Zhang Hao Wei

In Tang Dynasty China, the clothing, textile, and fabric industries are booming. Ji Ying Ying (Tan Song Yun) hails from a merchant family, and has developed her own inimitable dyeing techniques. These valuable skills have caught many people’s eyes – including that of the ambitious prince Sheng Feng Ze (Jing Chao). The prince plans to capture Ying Ying and use her talents to help his clan dominate the brocade trade. But her former childhood friend Yang Jing Lan (Zheng Ye Cheng) is also on the scene, albeit undercover, as he investigates an unsolved mystery. As rivalries and schemes threaten to engulf the entire realm and its powerful craftsmen, could Jing Lan foil the prince’s dastardly plan? And will reuniting with Ying Ying help them safeguard the future of the realm? This drama was based on the novel “Shu Brocade Family” by Zhuang Zhuang.

Brocade Odyssey

Dye in Colors of Love

Zhao Xiu Yuan

Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun), the illegitimate son of the finance minister, found love with Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), the daughter of the Princess Royal. They wanted to live peaceful lives, but a scheming prince plotted his demise. Fan Xian was forced to fake his death to escape certain doom. Now, he has decided to return to learn the truth behind a dastardly conspiracy. Can he break through the webs of lies and deceit to expose the plotters – and live happily ever after with his beloved bride? This 2024 Chinese drama series is the sequel to “Joy of Life” and was directed by Wang Juan.

Joy of Life 2

Li Cheng Yu

During the reign of Emperor Wanli (1572-1620) of the Ming Dynasty, the region of Jiangnan is turned upside down by a gruesome spate of killings. The murderer leaves corpses in strange poses, leaving cryptic notes as “clues” at the scene of the crime each time. To make matters even more mysterious, the victims all appear unconnected with one another – although the killer seems to be the same person in each instance.

The disciple of the first of this serial killer’s victims is a young man named Qu San Geng (Bai Yu Fan). With the help of a small group of associates, he tries to get to the bottom of the murders. But as they start to investigate, incidents that took place a decade ago come to light once more. There are also signs that a mysterious and evil puppet master is pulling the strings in the background. Can Qu San Geng find – and stop – the killer...and solve the mystery?

“Ripe Town” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Wang Zheng.

Ripe Town

Death is in the details

MGTV

Born into a family of warriors, Xu Yu (Cecilia Boey) is a fierce fighter with no intention of ever becoming anything else. But when her family's future is at risk, she reluctantly agrees to marry Emperor Xiao Jin Yun (Zhang Hao Wei), a scholarly ruler whose love for books far outweighs his interest in battles. Their mismatched marriage keeps them distant, until a fateful accident swaps their souls into each other’s bodies! Now, Xu Yu and Jin Yun must navigate life in each other's shoes, discovering unexpected truths about themselves and their partner. Will this bizarre twist of fate bring them closer, or drive them further apart? This 2023 Chinese historical romantic comedy drama was directed by He Zhen Hua, adapted from the manhua “No Doubt In Us” by Lv Ye Qian He and You Zhi Jiao Zi.

The Trust

Xiao Jin Yun

Dragon TV

The 22nd floor of an apartment complex in a busy district of Shanghai, China is a very lively place! The apartments on this floor have female occupants, and as they all settle into the accommodation, they start to get to know one another – and support one another, despite coming from different backgrounds.

First, there’s Zhu Zhe (Zhang Jia Ning), a hotel manager who is starting to become concerned that her lack of an outstanding academic background is halting her progression up the career ladder. Sharing one of the flats are friends Yu Chu Hui (Li Hao Fei) and He Min Hong (Zhang Hui Wen). The former thinks she has the world all figured out, but soon realizes that life doesn’t always bend to her will. The latter has a heart of gold, but – despite her best intentions – sometimes ends up causing trouble when she was only trying to help! Ye Zhen Zhen (Maggie Jiang) is just getting started in her career as a biologist. But while she used to enjoy a range of privileges growing up, she soon discovers that the world of work can be unforgiving. And making up the quintet is the mysterious and glamorous office worker Fang Zhi Heng (Yang Cai Yu). Nobody can quite make her out, and she behaves strangely at times, but when the others get to know her, it turns out that Fang Zhi Heng has surprising depth to her personality. Initially, as they get on with life and love, they are wary of one another. But over time, these five women start to realize they have a lot in common!

“Ode to Joy 3” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Jian Chuan He.

