Liu Yi Jun

Recent police academy graduate Xu Qi An (Dylan Wang) is looking forward to starting his new career... until he finds himself spirited away to the Dafeng Dynasty, a realm populated by magical clerics, demons, and wizards! He wakes up in jail, but his quick thinking and knowledge from his "normal" life leads an organization of so-called “guardians” to recruit him to their cause, turning him into Dafeng's top investigator. Eventually, his path crosses with Princess Lin An (Tian Xi Wei), the ill-fated daughter of Emperor Jing of the Yuan Dynasty. Can Qi An and his new friends lead the guardians into a decisive battle between the powers of good and the forces of evil? This drama was based on a web novel by Mai Bao Xiao Lang Jun.

Guardians of the Dafeng

⚔️Champions of Justice

Wei Yuan

Wu Zhen Feng (Chen Xiao) and Chen Yu (Wang Yibo), once close police cadets, are torn apart when a drug trafficking mob called K murders Wu Zhen Feng's father. After being expelled from the police force, Wu attempts to flee the country, but Chen Yu follows him. During a border confrontation, Wu allows himself to be taken by the drug gang to save his friend. Years later, Chen Yu has become a rising star in the narcotics team, while Wu appears to have become a key figure in the illegal gang and a murder suspect. When Chen Yu is tasked with going undercover to take down the gang, the former friends seem destined for a deadly confrontation. However, as they face each other, Chen Yu begins to suspect that Wu Zhen Feng might not be the criminal he appears to be. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Fu Dong Yu.

Being a Hero

👮Ultimate Force 🕵️

Tencent

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

Tencent, Youku, iQiyi

Qing Chen (Liu Shi Shi), a powerful enchantress with exceptional healing abilities, belongs to an elite group of magicians tasked with protecting the imperial family. Despite the strict code forbidding intimate relationships with royalty, she falls deeply in love with Prince Yuan Ling (William Chan). When Yuan Ling becomes Emperor, he plans to marry Qing Chen, but his brother's violent coup disrupts their union. Desperate to prevent future catastrophe, Qing Chen uses a magic stone to travel back in time to a parallel universe, attempting to push Yuan Ling away and change their destiny. Torn between her magical duty and her heart, she struggles to resist their powerful connection. This is a 2017 Chinese historical fantasy romance series co-directed by Lin Yu Fen, Liang Sheng Quan, Yu Cui Hua, and Ren Hai Tao.

Lost Love in Times

Dragon TV

Xia Yuan (Wang Kai), a rising star in the police force, faces his greatest challenge when a wave of economic crimes emerges from the crashing stock market. Confronting his nemesis, business tycoon Wang Bolin (Liu Yi Jun), Xia Yuan assembles a specialized team to track down and bring the criminal to justice. As they investigate, they uncover a complex network of powerful companies and international criminal syndicates. Launching a global operation, Xia Yuan and his team work tirelessly to expose the corruption and dismantle the criminal enterprise. The stakes are high as they race against time to catch the mastermind behind these intricate economic crimes. Loosely based on the decade-long "Sky Net Investigation" and adapted from actual cases, "Hunting" is a 2020 South Korean crime thriller directed by Liu Xin.

Hunting

Team 7

iQiyi

In ancient China, the Kingdom of Heng rises to power after decades of war, but Ding Ning (Li Xian), a young man with a chronic illness, harbors a deep grudge against the royal family. Armed with exceptional martial arts skills, he seeks vengeance and aims to form the "Sword Dynasty" to overthrow the kingdom. During his quest, he meets Zhangsun Qian Xue (Li Yi Tong), a skilled warrior and daughter of a nobleman, who becomes a potential ally and romantic interest. Together, they challenge the ruling royal family's power and fight for their audacious goal of transforming the political landscape. Based on a popular novel by Wu Zui that previously inspired an animated series, "Sword Dynasty" is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Ma Hua Gan.

Sword Dynasty

Dragon TV, ZJTV

Liu Zi Guang (William Chan) returns to his hometown after an accident that erased his memory of the past eight years. With his father hospitalized after a mysterious attack, he begins investigating the incident. During his inquiries, he encounters Hu Rong (Sandra Ma), the lead police investigator. Initially at odds, they gradually develop romantic feelings while uncovering a dangerous criminal conspiracy involving a powerful crime boss. This 2018 Viki Original Chinese drama, based on a hit novel by Xiao Qi Xiao, was directed by Liu Xin.

Age of Legends

The Legendary Team

Nie Wanfeng

ZJTV

Meng Fu Yao (Yang Mi), reincarnated from a divine lotus flower, masters an invincible fighting technique at 16 and sets out to collect secret talismans from five kingdoms. Her quest leads her to Crown Prince Zhangsun Wu Ji (Ethan Juan), who becomes her ally in battling powerful political forces. Together, they navigate a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the land, with Fu Yao determined to restore peace and uncover the truth behind her mysterious origins. As she travels through different kingdoms, she encounters challenges that test her skills and resolve, ultimately seeking entry into the sacred Firmament. This is a 2018 Chinese historical fantasy drama directed by Yang Wen Jun, based on the novel Empress Fuyao by Tian Xia Gui Yuan.

Legend of Fuyao

Fuyao's Court 

Qi Zhen

ZJSTV

Is it possible to search for answers to a death that occurred almost 30 years ago?


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Zhuang Shu (Jin Dong) is a successful cardiothoracic surgeon who has been practicing in the United States. He returns to work at a general hospital in China to find answers to a malpractice case that happened 29 years ago that resulted in the death of a patient.


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Zhuang Shu’s mother, the nurse involved in the case, was forced to resign. Then she saw her 4-year-old daughter kidnapped and then died in a car accident herself.


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Fellow cardiothoracic surgeon Lu Chen Xi (Bai Bai He) happens to be the daughter of the patient who died in the malpractice case. After she stands up to the hospital director, Yang Fan (Liu Yi Jun), she is demoted to the emergency department.


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Can Chen Xi help Zhuang Su find out the truth to what happened nearly 30 years ago that changed both their families’ fortunes forever?


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“Surgeons” is a 2017 Chinese drama series directed by Li Xue.

Surgeons

The On-Call Team

Yang Fan

Sohu

Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist at The University of Maryland, possesses an extraordinary ability to penetrate the minds of the most mysterious and violent criminals. Working closely with his young assistant Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), the daughter of a veteran police investigator, Simon serves as an analyst and advisor on the department's most challenging cases. As they collaborate to solve complex crimes, Jenny's deep sense of justice and Simon's emotional barriers create an intriguing dynamic. Together, they navigate the intricate psychological landscapes of criminal minds, pushing each other to grow both professionally and personally. Based on the novel "Close Your Eyes, Stay Close to Me" by Ding Mo, this is a 2015 Chinese crime drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

Love Me If You Dare

Gone with the Shirt Team

Pei Ze

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

In the midst of a bitter feudal conflict between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) helps the Liang secure a significant victory. Betrayal follows, leading to the massacre of his family. Poisoned and transformed, Lin Shu becomes Mei Chang Su, adopting a new identity to seek revenge. He allies with Prince Jing (Wang Kai), an unfavored royal heir embroiled in a fierce succession battle, and reconnects with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a strong-willed female general resistant to traditional marriage expectations. As Mei Chang Su navigates the complex imperial court, he carefully plots his path to justice while concealing his true identity. Will he successfully avenge his family and expose the truth behind their betrayal? "Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

Xie Yu

In ancient China, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) and his father, Lin Xie (Zheng Sheng Li), lead the Chiyan Army to victory, only to be betrayed by political rivals who convince the Emperor (Ding Yong Dai) of their treason. Surviving the massacre and transformed by poison, Lin Shu becomes Mei Changsu, leader of the Jiang Zuo Alliance. Disguised as imperial strategist Su Zhe, he returns to the capital to clear his family's name and help his childhood friend, Prince Jing (Wang Kai), ascend to the throne. Navigating the treacherous imperial political landscape, Mei Changsu strategically works to expose the conspiracy that destroyed his family and ultimately confronts the Emperor with a truth that will change history forever. This popular 2015 historical drama is based on the novel "Nirvana in Fire" by Hai Yan and was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire (Dubbed)

Set during the Japanese occupation of China, a young man is kidnapped by a powerful organization and trained to become a spy. Ming Tai (Hu Ge) is a naïve youngest brother of the Ming family, but his skills are recognized by Wang Tian Feng (Liu Yi Jun), the leader of the powerful Kuo Min Tang organization, and trained to become a spy. Partnered with Yu Man Li (Song Yi), Tai is given the code name “Scorpion” and sent to become an underground spy for the Communists. Tai’s adopted oldest brother, Ming Lou (Jin Dong), also is a powerful secret agent who has ties to the Kuo Min Tang, the Communists and the New Government, but his true loyalties are a mystery. Ming Cheng (Wang Kai) serves as his brother’s trusted sidekick. Sister Ming Jing (Liu Min Tao) tried to shield Tai from the dangerous political arena but to no avail. Can Tai work together with his brothers to somehow bring down their enemies and help end the Japanese occupation? “The Disguiser” is a 2015 Chinese dramas series directed by Li Xui. It is based on the novel “The Spy War on Shanghai Beach” by Zhang Yong.

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