Shows Like Back From the Brink

If you liked Back From the Brink (2023), a drama and sci-fi & fantasy 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
Who Rules The World (2022)
★ 7.6/10Also drama
A legendary wuxia romance that focuses on the decade-long romance between Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, and the adventures they embark on together.
2
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…
3
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.
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 Return of the Condor Heroes (2006)
★ 6.5/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
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…
6
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.
7
Ever Night (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
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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Eternal Love of Dream (2020)
★ 7.9/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
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…
9
The Immortal Ascension (2025)
★ 7.6/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
Han Li, an ordinary, poor boy from a mountain village, joins a small martial arts sect by chance. Despite his mediocre talent, he eventually cultivates himself into an immortal through hard work and careful planning.
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Rattan (2021)
★ 7.5/10Also sci-fi & fantasy and drama
An encounter leads to a lifetime of memories. An ordinary man accidentally wakes the mysterious Si Teng from decades of slumber. In helping her search for her identity, they overcome many obstacles to grow together in…
11
Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)
★ 8.2/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
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 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.
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Till The End of The Moon (2023)
★ 8.3/10Also drama
In an era when the demons are in power, they are the masters of the despicable cultivators and mortals. The cultivator elders deem it necessary to send someone back in time to determine the origin of the demon lord and…
14
The Legend of ShenLi (2024)
★ 8.4/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
The ancient gods died, and there is only one last god in the world - Xingzhi. Rumor has it that this God of Action has lived alone in the heavens for tens of thousands of years, ruthless and lustless. In the battle of…
15
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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Eternal Love (2017)
★ 7.7/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
Three hundred years ago, Bai Qian stood on the Zhu Xian Terrace, turned around and jumped off without regret. Ye Hua stood by the bronze mirror to witness with his own eyes her death. Three hundred years later, in the…
17
Immortal Samsara (2022)
★ 6.1/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
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…
18
Douluo Continent (2021)
★ 6.6/10Also sci-fi & fantasy and 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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Whispers of Fate (2025)
★ 7.9/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
When an influential and fearsome clan is massacred in mysterious circumstances, the clan’s talented disciple Tang Lici finds himself accused of masterminding the crime. Accusers say that Tang Lici is a traitor who…
20
The Blood of Youth (2022)
★ 8/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
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.