Chinese Republican Era refers to the period of Chinese history between 1912 and 1949 when the country was ruled by the Republic of China. The tag is often used to categorize Chinese dramas that are set during this time period, showcasing the political and social changes that took place.
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery
#1Fantasy, Adventure, ThrillerSet in the early years of the Republic of China in the Nanyang region, the story revolves around a series of bizarre events. It follows Zhang Haiyan and Zhang Haixia, two secret agents from the Southern Archives, as they investigate a mysterious case. They uncover a sinister conspiracy involving warlords using a highly toxic plant called "Twilight Grass" to spread chaos. Throughout...Storm Over the Plateau
#2Military, War, DramaDuring the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Japanese army invaded the Hangu Pass in western Henan, attempting to open a key route westward. Cai Baozi, a member of the Chinese Communist Party, returns to his hometown to organize resistance. He falls into grave danger and, misunderstood and framed, ends up in prison. In prison, he gets to know two local leaders of swordsmen. Through...Twin Fire Dawn
#3Romance, DramaThe twin brother, in the name of the warlord, massacres the Zhuang family. Zhuang Yunqiu narrowly escapes death, disguises herself as a wealthy heiress, and marries into the warlord's mansion to seek revenge. During her plotted marriage, she senses something unusual and discovers that the warlord is living under a false identity, while the other twin is lying low, secretly gathering...Lightkeeper of Jigu Temple
#4Historical, Fantasy, SuspenseDuring the chaotic period of warlord conflict, an old military medic nicknamed "Old Drunkard" returns to his hometown and takes shelter at Jigu Temple. He rescues a widow named Ru Ling, exposes a conspiracy involving child sacrifice under the guise of a "mountain god ritual" and becomes the temple's lightkeeper. He reforms a wayward young man named Dong Sheng, helps him crack a weapons...The Lead
#5Drama, LifeYears ago, when the county opera troupe was recruiting students, Hu Sanyuan, who worked as a drummer in the troupe, signed up his niece on his behalf. He changed her name to Yi Qing'e and brought her from her hometown to learn Qin opera. However, due to Hu Sanyuan, Yi Qing'e's path to learning Qin opera was filled with difficulties. But through her hard work and natural talent, she...More than I Can Say
#6Romance, DramaPeking opera apprentice Chen Zhiyi forms a bond with Ruan Suiqing, the son of a renowned local newspaper publisher, through their shared love of traditional theater. After enduring the decline of her opera troupe and the death of her beloved, the cruelty of fate and the turbulence of the era force Chen to struggle and transform. Eventually awakening to her true self, she joins Ruan...Shadow Detective
#7Historical, SuspenseIn the early 1930s, a mysterious death in a female university student’s dormitory shocks Shanghai. During the investigation, Central Patrol Bureau detective Guan Cen meets Lu Yizhen, a college student passionate about detective novels. Their encounter leads to the uncovering of a seventeen-year-old cold case involving the abduction of a young girl. Two years later, Lu Yizhen applies...Life Like
#8Romance, HistoricalDisguised as the top courtesan of a famed nightclub, assassin Zhen Xu crosses paths by chance with Zhou Musheng, a member of the North City Chamber of Commerce on a secret mission. What begins as mutual deception soon turns into genuine affection. Facing deadly threats together, they ultimately unite to expose the Chamber’s crimes.Redemption
#9Romance, Historical, SuspenseAmidst the tumultuous Republic era, clandestine affection blossomed between Qin Manzhi, heiress to a criminal empire, and her bodyguard Lu Huai. Little did they know, their bond was but a pawn in a larger scheme. Lu Huai, together with the courtesan Zhou Liu, infiltrated the Qin household seeking vengeance, yet found himself unable to suppress his growing affection for Qin Manzhi. ...The Guardians
#10Historical, Suspense, ActionIn 1939, Shanghai intelligence agent Gu Yangshan abducted Joseph Lee, a blind cryptography expert and his former Oxford classmate, in an attempt to force him to abandon his work of developing cryptographic systems for the Japanese army. Ding Yi, a minor actor from the Chaosheng Theatre Troupe, had originally been hired by the fearful Joseph Lee to impersonate him but unexpectedly found...Between Love and Frost
#11Historical, RomanceChu Minghui, having survived a massacre orchestrated by her gold-digging stepfather who seized her family’s fortune and murdered her loved ones, changed her name and identity to seek revenge. To achieve her goal, she entered into a contractual relationship with the influential Young Marshal, agreeing to help him assassinate his younger brother, Gu Tongpei. Through numerous encounters,...Wild Ambition Bloom
#12Historical, Business, DramaIn 1916, Chu Shaohua marries Chen Dashun, the eldest son of the Chen family pharmacy, to save her brother Chu Shaozhong. With her integrity and sharp business skills, she earns the trust of the Chen patriarch and becomes the pharmacy’s manager. After the sudden deaths of Chen Dashun and his father, Chen Ershun inherits the shop but squanders its wealth, leaving the business on...Be Her Resilience
#13Historical, Business, FamilySet against the backdrop of Republican-era Yuncheng, the story follows two sisters of vastly different origins, Song Jiayu and Huo Ran, who are forced into the vortex of a family conspiracy and struggle to survive. From opposition to alliance, they outwit powerful forces through business strategies and strike back step by step with underworld tactics. In the end, they not only unmask...A Fleeting Dream
#14Historical, RomanceThe series tells the captivating tale of a Chinese Republican love story between the alluring and vengeance-driven "Red Rose" Du Youmeng and the frail yet cunning, strategically brilliant "Jade-Faced Gentleman" Pei Yuze. Bound by a shared quest for revenge, they form an alliance that gradually blossoms into a deep reliance and passionate romance.Dangerous Love
#15Historical, RomanceTo avenge his father, Xu Beisheng acknowledges the enemy as his “father” and infiltrates the Governor’s side. When he learns of the arranged marriage between the Xu and Zhou families, he deliberately draws close to Zhou Menghuan to sabotage it—only to find himself falling for her in the process. Once the truth is exposed, Zhou Menghuan hardens her heart, turning dark and marrying...Be Not Meant to Be
#16Historical, RomanceYe Nanzhao, a woman in the Republican era who, after being betrayed by her ex-husband and losing her beloved daughter, is abducted while seeking justice. Forced to assume the identity of a deceased woman, she becomes the second concubine of the wealthy Lu family. By a twist of fate, her treacherous ex-husband ends up as the family’s new son-in-law. To make matters worse, the woman...Spring Rewritten
#17Historical, Romance, SuspenseThe 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...Stealing Heart
#18Historical, RomanceLin 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...Wild Fire
#19Historical, Romance, SuspenseSet 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...Rosefinch
#20Suspense, Thriller, HistoricalIn 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...Destiny Switch
#21Suspense, FantasyThe time mage Luo Jie unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of A-Lang, the illegitimate son of the richest man, with the power to transform his will into a time pocket watch. In order to uncover the truth behind the original A-Lang's death, he becomes entangled in the Qian Gang's power struggles, crossing paths with Inspector Ye Sijia and the mischievous Xiao Qi. However, multiple...Girls Fighting Fate
#22Historical, RomanceThe 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...Where Love Dares
#23Historical, RomanceChen Qingyan, the gentle physician of Yunshui Town, unwittingly took in a lost and wounded amnesiac. As they healed each other’s scars, love quietly blossomed between them. Yet she never imagined that this obedient, charming man—who fetched water and gathered herbs for her—was none other than the ruthless young marshal Leng Sinian, the very man rumored to be forcing villagers...Abyss Dweller
#24Historical, Suspense, WarIn January 1940, Liang Shuo, an injured underground operative of the Chinese Communist Party, awoke in a blizzard-swept mountain, suffering from amnesia. Following clues, he arrived in Shanghai to uncover his identity but found himself ensnared by the Japanese, leading him to suspect he was part of the Military Bureau. Agents from Wang Puppet Regime's No. 76 also approached him, claiming...Paramount
#25Romance, DramaBai Luo partners with Luo Shi, the president of the "Wharf Gang," to get close to Qian Mucheng, the young master of the Paramount, with the aim of helping Luo Shi take over the establishment. However, Bai Luo's true objective is to completely dismantle the Qian family and exact revenge for her own kin. It's revealed that Bai Luo and Qian Mucheng were once engaged. Five years ago, the...A Love Never Lost
#26Action, Drama, WarAfter the Gengzi misfortune, the land of China was full of devastation, and young people with aspirations rose to save their country. Liangxiang, Yang Kaizhi, Li Renjun became the first group of progressive youths to study in the Japanese cadet school, and met the revolutionary exiles Yu Tianbai and Qiu Hong on the cruise ship, from then on the five people’s fates were closely linked....Madam
#27Romance, FantasyDuring the Republican era in China, the young heiress of a wealthy family was exterminated. Twenty years later, she became the First Lady of Mo City. Amidst her quest for revenge, she formed blood pacts with an arrogant long prince and a cunning water loong, who became her bodyguards and secretly fell in love with her. Later, a handsome detective joined the pursuit of the First Lady's...Too Late to Love
#28Historical, RomanceIn the early years of the Republic of China, Lin Xingran, a medical student returning from abroad, comes home to find her mother tragically murdered. Determined to uncover the truth and take revenge, she infiltrates the household of the prime suspect, the wealthy Master Fang, by posing as a family doctor. Unexpectedly, Master Fang is soon found dead, and Lin Xingran becomes the prime...Accidental Firing
#29Romance, DramaLu Yan, who has endured humiliation and carried a heavy burden for ten years before returning for revenge. His plan is disrupted by Mu Lan, and Lu Yan’s thirst for vengeance grows stronger. However, he soon discovers that her target is not him, but his father, Lu Changhe. The two initially aim to kill each other but eventually form an alliance to uncover the truth behind Lu Changhe’s...Burning Passion
#30Romance, HistoricalMany years ago, Shen Qingru's mother was drowned by the clan leader for adultery. Branded as the daughter of a "harlot," Shen Qingru grew up numb to the pain and humiliation inflicted upon her by the townspeople, carrying the resentment of her late mother. Until one day, the "mute" Shen Cheng appeared—two souls bound by both salvation and destruction. The fragile line of "siblings"...Sadistic Love
#31RomanceHe lianzheng, who deeply loves his stepsister He Anran but witnesses her father imprisoning his mother, leading to her death. Five years later, Helian Zheng returns as a warlord, capturing his stepfather and forcibly marrying his stepsister to avenge his mother. Mo Yutang, who relied on Helian Zheng in childhood, became crippled because of him. Years later, they reunite, but behind...Back for You
#32Action, Romance, SuspenseIn the early Republic of China era, Ale is being hunted by a ruthless gang and finds himself on the brink of death. At that moment, he is saved by a mysterious woman, Luna, who appears out of nowhere. However, Luna is seriously injured and falls into a coma. When Ale tries to investigate her identity, he finds no record of her existence. Hoping to wake his savior, he begins reading...Deep Lurk
#33War, Suspense, ThrillerDuring the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese army, aiming to secure control over Changsha, activated "Black Butler," a strategic agent who had been covertly stationed in China for 15 years, to execute a long-planned deception strategy. Yun Muzhi, a member of the Chinese Communist underground, was killed while investigating "Black Butler." Yun Hongshen, unaware of his father's true identity,...Dark Night and Dawn
#34Suspense, Drama, CrimeIn 1943, a shocking explosion case in Shanghai brought together Lu Zhengyang, an underground Communist Party member, and Lin Shaobai, a former police officer. Both men demonstrated their unique skills during this initial encounter. Six years later, after the liberation of Shanghai, Lu Zhengyang became a key figure in the city’s public security bureau’s anti-espionage unit. Faced...Snow Fall
#35Fantasy, Romance, HistoricalIn the midst of chaotic warfare, Shen Zhiheng, a renowned figure in Haidong City who remains steadfast in his principles and cares deeply for the people, becomes a target for assassination after rejecting an alliance with the Haidong Army. He is saved on a snowy night by Mi Lan, a blind girl, intertwining their destinies. To investigate Shen Zhiheng, the Haidong Army collaborates with...Her Disguise
#36Romance, SuspenseA just and intelligent medical student, Lin Mange, infiltrates the Lu family to avenge the mysterious and tragic death of her friend Lan Lan, becoming the fiancée of the eldest young master. However, she is secretly discovered by the cunning second young master, Lu Haoran, leading to a series of torment and counterattacks. During her interactions with Lu Haoran, she becomes attracted...Lost Identity
#37War, SuspenseIn 1945, as the end of the War of Resistance approaches, the Japanese army secretly transports a large number of gas bombs to China. Military intelligence ace agent Ou Xiao'an is injured while escaping from the gas research institute "810" and is unexpectedly saved by fellow agent Qin Moqing. Upon waking, he discovers that he has lost nearly four years of his memory. In the process...The Warrior
#38Romance, Suspense, ThrillerSet against the backdrop of Jiangcheng during the Republican era of China, the story follows Yan Yumo, a Communist intelligence agent from a family of calligraphers and painters. After infiltrating the Nationalist Party, she meets Gu Xincheng, a resourceful young man in Jiangcheng. The two navigate through various forces, using traditional calligraphy and painting techniques to unravel...In the Name of the Brother
