C-Dramas Like Under the Skin
Loved Under the Skin (2022), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for death, police procedural and deepfake. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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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: Death, Murder, Investigation, Thriller
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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, Mystery
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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: Murder, Investigation, Mystery
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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, Thriller, 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, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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My Journey to You
云之羽
Yun Wei Shan is a spy who longs for freedom and is sent to infiltrate a mysterious clan compound.
Same feel: Death
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Be Reborn
重生之门
A criminal investigation chief hunting a stolen ancient painting crosses paths with a brilliant university student who comes from a family of thieves.
Same feel: Investigation, Thriller, 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, Investigation, Thriller, 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: Investigation, Mystery
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Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
唐朝诡事录
A strange herb called Black Tea sweeps through Chang'an, and reports of missing brides and eerie deaths start to fill the city.
Same feel: Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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About Under the Skin
Painter Shen Yi has a rare gift: he can draw a person's face from a description alone. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Under the Skin
What are the best dramas like Under the Skin?
Our top picks are A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower, Coroner's Diary, The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty, followed by Justice in the Dark. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as death, police procedural and deepfake, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Under the Skin?
Under the Skin is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?
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