My Top 10-8.0 Rated Dramas from China
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You can pretty much give all of these a 8 - Many have started in this list with a ten to be changed later. That is the nature of enjoyment, and the aftermath of hindsight. All you really need to know, all are recommended.
My Top 10-8.0 Rated Dramas from China - notes are not detailed and sometimes only one word to describe my feelings. I had a lot of fun watching them. I hope the list helps someone find something they will like. Cheers, A
updated 25.09.08.
Anusaya Apr 27, 2021
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![The Legend of Shen Li]()
201. The Legend of Shen Li
Chinese Drama - 2024, 39 episodes
- goddess.
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy
- Tags: Strong Female Lead, General Female Lead, Strong Male Lead, Xianxia, Deity Male Lead, Badass Female Lead, Warrior Female Lead, Demon, Calm Male Lead, Aloof Male Lead
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![The Legend of Zhuohua]()
202. The Legend of Zhuohua
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
- unconventional.
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Smart Female Lead, Chasing A Dream, Political Intrigue, Strong Female Lead, Revenge, General Male Lead, Ambitious Female Lead, Scheme, Smart Male Lead, Investigation
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![The Legends]()
203. The Legends
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
- two realities to every story.
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Badass Female Lead, Adapted From A Novel, Revenge, Xianxia, Death, Reincarnation, Unrequited Love, Strong Female Lead, Female Lead Action Scenes, Strong Male Lead
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![The Legends of Changing Destiny]()
204. The Legends of Changing Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2023, 43 episodes
- Sun Wu Kong.
- Genres: Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Web Series, Adapted From A Novel, Time Travel, Supernatural, Martial Arts, Historical, Adventure, Action
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![The Letter from the Cloud]()
205. The Letter from the Cloud
Chinese Drama - 2022, 26 episodes
- sista's.
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Comedy, Romance
- Tags: Hidden Identity, Sismance, Cross-Dressing, Investigation, Friendship, Fake Marriage, Secondary Couple, Web Series, Cold Man/Warm Woman, Character Development
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![The Long Ballad]()
206. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
- family troubles.
- Genres: Action, Historical, Romance, War
- Tags: Friends To Lovers, Character Development, Strong Female Lead, Adapted From A Manhua, Tang Dynasty, Strong Male Lead, Smart Female Lead, Slow Burn Romance, Hidden Identity, Cross-Dressing
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![The Long River]()
207. The Long River
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
- perfection.
- Genres: Historical, Life, Political
- Tags: Kangxi , Qing Dynasty, Disaster, Flood, Male Centered Plot, Historical Figure, Civil Exam, Historical Fiction, Injustice, CorruptionEmperor
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![The Longest Day in Chang'an]()
208. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
- cinematic.
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Historical, Political
- Tags: Power Struggle, Tang Dynasty, Hidden Past, Badass Male Lead, Death, Political Intrigue, Espionage, Hidden Agenda, Crime, Graphic Violence
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![The Mystery of Dragon Town]()
209. The Mystery of Dragon Town
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
- binge.
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Horror
- Tags: Short Length Series, Chinese Republican Era, Web Series, Investigation, Suspense
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![The Only Girl You Haven't Seen]()
210. The Only Girl You Haven't Seen
Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
- mini part 1.
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia
- Tags: Short Length Series, Historical, Action, Martial Arts
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![The Only Girl You Haven't Seen Season 2]()
211. The Only Girl You Haven't Seen Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
- mini part 2.
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia
- Tags: Short Length Series, Martial Arts, Historical, Adventure, Action
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![The Princess Royal]()
212. The Princess Royal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
- elephant in the room.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy
- Tags: Princess Female Lead, Political Marriage, Time Altering, Enemies To Lovers, Adapted From A Web Novel, Change Of Fate, Xia Dynasty, Historical Fiction, Royalty, Past And Present
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![The Rebel Princess]()
213. The Rebel Princess
Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes
- beautiful.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
- Tags: Power Struggle, Arranged Marriage, Political, Badass Male Lead, Adapted From A Novel, War, Ambition, Nice Male Lead, Royal Family, Family Relationship
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![The Rise of Phoenixes]()
214. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
- visually stunning.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Melodrama, Political
- Tags: Smart Male Lead, Power Struggle, Scheme, Strong Female Lead, Hidden Identity, Revenge, Cross-Dressing, Royalty, Political Intrigue, Adapted From A Novel
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![The Romance of Hua Rong]()
215. The Romance of Hua Rong
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
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![The Romance of Hua Rong Season 2]()
216. The Romance of Hua Rong Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
- palace.
- Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance
- Tags: Male Chases Female First, Marriage, Adapted From A Novel
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![The Romance of Tiger and Rose]()
217. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
- female lead.
- Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
- Tags: Feminist, Gender Politics, Male Chases Female First, Gender Role Reversal, Parody, Matriarchy, Love/Hate Relationship, Possessive Male Lead, Transmigration, Butterfly Effect
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![The Slave to Love]()
218. The Slave to Love
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
- unique.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy
- Tags: Short Length Series, Web Series
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![The Sleepless Princess]()
219. The Sleepless Princess
Chinese Drama - 2020, 35 episodes
- devotion.
