C-Dramas Like The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
Loved The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty (2020), iQIYI, and want more with the same feel? It is known for adapted from a novel, ming dynasty and murder. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Under the Power
锦衣之下
Lu Yi is a ruthless, top-ranking officer in the Ming dynasty's secret police.
Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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Song of Youth
玉楼春
After her family falls from grace in the Ming dynasty, Shao Chun joins a performing troupe to survive, where a wealthy heir falls for her without knowing her real background.
Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Historical, 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: Ming Dynasty, Historical, Mystery, Drama
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A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower
摩天大楼
A beautiful coffee-shop owner is found dead in her flat at Horizon Tower with doll-like makeup on her face, and the press call it the Doll Murder Case.
Same feel: Murder, Adapted From A Novel, Investigation, Mystery
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A Splendid Match
良陈美锦
A fortune-teller says the eldest daughter of the Gu family is a jinx for her father's career, so she is sent to live with her grandparents from birth.
Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Historical
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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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Love Me If You Dare
他来了, 请闭眼
Bo Jin Yan is a brilliant criminal psychologist who can step into the minds of the most violent offenders.
Same feel: Murder, Adapted From A Novel, Investigation, Mystery
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Coroner's Diary
朝雪录
Shen Wan's whole family is wiped out after being drawn into a royal scandal, and she escapes by taking on a false identity in a distant town.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Historical, Mystery
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The Bad Kids
隐秘的角落
Three children from a coastal town accidentally film a murder while on a day trip.
Same feel: Murder, Adapted From A Novel, Investigation, Mystery
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Ancient Detective
侠探简不知
Jian Buzhi is a detective who has lost his memory and sets out to find his father's killer.
Same feel: Murder, Bromance, Mystery, Smart Male Lead
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About The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
In the fifteenth century, a senior official and a guardsman look into what seems like a landlord's suicide. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
What are the best dramas like The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty?
Our top picks are Under the Power, Song of Youth, The Sword and the Brocade, followed by A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as adapted from a novel, ming dynasty and murder, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty?
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