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Best Song Era Historical-Costume C-Drama

Rank the C-Drama you have seen set in the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) which is most interesting, thrilling, etc? Feel free to add to the list...

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  • The Double

    1. The Double

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
    8.8
    4,871 points by 49 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
  • The Story of Ming Lan

    2. The Story of Ming Lan

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
    8.8
    2,589 points by 26 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
  • A Dream of Splendor

    3. A Dream of Splendor

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
    8.4
    2,566 points by 26 voters
    Zhao Pan Er, a clever teahouse owner in Qiantang, embarks on a journey to the Capital, Bian Jing, after discovering her fiancé left her for another woman. Along the way, she saves ...more
  • Perfect Match

    4. Perfect Match

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
    8.4
    2,565 points by 26 voters
    During the Northern Song Dynasty under Renzong, Mrs. Li, from a wealthy Luoyang family, moves to Bianjing with her daughters, each unique in personality, to reunite with her second daughter and resolve ...more
  • Love in the Clouds

    5. Love in the Clouds

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
    8.8
    1,884 points by 19 voters
    Since childhood, Ming Yi had to disguise herself as a man and enter the Qingyun tournament as Crown Prince Ming Xian, bringing victory to Yaoguang Mountain for seven consecutive years. However, she ...more
  • Love of the Divine Tree

    6. Love of the Divine Tree

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
    8.5
    1,182 points by 12 voters
    Su Yi Shui, a talented young cultivator, had his destiny changed by his master, Mu Qing Ge, eighteen years ago. Mu Qing Ge, known as the "female demon", was also branded with ...more
  • A Journey to Love

    7. A Journey to Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
    8.7
    982 points by 10 voters
    Female assassin Ren Ru Yi, the former left envoy of the Scarlet Guards, becomes a member of the Wu's State's escort delegation to save the King of Wu who has been taken ...more
  • Joy of Life

    8. Joy of Life

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
    9.0
    693 points by 7 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
  • Pursuit of Jade

    9. Pursuit of Jade

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes
    9.1
    686 points by 7 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
  • Swords into Plowshares

    10. Swords into Plowshares

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 48 episodes
    8.2
    685 points by 7 voters
    Set during the turbulent Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the drama draws inspiration from a major historical turning point over a thousand years ago. Amid war, political collapse, and widespread suffering, ...more
  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    11. The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
    8.1
    476 points by 5 voters
    It tells the story of the two sons of sworn brothers Guo Xiao Tian and Yang Tie Xin in the time of the Song and Lin Dynasties. As the brothers get killed, ...more
  • Serenade of Peaceful Joy

    12. Serenade of Peaceful Joy

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 69 episodes
    7.7
    373 points by 4 voters
    When Zhao Zhen discovers his biological mother is not the Empress Dowager Liu E, but her maid Li Lanhui, he arranges a marriage between his beloved daughter Princess Fukang and the Li ...more
  • Riverside Code at Qingming Festival

    13. Riverside Code at Qingming Festival

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 26 episodes
    8.0
    292 points by 3 voters
    During the Northern Song Dynasty, a bustling corner of Qu'er Alley in Bianliang City was home to the Zhao family, five individuals with wildly different personalities. Zhao Bu You, a low-ranking clerk, ...more
  • Young Blood

    14. Young Blood

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes
    8.3
    288 points by 3 voters
    A story that takes place during turbulent times when the Northern Song and Western Xia were at war. Six young individuals undergo training to become spies in order to defend their country. ...more
  • Judge of Song Dynasty

    15. Judge of Song Dynasty

    Chinese Drama - 2005, 52 episodes
    8.2
    284 points by 3 voters
    It is the story of Song Ci, the father of the world's forensic medicine, and the subject matter is selected from his book "The Collection". The basic set of laws, anatomy, phlegm, ...more
  • The Lady in Butcher's House

    16. The Lady in Butcher's House

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
    7.8
    282 points by 3 voters
    Although Xu Qing Jia was orphaned at a young age, he studied hard and became the best in class talent. He marries Hu Jiao, the daughter of a butcher's family. Hu Jiao ...more
  • The Song Dynasty

    17. The Song Dynasty

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 27 episodes
    8.0
    278 points by 3 voters
  • The Song Inquisitor

    18. The Song Inquisitor

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 20 episodes
    6.6
    276 points by 3 voters
    In the Southern Song Dynasty, judicial officer Song Ci finds himself unexpectedly allied with theater performers Zhao Zhi Ting, Wang Ling, and dancer He Wen Ning. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, the four ...more
  • Renascence

    19. Renascence

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
    7.6
    264 points by 3 voters
    In early 12th-century Da Chu, war looms as the Imperial court is rife with corruption. After the cruel Emperor kills Empress Yao Mo Xin, her vengeful spirit enters her younger sister, Yao ...more
  • A Dream like the True Love

    20. A Dream like the True Love

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
    7.5
    197 points by 2 voters
    It tells the story of Wen Su, who came to investigate the flood and accidentally rescued Chen Bao Yin, a rural girl who was sacrificed to the river god because of her ...more
  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    21. The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2008, 50 episodes
    8.1
    188 points by 2 voters
    When their husbands were killed by the Song army, two pregnant women found safe haven in foreign lands. Li Ping gave birth to Guo Jing, a sturdy but blockheaded young man who ...more
  • Judge of Song Dynasty Season 2

    22. Judge of Song Dynasty Season 2

    Chinese Drama - 2007, 41 episodes
    7.6
    183 points by 2 voters
    The drama tells the story of a murder that was caused by a flash flood and caused confusion. Song Emperor asked Song Ci Guan to be reinstated and solve the case, but ...more
  • The Plough Department of Song Dynasty

    23. The Plough Department of Song Dynasty

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes
    7.7
    176 points by 2 voters
    The Plough (Big Dipper) Department is a special investigation institution that works for the emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty. Tai Sui and his partners work together to break odd cases and ...more
  • Palace of Devotion

    24. Palace of Devotion

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 61 episodes
    7.5
    172 points by 2 voters
    Orphaned as a child, Liu E travels to the capital Kaifeng, and later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was perceptive to state affairs, and ...more
  • The Legend Of The Song Dynasty: Zhao Kuang Yin

    25. The Legend Of The Song Dynasty: Zhao Kuang Yin

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 48 episodes
    7.7
    170 points by 2 voters
  • Your Highness

    26. Your Highness

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
    7.7
    165 points by 2 voters
    The main protagonist is Qin Zhan, an avid player of a popular online game called New Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (it's both an actual game in China and a well-loved classic wuxia). Qin ...more
  • Oh My General

    27. Oh My General

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 60 episodes
    7.9
    98 points by 1 voters
    During the Song Dynasty, Ye Zhao dressed to become a general of outstanding ability, receiving the top rank of general. The Empress Dowager constantly worries about Ye Zhao holding too much power ...more

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