C-Dramas Like The Sword and the Brocade
Loved The Sword and the Brocade (2021), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for arranged marriage, ming dynasty and smart female lead. 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, Historical, Mystery, Romance
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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
成化十四年
In the fifteenth century, a senior official and a guardsman look into what seems like a landlord's suicide.
Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Historical, Mystery, Drama
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One and Only
周生如故
Zhou Sheng-chen, raised by his brother the emperor, has grown into a loyal and gifted general.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Slow Burn Romance, Older Man/Younger Woman, Romance
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A Familiar Stranger
虚颜
The Prime Minister's daughter is due to marry a powerful general, but she loves another man. To get out of the marriage, she traps a female artist and uses her as a stand-in.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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New Life Begins
卿卿日常
A marriage selection has brought young women from all over the land to Xinchuan.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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The Rebel Princess
上阳赋
A strong-willed noblewoman and a man of humble origins are married for political reasons, and they soon fall in love as they fight to protect their homeland.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Drama, Romance
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The Prisoner of Beauty
折腰
Xiao Qiao, a clever young woman from the Qiao family, is married to Wei Shao, the sharp and capable head of the Wei family, to seal an alliance between two clans with a bitter…
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, 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, Mystery, Romance
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Destined
长风渡
Liu Yu Ru is the true daughter of a family where she and her mother are treated poorly.
Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance
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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, Older Man/Younger Woman, Romance
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About The Sword and the Brocade
In the Ming dynasty, Yi Niang is the daughter of a concubine, chosen to marry a general in order to save her declining family. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Sword and the Brocade
What are the best dramas like The Sword and the Brocade?
Our top picks are Under the Power, The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty, One and Only, followed by A Familiar Stranger. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as arranged marriage, ming dynasty and smart female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Sword and the Brocade?
The Sword and the Brocade is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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