Ode to Joy 3

The Joyous Team

iQiyi

The daughter of an impoverished family, Xue Wen Xi (Ju Jing Yi) knows all about hardship. Willing to do whatever it takes to help take care of her beloved family, Wen Xi has gone to extreme lengths to make ends meet. Which is why, when an opportunity to take work as a writer presented itself, she willingly took the job; even though doing so meant she had to disguise herself as a boy. The ruse seemed innocent enough, until the day the Prime Minister’s son, Feng Cheng Jun (Song Wei Long) walked into her life.

Impressed by Wen Xi’s work, Feng Cheng Jun sets a plan in motion that leaves Wen Xi no choice but to enroll in the esteemed Yun Shang Academy. As a school that only accepts male students, Wen Xi has no choice but to continue disguising herself as a boy. Taking her brother’s name, Wen Xi, now Wen Bin, spends every moment of her life terrified of having her secret revealed.&nbsp;

Despite her fears, Wen Xi thrives in her scholastic environment. Using her wit, kindness, and charms, Wen Xi earns the respect and friendship of a trio of fellow scholars who, together, become known as the “Yun Shang Quartet”. With faithful friends by her side, and a newfound love growing in her heart, Wen Xi finds the strength to face the hardships that inevitably come her way. But will this newfound strength crumble, once her darkest secrets are revealed?

A heartwarming story of love, family, and friendship, “In A Class of Her Own” is a 2020 historical romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

In A Class of Her Own

📜 Fantastic Scholars 📜

Tencent TV

In the Ancient Southern Qing Empire, Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun) finds his head full of bizarre “memories” about life in the 21st Century, becoming haunted by questions about his true identity and his mother’s death. After he survives an assassination attempt, he decides to head to the capital to search for answers. He meets the chancellor’s daughter Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), and the duo become close allies. Before long, he finds himself drawn into a web of schemes involving the Imperial family – while a mysterious security agency seems to be monitoring him. Will these dark forces overwhelm Fan Xian before he can discover the truth? This 2019 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Maoni and produced by Chen Ying Jie.

Joy of Life

Hunan TV

When you can’t muster up the courage in your real life, sometimes you can find it in your dreams.

Ling Ling Qi (Dilraba Dilmurat) is a sweet, young woman who works at a hotel. Her low self-esteem keeps her from truly succeeding at work and from acting on her secret crush on her fellow coworker, Bo Hai (Deng Lun). 

All that changes when Ling Qi and Bo Hai participate in a company research project on sleep patterns. When Ling Qi’s high-tech sleep monitoring bracelet malfunctions, she discovers that she can enter Bo Hai’s dreams! Can Ling Qi find the courage to act on her true feelings for Bo Hai in his dreams?

“Sweet Dreams” is a 2018 Chinese drama series.

Sweet Dreams

The Dreamers

Can a young martial arts student fight against powerful political foes who seek to destroy his family and the nation?

Xiao Ping Jing (Liu Hao Ran) is the second son of the respected Xiao warrior family who is training in martial arts at Langya Hall. His older brother, Xiao Ping Zhang (Huang Xiao Ming), is a powerful general of the Changlin Army protecting the Liang Dynasty, along with Ping Zhang’s wife, Meng Qian Xue (Tong Li Ya). When corrupt politicians go after the Changlin Army, Ping Zhang is poisoned on the battlefield.

As Ping Jing sets out to investigate his brother’s death, can he win over the loyalty of the new young emperor to save the nation?

“Nirvana in Fire 2” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue. It is a sequel to the 2015 hit drama series “Nirvana in Fire,” which is based on the novel by the same title by Hai Yan. “Nirvana in Fire 2” is produced and directed by the same team as the original “Nirvana in Fire” but stars a completely new cast.

Nirvana in Fire 2

Gone with the Shirt team

Sohu

Getting inside the head of a violent criminal is not easy. 

But Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist, has the ability to get into the minds of even the most mysterious and violent criminals. He’s a professor at The University of Maryland and works as an analyst and advisor on the police department’s most violent or difficult cases. 

With the help of his young assistant, Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), Simon delves into the thoughts and intentions of the criminal mind. As the daughter of a veteran police investigator with a deep sense of justice, can Jenny help Simon open up emotionally as they work together to solve crimes? 

“Love Me, If You Dare” is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou. It is based on the novel Close Your Eyes, Stay Close to Me by Ding Mo.

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