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...The Prisoner of Beauty
#3
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...Killer And Healer
#4
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
#5
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....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...Reborn
#10
Youth, Romance, Suspense
Zhang Jingyi, Zhou Yiran
Transfer student Qiao Qingyu, who, with the help of rebellious school heartthrob Ming Sheng, gradually uncovers the truth behind her sister's "murder" by the entire village six years prior. As they navigate this journey, the two find mutual redemption and grow together. This narrative not only offers audiences a touching core of multifaceted emotional guardianship, but the young protagonists...A League of Nobleman
#11
Historical, Suspense, Thriller
Jing Boran, Song Weilong
In the Yong Dynasty, Lan Jue, a Minister of Rites, has been involved in court disputes for many years, but behind his seemingly gentle and elegant appearance, he has a little-known history of growing up. During a covert operation, Lan Jue meets Zhang Ping, a young man who has gone to the capital alone to take the examination and pursue his ambition. The honest and straightforward Zhang...Justice In the Dark
#12
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
#13
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
#14
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
#15
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...Mysterious Love
#16
Urban, Romance, Suspense
Tsao Yu Ning, Yu Yue
Quirky and spirited stage actress Ruan Nianchu unexpectedly crosses paths with the handsome and intelligent yet aloof Li Teng. In a moment of crisis, Li Teng rescues Ruan Nianchu from danger, and mutual affection begins to blossom. However, their lives follow different paths, leading to their separation. Five years later, a chance reunion disrupts Ruan Nianchu’s peaceful life. As...The Untamed
#17
Historical, Wuxia, Fantasy
Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Meng Ziyi
Sixteen years ago, the world was divided into five, Gusu Lan, Yunmeng Jiang, Qinghe Nie, Qishan Wen, and Lanling Jin, who ruled the world together. The Wen Family was dominant, and the other four families suffered from it. Among the youths, Wei Wuxian, the son of a deceased member of the Jiang family, has a cheerful personality. He met and became friends with Lan Wangji, a disciple...Joy of Life
#18
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
#19
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,...Maiden Holmes
#20
Historical, Suspense, Romance
Chen Yao, Zhang Linghe
When the Fanyannan Kingdom invaded the country, the nineteen-year-old Lord Qi, Xiao Yanzhi was ordered to defend the country. He struggled in blood to turn the tide of battle, but was ambushed in the final battle of Honggu and lost his entire army. When he returned from death to the court, he was blamed by Lord Yun. His military power was removed. Faced with the fact that Lord Yun had...
