Historical Romance Dramas
This is a list of some of my favorite historical dramas. The list comprises of dramas in which focuses on strong, smart, and or independent female characters. If this is something that sounds to your liking, here are some titles below.
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1. General's Lady
Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes
This series showcase that not all female needs to be badass, butt-kicking fighters to be on par with a man. Intelligence, creativity and wisdom can make a powerful weapon as well. BEWARE: There's a lot of kiss scenes. If you're in to that.
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2. Miss Truth
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
This series is about breaking stereotypes and boundaries and the unfair standard set on women. The male lead is attractive, strong, and smart. But the female lead doesn't lack any, and as equally as charming, especially when it comes to solving crimes and doing what she is best at.
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3. Maiden Holmes
Chinese Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
This series centers around the relationship between the female and male leads. This showcase how in a relationship, both sides should provides support for each other, and it is not one person's job to do alone. Both the female lead and the male lead are smart and powerful in there own way.
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4. The Vigilantes in Masks
Chinese Drama - 2011, 30 episodes
This series is quite dated far back. However, it really is a gem. The female lead San Niang, started it all. She was the ideal "girl crush". Not only was she a strong and brave fighter, she is a great thief with great fighting skills, and can hold herself up with the boys.
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5. Sound of the Desert
Chinese Drama - 2014, 35 episodes
This is another series is also a bit dated. However, the storyline is still very captivating. The female lead in this story is also the same female lead to played the role of San Niang.
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6. Young Blood
Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes
This series was a good stumbleupon. The storyline is refreshing, and all the characters are endearing and lovable in their own way. It shows the special bond and the great connections the members have with each other. The two female leads are polar opposites, one being a bold and smart sword wielding fighter, and the other as just a regular naive girl, who learnt how to be strong and braver with the help of the people around her.
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7. Împărăteasa Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
(KOR) This series is very lengthy and the context can be a bit heavy. It focuses on the female lead, and her journey to become the ruling Empress Ki. The female lead is a skilled fighter, and strong powerful figure as the series developed.
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8. Try the World
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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9. Xing Han Can Lan
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
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10. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
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11. A Journey to Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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12. The Story of Mystics
Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes
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13. Mei Fu Ren Chong Fu Ri Chang
Chinese Drama - 0000, 36 episodes
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14. Love in the Clouds
Chinese Drama - 0000, 40 episodes