This Thriving Land

The Republican era and location setting is very similar, actors like Qin Hailu did both dramas, the plotline also has similarities in that the FL's dad treats their daughter misogynistically whether it's selling their daughter away or refusing to save their kidnapped daughter.

Also a villager and farming story, set in rural China. Xiuxiu and Shuihua both get forced into an unwanted marriage and become farmers to make a living.

Family life
Hard working family members
Financial struggles
Happiness during hard times
Loving couples
Sisterhood
Somewhat similar era

Family life
Siblings bond
Hard working family members
Financial struggles
Happiness during hard times
Somewhat similar era

Family life
Hard working family members
Financial struggles
Happiness during hard times
Somewhat similar era
Same male lead

Both dramas have similar storyline centers around
life of rural farming communities, feudalism practice and the importance of land to farmers during Republican era.

Same Republican era, rural farming communities, bickering dads, civil war between the Communists and KMT.

I would call it most close chinese drama to compare I loved both..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

They have the same vibes and themes.
Growth of women in 20th century, one as farmer &one as merchant.
Both FLs are smart, determined &kind.

both are surprisingly pacy historical dramas dealing with the struggles of quite ordinary people. while Magnate is older and also deals with palace intrigue and rebellion, Thriving Land deals with a broad time period and the impact of the Japanese invasion and KMT governance. both have appealing central characters who are genuinely likeable, support each other, and you can root for, with strong siblings ties and found family dynamics. both are gems of the 2025 slate.