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Top 100 Historical Dramas
An updated list of the Top 100 Historical* Dramas, as per the congregate rating of kisskh.
*Per Historical Dramas Club's definition of Historical Drama, see it here.
(Last updated 01/01/2024)
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![Nirvana in Fire]()
1. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
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![Alchemy of Souls]()
2. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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![Mysterious Lotus Casebook]()
3. Mysterious Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2]()
4. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
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![Joy of Life]()
5. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
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![Under the Queen's Umbrella]()
6. Under the Queen's Umbrella
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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![The Untamed]()
7. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
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![Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1]()
8. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
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![Mr. Queen]()
9. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
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![Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow]()
10. Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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![I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version]()
11. I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![The Blood of Youth]()
12. The Blood of Youth
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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![Kingdom Season 2]()
13. Kingdom Season 2
Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
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![My Dearest]()
14. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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![Mr. Sunshine]()
15. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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![My Dearest Part 2]()
16. My Dearest Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
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![Story of Kunning Palace]()
17. Story of Kunning Palace
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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![Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938]()
18. Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![The Story of Ming Lan]()
19. The Story of Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
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![Love between Fairy and Devil]()
20. Love between Fairy and Devil
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
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![The Red Sleeve]()
21. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
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![Eternal Love]()
22. Eternal Love
Chinese Drama - 2017, 58 episodes
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![Kingdom]()
23. Kingdom
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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![Story of Yanxi Palace]()
24. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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![Sword Snow Stride]()
25. Sword Snow Stride
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
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![A Journey to Love]()
26. A Journey to Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![Love and Redemption]()
27. Love and Redemption
Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes
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![Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends]()
28. Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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![Arthdal Chronicles Part 2: The Sky Turning Inside Out, Rising Land]()
29. Arthdal Chronicles Part 2: The Sky Turning Inside Out, Rising Land
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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![Six Flying Dragons]()
30. Six Flying Dragons
Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
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![Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo]()
31. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
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![The Long Ballad]()
32. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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![Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin]()
33. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
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![Who Rules the World]()
34. Who Rules the World
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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![One and Only]()
35. One and Only
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
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![New Life Begins]()
36. New Life Begins
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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![Lost You Forever]()
37. Lost You Forever
Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes
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![Chicago Typewriter]()
38. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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![Jewel in the Palace]()
39. Jewel in the Palace
Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes
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![Battle of Changsha]()
40. Battle of Changsha
Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes
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![Winter Begonia]()
41. Winter Begonia
Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes
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![My Journey to You]()
42. My Journey to You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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![Till the End of the Moon]()
43. Till the End of the Moon
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![Love Destiny]()
44. Love Destiny
Thai Drama - 2018, 15 episodes
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![The Starry Love]()
45. The Starry Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![The Romance of Tiger and Rose]()
46. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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![Eternal Love of Dream]()
47. Eternal Love of Dream
Chinese Drama - 2020, 56 episodes
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![Word of Honor]()
48. Word of Honor
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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![Ashes of Love]()
49. Ashes of Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
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![The Emperor's Cook]()
50. The Emperor's Cook
Japanese Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
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![Empress Ki]()
51. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
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![Bridal Mask]()
52. Bridal Mask
Korean Drama - 2012, 28 episodes
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![Ancient Love Poetry]()
53. Ancient Love Poetry
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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![Wonderland of Love]()
54. Wonderland of Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![Empresses in the Palace]()
55. Empresses in the Palace
Chinese Drama - 2012, 76 episodes
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![Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy]()
56. Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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![The Longest Day in Chang'an]()
57. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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![The Rebel]()
58. The Rebel
Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
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![The Great Queen Seondeok]()
59. The Great Queen Seondeok
Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
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![Arsenal Military Academy]()
60. Arsenal Military Academy
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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![Dong Yi]()
61. Dong Yi
Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
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![The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty]()
62. The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2020, 48 episodes
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![Killer and Healer]()
63. Killer and Healer
Chinese Drama - 2021, 37 episodes
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![Back from the Brink]()
64. Back from the Brink
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![Destined]()
65. Destined
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![The Blue Whisper: Part 2]()
66. The Blue Whisper: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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![The Imperial Coroner]()
67. The Imperial Coroner
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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![I Feel You Linger in the Air]()
68. I Feel You Linger in the Air
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![A Dream of Splendor]()
69. A Dream of Splendor
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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![Goodbye My Princess: Director's Cut]()
70. Goodbye My Princess: Director's Cut
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
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![The Princess's Man]()
71. The Princess's Man
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
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![Immortal Samsara: Part 2]()
72. Immortal Samsara: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 21 episodes
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![The Rebel Princess]()
73. The Rebel Princess
Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes
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![In This Corner of the World]()
74. In This Corner of the World
Japanese Drama - 2018, 9 episodes
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![Pachinko]()
75. Pachinko
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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![Moon Embracing the Sun]()
76. Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
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![Queen and I]()
77. Queen and I
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
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![Under the Power]()
78. Under the Power
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
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![Fall in Love]()
79. Fall in Love
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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![The Rise of Phoenixes]()
80. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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![Ever Night]()
81. Ever Night
Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes
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![Immortal Samsara: Part 1]()
82. Immortal Samsara: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 38 episodes
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![The Crowned Clown]()
83. The Crowned Clown
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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![Scarlet Heart]()
84. Scarlet Heart
Chinese Drama - 2011, 35 episodes
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![Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace]()
85. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 87 episodes
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![The Blue Whisper: Part 1]()
86. The Blue Whisper: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
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![Douluo Continent]()
87. Douluo Continent
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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![Love You Seven Times]()
88. Love You Seven Times
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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![Asa ga Kita]()
89. Asa ga Kita
Japanese Drama - 2015, 156 episodes
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![My Country: The New Age]()
90. My Country: The New Age
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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![Maiden Holmes]()
91. Maiden Holmes
Chinese Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
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![JIN Season 2]()
92. JIN Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
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![Love and Destiny]()
93. Love and Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2019, 60 episodes
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![A Familiar Stranger]()
94. A Familiar Stranger
Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
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![Side Story of Fox Volant]()
95. Side Story of Fox Volant
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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![Legend of Fu Yao]()
96. Legend of Fu Yao
Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes
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![The Princess Wei Young]()
97. The Princess Wei Young
Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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![Princess Pearl]()
98. Princess Pearl
Chinese Drama - 1998, 24 episodes
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![Jumong]()
99. Jumong
Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes
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![My Roommate Is a Detective]()
100. My Roommate Is a Detective
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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