From epic fantasies to tear-jerking dramas, heart-stopping thrillers to side-splitting comedies, 2022 brought with it a never-ending supply of fantastic Chinese dramas. With so many amazing titles to choose from, it was hard to put together a collection of the best of the best but we did it anyway and are excited to share it with you!

BEST CHINESE DRAMAS of 2022

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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❧

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Cheng Shao Shang (Zhao Lu Si) has grown up alone in a town devastated by a bloody war. When the powerful and influential general Ling Bu Yi (Leo Wu) visits the town, he falls in love with Shao Shang at first sight. Shao Shang warns him that she’s stubborn, slow to trust others, and independent – and may not fit the usual profile of a general’s “obedient” wife. Little does she know, however, that Bu Yi has his own secrets – many of which he is keen to learn more about. Together, could this duo discover the truth about Bu Yi’s mysterious past? And will they find love in the process? This 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

Love Like the Galaxy

֍♡ Spiral Love ♡֍

The Lord Devil of the Moon Tribe, Dongfang Qingcang (Dylan Wang) is an emotionless monster who once wreaked chaos in the realm of gods, leading his demon army to victory. Thousands of years later, Orchid (Esther Yu), a fairy, accidentally frees the cursed and imprisoned Lord Devil. Qingcang plans to sacrifice Orchid to regain his powers and conquer the world again. However, a magical mishap causes them to swap bodies: the formidable Lord Devil is now trapped in Orchid's delicate form, while she inherits his super strength. As they seek to reverse the spell, they must keep their secret to survive. Amidst the chaos, love begins to weave its own enchantment. "Love Between Fairy and Devil" is a 2022 Chinese series directed by Yi Zheng.

Love Between Fairy and Devil

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Budding young cellist Lin Zhi Xiao (Yang Zi)’s perfect world falls apart when her father becomes ill, forcing her to give up her dream job. To make matters worse, she breaks up with her seemingly loving boyfriend. While wallowing in misery at the hospital where her father is being treated, she meets doctor Gu Wei (Xiao Zhan), who is also facing personal challenges. Over time, they develop a bond of understanding. Could love follow and bring joy back into both their lives? This 2022 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Bolin Shi Jiang and was directed by Lu Ying.

The Oath of Love

🩺 Therapy Plays Your Heart 🎻

Upon making a wish, aspiring writer Nan Xing (Shen Yue) accidentally summons Xiao Wudi (Chen Zhe Yuan), a ferocious and cunning villain from her own book. Wudi resolves to stay in the real world to fulfill all of Nan Xing's wishes - even becoming her neighbor and tackling matters of the heart. But when Wudi begins to fall for his lovesick creator, things get complicated. Can a villainous figment of her imagination actually become Nan Xing's hero or will “Mr. Bad” live up to his name? This 2022 Chinese series was directed by Lee Ching Jung.

Mr. Bad

📖My Mr BADass📖 Team

The hard-working Ning Meng (Tan Song Yun) dreams of rising to the top of the investment industry, but instead finds herself toiling at an investment firm, where her boss Lu Jiming (Lin Geng Xin) has little faith in her abilities to shine in a senior role. Worried that she will become stuck in the corporate grind with little chance of moving onto the next rung, Ning Meng decides to find a new job. After countless rejections, she finally manages to land a job at a new company. While the new position is tricky, Ning Meng finds that by applying the knowledge she learned working with Jiming, she is able to rise to the challenge. Over time, friendship forms between the former workmates as they offer one another support. But as Ning Meng gets closer to her goals, will that friendship morph into romantic love?

Master of My Own

⌨️ Investing in Love 💘

In a high-stakes tech firm, Zhao Jiang Yue (Jin Chen), a tough and unyielding leader, faces unexpected turmoil when Gu Jia Xin (Wang Zi Yi), the heir to a business empire and renowned racing driver, becomes her temporary assistant. Known for his aversion to corporate life, Jia Xin clashes with Jiang Yue’s strict ways at every turn. Their initial friction gives way to a surprising turn of events as Jiang Yue enlists Jia Xin’s help to win over Xu Ning Yuan (Liang Da Wei). As they work closely, Jia Xin’s feelings for Jiang Yue start to blossom, sparking a mutual attraction neither expected. Will their budding romance survive the pressures of the business world and personal ambitions?

Why Women Love

The Why Why Love Team

After recovering the Four-Leafed Lotus, a powerful treasure, from a demon thief, the Sovereign Lord protector of the heavenly realm Ying Yuan (Cheng Yi) was shocked as Lotus transformed into two sisters: Yan Dan (Yang Zi) and Zhi Xi (Zoey Meng). Yan Dan fell for Ying Yuan, but fate kept them apart. Now, hundreds of years later, they reunite in the mortal realm, where Ying Yuan, now named Tang Zhou, is a demon hunter on the hunt for powerful ancient artifacts. He runs into Yan Dan, accompanied by her close male friend Yu Mo (Zhang Rui), and the trio joins forces to continue the quest. Unfortunately, neither Yan Dan nor Tang Zhou recall their shared history! As Yan Dan and Tang Zhou spend more time together, will they remember their past lives – and love?

Immortal Samsara

  Turtle-Flipping Deity Team

Yin Yi Ke (Angelababy) has devoted her life to helping everyone she holds near and dear, both at home and at work. However, despite her life seeming flawless on the outside, she’s starting to become jaded and burnt out. One day, she is reunited with Xu Guang Xi (Lai Kuanlin), who she used to know as a freeloading young boy, brought together by family remarriages, although the two share no blood ties. However, Guang Xi has changed a lot in their time apart when he was studying overseas. Now in his 20s, he has grown into a handsome and charming adult. Guang Xi starts to develop feelings for Yi Ke, despite the fact that she is seven years his senior. Adjusting to life on Yi Ke’s wavelength provides a challenge for Guang Xi, but he refuses to give up. Will he succeed in winning her heart? And could this be the start of the love of their lifetimes? This 2022 Chinese drama was directed by Yu Chung Chung.

Love the Way You Are

Blossom of True Love Team

Wang You Xi (Kele Sun) is a beloved superstar with a secret: he has a cleanliness obsession and a bad temper, making him difficult to work with. In order to secure an important movie role, he hires the highly intelligent literature expert Yuchi Yaoyao (Lu Yang Yang) as his tutor. Yaoyao dreams of teaching but struggles with a severe phobia of crowds. As she navigates the challenges of educating a high-profile student, the two unlikely partners begin to understand each other despite their differences. Will their growing connection help them overcome their personal struggles and achieve their dreams? This 2022 romantic comedy series was adapted from the novel King Assistant by Zhun Si Jia Qi and directed by Li Wen Hao.

Assistant of Superstar

In the early 11th Century, the Imperial family faces a crisis when a damning painting of the Empress' past life goes missing. Gu Qian Fan (Chen Xiao), an elite military commander, is tasked with recovering the picture before it falls into dangerous hands. Zhao Pan Er (Liu Yi Fei), searching for her missing fiancé, arrives in the capital with two women she has rescued: Song Yinzhang (Lin Yun) and Sun San Niang (Liu Yan). Together, they open a tea house that becomes renowned for their talents. When Zhao Pan Er and Gu Qian Fan's paths cross, they initially distrust each other but gradually recognize the potential benefits of working together. As their relationship evolves, romantic tensions begin to emerge. This is a 2022 Chinese drama series directed by Yang Yang.

A Dream of Splendor

The Teahouse of Dreams

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.

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