Shows Like Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

Loved Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People? These picks share the same story DNA — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of show.

2017 TV Show Historical Action Drama
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40 eps MBC Historical Action Drama

A Joseon crown prince, forced to wear a mask to survive a conspiracy that controls the water supply, must outwit a powerful merchant guild monopolising the nation's most essential …

Both navigate the same emotional territory: class struggle and justice. Same epic and intense energy throughout.

Mr. Sunshine

31% match
24 eps tvN Historical Romance Action

A Korean boy born into slavery escapes to America, returns as a US Marine captain, and falls for a noblewoman fighting for independence.

If you loved Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, Mr. Sunshine delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. Same epic energy throughout.

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Arthdal Chronicles

29% match
18 eps tvN Fantasy Historical Drama

In the ancient land of Arth, warring tribes, prophesied heroes, and political power struggles play out on an epic scale. Eun-seom, born under a cursed star, rises from slavery to l…

Like Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People, it leans hard into reluctant hero. At its core, it's about characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. Same epic and intense energy throughout.

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Alchemy of Souls

28% match
30 eps tvN Fantasy Romance Action

In a fantasy world, a powerful sorceress trapped in a blind woman's body becomes the master of a young mage.

If you loved Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, Alchemy of Souls delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. Same epic and adventurous energy throughout.

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20 eps KBS2 Historical Romance Action

A fierce Goguryeo princess raised as an assassin infiltrates enemy territory disguised as a commoner — and finds unexpected peace with a humble general's son who wants nothing to d…

Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. Same epic and intense energy throughout.

My Dearest

27% match
20 eps MBC Historical Romance Drama

Set during the Manchu invasion of 1636, Gil Chae is a noblewoman obsessed with marrying well — until she crosses paths with Jang Hyun, an enigmatic man of mysterious origins who sa…

If you loved Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, My Dearest delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. Same epic and emotional energy throughout.

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28 eps KBS2 Action Historical Melodrama

In 1930s Japanese-occupied Korea, a ruthless officer hunting a legendary masked resistance fighter discovers the mask's identity — and must choose between loyalty to empire and jus…

Like Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People, it leans hard into tragic fate. At its core, it's about the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. Same epic and intense energy throughout.

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9 eps Netflix Action Historical Thriller

Set in 1920s Manchuria during Japanese colonial rule, a group of Korean independence fighters and outlaws converge on a lawless frontier. When their paths collide amid brutal gunfi…

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. Same epic and intense energy throughout.

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20 eps KBS2 Historical Romance Drama

A crown prince dies unexpectedly, and his secret twin sister takes his place — ruling as king for years while hiding her identity. When a new court tutor arrives, the "king" finds …

Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is relentlessly intense — it doesn't really let you breathe.

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The Crowned Clown

24% match
16 eps tvN Historical Romance Drama

A tyrant king, threatened by conspirators, secretly replaces himself with a peasant clown who looks exactly like him. As the clown impersonates the king and begins to genuinely gov…

Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is emotionally heavy — you'll need to sit with it after.

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Shows Like Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People: FAQ

What dramas are most similar to Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People?

The closest match to Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People is Ruler: Master of the Mask, scoring 48% on DramaMatch. You should also check Mr. Sunshine.

Is there a show like Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People I can watch next?

DramaMatch found 10 shows with the same story DNA as Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People. Top picks: Ruler: Master of the Mask, Mr. Sunshine, Arthdal Chronicles.

Where can I watch dramas like Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People?

Dramas similar to Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. DramaMatch lists the exact streaming platform for each recommendation.

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