C-Dramas Like Detective L
Loved Detective L (2019), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for republican era, investigation and crime solving duo. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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1
Arsenal Military Academy
烈火军校
In the early twentieth century China is at war, and the government is drafting young men. To protect her family, Xie Xiang disguises herself as her brother and joins up.
Same feel: Republican Era, Historical
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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: Suspense, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower
摩天大楼
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: Suspense, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Justice in the Dark
光·渊
In a future city where rising crime is linked to people born without empathy, a murder case leads a young police officer into an organisation that operates in the shadows.
Same feel: Suspense, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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The Bad Kids
隐秘的角落
Three children from a coastal town accidentally film a murder while on a day trip.
Same feel: Suspense, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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The Imperial Coroner
御赐小仵作
Chu Chu comes from a family of coroners and has a rare skill in reading the dead. She meets a sickly-looking but sharp prince who is short of trusted investigators.
Same feel: Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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Under the Power
锦衣之下
Lu Yi is a ruthless, top-ranking officer in the Ming dynasty's secret police.
Same feel: Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
成化十四年
In the fifteenth century, a senior official and a guardsman look into what seems like a landlord's suicide.
Same feel: Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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Young Blood
大宋少年志
In the days when the Northern Song and Western Xia were at war, six young people are trained to become spies to protect their country.
Same feel: Investigation, Mystery, Comedy
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Shining for One Thing
一闪一闪亮星星
Lin Bei Xing is about to turn thirty when her fiancé, the boy she loved since high school, ends things to be with her best friend.
Same feel: Suspense, Mystery
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About Detective L
In 1930s Shanghai, an intriguing crime case emerges amidst the bustling city. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Detective L
What are the best dramas like Detective L?
Our top picks are Arsenal Military Academy, Be Reborn, A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower, followed by Justice in the Dark. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as republican era, investigation and crime solving duo, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Detective L?
Detective L is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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