8.5+ Rating Chinese Drama to Watch

In the autumn of 2012, Su Zai Zai transfers to Yucai High School and immediately falls for the aloof Zhang Lu Rang. Despite his impressive academic success and privileged background, Zhang Lu Rang struggles with self-doubt, overshadowed by his genius younger brother. His life is introverted and controlled by constant comparisons. Things change when he meets the cheerful Su Zai Zai, who, along with their friends Gu Ran, Guan Fang, and Jiang Jia, helps him find his true self. As they support each other's goals, Zhang Lu Rang and Su Zai Zai's relationship deepens, with romance blossoming among their group.

Sang Zhi falls in love with Duan Jia Xu, the boy who often comes to her house to play games in her older brother's room. He is five years older than her. Sang Zhi had a crush on Duan Jia Xu when she was young, but they lost contact with each other for some reason. After she graduates, she joins the university in the city he is in, and during their day-to-day intimate and close interaction, they slowly fall in love.

An unexplainable phenomena finds college-going student, Li Shi Qing, trapped in a never-ending time loop where she is always stuck on a public service bus which is due to explode, bringing death and destruction to not only herself but to all on board. Desperate to find a way to escape not only the time loop but her tragic fate, Shi Qing inadvertently drags fellow bus passenger Xiao He Yun into the time loop as well. Together they try to find a way to alter their fate by ensuring the bus arrives safely at its destination, but attempting to do so proves anything but easy.

Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the sharp and kind master of the Wei family, as part of a family alliance. With bad blood between their clans, the two start off wary of each other, constantly testing boundaries in both funny and tense ways. Over time, they begin to appreciate each other's quirks and talents. Through ups and downs, they learn to work as a team, tackling family drama and bigger issues to bring some peace to their world. It’s a story of partnership built through trial, error, and a bit of chaos.

After a series of twists and turns, Cheng Shao Shang and Ling Bu Yi are engaged to be married by Imperial consent and decree. However, they still have many hurdles to overcome. Cheng Shao Shang, having been neglected and abandoned from a young age, has to learn to be a proper lady worthy of someone with Ling Bu Yi's status and is put under the tutelage of the Empress. Also, as someone who has her own mind and who prizes her personal freedom, being tied to Ling Bu Yi presents its own set of challenges. Ling Bu Yi, too, has personal challenges of his own. His mission to uncover the culprits behind the massacre of his entire clan and to exact vengeance is far from over, and he, himself, harbours some deep secrets of his own. Can he and Cheng Shao Shang overcome these trials and forge a union that shines even in the brightest of galaxies?

Ling Bu Yi, the foster son of Emperor Wen and a talented & ruthless general of the Black Armour Army, was on a personal mission to uncover hidden truths about the past, which had led to the massacre of an entire city and of his clan when he met Cheng Shao Shang during a mission to apprehend a fugitive in a rural village. The young Cheng Shao Shang had been left behind because her parents had gone off to fight in the war. Neglected and uneducated, she had been a thorn in her aunt's and grandmother's side until the unexpected return of her parents after many years on the frontlines. Having always lacked a loving family, Shao Shang had been looking forward to being reunited with her parents, but the many years of separation inevitably led to some estrangement. Shao Shang, however, is unfazed and determined to live for herself, and her unruly and audacious nature, and her quick wits, begin to catch the attention of quite a few people in the capital, including Ling Bu Yi.

Wen Yi Fan, a reporter, went to a bar called Overtime to meet with her best friend, Zhong Si Qiao. While she was at the bar, she met Sang Yan, a department manager and one of the owners of Overtime. He was Yi Fan's high school deskmate and the guy she once fell in love with. The two bump into each other, and as Yi Fan pretends that she does not know who Sang Yan is, Sang Yan does the same. After some problems occur, the two accidentally become housemates and get a second chance.

Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a wealthy magistrate, loses everything after a major upheaval. She’s saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, and takes on Jiang Li’s identity to return to the capital. With help from Duke Xiao Heng and others, she faces numerous challenges, fights injustice, clears her father's name from wrongful imprisonment, aids Xiao Heng in seeking justice, and protects the people.

