Chinese Dramas like Drifting Away
CPOP HOME collects the best Chinese dramas which the genres and plots are similar to Drifting Away.
Under the Skin
#1
Crime, Suspense
Tan Jianci, Jin Shijia
When Shen Yi first joined the Beijiang Branch Criminal Investigation Detachment as a simulated portrait artist, his superiors immediately partnered him with police captain Du Cheng. Du Cheng's initial provocations established a history of animosity between the two. As the plot unfolds, their close cooperation elevates this sense of confrontation to a climax. The tight plot, flashing...Under the Power
#2
Historical, Suspense, Romance
Ren Jialun, Tan Songyun
Yuan Jinxia, a gifted female constable of Liushan Yamen, was in a feud with each other with the ruthless Imperial Guard, Lu Yi because of a case. Jinxia thought she would never meet him again in her life, but things went athwart. The court money to repair the river disappeared, Jinxia was ordered to go to Yangzhou to assist Lu Yi to investigate the case and retrieve the lost official...Killer And Healer
#3
Suspense, Thriller, Crime
Mao Zijun, Ian Yi
In troubled times, things are changing. Jiang Yuelou, the head of the Police Station, is both good and evil, making smugglers scared of criminals. While pursuing an opium case in Hong Kong, he meets Churan and Chen Yuzhi, and the three become close friends. Chen Yu Zhi discovers Jiang Yue Lou’s bipolar disorder, and Jiang Yue Lou goes from initially refusing treatment to befriending...Story of Kunning Palace
#4
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe
Jiang Xuening once struggled hard to become a queen, only to be driven to suicide in a palace mutiny. Now, Jiang Xuening's dream is to get away from power and take charge of her own life. But by chance she enters the palace as a companion, becoming a student of the imperial teacher Xie Wei, and meets Xue Shu, the niece of Empress Dowager Xue, who enters the palace at the same time....The Prisoner of Beauty
#5
Historical, Romance, Political
Song Zu Er, Liu Yuning, Xuan Lu
During a time of chaos, Wei Shao, having suffered the loss of his father and brothers, devotes himself to revitalizing his family and taking on its heavy responsibilities. As he leads his clan to avenge the humiliating massacre they once endured, he comes to realize that what the people truly need is not revenge and war, but peace. For the sake of the people's livelihood, he sends a...Memory Lost
#6
Romance, Suspense, Crime
Yang Rong, Bai Yu
Season 1 During a mission, the female police officer Bai Jinxi and the mysterious man Han Chen met by mistake. Later, when investigating a rape case, they met again, and Han Chen’s identity turns out to be a veteran criminal police officer. They worked together to solve cases, and Han Chen’s application of traditional criminal investigation methods also impressed Bai Jinxi. In...Love Me If You Dare
#7
Urban, Suspense, Romance
Wallace Huo, Ma Sichun
A mysterious criminal psychologist, Bo Jinyan, recruited a senior student, Jian Yao, as a translator and life assistant. On the one hand, he taught Jian Yao with his high intelligence and professional knowledge and trained her to be a detective assistant. They worked together to solve difficult murder cases such as the serial disappearance of teenagers. On the other hand, Bo Jinyan...Kill Me Love Me
#8
Historical, Romance
Liu Xueyi, Wu Jinyan
Prince Murong Jinghe of the Dayan Empire led the Wei Bei army to reclaim the lost territory of Qingzhou. After their victorious entry into the city, a sudden fire erupted. Rumors spread that Murong Jinghe, harboring resentment against the Qingzhou people for betraying Dayan, ordered the city to be burned, turning him from a just general into a feared butcher. A Qingzhou girl, Mei Lin,...My Roommate Is a Detective
#9
Suspense, Comedy, Thriller
Hu Yitian, Zhang Yunlong, Xiao Yan
After 14 years of the Republic of China, Lu Yao, a playboy who has returned from studying in England, was invited to be a detective consultant by Qiao Chusheng, a detective with extraordinary skills, due to his superb intelligence and reasoning ability. Afterward, they form a detective squad with a female reporter, Bai Youning, working together to solve seemingly treacherous murder...Justice In the Dark
#10
Sci-fi, Crime, Suspense
Zhang Xincheng, Fu Xinbo
In the 253rd year of the New Yuan civilization, the rising crime rate's connection to Apaths is becoming a topic of increasing public attention. A delivery worker's murder unravels a criminal syndicate, and the true culprit is identified as an Apath, sparking widespread social discussion. Although the case is smoothly concluded, Luo Weizhao, an investigator from the special task force...Detective Chinatown
