Revenge
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1. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
"This is like a fine dining experience - to be savored and remembered."
Historical Political Epic
MDL: 9.1
45 min, 54 eps -
2. The Double
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
"Revenge drama done right, thrilling and satisfying"
Historical Revenge Drama (light romance)
MDL: 8.8
50 min, 40 eps -
3. The Story of Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
"The FL is the most unlikely heroine you will come across, demure, powerless, and physically weak. But she has a burning sense of injustice and a fierce intelligence. Her vengeance is unexpected, shocking, and brilliant."
Story telling: gorgeous, intricate and slower paced
Historical Romance Slice of Life Drama
MDL: 8.8
47 min, 78 eps -
4. A Journey to Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
"Best badass FL assassin by far, revenge story on her side...."
Historical Wuxia Romance Drama
MDL: 8.7
55 min, 40 eps -
5. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
"A Perfect Blend of Adventure, Friendship and Romance"
Revenge sub theme, lessons on choosing the greater good over revenge/hatred/personal interests
Adventure Political Romance Drama
MDL: 8.6
45 min, 49 eps -
6. Legend of Zang Hai
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
"A Thrilling, Edge-of-the-Seat Visually and Emotionally Satisfying Treat"
Historical Fantasy Mystery Adventure
MDL: 8.5
45 min, 40 eps -
7. Marry My Husband
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
"Interesting premise, decent execution despite a few shortcomings, overall a satisfying watch"
Modern Revenge Romance
MDL: 8.5
1 hr 4 min, 16 episodes -
8. Flourished Peony
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
"FL is taking revenge from her husband. She is caught up in a mess and wants to escape from her husband. ML jumps in to help her whenever she needs him. She’s independent, smart and knows how to work her way around people"
Story telling: atmospheric, complex, slow simmering pace
Historical Business Romance Drama (slow burn romance)
MDL: 8.5
45 min, 32 eps (S2 in the works) -
9. The Glory
Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
"Revenge is best served cold! Scheming & slow burn romance as subplot."
Historical Revenge Drama (with family politics & light romance)
MDL: 8.4
45 min, 30 eps -
10. The Rise of Ning
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
"Fluffier version of The Double/The Story of Minglan"
Historical Romance
MDL: 8.4
45 min, 40 eps -
11. Si Jin
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
"Redefining Destiny: A Second Chance at Life"
Historical Rebirth Romance
MDL: 8.3
45 min, 40 eps -
12. Good Bye, My Princess
Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes
"Warning: It's not for softhearted person -- ML is conniving, selfish, and aggressive in his approaches to get what he wants, whether that be revenge, love, or power."
Political Wuxia Romance Drama
MDL: 8.2
45 min, 52 eps -
13. Jun Jiu Ling
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
"Sweet romance with a revenge plot"
Historical Romance Comedy
MDL: 8.2
45 min, 40 eps -
14. The Moon Brightens for You
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
"A Light, Fun-Filled and rather Fast-Paced Idol Wuxia Drama"
Mystery Comedy Romance Wuxia
MDL: 8.1
45 min, 36 eps -
15. Faithful
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
"Those who seek revenge dig two graves -- This is a heartbreaking and sobering revenge drama about an ancient Me Too movement by nine commoners seeking justice."
MDL: 8.1 -
16. Dong Lan Xue
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
"Short but doesn't seem cheap - Enough to tell a decent revenge story with good leads chemistry"
Historical Revenge Romance
MDL 7.8
3 min, 30 eps -
17. What's Wrong with My Princess
Chinese Drama - 2023, 32 episodes
"Never got revenge against your trifling ex? Then you need to watch this drama."
Historical Revenge Drama (light romance)
MDL: 7.7
MINI: 10 min, 32 eps -
18. Rise from the Ashes
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
"The proper revenge rebirth plot with satisfactory dosage of hell fury"
Historical Revenge Romance
MDL: 7.6
MINI: 10 min, 24 eps -
19. Always My General
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
"Very complex story packed with good characters - romance, revenge and whole lot of more!"
Disclaimer based on reviews: Addicting to watch but full of plot holes
Historical Romance
MDL: 7.2
MINI: 20 min, 24 eps -
20. Mo Li
Chinese Drama - 0000, 40 episodes
No air date *Currently filming* (Tencent/WeTV)
Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Disabled Prince ML x Unfavored Daughter FL, Revenge, Political Intrigue