Jiang Kai

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

Tencent Video

Through a peculiar set of circumstances, present-day veterinarian Su Bei Lu (Leon Leong) finds himself transported through time, where he meets Bi Zhi (Gao Wei Guang), an antique shop owner from the future. While they don't initially appear to have much in common, Bi Zhi ends up recruiting Bei Lu to help him recover lost antiques through time travel. However, they must observe one important condition: they can't interfere with the lives of others they encounter, no matter what situation they find themselves in. As they embark on expeditions across time together, Bei Lu and Bi Zhi begin to grow closer – but can their bond stand strong despite the barrier of living in different times? This drama was adapted from the novel series "Ya She" by Xuan Se.

The Company

Time-Hopping Antiquarians

Youku

Wandering physician Ye Ping An (Liu Shi Shi) arrives in the city of Luo Yang while investigating a mysterious old case, but becomes notorious for her unconventional medical practices that instill fear in the people. When an esteemed official is found murdered in his home, Yuan Shao Cheng (Shawn Dou), a skilled yet low-born magistrate who's desperate to climb up the political hierarchy, is assigned the case. Seeing an opportunity to boost his standing, he names Ping An as the murderer, despite inconsistencies in the evidence. Is Ping An an innocent scapegoat, or are there greater conspiracies at play?

Kill My Sins

Cursed Healer & the Magistrate

Prince Murong Jing He of Dayan (Liu Xue Yi) leads the Wei Bei Army to reclaim the lost territory of Qingzhou. However, after their triumphant entry into the city, a sudden fire breaks out in Qingzhou, sparking rumors that the general himself ordered the fire as payback and turning public sentiment against him. After losing loved ones in the fire, Mei Lin (Wu Jin Yan) swears to avenge them by killing the prince. She joins a secret organization known as the Dark Factory and trains to become an assassin for years until finally getting dispatched to kill Prince Jing He, disguising herself among women sent for a political marriage. However, Prince Jing He knows more about the Dark Factory than Mei Lin is aware of – he created the organization himself! What fates will befall Prince Jing He and Mei Lin in the end? This 2024 Chinese drama was directed by Vicky Wai-Kit Wong and Cheng Lu, based off of a novel by Hei Yan.

Kill Me Love Me

Kill Me Softly Love Me Sweetly

Emperor Yan

The youngest son of the Hou Mansion Bai Li Dong Jun (Neo Hou) had no interest in growing up as a man of culture, instead wanting to fulfill a childhood promise to his murdered best friend Ye Yun to become a "wine immortal" and brew the best wine in the land. Unfortunately, he is forced to become a martial arts disciple, leaving his old dreams behind him – until he runs into Ye Ding Zhi (He Yu), who looks a lot like his friend Ye Yun, and new confidante Yue Yao (Hu Lian Xin). Bai Li Dong Jun begins to mature, re-evaluating his priorities and responsibilities. Years later, manipulated Ding Zhi starts a war against the Central Plains, threatening to destroy everything in his wake. Can Bai Li Dong Jun save his best friend and the people of the plains? "Dashing Youth" is a 2024 Chinese action fantasy drama directed by Chen Zhou Fei, based on the novel "Shao Nian Bai Ma Zui Chun Feng."

Dashing Youth

Sparks fly when the powerful Princess Regent of the Great Xia Dynasty Li Rong (Zhao Jin Mai), is forced to marry Prime Minister Pei Wen Xuan (Zhang Ling He). This marriage of convenience is filled with animosity and suspicion, not love. After three decades of tension and palace schemes, they both meet untimely deaths. However, they are both reborn, with their memories intact, as their 18-year-old selves. Determined to right the wrongs of their past, they work together to thwart the conspiracy that once destroyed them. As they navigate these treacherous waters, could sparks of romance ignite? This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Mo Shu Bai and was directed by Go Yik Chun.

The Princess Royal

Royal Troubles Team ⚜️

Hua Zhi (Zhang Jing Yi) has scores of talents. But as the eldest female daughter of the high-standing Hua family, she is expected to keep them under wraps – and play the part of a “good partner” to her intended husband Shen Qi (Caesar Wu). That all changes when the family’s reputation takes a nosedive. All of a sudden, Hua Zhi has to step up to the plate and use all her hidden talents. This new, no-nonsense approach helps her family, but also scares off many potential suitors. One suitor appears undaunted by her abilities, however – the mysterious Gu Yan Xi (Hu Yi Tian). Could the duo find romantic bliss in this most unconventional of scenarios?

