Modern C-dramas with geeky elements

I can't get too into mundane contemporary dramas, but I'm working on improving my Chinese and it's probably best to occasionally watch something that isn't a costume drama. This list is just getting started but will include Chinese-language drama series that include elements related to science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, writing, and so on.

I haven't yet added them all but the X Family/KO One series qualifies too; ditto for the Lost Tomb/DMBJ etc. series.

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1. Adventure behind the Bronze Door

Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
2. Bureau of Transformer

Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
3. Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns

Chinese Drama - 2020, 18 episodes
4. Connecting to You

Taiwanese Drama - 0000, 13 episodes
5. Falling into Your Smile

Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
6. Guardian

Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

8.0

Extremely changed from its source material due to censorship, and very clearly short on budget, but the casting is GREAT and overcomes the choppy editing and unfortunate story changes.
7. Hikaru no Go

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
8. I Am Nobody

Chinese Drama - 2023, 27 episodes

8.0

Seems like a goofy superpowers show with a cringey protagonist, but trust me, it's much weirder (complimentary) than that. Hou Minghao has a fun role. No canon romance.
9. I Am Nobody: The Showdown Between Yin & Yang

Chinese Drama - 2025, 13 episodes

Sequel, watch the other one first
10. Justice in the Dark

Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
11. Oh No! Here Comes Trouble

Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

8.5

Taiwanese paranormal; highly recommended. A mix of funny and poignant (CW for abuse, death, etc.)
12. Reunion: The Sound of the Providence

Chinese Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
13. Reunion: The Sound of the Providence Season 2

Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes
14. The Devil Punisher

Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
15. The King’s Avatar

Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

7.5

Entertaining enough story about pro gamers. There are a million characters but they're all interesting and well-cast. No canon romance.
16. The Lost Tomb

Chinese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
17. The Lost Tomb 2

Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
18. The Player

Chinese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
19. The Spirealm

Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes

I've only read the novel, but putting a caution in here for horror elements anyway.
20. Tomb of the Sea

Chinese Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
21. Ultimate Note

Chinese Drama - 2020, 37 episodes

7.5

Sort of nonsensical tomb-raiding shenanigans, but it's a fairly entertaining ride. Good cast in this one.
22. You Are My Glory

Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes