Shows Like Who Rules The World

If you liked Who Rules The World (2022), a drama and war & politics series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
A Journey to Love (2023)
★ 8.3/10Also drama
Two top assassins from rival agencies and their six-member team who with diverse backgrounds, and unique skills embark on a journey filled with challenges and crises.
2
Swords of Legends (2014)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
A mysterious swordsman infected by a demonic sword joins a perilous quest for a magical jade that could change the fate of the world forever.
3
Sword Snow Stride (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
In a time of turmoil, Xu Xiao rises as King of Northern Liang, defeating threats from steppe kingdoms and southern uprisings. His heir, Xu Fengnian, a free-spirited warrior, has spent years mastering his skills while…
4
My Journey To You (2023)
★ 7.8/10Also drama
Yun Wei Shan, a spy longing for freedom, infiltrates the palace to complete a mission. Within the eerie and mysterious palace, she encounters love and friendship, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and finds the…
5
The Blood of Youth (2022)
★ 8/10Also drama
A young martial artist's quest to prove himself takes an unexpected turn when he and his companions stumble into a mystery surrounding a golden coffin.
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Back From the Brink (2023)
★ 7.6/10Also drama
Tian Yao is a dragon spirit who was betrayed by his lover and stripped of his dragon bones. He meets Yan Hui, a free-spirited young maiden who holds the key to help him regain his powers and his faith in love…
7
The Journey of Legend (2025)
★ 7.2/10Also drama
Xiao Mingming is a martial arts novel enthusiast who, as the novel's protagonist Xiao Qiushui, journeys through a fictional martial arts world and grows from a passionate youth into a noble hero.
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Mysterious Lotus Casebook (2023)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
Li Lian Hua is a countryside doctor who travels dragging around a lotus tower. He accidentally becomes "famous" and gets pulled into the pugilistic world that he no longer wants to have any connections with.
9
Word of Honor (2021)
★ 8/10Also drama
A disillusioned leader of assassins sets out for the martial arts world, where he encounters a bosom friend and becomes entangled in a conspiracy.
10
Douluo Continent (2021)
★ 6.6/10Also drama
It tells the story of Tang San who overcomes many difficulties to protect his loved ones, bring honor to his sect, help his country and become the strongest and bravest soul master.
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The Advisors Alliance (2017)
★ 8.3/10Also drama and war & politics
The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the…
12
Sword and Beloved (2025)
★ 7.4/10Also drama
The drama series revolves around Wangquan Fugui, who is trained as the ultimate demon-slayer of the Yiqi Alliance since childhood, meeting Qing Tong, a spider demon who infiltrates Wangquan Manor as a spy. Qing Tong’s…
13
Ever Night (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also drama
As the lone survivor of his kingdom, Ning Que joins a martial arts academy and must fight to protect his beloved, who's prophesied to bring about chaos.
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Immortal Samsara (2022)
★ 6.1/10Also drama
Yan Dan is the only descendant of an ancient tribe, the four-leaf scorpion. Since ancient times, her whole body has been a treasure of medicine. She and her twin sister Zhixi were able to cultivate into human form at…
15
The Untamed (2019)
★ 8.7/10Also drama
In a magical world of inter-clan rivalry, two soulmates face treacherous schemes and uncover a dark mystery linked to a tragic event in the past.
16
General and I (2017)
★ 6.1/10Also drama
Brilliant strategist Bai Pingting and prince-general Chu Beijie of rival kingdoms find themselves torn between loyalty to the country and their passionate love for each other.
17
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (2002)
★ 7.8/10Also drama
Based on the popular novel by Jin Yong Kam Yung. He also wrote Legend of the Condor Heroes and Return of the Condor Heroes. The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre takes place during 14th Century China during the Mongolian…
18
Eternal Love of Dream (2020)
★ 7.9/10Also drama
Having been saved by Emperor Dong Hua from a vicious monster attack, Princess of Qingqiu, Bai Fengjiu becomes immensely indebted to him. To repay him, Fengjiu follows Donghua around on his adventures to eliminate evil…
19
Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)
★ 8.2/10Also drama
When a low-ranked fairy accidentally resurrects a powerful demon, their fates become cosmically entangled as the world is thrown into turmoil.
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The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006)
★ 6.5/10Also drama
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is the second installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor…