C-Dramas Like Mystic Nine
Loved Mystic Nine (2026), Youku, and want more with the same feel? It is known for tomb raiding, chinese republican era and historical fiction. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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The Mystic Nine
老九门
Nine powerful families known as the Old Nine Gates secretly guard the city of Changsha during the Republican era.
Same feel: Tomb Raiding, Chinese Republican Era, Bromance, Adventure
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Ultimate Note
终极笔记
Wu Xie and his loud, loyal friend follow a trail that leads to a mysterious island and the story behind his uncle's past.
Same feel: Tomb Raiding, Bromance, Adventure, Thriller
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery
南部档案
In the early Republic era, a strange killing at sea called the Water Ghost Longing for Home sends two Southern Archives investigators to Nanyang.
Same feel: Chinese Republican Era, Investigation, Historical, Thriller
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Tomb of the Sea
沙海
Li Cu is an ordinary high school student who is attacked by a crazed man and marked with a strange tattoo.
Same feel: Tomb Raiding, Bromance, Adventure, Mystery
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Fall in Love
一见倾心
In 1926 Mu Wan Qing returns to China with her mother's ashes and a quiet plan to find out why her parents were separated and what happened to her brother.
Same feel: Chinese Republican Era, Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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Time Raiders
吴邪私家笔记
Wu Xie owns a small antique shop and comes across a mysterious silk manuscript.
Same feel: Tomb Raiding, Adventure, Mystery
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War of Faith
追风者
In 1930s Shanghai, Wei Ruo Lai is an ordinary bank clerk who rises quickly thanks to his talent.
Same feel: Chinese Republican Era, Historical
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City of Romance
漫城
Xiao Duo has grown used to protecting herself with small lies because of her low self-esteem, while Yan Cheng, a gifted campus cartoonist, can't stand dishonesty of any kind.
Same feel: Web Series
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Tientsin Mystic
河神
In Republican-era Tianjin, a river plagued by strange, unexplained deaths has a guardian: a policeman who inherited his master's shamanic gift for sniffing out the guilty.
Same feel: Chinese Republican Era, Bromance, Historical, 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: Bromance, Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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About Mystic Nine
When turmoil returns to Changsha, an entire army unit mysteriously vanishes. An officer investigates the truth and uncovers a secret that has been buried for a hundred years. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Mystic Nine
What are the best dramas like Mystic Nine?
Our top picks are The Mystic Nine, Ultimate Note, Archives: The Nanyang Mystery, followed by Tomb of the Sea. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as tomb raiding, chinese republican era and historical fiction, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Mystic Nine?
Mystic Nine is listed on Youku. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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