Ni Da Hong

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

Yang Guang (Chen Xiao), a 39-year-old radio show host, has been stuck in a professional rut for years, hosting an emotional confession program that has left him emotionally detached. When a new show threatens to replace his long-running program, he decides to reinvent his approach, forcing him to confront his own unresolved personal issues. His transformation takes an unexpected turn when Liao Wang (Wang Xiao Chen), a lawyer claiming to represent his mother, suddenly appears and drags him into a complex property dispute that compels him to finally address long-buried family conflicts. As Yang Guang begins to reconnect with his emotions and challenge his established patterns, he discovers the potential for personal growth and healing. This is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Yang Dong.

Simmer Down

A Slow Burning Love Team

In 1930s Russia, four Chinese Communist Party agents—Zhang Xian Chen (Zhang Yi), Wang Yu (Qin Hai Lu), Chu Liang (Zhu Ya Wen), and Xiao Lan (Liu Hao Cun)—are dispatched on a dangerous mission code-named "Utrennya" to rescue a Chinese informer from the Japanese army in Manchukuo. After air-dropping into a snow-covered forest, the team is immediately separated and confronted by unexpected opposition. Struggling to survive and complete their mission, the agents discover a potential traitor within their ranks, creating an atmosphere of distrust and constant danger. As they navigate through overwhelming challenges and deceptive encounters, each agent must rely on their training and survival instincts to uncover the truth and potentially save their mission. This is a 2021 historical spy thriller film directed by Zhang Yi Mou, based on a script by Quan Yong Xian.

Cliff Walkers

Hunan TV

In the heartwarming "Sunshine House," Ye Xiao Mei (Wu Qian) takes over her beloved Grandma Lin's (Wu Mian) nursing home after her cancer diagnosis. Committed to continuing her grandmother's legacy of care and compassion, Xiao Mei begins revitalizing the home, facing resistance from some residents. Her challenges intensify when Guo San Shuang (Bai Jing Ting), an unscrupulous salesman who places his grandfather in the home to sell medical supplies, arrives. Despite their initial conflicts, Xiao Mei and San Shuang's interactions bring new energy to Sunshine House, creating opportunities for friendship, family bonding, and unexpected romance. This is a 2021 South Korean romantic family life drama directed by Xu Ji Zhou and Yi Jun.

Octogenarians and the 90s

🌻 Sunshine Home Team

Guo Jiang Dong

When unhappy circumstances force Feng Zhi Wei (Ni Ni) to run away from her powerful family, she must seek help from Prince Ning Yi (Chen Kun). This Prince has been wronged, and seeks to find the truth about mysteries from his past and attain justice. The Prince orders Zhi Wei to disguise herself as a man and gain admission to the elite, all-male Qingming Academy so she can become an advisor to the Emperor. As the political intrigue and deceit thicken, love begins to bloom between Zhi Wei and the Ning Yi — but will their paths lead them to happiness… or ruin? This 2018 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Tian Xia Gui Yuan and directed by Liu Hai Bo and Shen Yan.

The Rise of Phoenixes

Rise from the Ashes

Ning Shi Zheng

Shenzhen TV, Southeast TV

During the tumultuous Xinhai Revolution, Liu An Shun (Wallace Huo) works for Master Dai Hai Chen (Wang Qing Xiang), a respected armed escort business owner. Betrayed by his brother and fiancée Dai Rong (Liu Yi Han), An Shun is forced to journey to Beijing alone, where he encounters Lu Yao Ting (Jia Qing), a female bandit who becomes an unexpected ally. Navigating the chaos of a changing China, An Shun struggles to rebuild his life and establish his own armed escort business while overcoming the deep personal wounds of his past betrayal. As he fights to survive and succeed in these exceptional times, An Shun must rely on his skills, determination, and newfound friendship to carve out his place in a rapidly transforming society. This is a 2014 Chinese historical drama series directed by Han Xiao Jun.

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