My FAVORITE CHINESE Historical Dramas!
Historical CDramas! Here's a list of the ones I've watched and fallen in love with! Anything I've rated 7.5 or above ^_^ Keep in mind... I like complicated characters and storylines... which usually means I like to be tortured through a drama and end up loving a LOT of dramas with tragic endings LOL
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1. The Story of Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
Slice of Life and currently my favorite historical drama of all time. #HEA I've watched this all the way through several times and still find new reasons to love it each time!
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2. Di Jia Qian Jin
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
GREAT FL, ML, Revenge, Chemistry, etc! LOVE it.
Don't forget to watch the BONUS VID after! ^_^
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3. Jin Xin Si Yu
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
probably one of my favorite costume dramas! ?
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4. Xing Han Can Lan
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
can already tell that pt1 and pt 2 of this drama will be a FAV of mine for a LONG TIME! :)
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5. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
loved this so much except didn't love the last few episodes as much as I would have liked to.
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6. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
Classic! If you love great FLs., political intrigue, harem shenanigans and so on... this one is for you. My only gripe is the last 2-4 episodes. I skip them every time and feel like they could have been entirely left off and the drama wrapped up just before the unnecessary "time skip" ?
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7. Bian Liang Meng Hua Tu
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
VERY good drama!!
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8. The Story of Hua Zhi
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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9. Rookie Agent Rouge
Chinese Drama - 2016, 45 episodes
1930s. Spies. Not my usual thing and not much romance at ALL, which is usually a turn-off for me, but this show breaks all my rules and I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I've rewatched this one several times already and I still keep coming back.
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10. Love and Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2019, 60 episodes
really love this one. Some of the ending parts make me a bit salty, but I still love it. I lurve NiNi though, so...
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11. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
Fabulous historical drama. #Tragedy
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12. Story of Kunning Palace
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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13. Sound of the Desert
Chinese Drama - 2014, 35 episodes
fabulous chemistry and so well done. I've rewatched this one twice now.
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14. Princess Agents
Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes
This is one of the most kick ass historical dramas I've ever seen with one of the best written FL's ever. That one revenge episode alone was worth watching this entire drama. She was BADASS! However... I didn't love the turn it took in the end and HATE that it ended on the biggest cliffhanger of all cliffhangers with no new season in sight.
#CliffhangerFromHell #StillWatchedItTwiceThough
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15. The Flame's Daughter
Chinese Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
I... umm ... rewatch this one a LOT. I have no idea why. I can't look away from this drama for some weird reason.
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16. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
one of the ONLY romcoms you'll see on my FAV historicals list. This one is SOOOO worthy of a watch & 10 stars! ^_^
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17. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
Not my usual style but it's so beautifully done, I can't help but love it. Romance is nearly nonexistent.
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18. Legend of the Phoenix
Chinese Drama - 2019, 41 episodes
beautifully done. This one was a pleasant surprise for me.
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19. Eternal Love of Dream
Chinese Drama - 2020, 56 episodes
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20. Legend of Yun Xi
Chinese Drama - 2018, 48 episodes
enjoyed this one.. 2nd time I watched, not quite as enjoyable/re-watchable though
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21. Monarch Industry
Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes
I love this one for some reason. I re-watch episodes often and ADORE the FL's wardrobe!
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22. Secret of Three Kingdoms
Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes
Also not my usual style, especially with the "romance" part in this drama, but beautifully done. #HEA
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23. The Song of Glory
Chinese Drama - 2020, 53 episodes
FABULOUS drama... kind of hinky & open to interpretation ending though. #YoureWarned
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24. Prince of Lan Ling
Chinese Drama - 2013, 46 episodes
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25. The Princess Wei Young
Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
lost count how many times I've watched this drama!!
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26. Half of Us
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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27. General and I
Chinese Drama - 2017, 62 episodes
because ML ??? and great drama!
