Top 100 Must-Watch Chinese Dramas of 2026

Legend of the Female General

8.6

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…

Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

8.6

Xiao Ping Zhang and Xiao Ping Jing are the talented sons of Xiao Ting Sheng, the Prince of Changlin and general of the Liang dynasty’s most powerful army. Ping Zhang is the eldest and heir of Changlin, while Ping Jing…

Story of Kunning Palace Extra

8.6

Extra episode of the lead’s wedding and just a little bit more. (Source: kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Kun Ning" (坤宁) by Shi Jing (时镜).

Lighter & Princess Extra

8.6

This extra (special) episode consists of cutscenes from the Chinese Drama "Lighter and Princess." It includes the proposal scene, new year dinner scene, and more. (Source: i love uju at kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the…

Lost You Forever

8.6

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…

Empresses in the Palace

8.6

A young woman born of the Eight Banners' family marries the Emperor. After surviving many murderous scandals and betrayals, she prevails as the most powerful woman in the Emperor's harem, the Empress Dowager. In the…

Moonlight Mystique

8.5

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…

Fangs of Fortune Special

8.5

In the aftermath, humans are told of Zhao Yuan Zhou's heroic sacrifice, and people amongst themselves start to understand that demons are not all evil and humans aren't all good. Wen Xiao, Zhuo Yi Chen, and Pei Si Jing…

Glory of Special Forces

8.6

Yan Po Yue, a talented yet solitary young man, struggles to fit in despite excelling at everything. Coming from a family of soldiers, he joins military school to prove himself to his father. Although he impresses during…

The Bad Kids

8.5

A story that follows three children from a coastal town who unintentionally film a murder scene. As the kids become involved with the suspect, it opens up a case that is far more complicated than it looks and entraps…

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West

8.6

Set in the year 712 AD during the reign of Emperor Rui Zong of the Tang Dynasty, the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty continues, but beneath the prosperity, hidden dangers lurk, and a storm is brewing. Various forces are…

Battle of Changsha

8.5

'Battle of Changsha' retells the turbulent events of the second Sino-Japanese War from the perspective of the Hu family, particularly through the eyes of a 16-year-old girl named Hu Xiang Xiang and her twin brother,…

Moonlight Mystique Extra

8.5

The wedding between Fan Yue and Bai Shuo. (Source: kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Bai Shuo Shang Shen" (白烁上神) by Xing Ling (星零).

Mysterious Lotus Casebook: Special Episode

8.5

A different or continuous ending for "Mysterious Lotus Casebook" (2023). (Source: kisskh)

Only for Love Special

8.5

Winter Begonia

8.5

A story that revolves around a Peking opera performer and a wealthy businessman who are brought together by their love for Peking opera. Set in the 1930's, it follows Shang Xi Rui, a Peking opera performer who relies…

Word of Honor

8.5

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…

You Are My Hero

8.5

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…

Shine on Me

8.5

The story follows the lively and energetic university student Nie Xi Guang as she steps out of campus and navigates the challenges of the professional world. During university, she experiences a bittersweet secret crush…

The Double Special

8.5

Xiao Heng narrates how they've been married for 8 years and a daughter is shown. (Source: kisskh)