Chinese Drama List
I am here with a new list. I am still watching K-Dramas but I recently got into Chinese dramas… If you guys know any that I must watch, SEND IT MY WAY. I AM OPEN TO EVERYTHING.
Chinese Drama List:
The Flame’s Daughter: (First Episode:) March 1, 2018 (Final Episode:) April 6, 2018 (52 Episodes)
Genres: Historical, Romance, Wuxia, drama
My opinion: This is the first show I have ever watched where YOU HAD TO WAIT FOR SOMETHING GOOD TO HAPPEN. What I mean is one bad thing happens, then it continues and continues and you start to lose hope that ANYTHING GOOD WILL HAPPEN. I got so mad at this show but for some odd reason, I couldn’t stop watching it. I don’t know if it had to do with the fact that I was curious about how things were going to end… OR because of the attractive characters… like Lei Jinghong and Zhan Feng… ANYWAYS THAT’S BESIDES THE POINT. Honestly, I would recommend watching the show but I will warn you that there are some cringe scenes (not as bad as k-dramas) and THIS SHOW WILL GET YOU MAD and maybe lost hope for a happy ending…
My Rating: 8.5/10 (took points off because it pissed me off)
Summary: Lie Ru Ge is the daughter of the master of Lie Huo Manor which is the most powerful jiang hu sect. She is a cheerful beauty who’s trying to regain her eldest senior’s heart after he suddenly goes back on his promise to marry her. In an effort to learn how to attract her beloved again, she goes to the most popular brothel house where she meets Yin Xue, the brothel owner and “Number One Beauty”. Little does she know, Yin Xue has a mysterious past that involves her and will go to the ends of the earth to protect her
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The Untamed: (First Episode:) June 27, 2019 (Last Episode:) August 7, 2019 (50 Episodes)
Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Mystery, Fantasy, Wuxia
My Opinion: THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. First I would like to say I LOVE THIS SHOW. Honestly, if anyone asks me what’s my favorite show this will have to be up there. I fell in love with the characters. I swear I don’t think I could ever see anyone else play Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji better than Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan. They did amazing and although the two main characters don’t exactly say they like one another, their chemistry is amazing. Like there is so much that I want to say but I am scared that I will spoil it for the ones who haven’t seen this drama. All I want to say is if you like fighting, a love story and drama well this is a perfect one for you. If you watch this, let me know what you think because I guarantee you will get hooked. My older sister recommended this drama to my friends and I and that was it, we all grew this love for this drama… I am telling you, please watch this, you won’t regret it. (By the way this drama is a boys love drama however there isn’t any intimacy due to Chinese censorship)
My Rating: 100/10
Summary: Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, two talented disciples of respectable clans, meet during cultivation training and accidentally discover a secret carefully hidden for many years. Taking on the legacy of their ancestors, they decide to rid the world of the ominous threat, but in a dramatic turn of events, Wei Wu Xian dies. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian is brought back to life through a self-sacrificing ritual. He conceals himself behind a mask and assumes the identity of his summoner. Soon Wei Wu Xian reunites with Lan Wang Ji, and the pair starts working together to solve the mysteries of the present and unravel the truth behind the events of the past.
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Ashes of Love: (First Episode:) August 2, 2018 (Last Episode:) September 4, 2018 (63 Episodes)
Genres: Historical, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
My Opinion: DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED. First I want to say I absolutely love this show. I love everything about it. I love the romance, I love the story plot, I love the chemistry of the main characters, I love the soundtrack, I love the drama… I just love everything about this show. I don’t know personally I am the type of person who is into angst storylines. I think I should mention that. If you’re the type of person who is not into storylines that involve a lot of tragic events this is not the show for you. Although there will be cute events, it’s like a roller coaster… It goes up and up and you think everything will be fine and BOOM YOU’RE GOING DOWN… and next thing you know you’re holding a box of tissues wiping your tears away. I think what really captivates me about liking this show is the fact that although their acting (obviously) you can really feel their emotion when something happens. Like they just did one hell of a job with this show. OH AND ALSO if you have watched this show and you claim that Jin Mi should have been with Run Yu instead of the Phoenix I DO NOT AGREE. But let me not get started before I spoil everything… PLEASE TAKE A CHANCE TO WATCH THIS YOU WON’T REGRET IT.
My rating: 10000/10
Summary: Four thousand years ago, when Jin Mi was born, her fate was already sealed. She is to be a prisoner in Shui Jing. Mi’s mother Zi Fen, a flower deity, abandons her for the afterlife. Near death, Fen feeds her infant daughter the ‘unfeeling pill’ and orders her subordinates to keep her identity a secret from Mi. Four thousand years later, Xu Feng, the second son of the Heavenly King and fire deity, is caught in an enemy trap, leading him to Shui Jing, where Mi comes to his rescue. Over the following century, these fated souls find comfort in one another.
