Zhang Hao Wei

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

Zhao Xiu Yuan

Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun), the illegitimate son of the finance minister, found love with Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), the daughter of the Princess Royal. They wanted to live peaceful lives, but a scheming prince plotted his demise. Fan Xian was forced to fake his death to escape certain doom. Now, he has decided to return to learn the truth behind a dastardly conspiracy. Can he break through the webs of lies and deceit to expose the plotters – and live happily ever after with his beloved bride? This 2024 Chinese drama series is the sequel to “Joy of Life” and was directed by Wang Juan.

Joy of Life 2

Li Cheng Yu

During the reign of Emperor Wan Li, Jiangnan is terrorized by a serial killer leaving cryptic clues and bizarrely posed corpses. Qu San Geng (Bai Yu Fan), the disciple of the first victim, begins investigating the seemingly unconnected murders with a small group of associates. As they dig deeper, long-buried incidents from a decade ago resurface, revealing signs of a mysterious puppet master manipulating events from the shadows. Qu San Geng must unravel the complex web of murder and intrigue to identify and stop the killer before more lives are lost. This is a 2023 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Zheng.

Ripe Town

Death is in the details

MGTV

Born into a family of warriors, Xu Yu (Cecilia Boey) is a fierce fighter with no intention of ever becoming anything else. But when her family's future is at risk, she reluctantly agrees to marry Emperor Xiao Jin Yun (Zhang Hao Wei), a scholarly ruler whose love for books far outweighs his interest in battles. Their mismatched marriage keeps them distant, until a fateful accident swaps their souls into each other’s bodies! Now, Xu Yu and Jin Yun must navigate life in each other's shoes, discovering unexpected truths about themselves and their partner. Will this bizarre twist of fate bring them closer, or drive them further apart? This 2023 Chinese historical romantic comedy drama was directed by He Zhen Hua, adapted from the manhua “No Doubt In Us” by Lv Ye Qian He and You Zhi Jiao Zi.

The Trust

Xiao Jin Yun

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

iQiyi

Xue Wen Xi (Ju Jing Yi), daughter of an impoverished family, disguises herself as a boy to work as a writer and support her loved ones. When the Prime Minister's son, Feng Cheng Jun (Song Wei Long), discovers her talent, he arranges for her to enroll in the male-only Yun Shang Academy. Adopting her brother's name, Wen Bin, she lives in constant fear of her secret being exposed. Despite her challenges, Wen Xi excels academically and forms close bonds with three fellow scholars, becoming part of the "Yun Shang Quartet". As she navigates her new life, she develops romantic feelings and finds inner strength. However, the threat of her true identity being revealed looms large. This is a heartwarming 2020 historical romance drama directed by Zhi Lei, exploring themes of love, family, and friendship.

In A Class of Her Own

📜 Fantastic Scholars 📜

Tencent TV

In the Ancient Southern Qing Empire, Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun) finds his head full of bizarre “memories” about life in the 21st Century, becoming haunted by questions about his true identity and his mother’s death. After he survives an assassination attempt, he decides to head to the capital to search for answers. He meets the chancellor’s daughter Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), and the duo become close allies. Before long, he finds himself drawn into a web of schemes involving the Imperial family – while a mysterious security agency seems to be monitoring him. Will these dark forces overwhelm Fan Xian before he can discover the truth? This 2019 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Maoni and produced by Chen Ying Jie.

Joy of Life

Hunan TV

When you can’t muster up the courage in your real life, sometimes you can find it in your dreams.

Ling Ling Qi (Dilraba Dilmurat) is a sweet, young woman who works at a hotel. Her low self-esteem keeps her from truly succeeding at work and from acting on her secret crush on her fellow coworker, Bo Hai (Deng Lun). 

All that changes when Ling Qi and Bo Hai participate in a company research project on sleep patterns. When Ling Qi’s high-tech sleep monitoring bracelet malfunctions, she discovers that she can enter Bo Hai’s dreams! Can Ling Qi find the courage to act on her true feelings for Bo Hai in his dreams?

“Sweet Dreams” is a 2018 Chinese drama series.

Sweet Dreams

The Dreamers

Can a young martial arts student fight against powerful political foes who seek to destroy his family and the nation?

Xiao Ping Jing (Liu Hao Ran) is the second son of the respected Xiao warrior family who is training in martial arts at Langya Hall. His older brother, Xiao Ping Zhang (Huang Xiao Ming), is a powerful general of the Changlin Army protecting the Liang Dynasty, along with Ping Zhang’s wife, Meng Qian Xue (Tong Li Ya). When corrupt politicians go after the Changlin Army, Ping Zhang is poisoned on the battlefield.

As Ping Jing sets out to investigate his brother’s death, can he win over the loyalty of the new young emperor to save the nation?

“Nirvana in Fire 2” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue. It is a sequel to the 2015 hit drama series “Nirvana in Fire,” which is based on the novel by the same title by Hai Yan. “Nirvana in Fire 2” is produced and directed by the same team as the original “Nirvana in Fire” but stars a completely new cast.

Nirvana in Fire 2

Gone with the Shirt team

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.

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