Xu Hong Dou, a city woman working in the hotel industry, finds her life in turmoil after her best friend’s death. Struggling at work, she escapes to the rural village of Yun Miao near Dali for a break. Though adjusting to village life is challenging, she finds companionship among other city dwellers seeking tranquility. She meets Xie Zhi Yao, a local who left a high-paying job to promote tourism. Using her expertise, she helps him with his business, while an unexpected romance begins to bloom.

Lei Wu Jie, a young disciple eager to prove himself, travels to Xue Yue in hopes of becoming a true hero. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he damages the struggling Villa of Fallen Snow, run by the reluctant innkeeper Xiao Se. To make amends, Wu Jie invites Xiao Se to join him on the road. Together, they encounter allies like Wu Xin, Sikong Qian Luo, Tang Lian, and Ye Ruo Yi, and are drawn into a much larger adventure involving danger, hidden identities, and a long-buried battle for the throne. As secrets unravel, one of them must decide whether to embrace a destiny greater than they ever imagined.

In 18th century Beijing, during the 6th year of Qianlong Emperor's reign, Wei Ying Luo enters the Forbidden City as an embroiderer to investigate the truth behind her older sister's rape and murder. Believing that Imperial Guard Fuca Fuheng is the prime suspect, Ying Luo schemingly approaches his sister, Empress Fuca Rongyin, and is transferred to work as her maid. Quickly taking on a liking to Ying Luo's streetsmart and plucky attitude, the kind-hearted Empress teaches her to read and write and becomes her benefactor, while Fuca Fuheng falls in love with her and supports her investigation. Realizing that the Fuca siblings are innocent of the crime, Ying Luo moves her attention to the other people in the palace in hopes of finding the perpetrator, all while protecting the Empress from the harem's conspiracies, as she rises through the ranks.

Jiang Xue Ning’s obsession with becoming empress strains her friendship with Yan Lin and leads to the arrest of Official Zhang Zhe. After a brief reign, guilt takes hold as rebels, led by Yan Lin, wipe out the royal family. In her final moments, she trades her life for Zhang Zhe’s freedom. Miraculously, she wakes up as her 18-year-old self before entering the palace. Determined to change her fate, she tries to escape the palace's political games but is pulled back into it, becoming a study companion to Princess Le Yang and a disciple of Xie Wei, the man behind her past downfall.

Hotel manager Shen Xi Fan, a workaholic suffering from insomnia and migraines, seeks help from Chinese medicine doctor He Su Ye. Despite her forgetfulness in taking medicine, their interactions grow beyond a doctor-patient relationship when they realize they live in the same community. Both scarred by past love, they slowly open their hearts. As He Su Ye rediscovers love, his dedication to medicine helps Shen Xi Fan find herself and her true match.

Because of a marriage selection, girls from all over the world gather in Xin Chuan. Yin Zheng, one of the six young masters of Xin Chuan, who keeps a low profile, and Li Wei, who just wants to work hard and not get selected, live comfortably in this hometown. They unexpectedly form a relationship, and, together, start a new life where they encounter numerous situations and complement each other in overcoming them. As Yin Zheng sets up a government office and goes to court, the two gradually develop similar tastes as their hearts become in sync. They share three meals and four seasons together, and grow up with other brothers and sisters with different personalities and fates, living a warm, daily life as a Xin Chuan family together.

In the year 626 C.E., the Tang Dynasty faces upheaval following the successful Xuanwu Gate Incident, a coup orchestrated by a cunning prince. During the chaos, Li Chang Ge's family is slaughtered, but she manages to escape. Determined to avenge her family, she raises an army to challenge the new Emperor, Tai Zong. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she's defeated by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate forces. General Ashile Sun, her conqueror, keeps her as his strategist, and as they form a powerful military partnership, romantic feelings begin to bloom between them.

