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Favourite Wuxia & Historical Dramas

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This is a mix of Low Fantasy and Martial Arts dramas often with a political/palace plot.

Wuxia (武俠), meaning "martial heroes," is a Chinese genre of fiction, film, and television focusing on wandering martial artists in ancient China who adhere to a strict code of chivalry (xia), fighting for justice and protecting the weak. These stories feature stylized martial arts, gravity-defying stunts, and often revolve around the jianghu, a subculture of warriors, outlaws, and masters.

Wuxia vs. Xianxia
Wuxia is low fantasy focused on human martial arts, whereas Xianxia (immortal heroes) is high fantasy featuring magic, gods, demons, and immortal cultivation.

For the Xianxia specific list: https://kisskh.at/list/Ln8odxw4

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  • Nirvana in Fire

    1. Nirvana in Fire

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
    9.0
    399 points by 4 voters
    In sixth-century China, the Emperor of Great Liang orders the unjust execution of his brother-in-law Marshal Lin Xie alongside the Lin family, his 70,000 army soldiers, and Crown Prince Qi. Secretly surviving ...more
  • Pursuit of Jade

    2. Pursuit of Jade

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes
    9.1
    379 points by 4 voters
    It follows Fan Chang Yu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Chang Yu ...more
  • Joy of Life

    3. Joy of Life

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
    9.0
    299 points by 3 voters
    Fan Xian, born in the Southern Qing empire with memories of the 21st century, is the illegitimate son of the Minister of Finance. Raised by his grandmother after his mother, inventor Ye ...more
  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    4. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
    8.9
    295 points by 3 voters
    Ling Bu Yi, the foster son of Emperor Wen and a talented & ruthless general of the Black Armour Army, was on a personal mission to uncover hidden truths about the past, ...more
  • The Double

    5. The Double

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
    8.8
    293 points by 3 voters
    Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a wealthy magistrate, loses everything after a major upheaval. She’s saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, and takes on Jiang Li’s identity ...more
  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    6. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
    8.9
    292 points by 3 voters
    After a series of twists and turns, Cheng Shao Shang and Ling Bu Yi are engaged to be married by Imperial consent and decree. However, they still have many hurdles to overcome. ...more
  • Story of Kunning Palace

    7. Story of Kunning Palace

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
    8.7
    290 points by 3 voters
    Jiang Xue Ning’s obsession with becoming empress strains her friendship with Yan Lin and leads to the arrest of Official Zhang Zhe. After a brief reign, guilt takes hold as rebels, led ...more
  • The Rise of Phoenixes

    8. The Rise of Phoenixes

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
    8.4
    193 points by 2 voters
    Feng Zhi Wei is the unfavored daughter of the Qiu Family, who has to flee due to unfortunate circumstances. Owing a favour to the 6th prince Ning Yi, Zhi Wei cross-dresses as ...more
  • The Story of Ming Lan

    9. The Story of Ming Lan

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
    8.8
    191 points by 2 voters
    Set in the Northern Song dynasty, the story follows Sheng Ming Lan, an unfavored concubine-born 6th daughter of an official. After losing her mother at a young age, Ming Lan is raised ...more
  • The Prisoner of Beauty

    10. The Prisoner of Beauty

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
    8.9
    190 points by 2 voters
    Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the sharp and kind master of the Wei family, as part of a family alliance. With bad blood between their ...more
  • Legend of the Female General

    11. Legend of the Female General

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
    8.6
    185 points by 2 voters
    To protect her family's noble title, He Yan, the eldest daughter of the He family, is forced to don a mask and pose as the family's eldest son, "He Ru Fei." As ...more
  • Scent of Time

    12. Scent of Time

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
    8.2
    94 points by 1 voters
    Hua Qian, once devastated by her unrequited love for Zhong Ye Lan, caused her family’s downfall. After a life-changing experience, she wakes up on her wedding night with Zhong Ye Lan and ...more
  • Under the Power

    13. Under the Power

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
    8.4
    89 points by 1 voters
    Lu Yi is a cold, ruthless and authoritative high-ranking officer of the Ming Dynasty's Jinyiwei (also known as the Brocaded Guards for their elaborately embroidered uniforms). The Jinyiwei are part of the ...more
  • In Blossom

    14. In Blossom

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
    8.0
    87 points by 1 voters
    In the sinful city of Heyang, very well-liked Pan Yue married Yang Caiwei, who was despised by everyone. However, Yang Caiwei was murdered on their wedding day. The suspected culprit was none ...more

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