Chinese Costume Dramas

Hunan TV

During the Tang Dynasty, Baili Tusu (Li Yi Feng) is a young swordsman infected with a mysterious demonic aura from the Sword of Burning Solitude, causing him to grow up isolated. When he encounters warriors Ouyang Shao Gong (Qiao Zhen Yu) and Fang Lan Sheng (Ma Tian Yu) searching for a magical resurrection jade, Tusu joins their quest. Along the way, he meets Feng Qing Xue (Yang Mi), an immortal girl seeking her brother, and together they embark on a journey to restore balance to the world and confront their individual destinies. Their path is fraught with challenges as they navigate the complex landscape of magic, survival, and personal redemption. "Legend of the Ancient Sword" is a 2014 Chinese drama series directed by Liang Sheng Quan and Huang Jun Wen.

Sword of Legends

Ancient Sword

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

In the midst of a bitter feudal conflict between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) helps the Liang secure a significant victory. Betrayal follows, leading to the massacre of his family. Poisoned and transformed, Lin Shu becomes Mei Chang Su, adopting a new identity to seek revenge. He allies with Prince Jing (Wang Kai), an unfavored royal heir embroiled in a fierce succession battle, and reconnects with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a strong-willed female general resistant to traditional marriage expectations. As Mei Chang Su navigates the complex imperial court, he carefully plots his path to justice while concealing his true identity. Will he successfully avenge his family and expose the truth behind their betrayal? "Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

In a world a century after a devastating war between the Ice and Fire Tribes, Prince Ka Suo (Feng Shao Feng) reluctantly becomes king of the dwindling Ice Tribe, despite yearning to be with his forbidden love, Li Luo (Victoria Song), a powerful sorceress of common birth. His ambitious half-brother Kong Shi (Ma Tian Yu) plots to seize the throne, while Yan Da (Zhang Meng), the Fire Tribe's royal daughter, supports Kong Shi's ambitions. When both Kong Shi and Li Luo mysteriously disappear, Ka Suo must defend his vulnerable kingdom from the looming threat of another tribal conflict. This is a 2016 Chinese fantasy drama directed by Ju Jue Liang, based on the novel City of Fantasy by Guo Jing Ming.

Ice Fantasy

Gone with the Shirt Team

ZJTV

Meng Fu Yao (Yang Mi), reincarnated from a divine lotus flower, masters an invincible fighting technique at 16 and sets out to collect secret talismans from five kingdoms. Her quest leads her to Crown Prince Zhangsun Wu Ji (Ethan Juan), who becomes her ally in battling powerful political forces. Together, they navigate a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the land, with Fu Yao determined to restore peace and uncover the truth behind her mysterious origins. As she travels through different kingdoms, she encounters challenges that test her skills and resolve, ultimately seeking entry into the sacred Firmament. This is a 2018 Chinese historical fantasy drama directed by Yang Wen Jun, based on the novel Empress Fuyao by Tian Xia Gui Yuan.

Legend of Fuyao

Fuyao's Court 

ZJSTV, DragonTV

In this epic tale of love transcending mortality, the beautiful High Goddess Bai Qian (Yang Mi) loses her memories while sealing away an evil demon lord. Sent to the mortal world to regain her powers, she encounters Ye Hua (Mark Chao), and they fall deeply in love. When Bai Qian regains her immortality, Ye Hua struggles to rekindle their connection, facing her initial indifference. Will Ye Hua be able to regain Bai Qian’s affections and have her fall in love with him all over again? Based on the xianxia novel 'To the Sky Kingdom,' this is a 2017 Chinese fantasy romance drama.

Eternal Love

♞ Candle Knights ♘

Dragon TV

The Queen of Qing Qiu, Bai Feng Jiu (Dilraba Dilmurat), is the only known nine-tailed fox in the world. When she heads out to the mountains, a fierce beast attacks her – but the Emperor of the Heavenly Realm Dong Hua (Gao Wei Guang) swoops in to save her life. Grateful for being saved, Feng Jiu eventually comes to love Dong Hua. But Dong Hua’s long, tiring existence has left him jaded to the point where he cannot even remember what love is. As they draw close over the course of successive lifetimes, Feng Jiu hopes to win his heart. With time on her side, can she help spark a timeless romance? This 2020 Chinese drama series was based on the novel of the same name by Tang Qi Gong Zi and is the sequel to the hit 2017 drama Eternal Love. It was directed by Yang Xuan.

Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book

The Eternal Team

Ye Yuan An (Wu Qian), the daughter of the Assistant Minister of Revenue during the Tang Dynasty, is an amateur sleuth with a passion for solving mysteries. She constantly challenges Zhao Lan Zhi (Zhang Yu Jian), a dedicated police officer, in her investigative pursuits. With the help of Mu Le (Zheng Ye Cheng), a young servant she rescued and took into her household, Yuan An finds herself entangled in increasingly complex cases. As their investigations progress, Yuan An is shocked to uncover a startling secret about Mu Le's true identity, which threatens to change everything she knows. This is a 2018 Chinese historical mystery drama based on a novel by Miao Juan.

An Oriental Odyssey

The Tang Yamen Team

Ye Jia Yao (Zhong Dan Ni), a modern-day chef, unexpectedly time-travels to ancient times after encountering a dejected young scientist with a time machine. Transported into the body of Lady Ye, who was kidnapped by bandits of the Black Wind Fortress, she meets Xia Chun Yu (Bie Thassapak Hsu), an undercover agent investigating a plot to overthrow the king. Led by the powerful Bai Chong Ye (Zhao Jian), the bandits create a complex backdrop for Jia Yao's survival. Under the guise of a fake marriage, Jia Yao must help Chun Yu maintain peace in the kingdom while navigating the dangerous world of ancient political intrigue.

Cinderella Chef

Ancient Modern Chef

ZJSTV

Lu Gui Chen (Liu Hao Ran), heir to the Northern Qingyang tribe, is a hostage in the Eastern Land where he meets Ji Ye (Chen Ruo Xuan), an illegitimate son training as a warrior, and Yu Ran (Song Zu Er), a Winged Tribe princess. As these strangers are forced to work together through challenging times, they form a close bond, with Lu Gui Chen and Ji Ye developing romantic feelings for Yu Ran. Their friendship is tested when the powerful warlord Ying Wu Yi (Zhang Feng Yi) threatens the Emperor, pushing the trio to join the battle at Shangyang Pass. Their actions will ultimately set them on a life-changing path that will alter their destinies forever. This is a 2019 Chinese fantasy adventure series directed by Zhang Xiao Bo, based on Jiang Nan's novel and the fifth installment in the "Novoland" saga.

Novoland: Eagle Flag

JSTV

Jin Mi (Yang Zi), a frost flower fairy born to the Flower Deity and Water Immortal, is raised in isolation in the Flower Realm, protected by a magical pill that suppresses her emotions and prevents love. Her quiet life changes when she rescues Xu Feng (Deng Lun), the Fire Immortal, who takes her to the Heavenly Realm at her request. There, she becomes entangled in celestial politics and the growing rivalry between Xu Feng and his half-brother, Run Yu (Luo Yun Xi), the Night Immortal. As Jin Mi's suppressed emotions awaken and her bond with Xu Feng deepens, she finds herself caught in a dangerous love triangle that will shape the fate of the realms. This 2018 Chinese fantasy romance, directed by Chu Rui Bin, is based on the novel Heavy Sweetness, Ash-like Frost by Dian Xian.

Ashes of Love

Gone with the Shirt Team 

iQiyi

Ten thousand years ago the God of War, Jiu Chen (Chang Chen), managed to seal the foul demon lord away for good, but at the cost of nearly all his strength. Exhausted after his victory, he fell into a deep slumber, until the young fairy maiden, Ling Xi (Ni Ni), accidentally wakes him from his slumber. Jiu Chen is smitten with Ling Xi, but there's a catch: Ling Xi was born with an evil miasma that could potentially free the demon lord and endanger the world. Jiu Chen faces an impossible choice between saving the woman he loves and preventing global destruction. Torn between his heart and his duty, he must decide the fate of both Ling Xi and the entire world. This is a 2019 historical fantasy romance drama directed by Lin Yu Fen.

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