According to legend, Dongfang Qing Cang of the Moon Tribe became an emotionless monster to gain immense power, killing his father, seizing the title of Moon Supreme, and leading 100,000 Moon Tribe soldiers on a path of destruction. To stop him, the first God of War of Shuiyuntian sacrificed her primordial spirit, sealing Dongfang Qing Cang's army and locking him in the Haotian Tower. 30,000 years later, a disturbance in the Haotian Matrix draws Orchid, a weak flower fairy, into the tower, where she encounters the Moon Supreme. Their meeting triggers a series of events that could once again threaten the world's fate.

Yang Ling, a modern office worker, is transported to the Da Feng Dynasty, where he becomes Xu Qi An, a "copper gong" night watchman. Using his modern knowledge and reasoning, he solves bizarre cases, earning the title of top investigator. In a world of magic, monsters, and court intrigue, he and his companions fight against dark forces to protect justice and the people of Da Feng.

Bai Shuo, the youngest daughter of the Governor's mansion, made a vow to cultivate immortality to repay a favor. While on her journey to seek immortality, she encounters the powerful demon king, master of the bright moon palace, Fan Yue. Initially strangers, they gradually went from mutual distrust and manipulation to mutual affection, and eventually, both fell in love. Along with Fan Yue and the two guardians of the Bright Moon Palace, Tian Huo and Cang Shan, Bai Shou continues her journey. Despite facing many obstacles, their friendship, love and desire are strong enough to overcome any limitations, allowing them to embrace each other truly.

To protect her family's noble title, He Yan, the eldest daughter of the He family, is forced to don a mask and pose as the family's eldest son, "He Ru Fei." As a young girl, He Yan first meets the brilliant scholar Xiao Jue at Xianchang Academy. Determined to escape her family's fate, she leaves the academy and heads to the battlefield. Years later, He Yan returns home as a celebrated hero, only to be betrayed by her family when her brother He Ru Fei reappears. Surviving the treachery, He Yan assumes a new identity as He Yan, the daughter of a city gate officer, and disguises herself as a man to join the military in Yezhou, vowing to reclaim everything that was taken from her. In Yezhou, He Yan befriends the gentle and refined Chu Zhao and once again crosses paths with Xiao Jue. However, Xiao Jue suspects He Yan of being a spy and constantly tests her. Despite his suspicions, He Yan clings to Xiao Jue and proves her abilities by becoming the top soldier in Yezhou's defense force. Through various trials, including the Sun family incident, the Ji Yang Princess affair, and the battle to defend Rundu, the two face life and death together and gradually come to understand each other's true feelings.

Born into the immortal realm, Shen Li, a powerful general, rejects a forced political marriage in favor of fighting for her freedom. Injured, she reverts to her phoenix form and falls into the human world, where she is bought by the sickly Xing Yun at a market. This fateful purchase binds their destinies, and love blossoms. As they navigate the three realms, an ancient evil is revived, and a shocking betrayal shakes Shen Li's world. Determined for revenge and the truth, she defies Natural Law, with her love for Xing Yun becoming both their strength and a dangerous taboo. As secrets unfold, can they defeat evil and save the realms, or will their love be their undoing?

In the prime of his youth, Lin Tuo crosses paths with An Zhi Que during a summer internship recruiting event in their junior year. Love blossoms at first sight. With graduation approaching, the two embark on their journey from the ivory tower into the real world, taking on part-time jobs, job hunting, and planning their future together. While life doesn't unfold as smoothly as envisioned, they hold each other up. However, just when everything seems to be going well, Lin Tuo receives a diagnosis that changes their lives forever. Lin Tuo is diagnosed with ALS, bringing an end to his seemingly ordinary but promising life. Future shortened, Lin Tuo is left in disbelief and unable to face his loved ones, so he hides from them one by one, and as time passes and the disease becomes worse, he is forced to tell them the truth. Faced with this new truth, his loved ones rally around him, not letting him give up as life deals him blow after blow. Finally, understanding this, Lin Tuo finds the strength in that love to move bravely forward.

After a sudden tragedy strikes the Hua family, the men are forced into exile, leaving the women and children struggling to survive. Hua Zhi, the young lady of the family, steps up to lead them through hardship, keeping them safe from starvation and danger. Along the way, she wins the heart of the feared Commander of the Security Bureau, Gu Yan Xi, who becomes her beloved "Mr. Yan." As Hua Zhi evolves from a sheltered girl to a strong leader, she guides her family toward a brighter future.

Su Yi Shui, a talented young cultivator, had his destiny changed by his master, Mu Qing Ge, eighteen years ago. Mu Qing Ge, known as the "female demon", was also branded with a bad reputation and presumed dead. Eighteen years later, Mu Qing Qe transforms into Xue Ran Ran, and Su Yi Shui, now the head of the West Mountain Sect, takes the critically ill Ran Ran as his disciple, vowing to protect her for life. Thus, the roles of master and disciple are swapped, and various amusing and unusual stories unfold between them.

Li Xun, a top scorer and talented programmer, is uninterested in typical college life, causing friction with his classmates. Zhu Yun, a friendly and obedient young woman, meets Li Xun and is conflicted by his disruptive nature, yet feels drawn to him. As they start to grow closer, a life-altering incident threatens to tear them apart, testing their budding romance.

Female assassin Ren Ru Yi, the former left envoy of the Scarlet Guards, becomes a member of the Wu's State's escort delegation to save the King of Wu who has been taken hostage by the State of An. Together with Ning Yuan Zhou, the leader of the Wu State's Six Realms Hall, the free-spirited Yu Shi San, Princess Yang Ying, clever teen Yuan Lu and the imperial guard Qian Zhao, they experience love, life, death, and grow together.

Hei Feng Xi is handsome and elegant, while Bai Feng Xi is majestic and unrestrained. Opposites attract as both are unrivaled in skill and intellect. Caught in the warfare and chaos of the martial arts and political worlds, the flowers of love begin to bloom amidst the blood that has been sacrificed within the last ten years. Trying to keep their identities hidden, they constantly have to be three steps ahead when dealing with much political unrest, betrayal, infighting, and the ultimate battle for the imperial throne. They join hands, seeking justice while trying to calm the ever-growing uncertainty brought on by unseen malice. But will their love bring peace to a chaotic time, and who will ultimately rule the world?

The story is now set in a sci-fi-esque Xinyuan Civilization Year 253, where the rising crime rate and its relation to "zero-degree empathy" have become a topic of interest. The murder of a deliveryman leads to a criminal organization, and the culprit turns out to be someone with "zero-degree empathy". Police officer Luo Wei Zhao, who is in charge of the case, finds that things are not as simple as they seem. In subsequent cases, the wealthy Pei Su also seems to be caught in the middle.

Zang Hai was originally the son of the Imperial Astronomer. However, when he was young, he witnessed the murder of his entire family. Deciding on the path of revenge, Zang Hai withdrew from the scene temporarily and began training himself by learning construction and the art of war. Ten years later, he returned to the capital as an unrecognizable figure and became—through mentoring—the adviser of his enemy, Duke Ping Jin. From the Lord's manor to the court, from an ordinary advisor to becoming the chief minister of the imperial cabinet, Zang Hai struggled in the face of treacherous political plots and battles, finally getting a chance to kill his enemy. However, he soon discovered that not everything was as it appeared and that he had just scratched the surface of something much bigger. Facing an unknown road ahead, Zang Hai teamed up with his beloved friends to overcome and uncover the conspiracy, defending their country.

In the ultra-competitive world of e-sports, the all-male ZGDX OPL team is second to none. Armies of adoring female fans follow the team wherever it goes. But when one of the team’s star players suffers a hand injury, the tall, handsome, and notoriously hard-to-please ZGDX captain Lu Si Cheng will not be rushed into choosing a replacement. The petite, lollipop-loving Tong Yao, meanwhile, is a budding amateur gamer – obsessed with OPL. Her skills are exceptional, but she is of the firm belief that in the male-dominated world of pro gaming, love is a big no-no – even though her own ex-boyfriend was a gamer. When the ZGDX team manager learns of her skills, he contacts her, thinking that recruiting her as the scene’s first female player will help score a major PR coup. Lu Si Cheng is dismissive of her initially, but eventually agrees to accept her as a substitute – a move that polarizes the team’s fanbase. But as they start to get to know one another better, could a closer bond begin to form between them?

