C-Dramas Like C-Novels

I have been reading a lot of Chinese novels and have been wanting to see them in drama form. I don't have much hope for a modern drama being like a modern novel since most of the modern C-drama I've seen were NOT domineering CEOs, business management, inheritance issues, etc (at least not like novels I've read). I will admit that I have not searched that much so I plan on doing so in the future and if I find anything I'll list it. 

The first 4  are dramas that were recommended to me when I asked for dramas like novels. After I finish watching them I may search for more and add them here.  The dramas are in no particular order at this time.

There may be accidental spoilers in the comments on the dramas so proceed at your own risk! 

If you have any suggestions feel free to comment! 

May nov 1, 2023
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  • The Story of Ming Lan

    1. The Story of Ming Lan

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes

    8.0

    After I got past the ages of the actors I was able to get into it more. It bothered me only because they are supposed to be young and this is my first time watching an Asian drama with such a disparity between the actor's ages and their characters. That and it was so noticeable lol

    ML was a bit ehh for me. I love when I can crush on the ML but I wasn't able to here BUT the story was able to make up for what I felt the ML lacked, by being so entertaining. The couple's chemistry was not that good in my opinion. But this drama definitely gave me what I was looking for. Not majorly palace intrigue which is good because it's not fun to watch women stuck in the palace fighting all the time. 

    Official houses and family drama. Breaking free of the constraints placed on them because of who they were born to. Managing the household and faceslapping audacious servants. Faceslapping gossipy ladies and officials. 

    The budget was obviously there. The sets were amazing. 

    The ending was a little irritating to me, or more accurately how it was resolved. Still a very enjoyable drama with a FL you can root for throughout the whole story.

    Story/Writing: 8/10 

    Romance: 6.5/10

    Like a Chinese Novel: 10/10

  • Bian Liang Meng Hua Tu

    2. Bian Liang Meng Hua Tu

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    9.0
  • Jin Xin Si Yu

    3. Jin Xin Si Yu

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes

  • Qing Chuan Daily Life

    4. Qing Chuan Daily Life

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

  • Yan Yu Fu

    5. Yan Yu Fu

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes

  • Princess Silver

    6. Princess Silver

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes

  • The Rise of Phoenixes

    7. The Rise of Phoenixes

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

  • Da Tang Ming Yue

    8. Da Tang Ming Yue

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

  • The Lighter and the Princess' Gown

    9. The Lighter and the Princess' Gown

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

  • Zhu Qing Hao

    10. Zhu Qing Hao

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes

  • Lost You Forever

    11. Lost You Forever

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes

  • Zao Zuo Shi Guang

    12. Zao Zuo Shi Guang

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

  • The Evil Face

    13. The Evil Face

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

  • General's Lady

    14. General's Lady

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes

  • I Am Just This Type of Girl

    15. I Am Just This Type of Girl

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

  • The Romance of the Condor Heroes

    16. The Romance of the Condor Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 54 episodes

  • Put Your Head on My Shoulder

    17. Put Your Head on My Shoulder

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes

    10
  • The Love Equations

    18. The Love Equations

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes

  • Skate Into Love

    19. Skate Into Love

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes

  • A Little Thing Called First Love

    20. A Little Thing Called First Love

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes

  • Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me

    21. Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes

  • My Little Happiness

    22. My Little Happiness

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes

  • Love is Sweet

    23. Love is Sweet

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

  • Moonlight

    24. Moonlight

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

  • Boss & Me

    25. Boss & Me

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes

  • Perfect and Casual

    26. Perfect and Casual

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

  • Xia Hua

    27. Xia Hua

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

  • Gong Zi Bu Ke Qiu

    28. Gong Zi Bu Ke Qiu

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

  • The Eternal Love

    29. The Eternal Love

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes

  • Oh! My Emperor: Season One

    30. Oh! My Emperor: Season One

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 21 episodes

  • Hu Xin

    31. Hu Xin

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

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