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Love and Destiny: (First Episode:) July 15, 2019 (Last Episode:) August 16, 2019 (60 Episodes)
Genres: Historical, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
My Opinion: This drama was cute. Okay, you know what no I shouldn’t even say that because this drama had me go on a roller coaster ride… But then again anytime I watch any wuxia I always have moments where I’m happy, sad, and then ready to jump on the screen and fight someone. Jesus the main character goes through so much. Like, damn girl even in the last episode… But this show kind of resembled Ashes of Love, just a little bit I think that’s why I enjoyed it. The only thing that I hate is that the evil character always tends to live longer than they should. Cross that sometimes they never die like in this case, I swear the evil people did not die, and I’m like WHY?! I don’t know man I mean I could say so much but I will keep it short and simple. WATCH IT :)
My Ratings: 9/10
Summary: A love story between the God of War and a young maiden whose very existence can bring harm to the world. Fifty thousand years ago, Jiu Chen, known as the god of war, fell into a deep slumber after sealing away the demon lord. Ling Xi accidentally wakes him from his sleep and they fall in love. It is discovered that Ling Xi was born with an evil miasma that can help the demon lord break free and allow the demon tribe to rise to power. Jiu Chen refuses to kill an innocent and tries to change Ling Xi’s fate. Through the encouragement of Jiu Chen, Ling Xi who was once innocent and naive transforms into a brave leader in a fight against evil.
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Scarlet Heart: (First Episode:) September 10, 2011 (Last Episode:) September 29, 2011 (35 Episodes)
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Political
My Opinion: So before watching this I have previously watched Moonlovers: Scarlet heart the Korean version and loved it. I was then told that it was based on this drama and a girl just had to check it out. After watching these two dramas I would necessarily say I have a preference for one over the other… I mean to be fair the Korean one had its perks and so did this one. Personally this drama I felt like the chemistry and relationships among the characters felt much more personal than in the Korean one. I felt like they had great chemistry and I could see the genuine love and friendship among the characters. If you watched the Korean version I would recommend watching this one. Or if you haven’t watched the Korean one, watch this one first…
My rating: 8.4/10
Summary: A car accident sends Zhang Xiao back in time into the body of one of her previous reincarnations, a 16-year-old aristocratic Manchu girl, Maertai Ruoxi, who lived during the Qing Dynasty. Despite knowing that she shouldn’t get involved in palace intrigue over the succession to the throne, Ruoxi became a pawn in the struggle, since she couldn’t help but love someone, as others came to love her.
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The Long Ballad: (First Episode:) March 31, 2021 (Last Episode:) May 3, 2021 (49 Episodes)
Genres: Actions, Historical, Romance, War
My Opinion: There is a lot I can say about this show but I will try my hardest to keep it as vague as possible. I don’t want to be responsible for any spoiler alert. The first thing I would like to say is I personally enjoyed the show. I definitely sense the chemistry between the two main characters however there is one thing that did bother me… That is the lack of any romantic gesture. I think at most all he does is hug her and tell her I want to marry you… AND THEN THE SCENE WHEN THEY “KISSED” DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED. I personally would have loved to see a lot more potential scenes between those two but whatever. Another thing I would like to say is there is an episode that literally made me cry. My sister tried to warn me and I thought how bad can it be… next thing I knew I was bawling my eyes out like a little kid… YEAH, so I think it’s safe to say YOU WILL CRY if you have a heart of course. Ummm the last thing I would like to address is the ending was a bit disappointing. The ending felt completely rushed and it could have had far more episodes but whatever I guess… But overall I think everyone should stop and watch this show or add it to your list, you won’t regret it.
My rating: 8.5/10
Summary: The year is 626 C.E, and the realm and its political center Chang’an, are shaken to its core by the Xuanwu Gate Incident, a successful palace coup to take charge of the Tang Dynasty. A scheming prince leads the bloody coup and kills the family of Li Chang Ge during the raid, although she manages to escape. Now the prince has placed himself on the Imperial throne, and rules as Emperor Tai Zong. Li Chang Ge has her mind firmly set on revenge – and musters a powerful army intent on overthrowing the new Emperor. But her plans are thrown into disarray when she suffers an unexpected defeat against the armies of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. The victorious General, Ashile Sun, decides to keep her in his service, making her his military strategist as he looks to pursue his own military goals. The duo forms a formidable military partnership. And over time, she finds herself falling for her captor – as he also starts developing feelings for her.
