C-dramas that truly deliver from start to end

Political intrigue, 3D chess, compelling, charming, pulls you in like a spell, icy cool perfection

Enemy state spouses, organic love story, from plotting against to plotting together, from keeping secrets to sharing them, gradually fall in love and form a family, believably red ML who learns to let go of his revenge against wifey's family, cute couples' squabbles that will make you believe they are an old couple haha

From the very first episode I knew I was doomed for this became my standard for historical romance with fantasy! The director knew precisely what he was doing in every tiny detail of every shot and dialogue. The pauses, the cg, the looks exchanged... My heart was swooning for this is how I imagine romance when I read novels or mangas/manhuas/manhwas or from a gameplay. THIS is the feeling! Director gave life to my imagination.

Strangely addictive! The shamelessness has my heart HAHAHA. Easily one of the best in the genre. It truly feels like "live-action" of the manhua/anime. Love it when the characters deliberately make odd choices, it pleasantly surprised me all the way :)  (Wang Ye and Baobao have my heart <3)

It’s funny, romantic, chaotic, mysterious, and great parody comedy. The banter is hilarious, the plot keeps surprising you, and underneath all the comedy there’s actually a really compelling story and romance.

A witty and cleverly written political drama with great dialogue, interesting plotlines and mysteries. A great mix of comedy, intrigue, action, and emotional moments. ML is charismatic and unpredictable.

Beautiful pairing, artistic, elegant, classy, refreshing historical, strong woman, aesthetically pleasing, sweet

CS major senior falls for junior, basketball court, the flirting teasing, life beyond uni, from gaming world to reality, well done CG, cute, butterfly in tummy, alluring.

"Love is not a noun but a verb."
Adults' slice of life romance set in urban China, thoughtful, cautious, continuous, honest doubts in leads' minds, slow burn in right direction, attractive, logical, handsome and beauty each with a good brain. 

"Circumstances shouldn't define happiness." Comforting, homey, hopeful despite challenges, positive attitude of characters even after setback tells us why they are main leads. The secondary characters are charming too. A 100% green ML through and through.

Tastefully done unrequited to requited love, the sizzling chemistry, hot couple with realistic modern problems, fluff, manly, characters with flaws, nuanced. Many rewatchable scenes

Though not a 10/10, the reason for to be in my list is the direction, editing, fast paced story with minimal fillers, good use of pauses, excellent for low budget mini, relatively new concept