News C-Drama Top 20: Historical/Wuxia
Rankings are based on rationality, character portrayals/growth, plot, and 'power' as I define it. Namely, the ability to make me feel moved and reflect, moments to years after I have consumed the drama.
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1. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
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2. The Wind Blows from Longxi
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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3. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
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4. Mysterious Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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5. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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6. Ripe Town
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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7. A League of Nobleman
Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes
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8. Arsenal Military Academy
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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9. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
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10. Legend of Zang Hai
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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11. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
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12. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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13. The Rebel Princess
Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes
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14. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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15. A Dream of Splendor
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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16. The Princess Wei Young
Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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17. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
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18. Ancient Detective
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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