50 notable Chinese dramas
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Chinese television dramas, commonly known as C-dramas, have garnered immense popularity both domestically and internationally. Below is a curated list of 50 notable Chinese dramas, highlighting their unique storylines and contributions to the genre:
1. **"The Untamed" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Adventure
- **Synopsis**: Based on the novel "Mo Dao Zu Shi," it follows the journey of two cultivators, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, as they uncover dark secrets and navigate complex relationships in a mystical world.
2. **"Nirvana in Fire" (2015)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Political
- **Synopsis**: Set during the Liang Dynasty, the story revolves around Lin Shu, who, under the alias Mei Changsu, seeks justice for his family's wrongful persecution by infiltrating the royal court.
3. **"Go Ahead" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Family, Slice of Life
- **Synopsis**: Three non-biological siblings, each with their own troubled pasts, form a unique family bond, supporting each other through life's challenges.
4. **"Joy of Life" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Comedy
- **Synopsis**: Fan Xian, a modern man reincarnated into a historical world, navigates political intrigue and personal vendettas while uncovering secrets about his new life.
5. **"Eternal Love" (2017)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: The love story of Bai Qian, a goddess, and Ye Hua, a crown prince, spans across three lifetimes filled with love, sacrifice, and misunderstandings.
6. **"The Story of Ming Lan" (2018)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Romance
- **Synopsis**: Sheng Minglan, the unfavored sixth daughter of an official, uses her intelligence and resilience to navigate the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations.
7. **"Love and Redemption" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: A journey of love and self-discovery between Xuan Ji, a girl born without six senses, and Si Feng, a disciple hiding his true identity.
8. **"Story of Yanxi Palace" (2018)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Drama
- **Synopsis**: Wei Yingluo enters the Forbidden City to investigate her sister's death, rising through the ranks to become a favored consort of Emperor Qianlong.
9. **"Ashes of Love" (2018)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: Jin Mi, a flower deity, and Xu Feng, the Fire Immortal, experience a love tested by misunderstandings and celestial wars.
10. **"Hikaru No Go" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Youth, Sports
- **Synopsis**: A young boy discovers an old Go board haunted by a spirit, leading him into the world of the ancient board game and personal growth.
11. **"The Romance of Tiger and Rose" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Comedy
- **Synopsis**: A screenwriter finds herself trapped in her own script, living as a minor character destined to die, and must navigate the plot to survive.
12. **"Eternal Love of Dream" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: The love story between Bai Fengjiu, the Queen of Qingqiu, and Dong Hua, the former Emperor of Heaven, spanning across realms and lifetimes.
13. **"The King's Avatar" (2019)**
- **Genre**: E-sports, Youth
- **Synopsis**: Ye Xiu, a top-tier professional gamer, makes a comeback to the competitive scene after being forced to retire, aiming to reclaim his former glory.
14. **"Le Coup De Foudre" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Romance, Slice of Life
- **Synopsis**: Childhood friends Qiao Yi and Yan Mo navigate the challenges of adulthood while rekindling their deep-seated affection for each other.
15. **"Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin" (2017)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Political
- **Synopsis**: Set decades after the original, it follows the Chang Lin Army as they defend the kingdom from internal and external threats, facing political intrigue and betrayal.
16. **"Battle of Changsha" (2014)**
- **Genre**: Historical, War
- **Synopsis**: Set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, it depicts the struggles and resilience of the Hu family amidst the turmoil of the Battle of Changsha.
17. **"Go Go Squid!" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Romance, E-sports
- **Synopsis**: A love story between Tong Nian, a talented computer science student and singer, and Han Shangyan, a legendary figure in the cybersecurity world.
18. **"My Little Happiness" (2021)**
- **Genre**: Romance, Comedy
- **Synopsis**: Cong Rong, aspiring to be a lawyer, reunites with her childhood friend Wen Shaoqing, now a surgeon, leading to a heartwarming romance.
19. **"Love Is Sweet" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Romance, Workplace
- **Synopsis**: Jiang Jun, an idealistic woman with a double degree in economics and psychology, joins an investment company and encounters her childhood friend Yuan Shuai, leading to professional and romantic entanglements.
1. **"The Untamed" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Adventure
- **Synopsis**: Based on the novel "Mo Dao Zu Shi," it follows the journey of two cultivators, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, as they uncover dark secrets and navigate complex relationships in a mystical world.
2. **"Nirvana in Fire" (2015)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Political
- **Synopsis**: Set during the Liang Dynasty, the story revolves around Lin Shu, who, under the alias Mei Changsu, seeks justice for his family's wrongful persecution by infiltrating the royal court.
3. **"Go Ahead" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Family, Slice of Life
- **Synopsis**: Three non-biological siblings, each with their own troubled pasts, form a unique family bond, supporting each other through life's challenges.
4. **"Joy of Life" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Comedy
- **Synopsis**: Fan Xian, a modern man reincarnated into a historical world, navigates political intrigue and personal vendettas while uncovering secrets about his new life.
5. **"Eternal Love" (2017)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: The love story of Bai Qian, a goddess, and Ye Hua, a crown prince, spans across three lifetimes filled with love, sacrifice, and misunderstandings.
6. **"The Story of Ming Lan" (2018)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Romance
- **Synopsis**: Sheng Minglan, the unfavored sixth daughter of an official, uses her intelligence and resilience to navigate the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations.
7. **"Love and Redemption" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: A journey of love and self-discovery between Xuan Ji, a girl born without six senses, and Si Feng, a disciple hiding his true identity.
8. **"Story of Yanxi Palace" (2018)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Drama
- **Synopsis**: Wei Yingluo enters the Forbidden City to investigate her sister's death, rising through the ranks to become a favored consort of Emperor Qianlong.
9. **"Ashes of Love" (2018)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: Jin Mi, a flower deity, and Xu Feng, the Fire Immortal, experience a love tested by misunderstandings and celestial wars.
10. **"Hikaru No Go" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Youth, Sports
- **Synopsis**: A young boy discovers an old Go board haunted by a spirit, leading him into the world of the ancient board game and personal growth.
11. **"The Romance of Tiger and Rose" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Comedy
- **Synopsis**: A screenwriter finds herself trapped in her own script, living as a minor character destined to die, and must navigate the plot to survive.
12. **"Eternal Love of Dream" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Fantasy, Romance
- **Synopsis**: The love story between Bai Fengjiu, the Queen of Qingqiu, and Dong Hua, the former Emperor of Heaven, spanning across realms and lifetimes.
13. **"The King's Avatar" (2019)**
- **Genre**: E-sports, Youth
- **Synopsis**: Ye Xiu, a top-tier professional gamer, makes a comeback to the competitive scene after being forced to retire, aiming to reclaim his former glory.
14. **"Le Coup De Foudre" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Romance, Slice of Life
- **Synopsis**: Childhood friends Qiao Yi and Yan Mo navigate the challenges of adulthood while rekindling their deep-seated affection for each other.
15. **"Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin" (2017)**
- **Genre**: Historical, Political
- **Synopsis**: Set decades after the original, it follows the Chang Lin Army as they defend the kingdom from internal and external threats, facing political intrigue and betrayal.
16. **"Battle of Changsha" (2014)**
- **Genre**: Historical, War
- **Synopsis**: Set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, it depicts the struggles and resilience of the Hu family amidst the turmoil of the Battle of Changsha.
17. **"Go Go Squid!" (2019)**
- **Genre**: Romance, E-sports
- **Synopsis**: A love story between Tong Nian, a talented computer science student and singer, and Han Shangyan, a legendary figure in the cybersecurity world.
18. **"My Little Happiness" (2021)**
- **Genre**: Romance, Comedy
- **Synopsis**: Cong Rong, aspiring to be a lawyer, reunites with her childhood friend Wen Shaoqing, now a surgeon, leading to a heartwarming romance.
19. **"Love Is Sweet" (2020)**
- **Genre**: Romance, Workplace
- **Synopsis**: Jiang Jun, an idealistic woman with a double degree in economics and psychology, joins an investment company and encounters her childhood friend Yuan Shuai, leading to professional and romantic entanglements.