If you want to get a pick about how China or Taiwan produce their stories, here goes a list of my favorites. 
Be still viewers, if silly and out of this world circumstances are not really ur thing you may want to roll ur eyes, BUUUUUT there surely are stories worthwatching, right?

BEST Chinese drama

Tencent

Xue Ling Qiao (Kim Tae Hwan), a 500-year-old mutant with supernatural powers, awakens from a century-long slumber after B-actress Tian Jing Zhi (Wu Qian) experiences a car accident. Using his extraordinary abilities, Ling Qiao heals Jing Zhi and unexpectedly moves into her apartment. As they navigate their tumultuous living arrangement and Jing Zhi's struggling acting career, they gradually develop an unlikely bond. Their relationship takes an intriguing turn when they discover a mysterious conspiracy that has mysteriously connected their destinies across centuries. This is a 2016 Chinese supernatural romantic comedy series directed by Deng Ke.

My Amazing Boyfriend

The Mutant Team

Tencent TV

Seventeen-year-old high school friends and neighbors Chen Xiao Xi (Shen Yue) and Jiang Chen (Hu Yi Tian) have grown up together. Although they share a close bond, they’re very different: Xiao Xi is easygoing and doesn’t like to study much, while Jiang Chen is known as an A student and is well-liked because of his good looks. Despite their differences, Xiao Xi has a secret crush on her childhood friend, and Jiang Chen pretends he doesn’t notice or care, but his feelings for his neighbor aren’t entirely platonic either. As they begin the transition into adulthood, will they finally have the courage to take their relationship out of the friendzone? This 2017 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “To Our Pure Little Beauty” by Zhao Gang An and was directed by Yang Long.

A Love So Beautiful

Pure Love Team

Sohu TV

Li Shi Ya (Zhang Yu Xi), a modern-day vampire, survives by touching humans to derive energy while maintaining emotional distance. When Jiang Zhi Hao (Xing Zhao Lin) becomes her next-door neighbor, he challenges her usual approach to human interaction. Despite Zhi Hao being a germaphobe who carefully avoids physical contact, Shi Ya finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Their unique circumstances create an intriguing dynamic as they navigate their unconventional relationship and potential mutual healing. Adapted from the Korean webtoon "unTouchable" by Massstar, this is a 2017-2018 Chinese web drama series exploring an unusual connection between two individuals with distinct personal boundaries.

I Cannot Hug You

Hug Me If You Can

EBC, CTV

Li Zheng (Wang Zi) and Shao Xi (Joanne Tseng), children of long-time friends, embody their names' meanings - Li Zheng being diligent and attentive, while Shao Xi remains laid-back and carefree. When Li Zheng returns to Taiwan from Japan and enters high school, he encounters Shao Xi for the first time. Despite their contrasting personalities, a powerful connection draws them together, challenging them to adapt and understand each other. As their relationship develops, they must navigate the complexities of their differences and the strong forces that seem to both unite and potentially separate them. This is a 2017 Taiwanese drama series exploring the unexpected dynamics of young love.

Attention, Love!

Attention, Love! Team

In the world of online dating, Guan Xiao Tong (Ivelyn Lee) is a renowned "love guru" at the Meet and Match Online Dating Company. After Ji Jia Wei (Danson Tang) experiences a rejected proposal, he establishes a divorce agency directly across from her workplace, seeking to provide divorced couples with "happy endings". When they meet, their initial interactions are charged with tension, leaving both wondering if their connection is rooted in hate or emerging love. Xiang Zi Yan (Jolin Chien), Xiao Tong's boss' son, also begins to develop romantic feelings for her, adding complexity to the potential relationships. As they navigate their professional and personal challenges, Xiao Tong questions whether she is truly destined to experience bad luck in love. This is a 2015 Taiwanese drama series exploring the unpredictable nature of romantic relationships.

Murphy's Law of Love

The Murphys

SETTV

Du Kai Qi (Puff Guo), an independent sous chef passionate about comics and fine dining at Figaro Cuisine, clashes with her new neighbor Fu Zi Jie (Jasper Liu) over petty issues. When Zi Jie joins the restaurant staff, Kai Qi initially dismisses him as a lowly intern, unaware that he is a classically trained chef who has returned from France and whose father owns the restaurant. As tensions rise and misunderstandings persist, the two must navigate their professional and personal dynamics while facing challenges from the mysterious "Chef Louis". This is a 2014 Taiwanese drama series exploring workplace relationships and culinary passion.

Love Myself or You

Figaro Cuisine Squad

Sohu

Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist at The University of Maryland, possesses an extraordinary ability to penetrate the minds of the most mysterious and violent criminals. Working closely with his young assistant Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), the daughter of a veteran police investigator, Simon serves as an analyst and advisor on the department's most challenging cases. As they collaborate to solve complex crimes, Jenny's deep sense of justice and Simon's emotional barriers create an intriguing dynamic. Together, they navigate the intricate psychological landscapes of criminal minds, pushing each other to grow both professionally and personally. Based on the novel "When He Comes, Close Your Eyes" by Ding Mo, this is a 2015 Chinese crime drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

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