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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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: Adapted From A Novel, Murder, Investigation, 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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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: Adapted From A Novel, Murder, Investigation, 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: Adapted From A Novel, Murder, 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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Medical Examiner Dr. Qin
法医秦明
Qin Ming is a brilliant forensic examiner with a temper that scares away every assistant.
Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Bromance, Mystery, Drama
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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: Adapted From A Novel, Bromance, Mystery, Smart Male Lead
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A League of Nobleman
君子盟
Zhang Ping is a poor orphan who comes to the capital to sit an official exam and ends up selling noodles on the street.
Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Historical, Mystery, Drama
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Justice in the Dark
光·渊
In a future city where rising crime is linked to people born without empathy, a murder case leads a young police officer into an organisation that operates in the shadows.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Mystery
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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, A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower, The Imperial Coroner, followed by Love Me If You Dare. 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.
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