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!
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1. The Story of Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
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
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2. Bian Liang Meng Hua Tu
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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3. Jin Xin Si Yu
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
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4. Qing Chuan Daily Life
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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5. Yan Yu Fu
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
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6. Princess Silver
Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes
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7. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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8. Da Tang Ming Yue
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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9. The Lighter and the Princess' Gown
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
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10. Zhu Qing Hao
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
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11. Lost You Forever
Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes
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12. Zao Zuo Shi Guang
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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13. The Evil Face
Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
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14. General's Lady
Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes
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15. I Am Just This Type of Girl
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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16. The Romance of the Condor Heroes
Chinese Drama - 2014, 54 episodes
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17. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
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18. The Love Equations
Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes
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19. Skate Into Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
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20. A Little Thing Called First Love
Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes
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21. Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me
Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes
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22. My Little Happiness
Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes
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23. Love is Sweet
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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24. Moonlight
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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25. Boss & Me
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
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26. Perfect and Casual
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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27. Xia Hua
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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28. Gong Zi Bu Ke Qiu
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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29. The Eternal Love
Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
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30. Oh! My Emperor: Season One
Chinese Drama - 2018, 21 episodes
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31. Hu Xin
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes