C-dramas like Cicada

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Born Again
她的涅槃
Completed2026· 24 episodes
After being murdered on her wedding day by her husband and best friend, top influencer Gu Xiaotang becomes trapped in an infinite time loop. Repeatedly reliving her death, she gains the power of unlimited resets and teams up with Dr. Ye Shen, the only person who shares her memories. Together, they seek revenge against her killers while attempting to break the cycle by uncovering the root of the conspiracy.
Gao Rongfang · Li Jiahao · Sun Li
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Official links: WeTVExplore drama →
Match 97/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
明川有知夏
明川有知夏
Completed2026· 32 episodes
After forest ranger Li Zechuan is tragically killed during an anti-poaching mission, his girlfriend Wen Xia unexpectedly travels back in time. Determined to change his fate, she reunites with him to safeguard the tropical rainforest. Together, they battle dangerous poachers and navigate a complex conspiracy, risking their lives to protect both the environment and their second chance at a future together.
Johnny Huang · Xu Ruohan
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
View on iQIYI ↗
Official links: iQIYIExplore drama →
Match 95/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Reset
开端
Completed2022· 15 episodes
Starring Zhao Jin Mai and Bai Jing Ting, this sci-fi thriller follows characters as they encounter a mysterious time loop and fight to escape their destiny.
Bai Jingting · Liu Yijun · Zhao Jinmai
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Official links: Rakuten Viki, VikiExplore drama →
Match 95/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Rattan
司藤
Completed2021· 30 episodes
Architect Qin Fang accidentally resurrects Si Teng, a powerful supernatural being from a nearly extinct clan, during a trip to Shangri-La. Bound together by an ancient blood connection, the pair embarks on a journey to recover Si Teng's lost memories and navigate the dangers of a modern world. As they face mysterious adversaries, they must unravel the secrets of their intertwined pasts while developing an unexpected bond.
Jing Tian · Li Muchen · Vin Zhang
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Official links: Youku, YOUKUExplore drama →
Match 94/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Derailment
脱轨
Completed2023· 30 episodes
Jiang Xiaoyuan, once a wealthy socialite, finds herself thrust into a parallel world where she is a struggling working girl with nothing to her name. Alongside the enigmatic Qi Lian, she embarks on a desperate search for the truth behind her mysterious identity shift and the connection between their two worlds.
Fan Shiran · Huang Shengchi · Lin Yi
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Official links: Youku, YOUKUExplore drama →
Match 92/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Love Song in Winter
冬至
Completed2024· 36 episodes
Anesthesiologist Lu Yan's life takes a suspenseful turn when she encounters a supposedly deceased friend, triggering a series of eerie events. This mystery brings her back into the life of her ex-boyfriend, detective Jiang Chengyi, eight years after their painful breakup. As they team up to investigate a complex serial murder case, they work to resolve their past misunderstandings and uncover a truth that has been hidden for nearly a decade.
Johnny Huang · Sun Qian
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Official links: iQIYIExplore drama →
Match 92/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Mommy' s Counterattack
妈咪的反攻
Completed2023· 16 episodes
Five years after a framed infidelity scandal and the reported death of her newborn, Yun Qingqing returns from abroad with a new identity as a successful fashion designer. She infiltrates her ex-husband Jiang Ling’s household as a nanny to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy that destroyed her marriage. With the secret help of her genius son, An An, she navigates a web of lies to reclaim her life and exact revenge on those who betrayed her.
Li Boyang · Lukas · Zhao Yibo
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Match 92/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Eagles And Youngster
天坑鹰猎
Completed2018· 40 episodes
In the late 1980s, rebellious city youth Zhang Baoqing travels to a remote snowy village to find a cure for his poisoned mentor. Alongside local hunter siblings, he explores treacherous underground caverns and becomes entangled in a dangerous quest for legendary treasure. Through his bond with a majestic eagle and survival in the wilderness, Zhang matures into a courageous young hero.
Jiang Yiyi · Karry Wang · Vicky Chen
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Official links: Youku, YOUKUExplore drama →
Match 92/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Definitely Not Today
今天不是最后一天
Completed2021· 8 episodes
Mi Chong is a young man struggling with severe social anxiety and isolation who decides to end his life. His plan is suddenly interrupted when he saves a rebellious girl named Zhi Liao from drowning. Bound together by this chance encounter, the two marginalized souls embark on an unexpected journey of escape, gradually healing their past traumas and finding a renewed sense of hope through each other.
Leon Leong · Vivienne Tien
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Official links: Youku, YOUKUExplore drama →
Match 90/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
许你星河千里
许你星河千里
Completed2026· 36 episodes
While conducting a search-and-rescue operation in a remote wilderness, public-welfare rescue captain Cheng Zhuo crosses paths with spirited off-road leader Ba Yunye. Their meeting unexpectedly unearths a connection to a tragic car accident from sixteen years ago that claimed the lives of both their family members. As they navigate perilous terrains together to uncover the truth, the pair must overcome their clashing personalities and face buried secrets to find closure and love.
Li Geyang · Mao Xiaohui · Ryan Cheng
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Match 90/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
- Drama, matching your preference
Zhao Jiadi S2
我叫赵甲第2
Completed2025· 26 episodes
Zhao Jiadi, an unconventional heir, distances himself from his father's business empire to build his own legacy in Hangzhou. Entering the competitive world of capital investment from the bottom, he hides his background while using his brilliance to tackle corporate challenges. His journey focuses on personal growth and establishing a self-made identity independent of his family's vast wealth.
Chang Di · Ding Xiaoying · He Peng
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Match 88/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Modern setting, matching your preference
- Drama, matching your preference
Ray of Light
追光的日子
Completed2023· 30 episodes
After a failed business venture, unconventional teacher Hao Nan returns to the classroom as a homeroom instructor for a group of struggling seniors. He guides students like the resilient Ren Zhen through the intense pressures of the upcoming college entrance exams. As they navigate academic challenges and personal hardships, both the teacher and his pupils find mutual respect and the courage to pursue their dreams.
Guo Jingfei · Ren Min · Roy Wang
- Modern
- Drama
View on YOUKU ↗
Official links: Youku, YOUKUExplore drama →
Match 88/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference

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