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28. The Imperial Doctress
Chinese Drama - 2016, 50 episodes
CLASSIC. I have lottttts to say about the last third of this drama though and would love to have an in depth chat with others one day about all my issues. LOL
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29. Legend of Lu Zhen
Chinese Drama - 2013, 59 episodes
CLASSIC. Fabulous characters, story, villains, romance, and more. A MUST watch.
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30. The Cage of Love
Chinese Drama - 2015, 34 episodes
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31. Oh! My Emperor: Season One
Chinese Drama - 2018, 21 episodes
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32. Chronicle of Life
Chinese Drama - 2016, 37 episodes
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33. Battle of Changsha
Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes
underrated drama!
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34. Cruel Romance
Chinese Drama - 2015, 40 episodes
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35. Rule the World
Chinese Drama - 2017, 45 episodes
love/hate relationship with this one!
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36. Princess at Large
Chinese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
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37. Royal Nirvana
Chinese Drama - 2019, 60 episodes
This one. Makes the list but you must be warned... the muther effin drama... it is HARD to get past all the angst, the FL being treated SO bad for 99% of the drama and the ML's friggin crying... but I still liked it? Something's wrong with me. Legit.
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38. Royal Nirvana Special
Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
but whyyyyyyyy ??? :(
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39. The Love by Hypnotic
Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes
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40. Love and Redemption
Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes
this one I enjoyed even though I sort of dislike the "FL can't feel/etc because she's been cursed/sealed/whatever" plot device where she runs around making naive mistakes as a result. Like in "Ashes of Love".
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41. Bloody Romance
Chinese Drama - 2018, 36 episodes
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42. The Journey of Flower
Chinese Drama - 2015, 58 episodes
looooove this one. amazing story, acting, and even though the ending is a little "meh" for me... I still consider this one at the top of my "re-watchable" list!!!
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43. Nothing Gold Can Stay
Chinese Drama - 2017, 74 episodes
Wonderful drama. Just don't put your hopes in a happy (romantic) ending. Good ending. Just not great for the "romance". :)
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44. Legend of Mi Yue
Chinese Drama - 2015, 81 episodes
A classic. Lots of amazing actors & actresses who play their parts SO very well. While this could have been about 20 episodes shorter, I don't think I'd actually call this drama "drawn out" at all. Never ever was I bored or wanted to skip scenes. EPIC storytelling. Worth the watch.
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45. The World of Love
Chinese Drama - 2015, 36 episodes
iQIYI subs on the first few episodes are sooooo bad. (BUT got a bit better in later episodes!) Just assume all the names are translated weird and you can do some guessing once the show gets going. It's not too bad after 12 or so episodes. Either that or I just got use to it. lol. I actually REALLY liked this drama. I wish it had better sub titles somewhere. It's a hidden gem for SURE.
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46. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 87 episodes
avoided watching this slowly unfolding tragedy for a loooong time because I had an inkling of what I'd be getting into. I was right to put it off. This drama is a tragedy and filled with very very few "light" moments, if really, ANY. BUT this drama is a masterpiece & a must watch.
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47. The Sleepless Princess
Chinese Drama - 2020, 35 episodes
Adorable + fabulous chemistry between characters. Be SURE to watch the "special" ending if you need your HEA though.... SPECIAL ENDING
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48. General's Lady
Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes
super cute. love ALL the characters. LOTS of kisses & skinship. Awesome surprise!
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49. Jiu Liu Overlord
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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50. Love Your Bones Forever 2
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
it's been a while since I've added to this list, but this drama deserves it! #tragedy warning though.
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51. Ancient Love Poetry
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
absolutely LOVED this Xianxia!
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52. Ban Shu Legend
Chinese Drama - 2015, 42 episodes
cute and fluffy. FL is great. ML is okay. Everyone loves the 2ML but I found him unbearable, tbh. ^_^ Lots of "real" kisses after about ep 25? But take note that the "romance" doesn't even really begin until 21+ episodes in on this drama.
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53. Cuo Dian Yuan Yang
Chinese Drama - 2012, 25 episodes
I watched this because I'm a HUGE fan of the FL.. and the drama is good!!
