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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Legend of the Magnate
大生意人
In the late Qing dynasty, Gu Ping Yuan comes from a family of small merchants and dreams of an official career.
Same feel: Merchant, Historical
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Nothing Gold Can Stay
那年花开月正圆
Sold off by her foster father, Zhou Ying escapes by sneaking into a merchant's palanquin, and the merchant family takes her in after seeing her remarkable head for business.
Same feel: Merchant, Historical, 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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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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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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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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A Familiar Stranger
虚颜
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.
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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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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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 Legend of the Magnate, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Are You the One, followed by Where the Mask Ends. 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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