Blossoms In Adversity

 Love Blossoms In Adversity

The Emperor’s grandson Li Ni (Xu Kai) cares little for power – all he wants to do is fight on the front lines. He disguises his identity and joins the army, rising quickly through the ranks. But he’s not the only soldier with a secret: His new rival Cui Lin (Jing Tian) is also the only daughter of a well-known military leader, but poses as an ordinary fighter. They cross swords on the battlefields of a dangerous border region. But could their competitive and combative relationship one day lead to love? This 2023 Chinese drama was directed by Steve Cheng.

Wonderland of Love

Guan Wen (Qin Lan), once a top-performing professional, finds her career derailed after facing vicious office attacks that force her resignation. Struggling to find employment, she reluctantly accepts a position at a failing shopping center, further dampening her spirits. Her situation becomes more complicated when she encounters her college ex, Ding Ning (Wang Yang). Supported by her best friends Chen Xuan Xuan (Liu Yun) and Jing Zhi Qiu (Zhang Meng), Guan Wen navigates the challenges of adult life, discovering that friendship and resilience are her greatest strengths. Together, they support each other through professional and personal setbacks, proving that determination can help overcome life's obstacles. Adapted from the Bilibili web-comic "The Year to 30", this is a 2023 Chinese slice-of-life romance drama directed by Wang Ying and Wu Hui Hui.

Stand or Fall

🌃Life Issues🌃

Modern-day business hopeful Ji Man (Peng Xiao Ran) is on her way to Beijing to follow her dreams when a sudden accident claims her memories. She awakens in a mysterious land, where everyone believes she is a treacherous, evil woman with dark desires. To complicate matters further, she discovers she must marry the realm’s ice-cold ruler Ning Yuxuan (Ding Yu Xi). Trapped in the palace, Ji Man must navigate this unfamiliar world while searching for a way to return home and achieve her business aspirations. But as she faces these challenges, will love find a way to keep her captive in this golden cage? This 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Xie Ze.

Romance of a Twin Flower

🌸 A Twin in Love ♥

Tencent

Career-minded attorney Qin Shi (Yang Mi) lands a job at top law firm Cheng and Hui by fabricating a marriage to Yang Hua (Xu Kai), a man she’s never met. Chaos ensues when Yang Hua unexpectedly appears at a company gathering, and Qin Shi has to act to keep her web of lies from unravelling. Facing family pressure, Yang Hua agrees to become Qin Shi’s “husband” and maintain the charade. But there are consequences, as people around them start to notice something is amiss. Things go from bad to worse when Qin Shi’s ex-boyfriend joins the firm. Is Qin Shi’s plan about to collapse? Or will romance bloom as they try to navigate the mess? This 2022 Chinese romance drama was directed by Lin Yan.

She and Her Perfect Husband

The free-spirited Sang Qi (Zhao Lu Si) promised her late brother she would fulfill his last wish by gaining entry to the Imperial College. However, this task is harder than it appears: the college only accepts men from noble families. Its new head, Yan Yun Zhi (Xu Kai Cheng), seeks to admit only the finest scholars in the land. Undaunted, Sang Qi heads to the college, but has a disastrous first encounter with Yun Zhi. Not all is lost, as her quest leads her to reconnect with her childhood friend Zhuo Wen Yuan (Ren Hao). But as she pursues admission, she finds that both Wen Yuan and Yun Zhi have fallen for her! Will love bloom along her journey to become an Imperial College scholar? This 2021 Chinese drama series was directed by Xu Pei Shan, adapted from the web novel of the same name by Hua Qian Ci.

A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College

♚ Imperial College Students ♚

Wang Xuan (Zhang Zi Yi), a 15-year-old noblewoman, becomes a political pawn when the power struggle between the royal family and their extended relatives intensifies, leading to her arranged marriage with low-born general Xiao Qi (Zhou Yi Wei). Thrust into a web of court intrigue, they form a powerful alliance, navigating fierce succession battles, palace conspiracies, and shifting loyalties. But as tensions rise, can they overcome the kingdom's political turmoil and safeguard their legacy from the shadows? Directed by Hou Yong and Cheng Yuan Hai, this 2021 Chinese drama series is adapted from the popular novel "Emperor's Conquest" by Mei Yu Zhe.

The Rebel Princess

The Emperor’s Conquests

Hunan Satellite TV

Ma Fuya (Ruby Lin), a princess in 10th-century imperial China's Chu state, survives her uncle's brutal coup that kills her family and leaves her exiled. Caught between two powerful princes, Meng Qi You (Kevin Yan) and Liu Lian Cheng (Wallace Huo), who both fall in love with her, Fuya navigates complex political landscapes and succession struggles. Determined to reclaim her lost throne and avenge her family, she strategically uses her intelligence and relationships to survive and potentially regain power.

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