In order to leave the assassin organization The Window of Heaven, the leader Zhou Zi Shu performs an obligatory departure technique, leaving him with three years left to live. He disguises his face and tries to live the remainder of his days as a drunkard wandering the martial arts world. Three months later, he meets the mysterious Wen Ke Xing, who immediately notices Zhou Zi Shu’s façade. The two then grow closer when they get entangled in a conspiracy regarding the Glazed Armor, a protected legendary key to a powerful armory.

The series tells the story of Yun Wei Shan, a spy longing for freedom, who infiltrates the Gong residence to complete a mission. In the eerie and treacherous Gong residence, she encounters love and friendship, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and finds the determination to move forward. Together with the rebellious nobleman Gong Zi Yu, they grow and mature through their shared experiences.

In Dahuang, after the General Princess of Xiyan sacrifices herself to defeat Chenrong’s General Chi Chen, Xiyan conquers Chenrong. Before her death, she cared for her daughter, Xiao Yao, and nephew, Cang Xuan, but Xiao Yao is sent to Jade Mountain, separating them. 300 years later, Xiao Yao, now disguised as Wen Xiao Liu, runs a small clinic. Her life intersects with a doctor, his servant, a wine-maker, and a demon military advisor in Qingshui Town, setting in motion events that will reshape Dahuang.

Set in the Tang Dynasty, the story follows He Wei Fang, a merchant's daughter skilled in cultivating rare peonies. With the help of Jiang Chang Yang, an official in Chang'an, she leaves a marriage of convenience and starts a business cultivating peonies. Together, they establish a flower shop, empowering women with difficult pasts and creating a thriving brand. As He Wei Fang witnesses the struggles of the poor, she transforms the industry to benefit the people, all while aiding Jiang Chang Yang in his mission to serve the country. Their bond deepens into a secret love. After overcoming a rebellion together, they retreat to live in harmony with nature.

Professional billiards player Yin Guo eagerly accepts an invitation to a tournament in Hel, unaware that a snowstorm will leave her stranded with Lin Yi Yang. An instant connection forms between them, and as they get to know each other, Yin Guo learns that Yi Yang was once a billiards genius who faded from the spotlight. Inspired by Yin Guo's passion for the sport, Yi Yang decides to make a comeback to professional billiards.

Freshly graduated doctor Mi Ka was at a jewellery store to purchase a gift for her parents when a jewel heist by armed robbers occurred. A special SWAT team was deployed to take control of the situation and this was how Mi Ka met Special Forces Captain Xing Ke Lei when he helped diffuse an explosive situation. However, because Xing Ke Lei was in full combat uniform and had his face masked, she did not know what he looked like. A few years later, when finalising her qualifications to be a full medical surgeon, Mi Ka decides to participate in a joint emergency rescue training exercise between her hospital & the police SWAT team and she unknowingly meets Captain Xing Ke Lei again. A relationship between them begins and eventually develops as they grow to learn more about each other and as they encounter various military and medical situations in future.

During the Zhenyuan era, the accidental death of the Bai Ze goddess, who governed the realms of humans and demons, causes the disappearance of the Bai Ze Order, leading to chaos from rampant demon beasts. In response, the demon leader, Zhu Yan, disguised as Zhao Yuan Zhou, volunteers to help form a demon-hunting bureau. Wen Xiao, suspicious of Zhao Yuan Zhou, joins the bureau alongside her childhood friend Zhuo Yi Chen, a skilled detective and swordsman, the aloof archer Pei Si Jing, and the timid doctor Bai Jiu. Together, they confront demon beasts from "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" and uncover the truth behind their violent actions. As they face great responsibility and personal loss, will their friendship and the love between the top demon beast and the goddess overcome the challenges they face?

Zhou Sheng Chen, raised by his brother the Emperor, becomes a loyal and skilled general. Cui Shi Yi, betrothed to the Crown Prince since birth, loses her voice and sees her former fiancé become a child Emperor. Returning to the capital amidst political unrest, Zhou Sheng Chen finds himself entangled with the Cui family when the Empress Dowager Regent changes Cui Shi Yi's betrothal to a sickly young companion of the Emperor. Zhou Sheng Chen takes Cui Shi Yi as his disciple to ease tensions between their families, and she is sent to Zhou Manor in the Western State. Despite their differences, a bond forms between them, but their relationship is strained by duty and the ongoing palace power struggles.

In an era when demons have dominion over cultivators and mortals, the cultivator elders believe it is imperative to send someone back in time to discover the origin of the demon lord and prevent his resurrection. Li Su Su accepts the mission and assumes the identity of mortal Ye Xi Wu, the second daughter of General Ye. She's married to Tantai Jin, the captive prince and future demon lord, and is determined to destroy him, aware that in the future he will come to massacre many. But as witness to Tantai Jin's past life and rise to power, an unexpected tale emerges, one complicating her quest.

What would you do if you accidentally found yourself inside the world of a script, playing the role of a tragic female lead used and discarded by the villainous male lead, even tortured to death? For Song Xiao Yu, the answer is obvious: run as far away as possible. She had the perfect escape plan, but reality said otherwise. Every time she tries to change the storyline or marry a supporting male character, she becomes trapped in a never-ending loop full of “bugs,” dying in 108 unique and absurd ways. In short, the game was over for her the moment it began. Eventually, Xiao Yu comes to a painful realization: no matter how hard she tries, the “plot” always pulls her back to the male lead, Nan Heng, forcing her to re-enact the script’s iconic scenes repeatedly. In this paper-thin world, so many characters are shackled by predestined roles. Some are imprisoned in palace intrigues, others are confined in grand aristocratic mansions. Some are trapped in toxic rivalries among women, while others endlessly pursue power and status. Some yearn for love and freedom but can only dance in fear, bound by invisible chains. Some dream of soaring like mighty birds, only to lose their spirit amid the monotony of daily life. Only when Xiao Yu realizes that she is no longer living in the old plot and Nan Heng isn’t the villain she thought he was, could they both find the truth and perhaps love along with it.

Thirty years ago, Qiao Zu Wang's wife passed away after the birth of their fifth child, leaving him to raise their children alone. Selfish and unfeeling, Zu Wang neglected his parental duties, forcing his eldest son, Yi Cheng, to step up as caretaker. Together with his younger siblings—Er Qiang, San Li, Si Mei, and Qi Qi—they overcame hardship and built unbreakable bonds. Now, decades later, the Qiao siblings lead their own lives, pursuing their dreams while continuing to support each other through life's challenges.

Yan Dan regains her memories and discovers that Ying Yuan is the one who wiped out her memories and turned her into a ''spirit'' and sent her to the Mortal Realm. Lord Ying Yuan, who took a Human form as Tang Zhou to search for the mystery about the ''God-Demon War'', only needs one more divine artifact to repair his celestial vessel so that he can return to the Heavenly realm as the Sovereign Lord. Will he succeed in his mission and reveal the ''Anonymous figure'' who backed all the evil doings? Will Ying Yuan and Yan Dan be able to get back together despite all the misunderstandings and barriers between them?

Having finally sold her TV series script, aspiring screenwriter Chen Xiao Qian soon falls under the scrutiny of the male lead, who refuses to act out the role. Vowing to make her script successful, she starts re-writing. While napping, she is transported into her own story, becoming the Third Princess Chen Qian Qian, a side character. Armed with the knowledge of her own script in which her character is soon to be killed in the third episode by Prince Han Shuo, the male lead, Xiao Qian is determined to stay alive and find her way back home.

Shang Gu, the only true immortal with pure essence energy, leads the four ancient true immortals revered as gods by mortals. Amid their divine duties, the story explores the profound love and struggles between two of them, Shang Gu and Bai Jue.