C-Dramas Like Royal Nirvana
Loved Royal Nirvana (2019), Youku, and want more with the same feel? It is known for power struggle, father-son relationship and hidden identity. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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The Princess Wei Young
锦绣未央
When the Northern Liang dynasty is destroyed in a single night, a kind princess survives as an orphan and stumbles into enemy territory.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Hidden Identity, Revenge, Political
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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: Power Struggle, Hidden Identity, Revenge, Political
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Sword Snow Stride
雪中悍刀行
The King of Northern Liang is the most powerful warlord in a land full of war, and his carefree son Xu Feng Nian has never wanted the throne.
Same feel: Father-Son Relationship, Adapted From A Novel
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Wonderland of Love
乐游原
Li Ni is a royal grandson who prefers life as a carefree general and is stuck defending a troubled border.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Hidden Identity, Political, Historical
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Ever Night
将夜
After his family is killed, young Ning Que survives in the wild and adopts a baby girl he finds among the dead.
Same feel: Hidden Identity, Adapted From A Novel, Revenge, Romance
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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: Hidden Identity, Adapted From A Novel, Romance
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The Double
墨雨云间
Xue Fang Fei loses everything when her father, a wealthy official, is thrown into prison.
Same feel: Hidden Identity, Revenge, Historical
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The Vendetta of An
长安二十四计
At the fall of the old dynasty the dark guards who secretly ruled Chang'an vanish along with the deposed emperor.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Revenge, Historical
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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: Hidden Identity, Adapted From A Novel, Romance
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Spring of the Blade
瓯春
Orphaned young and left to survive on the streets, Xie Qing Yuan finds an unlikely ally in Shen Run, a boy sent off to the army after his own family's tragedy.
Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Revenge, Political, Historical
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About Royal Nirvana
Crown Prince Ding Quan lost his mother and sister young, and his own father the emperor keeps him at a cold distance, wary of the powerful general who backs him. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Royal Nirvana
What are the best dramas like Royal Nirvana?
Our top picks are The Princess Wei Young, The Rise of Phoenixes, Sword Snow Stride, followed by Wonderland of Love. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as power struggle, father-son relationship and hidden identity, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Royal Nirvana?
Royal Nirvana is listed on Youku. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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