C-Dramas Like Maiden Holmes
Loved Maiden Holmes (2020), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for cross-dressing, hidden identity and smart female lead. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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The Rise of Phoenixes
天盛长歌
Feng Zhi Wei is an unwanted daughter who flees her family and dresses as a man to enter a top academy, where she becomes the emperor's most trusted scholar.
Same feel: Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance
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Who Rules the World
且试天下
Two extraordinary people, the elegant Hei Feng-xi and the bold and free-spirited Bai Feng-xi, meet in a world torn by martial arts feuds and political strife.
Same feel: Martial Arts, Hidden Identity, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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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: Martial Arts, Friendship, Mystery, Comedy
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Legend of the Female General
锦月如歌
To protect her family's noble title, He Yan, the eldest daughter of the He family, puts on a mask and lives as the family's eldest son.
Same feel: Cross-Dressing, Romance
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The Long Ballad
长歌行
In the Tang Dynasty, after a bloody palace coup, Li Chang-ge's family is slaughtered, but she escapes.
Same feel: Cross-Dressing, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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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: Cross-Dressing, Historical, Romance
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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: Martial Arts, Friendship
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My Journey to You
云之羽
Yun Wei Shan is a spy who longs for freedom and is sent to infiltrate a mysterious clan compound.
Same feel: Martial Arts, Romance
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Immortal Samsara
沉香如屑
Yan Dan and her twin sister are the last of an ancient flower tribe whose blood is a rare medicine.
Same feel: Martial Arts, Romance
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Joy of Life
庆余年
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.
Same feel: Martial Arts, Historical, Comedy
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About Maiden Holmes
In the sixth century, the Qi Kingdom is at war, and a young prince is sent to repel invaders and is ambushed. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Maiden Holmes
What are the best dramas like Maiden Holmes?
Our top picks are The Rise of Phoenixes, Who Rules the World, Young Blood, followed by Legend of the Female General. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as cross-dressing, hidden identity and smart female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Maiden Holmes?
Maiden Holmes is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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