No Romance cdrama - Wuxia, Xianxia, Action, Adventure

Romance is NOT THE FOCUS of the story. Focus is on friendship, family, bonds.

Romance is either nonexistent, ignorable, or censored BL.

All dramas in this list are Chinese, and have some form of costume drama element to them (Martial arts, costumes, political intrigue, adventure, etc)

Incompetent Competence Jan 5, 2025

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1. Nirvana in Fire

Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes

10

Minor suggested romance
2. Fangs of Fortune

Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes

10

Cute romance sub-plot. Does not drive the story.
3. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes

8.0

No romance from what I remember?
4. Novoland: Eagle Flag

Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes

10

Romance sub-plot. Minor love triangle, and story happens due to an arranged marriage (I believe), but otherwise it's mostly about friendship and politics.
5. Joy of Life

Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes

10

Romance sub-plot. Drives certain plot points but not the story.
6. The Longest Day in Chang'an

Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

8.5

No romance
7. Mysterious Lotus Casebook

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

10

Suggested romantic interests. No romance otherwise.
8. The Ingenious One

Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes

8.5

Cute romance with ML and FL. Does not drive story.
9. Luoyang

Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes

8.0

No romance from what I remember???
10. The Blood of Youth

Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

10

Romance sub-plot and side pairings. Does not drive story.
11. Ever Night

Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes

10

Very, very slow-burn romance. Does not drive story
12. The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity

Chinese Movie - 2020

10

No romance.
13. Whispers of Fate

Chinese Drama - 0000, 40 episodes
14. Word of Honor

Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

10

Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
15. Wuliang

Chinese Movie - 2020

10

Suggested romance between ML and ML.
16. Once upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain

Chinese Drama - 2019, 37 episodes

8.0

Romance sub-plot.
17. Tiger and Crane

Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes

Romance sub-plot
18. Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty

Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

No romance from what I remember
19. Psych-Hunter

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

10

Romance sub-plot (ML FL). Suggested romance between ML and ML.
20. The Spirealm

Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes

9.0

Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
21. Veil of Shadows

Chinese Drama - 0000, 30 episodes
22. Ancient Detective

Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

10

Romance sub-plot.
23. Guardians of the Dafeng

Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

9.5

Romance sub-plot
24. Ice Fantasy

Chinese Drama - 2016, 62 episodes

7.5

Romance sub-plot