C-Dramas Like Love Like the Galaxy

Loved Love Like the Galaxy (2022), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for slow burn, ancient china and family drama. Here are 8 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.

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  1. 1

    The Story of Ming Lan

    知否知否应是绿肥红瘦

    2018 · Hunan TV · 78 episodes · Historical, Romance, Family

    Sheng Minglan is the sixth child of a large, scheming household. Clever and observant but overlooked by her father and family, she learns to hide her talents while quietly working…

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: A clever heroine and a long game of family and love.

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    Story of Yanxi Palace

    延禧攻略

    2018 · iQIYI · 70 episodes · Historical, Romance, Drama

    Wei Yingluo is a sharp-witted young embroidery maid who enters the Forbidden City during the Qianlong Emperor’s reign, determined to learn the truth behind her sister’s death.

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: A palace drama full of schemes, rivals and survival.

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  3. 3

    Empresses in the Palace

    后宫·甄嬛传

    2012 · Dragon TV · 76 episodes · Historical, Drama, Palace Intrigue

    Young and innocent Zhen Huan enters the emperor’s harem as one of many new concubines.

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: The classic palace intrigue that many fans still rank at the top.

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  4. 4

    Story of Kunning Palace

    宁安如梦

    2023 · iQIYI · 38 episodes · Historical, Romance, Political

    Jiang Xuening once schemed her way to the top of the palace, only to meet a tragic end.

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: A rich, romantic story inside the palace walls.

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  5. 5

    The Prisoner of Beauty

    折腰

    2025 · Tencent QQ · 36 episodes · Historical, Romance, Drama

    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…

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: A romantic historical drama built around a clever marriage alliance.

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  6. 6

    Blossom

    九重紫

    2024 · Tencent QQ · 34 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Romance

    After a life of betrayal and injustice, noblewoman Dou Zhao unexpectedly wakes up years in the past, carrying her memories and a strange prophetic book.

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: A heroine who gets a second chance and fights fate.

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    Nirvana in Fire

    琅琊榜

    2015 · Beijing TV · 54 episodes · Historical, Political, Mystery

    When General Lin Xie was framed for treason, his army was wiped out and only his young son Lin Shu survived.

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: Politics, strategy and a slow, patient revenge.

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    Joy of Life

    庆余年

    2019 · CCTV-8 · 46 episodes · Historical, Fantasy, Comedy

    Fan Xian carries memories of another life and grows up in a remote seaside town, trained in poison and martial arts by teachers his father chose for him.

    Why it's like Love Like the Galaxy: A witty mix of intrigue, politics and romance.

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About Love Like the Galaxy

Cheng Shaoshang was left behind as a child while her parents were away at war, and she learned to protect herself by hiding how clever she really is. See the full page, cast and where to watch →

Questions about dramas like Love Like the Galaxy

What are the best dramas like Love Like the Galaxy?

Our top picks are The Story of Ming Lan, Story of Yanxi Palace, Empresses in the Palace, followed by Story of Kunning Palace. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as slow burn, ancient china and family drama, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.

Where can I watch Love Like the Galaxy?

Love Like the Galaxy is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.

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