5 innovative dramas for inquiring spirits
In theme, structure, genre, storytelling, format or any other way.
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1. In the Name of People
Chinese Drama - 2017, 55 episodes
The first anti corruption drama - the mother and father of all the ones that came after 2017.
The best of all.
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2. Fearless Blood
Chinese Drama - 2023, 18 episodes
A Wuxia-ish Republican-era road trip with bold Tarantino vibes.
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3. Whispers of Fate
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
A mix of genres: wuxia, xianxia and high fantasy
You need to know Chinese art history, films, and mostly Daoism and Buddhism to understand the drama. You'll miss 80% of its meaning.
Think of it as an ancient legend; the whole structure is a sum up of Buddhism cosmovision - never seen in the screen untill this drama arrived.
I have a review about the three topics aboce, just in case.
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4. What a Wonderful World
Chinese Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
Going blind is only recommended for people with large cinematic experience, sensibility, life knowledge and/or mind flexibility. For the rest, my review give some basic advices before watching it.
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5. Rose Finch
Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
A short drama mixing Agatha Christie–style mystery with a Chinese thriller style. The first very solid production and a star-studded cast for this format, with social commentary.
Very fast pace.




