C-Dramas Like Tomb of the Sea

Loved Tomb of the Sea (2018), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for tomb raiding, adapted from a novel and smart male lead. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.

Tomb RaidingAdapted From A NovelSmart Male LeadBromanceSurvivalSlight Comedy
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    Ultimate Note

    终极笔记

    2020 · iQIYI · 36 episodes · Action, Adventure, Thriller

    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: Tomb Raiding, Survival, Adapted From A Novel, Bromance

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    Mystic Nine

    九门

    2026 · Youku · 30 episodes · Adventure, Thriller, Historical

    When turmoil returns to Changsha, an entire army unit mysteriously vanishes. An officer investigates the truth and uncovers a secret that has been buried for a hundred years.

    Same feel: Tomb Raiding, Bromance, Adventure, Mystery

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    The Mystic Nine

    老九门

    2016 · iQIYI · 48 episodes · Adventure, Historical, Mystery

    Nine powerful families known as the Old Nine Gates secretly guard the city of Changsha during the Republican era.

    Same feel: Tomb Raiding, Bromance, Adventure, Supernatural

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    Time Raiders

    吴邪私家笔记

    2025 · Tencent QQ · 18 episodes · Action, Adventure, Mystery

    Wu Xie owns a small antique shop and comes across a mysterious silk manuscript.

    Same feel: Tomb Raiding, Adventure, Supernatural, Action

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    Fangs of Fortune

    大梦归离

    2024 · iQIYI · 35 episodes · Mystery, Romance, Wuxia

    After the goddess who kept the human and demon worlds in balance dies, monsters run wild across the land.

    Same feel: Slight Comedy, Mystery

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    How Dare You!?

    成何体统

    2026 · iQIYI · 32 episodes · Historical, Comedy, Romance

    Cui Hua is an ordinary office worker who suddenly finds herself inside the world of a novel.

    Same feel: Survival

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    Love You Seven Times

    七时吉祥

    2023 · iQIYI · 38 episodes · Romance, Wuxia, Drama

    Xiang Yun began life as a cloud, became a fairy who works at the Marriage Pavilion, and is asked to find a partner for the God of War.

    Same feel: Slight Comedy

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    The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

    成化十四年

    2020 · iQIYI · 48 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Drama

    In the fifteenth century, a senior official and a guardsman look into what seems like a landlord's suicide.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Bromance, Mystery, Smart Male Lead

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    Medical Examiner Dr. Qin

    法医秦明

    2016 · Sohu TV · 20 episodes · Mystery, Drama, Medical

    Qin Ming is a brilliant forensic examiner with a temper that scares away every assistant.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Bromance, Mystery, Smart Male Lead

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    Tientsin Mystic

    河神

    2017 · iQIYI · 24 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Horror

    In Republican-era Tianjin, a river plagued by strange, unexplained deaths has a guardian: a policeman who inherited his master's shamanic gift for sniffing out the guilty.

    Same feel: Adapted From A Novel, Bromance, Supernatural, Mystery

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About Tomb of the Sea

Li Cu is an ordinary high school student who is attacked by a crazed man and marked with a strange tattoo. See the full page, cast and where to watch →

Questions about dramas like Tomb of the Sea

What are the best dramas like Tomb of the Sea?

Our top picks are Ultimate Note, Mystic Nine, The Mystic Nine, followed by Time Raiders. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as tomb raiding, adapted from a novel and smart male lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.

Where can I watch Tomb of the Sea?

Tomb of the Sea is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.

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