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54. Desperate Love
Chinese Drama - 2013, 41 episodes
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55. Goodbye My Princess: Director's Cut
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
soooo many mixed feelings on this drama!!!
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56. Legend of Concubine Zhen Huan
Chinese Drama - 2012, 76 episodes
CLASSIC drama!!!
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57. Lost in 1949
Chinese Drama - 2018, 46 episodes
hidden GEM of a drama! ML is seriously a GREAT actor!
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58. Love Better Than Immortality
Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
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59. Love Story of Court Enemies
Chinese Drama - 2020, 25 episodes
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60. Yu Zhao Ling
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
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61. No Boundary Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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62. Oh! My Sweet Liar!
Chinese Drama - 2020, 29 episodes
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63. Palace: The Lock Heart Jade
Chinese Drama - 2011, 39 episodes
meh
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64. Princess Silver
Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes
love/hate relationship with this one too! still love some parts and HATE others lol
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65. Scarlet Heart
Chinese Drama - 2011, 35 episodes
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66. The Legend of Dugu
Chinese Drama - 2018, 55 episodes
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67. The Moon Brightens For You
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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68. Meng Xing Chang An
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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69. Jun Jiu Ling
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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70. The Disguiser
Chinese Drama - 2015, 48 episodes
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71. Cinderella Chef
Chinese Drama - 2018, 56 episodes
this drama had some obvious issues, but I enjoyed it for what it was ^_^
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72. Royal Romance
Chinese Drama - 2015, 59 episodes
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73. Novoland: Pearl Eclipse
Chinese Drama - 2021, 48 episodes
really loved this one a lot!! Have to say I did NOT love the way the emperor's love life panned out though YUCK for his horrible behavior being glossed over here..
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74. Untouchable Lovers
Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes
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75. An Oriental Odyssey
Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes
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76. Introduction of the Princess
Chinese Drama - 2011, 44 episodes
yikes... watched and was okay but this drama is NOT rewatchable ever...
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77. Legend of Fu Yao
Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes
classic!!
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78. Listening Snow Tower
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
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79. Love In Han Yuan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 46 episodes
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80. Maiden Holmes
Chinese Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
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81. The Heiress
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
enjoyed this one a lot even though the comedy nearly made me cringe a bit too much
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82. The Legend of Xiao Chuo
Chinese Drama - 2020, 48 episodes
such great acting and potential... fell short for me though
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83. The Little Nyonya
Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes
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84. Wonderful Fate
Chinese Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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85. Hold On, My Lady
Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
light, fluffy, super short! 12 @ 15min episodes
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86. The Queen of Attack
Chinese Drama - 2021, 18 episodes
cute, fun watch... super short too!
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87. The Flowers Filled the Palace and Missed the Time
Chinese Drama - 2017, 22 episodes
TRAGEDY... not a bad watch though... just gets super tedious by the end
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88. The Flowers Filled the Palace and Missed the Time: Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2018, 28 episodes
only adding this because pt1 is on here... #TRAGEDY
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89. Love & The Emperor
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
cute.... not my normal cup of tea but nice break from all the tragic storylines I'm usually attracted to ?
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90. Lost Love in Times
Chinese Drama - 2017, 56 episodes
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91. Ashes of Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
Not going to lie... I love the last 30% of this drama more than the first 70%!!! I like it once everything goes to shit!
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92. Yan Yu Fu
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
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93. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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94. Till the End of the Moon
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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95. The City of Passing Time
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
I really enjoyed this.. beautiful people, costumes, and decent storyline... but tbh I was kind of "over it" by episode 30. Definitely too drawn out and last 10 episodes lost focus on the leads, romance, etc... the story became singularly focused and didn't blend revenge, drama, romance, etc all together like it had in the earlier episodes.
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96. Love in Flames of War
Chinese Drama - 2022, 43 episodes
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97. Zao Zuo Shi Guang
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
cute/decent but not something I'd re-watch
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98. My Dear Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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99. Feng Yu Nong, Yan Zhi Luan
Chinese Drama - 2023, 37 episodes
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100. Legend of Anle
Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes