Chinese Drama List – Best Popular C drama

  • The Wanted Detective

    #101

    Historical, Suspense, Thriller
    Wang Xingyue, Xiang Hanzhi
    8.3
    On the day of his wedding, Xiao Beiming, the top detective of the Great Qi, is framed as the demon Yesha and accused of murdering his master and betraying the nation. He escapes by jumping into Fengbo Lake. Three years later, Xiao Beiming returns to the capital and gains the trust of his junior sister, Zhong Xueman. In the darkness, he teams up with a group of intelligent and courageous...
  • Eastern Heretic and Western Venom

    #102

    Historical, Wuxia
    Zhou Yiwei, Vengo Gao, Chen Duling
    Huang Yaoshi and Ouyang Feng, two eccentric newcomers to the martial world—one carefree as an immortal, the other innocent as a child. As both allies and adversaries, embodying both righteousness and villainy, they disrupt the established order of the martial arts realm, unleashing a storm of unpredictable chaos in a turbulent era.
  • Spring Rewritten

    #103

    Historical, Romance, Suspense
    Bian Tianyang, Ji Shuyi
    The daughter of a wealthy merchant, Zhao Chunman, infiltrates the Yuchun Opera House to avenge her father's death but is tragically killed by Zhou Chi, the second-in-command of the Yi Gang. When time resets, Chunman realizes that events seem different. To uncover the truth behind her father’s death and change her own fate, she repeatedly faces life-altering choices, strategizing step...
  • Blades Amid Blossoms

    #104

    Historical, Suspense, Comedy
    Wanyan Luorong, Liu Haoqun, Han Leyao
    When the imperial concubine returns to Peach Blossom Manor to visit her family, she mysteriously dies in the peach blossom grove. The wandering swordsman Yan Shiyi becomes the prime suspect. Cold Blade, the guard responsible for the concubine's safety, orders the manor to be sealed off, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving. As the investigation deepens, the secrets of Peach Blossom...
  • The Immortal Ascension

    #105

    Historical, Fantasy, Immortal
    Yang Yang, Gina Jin
    8.2
    Han Li, a poor boy from a mountain village, accidentally stumbled onto the path of cultivation. As he progressed step by step toward success, he remained true to his humble origins, relying on his own strength and resilience. Despite frequent exclusion and schemes against him due to his ordinary background and mediocre aptitude, Han Li never thought of giving up. Instead, through perseverance...
  • Duel on Mount Hua: Nine Yin True Sutra

    #106

    Historical, Wuxia, Action
    Zhou Yiwei, He Yu
    10
    Mei Ruohua, the daughter of a merchant, suffered the massacre of her family by treacherous villains in her youth, leaving her with an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. By fate, she became a disciple of Peach Blossom Island, where she took the name Mei Chaofeng. There, she developed a secret affection for her senior martial brother, Chen Xuanfeng. Determined to master peerless martial...
  • Stealing Heart

    #107

    Historical, Romance
    Zhang Yijie, Zhong Lili
    Lin Chuning grew up in an orphanage, never knowing her birth parents, and considered her best friend Xiaorou her only family. When a wealthy businessman, driven by lust, cruelly took Xiaorou’s life in a fit of rage, Lin Chuning vowed revenge—but alone and powerless, she stood little chance. After discovering a keepsake that suggested Xiaorou might have been a long-lost child of...
  • Better Halves

    #108

    Historical, Romance, Comedy
    Snow Kong, Ren Hao
    6.5
    The spoiled young lady from a prestigious matchmaking family, Shi Fa ke, has always believed in the creed of "seize pleasure when life is happy." With a modest but consistent record of completing only one matchmaking case per month, she works at the Official Matchmaking Bureau. The Marquis of Wu'an seeks to rebel through marital alliances, prompting the emperor to send the master of...
  • She Is the Phoenix

    #109

    Historical, Romance
    Ma Qiuyuan, He Jianqi
    Shen Yu, a skilled martial artist and daughter of a military family, whose fate is rewritten by a devastating military defeat. Given a second chance, she vows to uncover the truth and avenge her father. Disguised as a man while investigating the case, she meets and falls in love with Xie Tingzhou, the heir to the Northern Lin principality. Together, they work to overturn the old case,...
  • Returned Master

    #110

    Historical, Wuxia
    Dong Zifan, Li Kaiwen
    7.4
    After retiring from service, General Li's entire family was slaughtered on New Year's Eve. The youngest son, Li Jianwei, narrowly escaped death and went into hiding, disguising himself as a courtesan to infiltrate Jianwei Mountain and seek vengeance. The mischievous and free-spirited young master of the Ghost Valley, Chen Xiaoxi, grows unexpectedly close to Li Jianwei, who had schemed...
  • In the Name of Dawn

