Bao Jian Feng

Tencent, iQIYI, Youku

In 941 AD, amidst the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the king of Wuyue passes away, throwing the kingdom into turmoil. Five years later, the late king's younger brother Qian Hong Chu (Bai Yu) takes up the mantle of leadership, forging a deep friendship with Zhao Kuang Yin (Zhu Ya Wen) and Guo Rong (Yu Hao Ming), who share Hong Chu's desires for national unity. While Hong Chu is initially free-spirited, he becomes a firm ruler, dedicated to stamping out tyrants and disloyal ministers. Along the way, he meets Sun Tai Zhen (Zhou Yu Tong), a young woman who supports him despite his difficult journey ahead. Will Hong Chu successfully unite the Chinese people, or is continued war and conflict inevitable? This drama was inspired by true events.

Swords Into Plowshares

⚔️ Peaceful Years 铧 Team

Youku

Sima Jiao (Chen Fei Yu), the master of Gengchen Immortal Mansion, has been sealed away in the mountains for 500 years. However, when Liao Ting Yan (Wang Ying Lu) accidentally stumbles into the world of spiritual cultivation, she manages to awaken him – but Sima Jiao is largely unmotivated to do much of anything. Ting Yan decides that this won't do, and commits herself to helping Sima Jiao find himself again. Through her efforts, Sima Jiao slowly begins to change, and while their relationship goes through ups and downs, they eventually fall in love. But can their love endure the trials of living in different realms across multiple lifetimes? This drama was adapted from the novel "Xiang Shi Zu Xian Shang Xian Yu" by Fu Hua.

When Destiny Brings the Demon

🐟 Salted Fish Team

Tencent Video

Lin Qi Le (Zhao Jin Mai), also known as Cherry, grows up in the mountains of a small town. While her family isn't wealthy, she's surrounded by love from her parents and the broader community, who all look after each other. At nine years old, Qi Le meets Jiang Qiao Xi (Zhang Ling He), a new transfer student from the province's capital. Qiao Xi immediately stands out, as his gloomy demeanor and upper-class family background contrasts with the rest of the townspeople. However, Qi Le isn't deterred, and treats Qiao Xi warmly despite his cold first impression. Gradually, Qiao Xi begins to thaw, as Qi Le's family shows him love that his own parents rarely gave. As Qi Le, Qiao Xi, and the other children grow up, they begin to go their separate ways, but Qi Le can't let Qiao Xi go so easily. This drama was adapted from the web novel "Ying Tao Hu Po" by Yun Zhu.

Our Generation

✨ Fans for Fans ✨

Ling Miao Miao (Esther Yu) unexpectedly finds herself transported into the world of a fantasy novel called "Chasing Demons" as a villainous supporting character. To escape and return to the real world, she must complete a series of tasks – including winning the heart of Mu Sheng (Ding Yu Xi), the female lead's adoptive brother with a possessive love for her. Teaming up with expert demon catchers, they battle creatures, level up, and gradually work to dissolve an age-old animosity between humans and demons. As Miao Miao and Mu Sheng grow closer, can they rewrite their stories in favor of redemption... and possibly even romance? This 2024 Chinese drama was directed by Zhao Yi Long, adapted from the web novel "The Guide to Capturing a Black Lotus" by Bai Yu Zhai Diao Gong.

Love Game in Eastern Fantasy

💖My Beloved Demon Team 💖

Cheng Shao Shang (Zhao Lu Si) has grown up alone in a town devastated by a bloody war. When the powerful and influential general Ling Bu Yi (Leo Wu) visits the town, he falls in love with Shao Shang at first sight. Shao Shang warns him that she’s stubborn, slow to trust others, and independent – and may not fit the usual profile of a general’s “obedient” wife. Little does she know, however, that Bu Yi has his own secrets – many of which he is keen to learn more about. Together, could this duo discover the truth about Bu Yi’s mysterious past? And will they find love in the process? This 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

Love Like the Galaxy

֍♡ Spiral Love ♡֍

Tencent

In the early 11th Century, the Imperial family faces a crisis when a damning painting of the Empress' past life goes missing. Gu Qian Fan (Chen Xiao), an elite military commander, is tasked with recovering the picture before it falls into dangerous hands. Zhao Pan Er (Liu Yi Fei), searching for her missing fiancé, arrives in the capital with two women she has rescued: Song Yinzhang (Lin Yun) and Sun San Niang (Liu Yan). Together, they open a tea house that becomes renowned for their talents. When Zhao Pan Er and Gu Qian Fan's paths cross, they initially distrust each other but gradually recognize the potential benefits of working together. As their relationship evolves, romantic tensions begin to emerge. This is a 2022 Chinese drama series directed by Yang Yang.

A Dream of Splendor

The Teahouse of Dreams

Tencent TV

In an era when an ancient prophecy warns of eternal night and impending calamity, Ning Que (Dylan Wang) continues his journey of cultivation while protecting Tang Country and his beloved Sang Sang (Song Yi Ren). As Sang Sang faces increasing challenges related to her mysterious heritage, Ning Que remains steadfastly by her side. With warlords threatening Tang's territories and war on the horizon, Ning Que must step up as the army's leader to defend everything he loves. Facing vile enemies and encroaching darkness, he must fight to prevent the prophecy's dire predictions from coming true. This exciting sequel to the epic 2018 drama "Ever Night," is a 2020 Chinese fantasy adventure romance directed by Yang Yang.

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