Jing Chao

In Tang Dynasty China, the clothing, textile, and fabric industries are booming. Ji Ying Ying (Tan Song Yun) hails from a merchant family, and has developed her own inimitable dyeing techniques. These valuable skills have caught many people’s eyes – including that of the ambitious prince Sheng Feng Ze (Jing Chao). The prince plans to capture Ying Ying and use her talents to help his clan dominate the brocade trade. But her former childhood friend Yang Jing Lan (Zheng Ye Cheng) is also on the scene, albeit undercover, as he investigates an unsolved mystery. As rivalries and schemes threaten to engulf the entire realm and its powerful craftsmen, could Jing Lan foil the prince’s dastardly plan? And will reuniting with Ying Ying help them safeguard the future of the realm? This drama was based on the novel “Shu Brocade Family” by Zhuang Zhuang.

Brocade Odyssey

Dye in Colors of Love

Cheng Feng Ze

MGTV

Lu Anran (Xing Fei), once the heir to her family's fortune, suffers the ultimate betrayal when her husband, Prince Qing Mu Ze (Jing Chao), orchestrates her family’s downfall. Devastated, she ends her life, only to wake ten years in the past with a burning desire for revenge. Determined to protect her family, she allies with Mu Ze's brother, Mu Chuan (Zhai Zi Lu), but as her heart begins to soften toward him, Anran must decide whether to pursue vengeance or focus on saving her family’s future. This 2022 Chinese historical romance drama is directed by Yi Jun.

Lost Track of Time

🌛Changing Fate🌜

Dragon TV

On the 22nd floor of a Shanghai apartment complex, five diverse women from different backgrounds begin to share living spaces and life experiences. Zhu Zhe (Zhang Jia Ning), a hotel manager struggling with career progression, lives alongside friends Yu Chu Hui (Li Hao Fei) and He Min Hong (Zhang Hui Wen), who navigate personal challenges and good intentions. Ye Zhen Zhen (Maggie Jiang), a biologist adjusting to professional life, and the enigmatic office worker Fang Zhi Heng (Yang Cai Yu) complete the group. Initially cautious of each other, these women gradually discover their shared experiences and form deep connections. As they support one another through personal and professional challenges, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, resilience, and understanding. "Ode to Joy 3" is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Jian Chuan He.

Ode to Joy 3

The Joyous Team

Tencent

In early 20th-century Shanghai, the powerful Rong family seeks a tutor for their son Rong Jia Shang (Timmy Xu) and his sisters. They hire Feng Shi Zhen (Jing Tian), an intelligent woman who secretly works as a spy planning to expose corrupt wealthy families. As Rong Jia Shang and Feng Shi Zhen grow closer, their developing romantic feelings complicate her mission. Together, they uncover a decades-old conspiracy that threatens to expose the dark secrets of Shanghai's elite. Their investigation brings them dangerously close to revealing a truth that could dramatically transform the city's social landscape. "City of Streamer" is a 2022 Chinese drama series directed by Jin Chen and Gan Lu.

City of Streamer

Mango

When it comes to love, Xiao Xiao (Qiao Xin), a popular relationship blogger, believes she's an expert. Her world collides with Lin Shen (Gong Jun), a professional psychological counselor with a completely different perspective, after they clash on a variety show. Xiao Xiao hoped that she would never have to deal with Lin Shen ever again. But fate had other plans. Hoping to improve her ability to analyze emotional problems by learning from a true professional, Xiao Xiao applies for a position as a professional psychologist’s assistant, only to she realize that the professional she’s working for is Lin Shen. Despite their initial friction, they develop mutual respect and discover they can effectively help clients navigate complex emotional challenges. But will working together help them understand their own complicated feelings? This is a 2021 Chinese romantic drama directed by Zang Xi Chuan.

Dream Garden

💥Team 7️⃣💥

In the late 10th century, Xiao Chao (Tiffany Tang), the youngest daughter of Liao dynasty's Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen, is arranged to marry Emperor Jin Zhong (Jing Chao), despite her love for military commander Han De Rang (Shawn Dou). As Empress, she becomes a powerful leader, mobilizing armies and supporting civil administration. Meanwhile, Han De Rang rises through military and government ranks, becoming a general and minister. Their unresolved feelings for each other create tension as Xiao Chao remains dedicated to protecting the Liao realm. This is a 2020 Chinese historical drama directed by Jiang Jia Jun.

The Legend of Xiao Chuo

In Ancient China, Rong Le (Zhang Xue Ying), a young woman with amnesia, is told she is the Emperor of Western Qi's sister and must marry Prince Zong Zheng Wu You (Aarif Rahman) to forge a kingdom alliance. Uncertain of her true identity, she navigates complex political intrigue while the prince, haunted by past tragedy, initially shows no interest in romance. After their marriage plans collapse, she establishes a tea house under a false name, secretly investigating her origins. Unexpectedly, the prince visits her tea house and becomes intrigued by her, unaware she is the princess he previously rejected. Their evolving relationship becomes a catalyst for uncovering hidden truths about her past. This is a 2019 Chinese historical drama based on a novel by Mo Yan Shang and directed by Li Hui Zhu.

Princess Silver

More Shining Than Silver

JSTV

Ruyi (Zhou Xun), a cunning consort in the imperial court, skillfully navigates the dangerous political landscape to rise through the ranks and become Empress. Despite her strategic prowess, her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes increasingly strained as she faces numerous conspiracies and challenges within the palace. Battling against powerful rivals and personal setbacks, Ruyi must use all her intelligence and resilience to maintain her precarious position as Empress. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan and serves as a sequel to the 2011 series "Empresses in the Palace."

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qing Hair and Those Who Dare

Ling Yun Che

Hunan TV

Wen Nuan (Janine Chang) leaves her lucrative job in England to become an executive assistant to Zhan Nan Xian (Zhang Han), the founder of a successful high-tech company in China. Their professional reunion reveals a complicated past romantic relationship, sparking tension and unresolved feelings. As Wen Nuan strategically works to become essential to Nan Xian both professionally and personally, she navigates the delicate balance between their shared history and current workplace dynamics. This 2018 Chinese drama is based on the novel "Warm Chord" by An Ning and explores the complex interplay of love, ambition, and professional relationships.

Here to Heart

Zhu Lin Lu

When an unknown Country X sends a dangerous spy known as "The Awakener" to infiltrate China using an advanced coded communication system "Purple Secret," the government struggles to decipher the code. Dang Zheng (deputy director of Unit 701) recruits top talents to combat the spy network, including Rong Jinzhen (Cheney Chen), an autistic math genius forced to leave academia. Alongside cryptographer Di Li (Ying Er), Jinzhen begins his dangerous mission to crack the code, often finding unexpected help from Shen Yu Er (Ady An), a young woman from a fishing village. As Jinzhen and his fellow cryptographers navigate intense espionage training and life-threatening challenges, they race against time to unravel the mysterious "Purple Secret" communication system. This is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Atkins.

Decoded

Gone with the Shirt Team

Zhao Qi Rong

HunanTV

Jiang Yun Fan (Elvis Han), the adopted son of a stockade chief, discovers he possesses superhuman powers when confronting demon animals. He learns he is the biological son of Jiang Shi Li (Geng Le), the demon king imprisoned 20 years ago. Mentored by Long You (Joe Cheng), a Mount Shu disciple, Yun Fan saves Tang Yu Rou (Gülnezer Bextiyar), a healer from the Four Families, with whom he falls in love. Caught between his demonic heritage and his newfound love, Yun Fan faces an impossible choice: free his father from the Blood Jade or save Yu Rou's life. This 2016 Chinese drama series is based on the RPG game "Chinese Paladin 5: The Legend of Sword and Fairy 5."

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