    #111

    Historical, Romance
    He Xuanlin, Zhang Tingrui, Li Yanman
    Ji Yunchao, who is betrayed by her closest friend and, after surviving a life-threatening ordeal, returns under a new identity. With extraordinary intelligence and determination, she meticulously schemes to seek justice for herself. Later, Ji Yunchao is forced into a mutually beneficial agreement with Pei Yan—each using the other for their own ends. Through every carefully plotted...
  • Coroner's Diary

    #112

    Historical, Suspense, Romance
    Landy Li, Ao Ruipeng
    8.6
    Shen Yi, the Minister of Justice, is implicated in the Prince Jin case, leading to the tragic extermination of his entire family. His daughter, Shen Wan, assumes the identity of Qin Wan, the ninth daughter of the Qin family, and flees to Jingzhou. Once perceived as weak and easily bullied, Qin Wan undergoes a drastic transformation—she not only excels in healing but also masters forensic...
  • Spring's Gentle Return

    #113

    Historical, Romance
    Wanyan Luorong, Xiang Xin
    During the Dacheng era. It follows Chen Yiqu, a low-ranking government clerk, and Yang Tao, a physician, who decide to divorce on their third wedding anniversary. Just as they are about to exchange their separation letters and part ways amicably, officers from the Surveillance Bureau storm in, detain them, and demand they surrender alleged treasonous correspondence. Overnight, the law-abiding...
  • Wild Fire

    #114

    Historical, Romance, Suspense
    He Xuanlin, Gao Mingchen, Wu Mingjing
    Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Republican era, this drama tells the poignant love story between Shen Muling, a renowned opera performer from a humble background, and Guan Xingkai, a wealthy young man who has returned from studying abroad. Despite the stark divide in their social status, harsh public judgment, and betrayal from those closest to them, the two wounded souls...
  • Royal Upstart

    #115

    Historical, Romance
    Pan Yihong, Zhu Rongjun
    9
    An unexpected turn of events transports Xiao Ning to the Great Jing Dynasty, where he becomes a live-in son-in-law for the Su family. Using ancient methods, he imbues tea and wine with exquisite charm, attracting widespread acclaim. He establishes newspapers and gathers talented individuals, helping a princess navigate the complexities of court politics. Facing challenges from a cunning...
  • Rosefinch

    #116

    Suspense, Thriller, Historical
    Wan Qian, Qin Junjie, Lin Lexuan
    In 1929, a bizarre double murder case involving a closet shocked Shanghai. Soon after, the killer struck again, claiming the lives of several dance hall girls. Forensic expert Xia Mo and shrewd detective Tang Zhenyun unexpectedly uncovered a far more sinister and darker truth behind the crimes—a web of power and carnal exploitation, where the murdered girls were mere playthings destined...
  • In the Name of Blossom

    #117

    Historical, Romance, Business
    Yang Zi, Li Xian
    7
    In the bustling capital of Chang'an, the Fangyuan Garden thrived with endless streams of visitors, its gates never free of crowds. Despite constant obstruction from County Princess Li Youzhen, it stood unshaken. When envoys from across the land gathered in the empire, He Weifang, the garden's mistress, was entrusted with a critical task—amidst snow and wind, she unveiled a breathtaking...
  • A Dream Within A Dream

    #118

    Romance, Historical, Comedy
    Li Yitong, Liu Yuning
    8.7
    Eighteenth-tier “nobody” actress Song Xiaoyu unexpectedly finds herself transported into the very historical drama script she is auditioning for, transformed into the ill-fated heroine Song Yimeng. Before she can make sense of the situation, she literally runs into the script’s male lead, Nan Heng. Forced to live as a “character in the book,” Song Xiaoyu launches into a frantic,...
  • The Princess's Gambit

    #119

    Historical, Romance
    Liu Xueyi, Meng Ziyi
    7.8
    Shen Zaiye, the Left Chancellor of the Qi Kingdom, who meets Princess Jiang Taohua of the Northern Yuan Kingdom due to a conspiracy by his political enemies. Shen Zaiye is cunning and ruthless, while Jiang Taohua is clever and resourceful. In the turbulent political landscape between the two nations, they outsmart and manipulate each other. Forced to collaborate in the face of powerful...
  • Girls Fighting Fate

    #120

    Historical, Romance
    Victor Huang, Richards Wang, Guan Chang
    The young girl Xiu Ju came from a poor family—her mother was bedridden with illness, and her elder brother and sister-in-law oppressed her relentlessly. Despite her hardships, she was clever and skillful. Every morning, she would go near the schoolhouse, selling small trinkets to earn money for her mother’s medicine while secretly listening to the lessons. There, she met the forthright...
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