- Genres: Mystery, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Arranged Marriage, Premonition, Curse, Cold Man/Warm Woman, Insomnia, Coma, Love Triangle, Hidden Identity, Clairvoyant Female Lead, General Male Lead
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![The Song of Glory]()
220. The Song of Glory
Chinese Drama - 2020, 53 episodes
- read comments.
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Political
- Tags: Strong Female Lead, Corruption, Revenge, Political Reform, Evil Sister, Marriage, Northern And Southern Dynasties, Calm Male Lead, Badass Female Lead, Arranged Marriage
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![The Starry Love]()
221. The Starry Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
- personas.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Xianxia, Nice Male Lead, Sisters' Relationship, Strong Male Lead, Multiple Couples, Twin Exchange, Calm Male Lead, Opposites Attract, Strong Female Lead, Adapted From A Novel
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![The Sword and the Brocade]()
222. The Sword and the Brocade
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
- how to be a matriarch.
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Arranged Marriage, Older Man/Younger Woman, Smart Female Lead, Embroidery, Slow Burn Romance, Adapted From A Novel, Harem, Strong Female Lead, Cold Male Lead, Ming Dynasty
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![The Trust]()
223. The Trust
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
- won't want it to end.
- Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
- Tags: Adapted From A Manhua, Body Swap, Emperor Male Lead, Empress Female Lead, Identity Swap, Swordswoman Female Lead, Age Gap [Real Life], Royalty, Sword-fight, Strong Female Lead
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![The Untamed]()
224. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
- so good - it hurt to see it end.
- Genres: Mystery, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Adapted From A Novel, Playful Male Lead, Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work, Strong Male Lead, Tragic Past, Smart Male Lead, Flashback To Past, Bromance, Power Struggle, Fight For Justice
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![The West Wind Is Strong]()
225. The West Wind Is Strong
Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
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![The White Olive Tree]()
226. The White Olive Tree
Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes
- at times to much reality.
- Genres: Military, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Soldier Male Lead, Reporter Female Lead, Death Of A Friend, Brave Female Lead, Adapted From A Novel, Physically Strong Male Lead, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Volunteer Male Lead, Lieutenant Male Lead
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![The Wolf Princess]()
227. The Wolf Princess
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
- adventure+secrets.
- Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
- Tags: Smart Female Lead, Male Chases Female First, Strong Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Martial Arts, Princess Female Lead, Multiple Personalities, Bickering Couple, Strong Female Lead, Adventure
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![The World of Love]()
228. The World of Love
Chinese Drama - 2015, 36 episodes
- complex.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Political
- Tags: Betrayed By A Significant Other, Palace Setting, Redemption, Second Chance Romance, Heartbreak, Unrequited Love, Adapted From A Novel, Love Triangle
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![There Are Always Bad People Who Want to Hurt Me]()
229. There Are Always Bad People Who Want to Hurt Me
Chinese Drama - 2024, 97 episodes
- transmigration.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Short Length Series, Filmed Vertically, Web Series
- transmigration.
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![There Is No Turning Back]()
230. There Is No Turning Back
Chinese Drama - 2025, 79 episodes
- Zhen Zi Qi at his best.
- Genres: Action
- Tags: Short Length Series, Filmed Vertically, Web Series, Revenge
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![Thirteen Years of Dust]()
231. Thirteen Years of Dust
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
- methodical.
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery
- Tags: Partners' Relationship, Adopted Supporting Character, Police Captain Male Lead, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Advertising Designer Supporting Character, Writer Female Lead, Assault, Musician Supporting Character, Forensic Medical Examiner Supporting Character
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![This Servant Is Not Simple]()
232. This Servant Is Not Simple
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
- ending open.
- Genres: Historical, Comedy, Fantasy
- Tags: Short Length Series, Web Series (Vote or add tags)
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![Thousand Years for You]()
233. Thousand Years for You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
- acquired taste.
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy
- Tags: Chinese Republican Era, Historical Fiction, Xianxia, Straightforward Female Lead, Flashback To Past, Smart Female Lead, Wedding, Martial Arts, Historical, Adventure
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![Time Flies and You Are Here]()
234. Time Flies and You Are Here
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
- no one compromised.
- Genres: Historical, Romance
- Tags: Love/Hate Relationship, Historical Fiction, Misunderstanding, Web Series, Bickering Mains' Relationship, Prince Male Lead, Royalty, Song Dynasty, Marriage Of Convenience, Enemies To Lovers
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![Too Late to Say I Love You]()
235. Too Late to Say I Love You
Chinese Drama - 2010, 36 episodes
- fits the era, toxic.
- Genres: Military, Historical, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Male Chases Female First, Aggressive Male Lead, Love Triangle, Possessive Male Lead, Strong Female Lead, Obsession, Chinese Republican Era, Star Crossed Lovers, Obsessive Male Lead, Forced Kiss
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![Unchained Love]()
236. Unchained Love
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
- freedom.
- Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance
- Tags: Forbidden Love, Strong Male Lead, Escape From Death, Adapted From A Web Novel, Smart Female Lead, Death, Web Series, Revenge, Northern Qi Dynasty, Dark Fiction
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![Under the Power]()
237. Under the Power
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
- politically correct.
- Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Wuxia
- Tags: Strong Male Lead, Investigation, Smart Male Lead, Orphan Female Lead, Cold Man/Warm Woman, Slow Romance, Smart Female Lead, Ming Dynasty, Clumsy Female Lead, Revenge
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![Undercover Affair]()
238. Undercover Affair
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
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![Unrequited Love]()
239. Unrequited Love
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
- ending resolution.
- Genres: Romance, Life, Youth, Drama
- Tags: Unrequited Love, University, First Love, Multiple Couples, High School To Working Life, High School, Misunderstanding, Love Triangle, Time Skip, Web Series
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![Upon the Mountain]()
240. Upon the Mountain
Chinese Drama - 2020, 44 episodes
- watch for business intrigue. romance, not so much.
- Genres: Business, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Co-workers' Relationship, Workplace Setting, Smart Female Lead, Smart Male Lead, Rich Male Lead, Adapted From A Novel
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![Warm on a Cold Night]()
241. Warm on a Cold Night
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
- sweet chemistry.
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
- Tags: Detective Female Lead, Investigation, Shapeshifter Male Lead, Strong Male Lead, Murder, Interspecies Romance,
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![Wen Yao]()
242. Wen Yao
Chinese Drama - 2024, 28 episodes
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![White Cat Legend]()
243. White Cat Legend
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
- friendship.
- Genres: Adventure, Historical, Mystery, Fantasy
- Tags: Friendship, Teammates' Relationship, Minister Male Lead, Detective Male Lead, Teamwork, Strong Male Lead, Smart Male Lead, Conspiracy, Investigation, Comedy
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![Wonderland of Love]()
244. Wonderland of Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
- nearly bulletproof.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Political
- Tags: Strong Female Lead, War, Power Struggle, Hidden Identity, Responsible Female Lead, Quick-witted Male Lead, Bickering Mains' Relationship, Protective Female Lead, Commander Supporting Character, Commander Female Lead
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![Word of Honor]()
245. Word of Honor
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
- shades of heroes.
- Genres: Mystery, Wuxia, Fantasy, Political
- Tags: Hidden Identity, Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work, Antihero, Adapted From A Novel, Martial Arts, Jianghu, Playful Male Lead, Badass Male Lead, Revenge, Tragic Past
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![Wu Xin: The Monster Killer]()
246. Wu Xin: The Monster Killer
Chinese Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
- bittersweet.
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
- Tags: Mythical Being, Hidden Past, Skilled Killer, Chinese Republican Era, Death, Special Power, Immortal, Interspecies Romance, Cohabitation, Ghost-seeing Male Lead
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![Wuliang]()
247. Wuliang
Chinese Movie - 2020
- perfect short.
- Genres: Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy
- Tags: Short Film, Bromance, Martial Arts, Secret, Time Skip, Friendship, Tattoo, Blind Male Lead, Disabled Male Lead, Skilled Killer
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![Wulin Heroes]()
248. Wulin Heroes
Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes
- innocence.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Doctor Male Lead, Jianghu, Bickering Mains' Relationship, Xianxia, Adventure, Manipulative Female Lead, Cultivation, Nice Female Lead, Life Or Death, Web Series
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![Ye Cheng Fu]()
249. Ye Cheng Fu
Chinese Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
- controlling.
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Political
- Tags: Political Intrigue, Smart Male Lead, Eccentric Male Lead, Adopted Supporting Character, Dancer Male Lead, Gender Role Reversal, Hidden Identity, Mother-Son Relationship, Bromance, Matriarchy
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![You Are My Glory]()
250. You Are My Glory
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
- stress free.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
- Tags: First Love Returns, Time Skip, Famous Lead/Common Lead, Steamy Kiss, Friends To Lovers, Successful Female Lead, Aerospace Engineer, Strong Female Lead, Popular Female Lead, Smart Male Lead
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![You Are My Secret]()
251. You Are My Secret
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
- office romance.
- Genres: Romance, Life
- Tags: Long Time Crush, Flashback To Past, Workplace Romance, Secret Crush, Meet Again, Secret Relationship, Marriage Of Convenience, Cohabitation, Boss-Employee Relationship, Multiple Couples
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![You Are My White Rose]()
252. You Are My White Rose
Chinese Drama - 2025, 74 episodes
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![Young Blood]()
253. Young Blood
Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes
- not expected.
- Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Strong Female Lead, Spy, Smart Male Lead, Character Development, Love/Hate Relationship, Friendship, Martial Arts, Political, Smart Female Lead, Sword-fight
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![Zhang Gong Zhu Zai Shang]()
254. Zhang Gong Zhu Zai Shang
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