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Scarlet Heart Season 2: (First Episode:) April 22, 2014 (Last Episode:) May 6, 2014 (39 Episodes)
Genres: Romance, Drama
My Opinion: Listen with all due respect, THIS SEASON WAS TRASH. Okay, hear me out… Before I watched this show I watched Moonlovers the Korean version and instantly fell in love. After watching it I always told myself how can they leave such a cliffhanger like this to an amazing show. Then when I discovered that Scarlet Heart was the original show I took my chances and took the time to watch it. The first season wasn’t bad, if anything I enjoyed myself watching it. Then I later discovered that this show had a second season and I got so happy because I thought YAY I was finally going to get the happy ever after finale Moonlovers didn’t get… GUESS WHAT! JOKES ON ME. Listen anyone who watches the first season… Please save your time and don’t bother watching the second season. It was so pointless. It was poorly written, in the end, they didn’t incorporate the fact that the two met in the past life and it was just from one bad event to the next. Like it was just a disaster and honestly don’t even get me started with the ending. LMAO the ending was a complete joke. Like honestly I was so dumbfounded at how bad the ending was. Don’t even get me started on that… I am going to end it here before I give out spoilers… JUST DONT WATCH IT. TRUST ME I AM DOING YALL A FAVOR.
My Rating: 3/10
Summary: Zhang Xiao is a Southerner who moved to Beijing to work as an OL, with dreams of romance and a stable job. By coincidence, she gets a job at a conglomerate ‘Zhen Tian’. Like all newbies, she’s bullied and stepped on, and the saving grace is her boss, Yin Zheng. As she gets the hang of it, she and Yin Zheng develop mutual feelings for each other when a gentle, considerate guy Kang Xi Hang steps into Zhang’s world. Yin Zheng and Kang Xi Hang are both forerunners to be next in line to inherit the firm. Zhang is twirled into the eye of the corporate battles. After twists and turns, Zhang finally realizes where her heart is and bravely chooses to spend her future with her true love
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Rattan : (First Episode:) March 08, 2021 (Last Episode:) April 04, 2021 (30 Episodes)
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
My Opinion: I feel like the show overall had so much potential. I feel like eventually throughout the show I started to catch myself losing interest and it took me a little longer to finish the show. I feel like the writers of this show didn’t know what direction they wanted to go based on the storyline. ,. I mean the show wasn’t horrible if I was able to watch the whole thing. But I don’t think its a drama I would find myself rewatching. Zhang Bin Bin tho looks so good in this show.
My Rating: 6/10
Summary: Many years ago, the plant-alien hybrid Si Teng was hunted down by a Xuanmen hunter. Chased across Shanghai, Si Teng fled for her life, but escaping the relentless hunter proved impossible. In an act of cruel piety, the hunter killed Si Teng and buried her remains at the base of a great cliff. There she would have remained for all eternity had fate not chosen to intervene. Resurrected by the unwitting actions of a young architect by the name of Qin Fang, Si Teng finds herself in a strange new world. Confused by the fragmented memories in her head, Si Teng insists that Qin Fang help her regain her memories while at the same time helping her understand life in this modern age. Despite their rocky start, Qin Fang eventually agrees to Si Teng’s demands. With Qin Fang by her side, Si Teng learns what it means to live and love, but the fragmented memories of her past continue to torment her. Determined to understand the mysteries of her past, Si Teng and Qin Fang continue to search for answers, their quest drawing them ever closer. But how long will their happiness last when the demon of the past refuses to die?
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Love Like the Galaxy: (First Episode:) July 5, 2022 (Last Episode:) August 18, 2022 (56 Episodes)
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Political
My Opinion:To be honest, I was a bit skeptical about giving this show a chance at first. However, I stuck with it, and before I knew it, I was eager to watch the next episode. The beginning may feel a little slow, but it serves an important purpose it helps you understand the main character’s relationship with her family and why she is the way she is. As the story progresses, it really starts to build, and you find yourself rooting for justice for her.This might be an unpopular opinion, but I personally felt that the main characters lacked chemistry. Even so, I still think the show was good overall. I especially appreciated the storyline and its realistic portrayal of seeking family approval, even when it feels like nothing you do will ever truly satisfy them.
My Rating: 8.5/10
Summary: Ling Bu Yi, the foster son of Emperor Wen and a talented & ruthless general of the Black Armour Army, was on a personal mission to uncover hidden truths about the past, which had led to the massacre of an entire city and of his clan when he met Cheng Shao Shang during a mission to apprehend a fugitive in a rural village. The young Cheng Shao Shang had been left behind because her parents had gone off to fight in the war. Neglected and uneducated, she had been a thorn in her aunt’s and grandmother’s side until the unexpected return of her parents after many years on the frontlines. Having always lacked a loving family, Shao Shang had been looking forward to being reunited with her parents, but the many years of separation inevitably led to some estrangement. Shao Shang, however, is unfazed and determined to live for herself, and her unruly and audacious nature, and her quick wits, begin to catch the attention of quite a few people in the capital, including Ling Bu Yi.
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