Shows Like Ming Dynasty in 1566

If you liked Ming Dynasty in 1566 (2007), a drama 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
Julia (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
Through Julia Child’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the…
2
The Water Margin (1998)
★ 9.1/10Also drama
The trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the mid Song Dynasty.
3
The Bible (2013)
★ 7.4/10Also drama
The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
4
Three Kingdoms (2010)
★ 8/10Also drama
A Chinese television series based on the events in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.
5
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (2003)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first aired in China on CCTV on 22 December 2003.
6
Offspring (2010)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
An exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to overthink and fly off into fantasy.
7
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
★ 6.8/10Also drama
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name…
8
The Hitchhiker (1983)
★ 6.2/10Also drama
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
9
Delicacies Destiny (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
A talented and kind chef, Ling Xiaoxiao, is accepted into the delicacy role of chef in an Imperial palace thanks to the appreciative appetite of the Crown Prince, Zhu Shoukui. Set on becoming the best Imperial Chef…
10
Joan (2024)
★ 6.6/10Also drama
A penniless mother makes an impulsive decision in the jewellery shop where she works, and is propelled into a different world.
11
Bad Girls (1999)
★ 7.6/10Also drama
Bad Girls is a British television drama series that was broadcast on ITV from 1 June 1999 to 20 December 2006 and starred Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Debra Stephenson, Linda Henry, Jack Ellis and many more throughout…
12
SkyMed (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
Life, death and drama at 20,000 feet. The series weaves together intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, as we follow the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying…
13
The Romanoffs (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also drama
An anthology series centered around people who believe themselves to be the modern-day descendants of the Romanov family.
14
Tell Me a Story (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also drama
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
15
Cupertino (2026)
★ 5.9/10Also drama
A scrappy lawyer takes on a powerful tech giant in a high-stakes legal battle, navigating the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley while fighting for justice and the little guy's rights.
16
Kill Jackie (2026)
★ 7.1/10Also drama
Jackie Price has been living a wealthy, luxurious life for the past 20 years after escaping a dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer. But just as life begins to feel a little boring, she discovers that The…
17
Tyler Perry's Ruthless (2020)
★ 8.4/10Also drama
A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.
18
The Rise of Phoenixes (2018)
★ 8/10Also drama
When a secret from the past rears its head, respected warrior Feng Zhiwei is forced to choose between revenge and her loyalty to ruling prince Ning Yi.
19
Unchosen (2026)
★ 6.8/10Also drama
When a young mother from a sheltered cult crosses paths with a mysterious stranger, she embarks on a risky affair that awakens desires and dark secrets.
20
Reasonable Doubt (2022)
★ 6.1/10Also drama
In this legal drama, you’ll judge Jax Stewart for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law… until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless…