to fend for themselves.
Same feel: Business, Historical, Independent Female Lead, Romance
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Lighter & Princess
点燃我，温暖你
Li Xun is a top student and gifted programmer who has little interest in ordinary college life and keeps his classmates at a distance.
Same feel: Business, Romance
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About Destined
Liu Yu Ru is the true daughter of a family where she and her mother are treated poorly. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Destined
What are the best dramas like Destined?
Our top picks are New Life Begins, Are You the One, The Prisoner of Beauty, followed by The Rebel Princess. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as rich family, character development and arranged marriage, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Destined?
Destined is listed on iQIYI. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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