Xiao Shun Yao

Hunan TV, MGTV

When an influential and fearsome clan is massacred in mysterious circumstances, the clan’s talented disciple Tang Li Ci (Luo Yun Xi) finds himself accused of masterminding the crime. Accusers say that Li Ci is a traitor who murdered his master. A decade later, suspicions about Li Ci linger, but much darker forces are conspiring to unleash chaos into the realm. Torn by his duality and his apparent inability to distinguish between good and evil, Li Ci finds himself drawn back into the wider world to help defeat the evil conspiracy – armed only with his wits and his martial arts skills. His path soon crosses with former acquaintances, with some swearing enmity and others allied to his cause. Can he and his companions help defeat the forces of wickedness – or will his dual nature prove his undoing? This series was based on the novel "Qian Jie Mei" (Enduring a Thousand Tribulations) by Teng Ping.

Whispers of Fate

🐉 Dragon Chant Team

Lin Chu Chu (Jessie Li) has looked forward to her wedding with her boyfriend of ten years for so long that she's been in contact with a wedding planner, Zhang Yang (Chang Chen) without any input from the groom! However, Zhang Yang grows suspicious after countless plans fall through, and asks Chu Chu for a photo of her groom-to-be. To his surprise, he recognizes the man – because Zhang Yang is already planning his wedding to another woman. Devastated, Chu Chu decides to crash the wedding, but Zhang Yang intervenes, comforting her to avoid causing a scene. Chu Chu and Zhang Yang get to know each other and begin dating, but it's not without its own twists and troubles, like the appearance of handsome and wealthy Yu Ke Feng (Li Xian), who's also interested in Chu Chu. Are there wedding bells in the future for these two, or is this another romance not meant to be? This 2023 Chinese film was directed by Wing Shya.

I Believe

The Demon Lord (Luo Yun Xi) is an unstoppable being set to unleash unspeakable chaos and destruction on the world. But things were not always so: Centuries ago, he was a mortal prince.
A brave young woman named Li Su Su (Bai Lu) agrees to travel back in time to become the prince’s wife – and destroy him before he can amass all of his evil powers. But when they meet, romance blooms and complicates matters for both parties. Could the power of love overcome violence – and help save the world from evil? This 2023 Chinese drama series was directed by Kuk Kok Leung and Wang Hai Qi.

Till the End of the Moon

🐉 Dragon in a Clam 🐚

Youku

Ji Yun He (Dilraba Dilmurat) has the incredible ability to tame demons. Unfortunately, instead of putting her talents to good use by traveling to places where demons run amok, strict imperial laws forbid her from leaving the borders of Demon Valley. But adventure comes to her in the form of Chang Yi (Ren Jia Lun), a merman forced to come to the valley by a cruel princess. The princess demands Yun He to use her powers to give Chang Yi the ability to speak human words and grow human legs, and subsequently pledge his undying loyalty to her. Yun He soon begins to pity the merman, and even starts to fall for him. She yearns to grant him freedom, but could attempting to do so spell disaster for Yun He? This 2022 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang and was directed by Chu Yui Bun.

The Blue Whisper

☙Careless Whisper❧

iQiyi

In a world plagued by supernatural evil, two orphans, Lu Ping (Chen Fei Yu) and Su Tang (Deng En Xi), escape imprisonment and discover their exceptional magical powers. The dean of a leading martial arts academy recognizes their potential and offers them enrollment. At the academy, they meet fellow students Xi Fan (Dylan Xiong), Mo Lin (Yu Yi Je), and the haughty Qin Sang (Cheng Xiao), daughter of a prominent general. Together, these young martial artists train and compete in inter-academy contests, preparing to confront the demonic forces threatening their realm. Based on a novel by Hu Die Lan, "Legend of Awakening" is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Vicky Wong.

Legend of Awakening

The Awakeners

In 3rd-century China, Sima Yi (Wu Xiu Bo) serves as a trusted advisor to Cao Wei ruler Cao Pi (Li Chen), alongside his intelligent wife Zhang Chun Hua (Liu Tao). As rival states Shu Han and Eastern Wu plot war, Cao Pi's son ascends to the throne and seeks Sima Yi's counsel. When the young emperor falls critically ill, he names a young adopted heir and appoints Sima Yi and general Cao Shuang (Du Yi Heng) as joint regents, setting the stage for a fierce power struggle. Their conflicting visions for governing the Cao Wei state create tension that threatens the dynasty's future. As political intrigue unfolds, Sima Yi strategically positions himself to potentially establish a more powerful ruling dynasty. This is a 2017 Chinese historical drama directed by Zhang Yong Xin, based on the real-life events of Sima Yi, who lived from 179 to 251 AD.

Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon

Gone with the Shirt Team

JSTV

In the late 2nd Century AD China, Sima Yi (Wu Xiu Bo), born to a government official's family, demonstrates extraordinary intelligence from a young age. He rises through local government ranks and marries the clever Zhang Chun Hua (Liu Tao) during the turbulent final days of the Eastern Han Dynasty. As war erupts between warlords, Sima Yi catches the attention of a powerful leader and becomes crucial to the political landscape. After the warlord's death, his son Cao Pi (Li Chen) seeks Sima Yi's strategic assistance in a power struggle to succeed his father. Cao Pi ultimately aims to topple Emperor Xian and establish a new national government. Together, they navigate complex political intrigue and battle for control, with Sima Yi's brilliant mind serving as a key instrument in their ambitious plans. This historical drama chronicles the real-life events of Sima Yi, a pivotal figure who lived from 179 to 251 AD and played a significant role in reshaping Chinese political history. "The Advisors Alliance" is a 2017 Chinese historical drama directed by Zhang Yong Xin.

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