C-Dramas Like The Rise of Ning
Loved The Rise of Ning (2024), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for smart female lead, calm male lead and slow burn romance. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Never-Ending Summer
炽夏
Zhou Wan is a determined top student who will do anything to pay for her grandmother's surgery.
Same feel: Family Drama, Romance
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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: Slow Burn Romance, Historical, Nice Male Lead, Smart Female Lead
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A Little Mood for Love
小敏家
A divorced woman raising a teenage daughter reconnects with an old classmate now going through his own complicated family situation, and the two navigate a slower, more mature…
Same feel: Family Drama, Drama, Romance
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Love Like the Galaxy
星汉灿烂
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.
Same feel: Family Drama, Historical, Smart Female Lead, Drama
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The Forbidden Flower
夏花
He Ran is a young woman at an important point in her life, learning about love, the world and herself.
Same feel: Slow Burn Romance, Romance
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All Is Well
都挺好
After the Su family matriarch dies, her weak, selfish husband starts leaning on his adult children in the most unreasonable ways, exposing years of favouritism and neglect.
Same feel: Family Drama, Drama
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The Sword and the Brocade
锦心似玉
In the Ming dynasty, Yi Niang is the daughter of a concubine, chosen to marry a general in order to save her declining family.
Same feel: Slow Burn Romance, Historical, Smart Female Lead, Drama
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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: Slow Burn Romance, Smart Female Lead, Romance
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Genius Girlfriend
天才，女友
Lin Zhi Xia is a straightforward, socially awkward genius who has never had a friend.
Same feel: Slow Burn Romance, Drama, Romance
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Moonlit Reunion
子夜归
Wu Zhen is known across Chang'an as a notorious dandy, the daughter of a duke and sister of the empress, with a bold, unrestrained nature.
Same feel: Slow Burn Romance, Romance
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About The Rise of Ning
Luo Yi Ning is an official's eldest daughter who grew up mistreated by her father's concubine. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Rise of Ning
What are the best dramas like The Rise of Ning?
Our top picks are Never-Ending Summer, The Imperial Coroner, A Little Mood for Love, followed by Love Like the Galaxy. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as smart female lead, calm male lead and slow burn romance, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Rise of Ning?
The Rise of Ning is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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