#39Suspense, Political, HistoricalIn the spring and summer of 1945, Communist intelligence operative Song Zhuowen successfully infiltrated the Harbin Special Service Division of the puppet Manchukuo regime. Utilizing his exceptional deductive skills and meticulous approach, Song gained the admiration of his superiors while also drawing jealousy and covert hostility from his colleagues. In order to uncover the location...Shooting Stars
#40War, Suspense, DramaDuring the war, Shao Yi, who came from a family of senior Kuomintang officials, was about to join the navy and realise his dream of becoming a ship's captain. But an unexpected trip to Shanghai changed Shao Yi's life forever. He changes his name to Xia Jicheng and becomes a junior police officer in a rundown police station. It is here that Xia Jicheng meets two of the most important...Five Kings of Thieves
#41Wuxia, Action, FantasyIn the early years of the Republic of China, warlords were in power and the country was in chaos. The mysterious treasure, Yu Tai Zhu, which was being pursued by thousands of people, appeared in the world. It was rumored that it contained clues to the "Five Elements Holy Cauldron," which symbolized the emperor's throne. With the Yu Tai Zhu and the "Holy Cauldron" at the center, a storm...War of Faith
#42Historical, Political, WarIn Shanghai in 1930, Wei Ruolai, an ordinary employee of the Central Bank of the Kuomintang, gradually earns the appreciation of senior advisor Shen Tunan due to his outstanding work ability. During this process, Wei Ruolai witnesses numerous instances of corruption and darkness within the Kuomintang's financial sector. Lost and depressed, Communist Party member Shen Jinzhen illuminates...Palms on Love
#43Romance, DramaYoung General Xue Dongfeng (played by Li Ruotian) returned from the front upon hearing the news of his father's death, taking up the position of commander-in-chief. To his astonishment, he discovered that his fiancée, Ji Lianyun, had married his father as a concubine just five days before! Xue Dongfeng believed that Ji Lianyun had betrayed him and subjected her to harsh humiliation....Roses & Guns
#44RomanceWhen the iron-willed young marshal falls for a captivating female spy with a penchant for fishing, their forbidden love conceals a long-buried old case. Will it lead to an ultimate showdown, or will they join forces for revenge? A seductive yet perilous romance is about to unfold...Passionate Love
#45Romance, DramaDuan Xunchu, who suffered the tragic extermination of his family, initially misunderstood Lin Wenyu, the elder sister-in-law, as the daughter of his enemies. Filled with resentment, he left for many years and later returned as a warlord general to seek revenge. Under the entanglement of family grievances, the two constantly faced conflicts and misunderstandings. In the process of struggle,...Unshakable Faith
#46Suspense, Romance, PoliticalIn 1958, the "Water Drop Project", a research project on the theoretical basis of nuclear submarines, was launched. As soon as the project was launched, it became a thorn in the enemy's side, and the enemy made a plan to sabotage it, codenamed "Pan Shi Operation". Pang Hongmei, a police officer, is given the important task of protecting the "Water Drop Project". In the midst of the...The Case Solver 3
#47Crime, Suspense, ThrillerThe drama tells the story of Che Suwei, a forensic doctor in Shanghai's French Concession, and Gu Yuan, the chief inspector of the Concession's police force, who team up to solve cases and work together to eradicate hostile forces hidden in the Concession and safeguard the peace of one side of the country.Mutual Redemption Love
#48Romance, DramaThe drama tells the story of the love-hate relationship between Lu Tianyou, the scheming young nobleman Lu Tianyou and the last princess Rong Yan in a chaotic era.Stay Young Stay Passion
#49War, Suspense, LifeAfter the 1927 Guangzhou Anti-Revolutionary Coup, the underground members of the Chinese Communist Party, the Han couple, bravely sacrificed themselves. Their three separated children were each adopted by ordinary families. The eldest son became an apprentice in a pharmacy, the second son became a chef, and the youngest daughter pursued a career as a Cantonese opera performer. Under...Mr. & Mrs. Chen
#50Suspense, Romance, CrimeIn 1940 Shanghai, Chen Jiaping, an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party codenamed "Mei Hua Si", is on a mission when he runs into his former fiancée Zuo Shuangtao at a critical moment when he is almost exposed. At this time, Zuo Shuangtao is already a spy of the Kuomintang military system and is looking for a way out of her predicament after a failed assassination mission. ...