#11
Suspense, Crime, Thriller
Roy Chiu, Janine Chang, Wang Zhen'er
In Thailand, a series of strange cases occur one after another. Lin Mo, the disciple of Tang Ren, the first detective in Chinatown, and Ye Tian Hao's brother, Ye Tian Hao Er, are caught up in the mystery of the case. Behind the intricate clues, the truth behind the "darkness" is slowly emerging.Who is the Murderer
#12
Crime, Suspense, Thriller
Zhao Liying, Xiao Yang, Dong Zijian
In the cold winter of 2001, a murder occurred in the printing factory family courtyard in Hai Zhou City. New criminal officer Leng Xiaobing and his senior brother Li Lan received the report and ran to the scene together. Due to Leng Xiaobing’s timidity, he was unable to pull the trigger. The killer escaped, resulting in Li Lan’s death. The serial killer stopped working after that....In the Name of the Brother
#13
Suspense, Political, Historical
Qin Hao, Yang Mi
In the spring and summer of 1945, Communist intelligence operative Song Zhuowen successfully infiltrated the Harbin Special Service Division of the puppet Manchukuo regime. Utilizing his exceptional deductive skills and meticulous approach, Song gained the admiration of his superiors while also drawing jealousy and covert hostility from his colleagues. In order to uncover the location...Joy of Life
#14
Historical, Suspense, Fantasy
Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming
Zhang Qing, a student of literary history at a university, was well versed in classical masterpieces, but his thesis proposition of analyzing ancient literary history with modern concepts was not approved by Professor Ye. In order to make Professor Ye his graduate advisor, Zhang Qing decided to further elaborate on the point he wanted to make by writing a novel. In his novel, Fan Xian,...When a Snail Falls in Love
#15
Romance, Suspense, Crime
Wang Kai, Wang Ziwen
Ji Bai and Xu Xu are seemingly indifferent masters and disciples, but they are comrades in arms who depend on each other for life and death and lovers who admire each other. Ji Bai is a veteran detective who is calm and cool, while Xu Xu is a talented newcomer in criminal psychology research. After they solved a big case together, Ji Bai fell in love with this simple and wise disciple,...Cambrian Period
#16
Romance, Adventure, Suspense
Neo Hou, Mike He, Zhou Yutong
The kind-hearted and optimistic Tang Yin, who embarks on a dream journey to Nanzhanbu Island, accidentally meets with Jian Zi, a beautiful teenage assassin with a mystery of his birth, and Lee Yongji, a police officer with a surprising secret. She is involved in a bloodbath with the gangsters and is caught in a power game full of love, money, desire, and even death.Medical Examiner Dr. Qin
#17
Suspense, Crime, Thriller
Zhang Ruoyun, Jiao Junyan, Li Xian
Lin Tao, the chief of the criminal police in Longfan City, has been an old friend of Qin Ming, the head of the Forensic Medicine Section, for many years. Qin Ming’s assistant resigned because he could not stand Qin Ming’s eccentric temper. Li Dabao of the Trace Inspection Section was assigned to join the working group. In the beginning, Qin Ming distrusts Dabao for she is a girl,...Detective L
#18
Suspense, Thriller, Crime
Bai Yu, You Jingru
In 1930s Shanghai, when people were asleep, bizarre cases were quietly unfolding in a corner of the city. A beautiful girl, Qin Xiaoman, who has just graduated from the police academy, arrives in the British Concession with the ambition of becoming an outstanding police detective. She lives in Shaliwen flat and becomes neighbors and colleagues with Luo Fei, a police detective who has...Under the Skin Season 2
#19
Crime, Suspense
Tan Jianci, Jin Shijia
The second season will continue the core theme of the first season,*"Revealing the truth through colors, portraying the depths of the human heart." By sketching portraits, it delves into the complexities of human nature. The Beijiang task force, led by forensic sketch artist Shen Yi and police captain Du Cheng, will continue in the second season to unravel the mysteries of human nature...Black & White Forest
#20
Suspense, Thriller, Crime
Ding Yuxi, Ning Li
The drama begins with a missing firearm, uncovering earth-shattering secrets buried in time. Young detective Wen Binbin, with the help of squad leader Xing Liang, embarks on a mission to recover his lost service weapon. Amidst relentless battles against criminal forces, Wen remains unwavering through trials and tribulations. Ultimately, he uncovers the truth, captures the mastermind,...
