Yue Yang

Tencent

After Jiang Si (Jing Tian) is killed by her beloved Yu Jin (Zhang Wan Yi), she unexpectedly awakes with a second chance at life. Determined to rewrite her fate, she breaks off her engagement and forges a new path for herself by starting her own business and investigating the disappearances of several young girls. While she enjoys her new life trajectory, she finds herself crossing paths with Yu Jin, now a young general, once again. Though Jiang Si is initially hesitant to trust the man who once murdered her, they begin to work together, changing the lives of her family members for the better and causing Jiang Si's formerly guarded heart to soften. Will Jiang Si find happiness with this new version of Yu Jin, or will her fate remain the same? This drama was adapted from the web novel "The Brocaded Tale of the Girl Si" by Willow Leaves In Winter.

Si Jin

💥🍥 TEAM 7️⃣ 🍥💥

Jiang An Cheng

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

Xu Ping Zhi

MGTV

Despite being an illegitimate child, Yan Xing (Deng En Xi) was trained from a young age by the Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Justice to solve even the toughest criminal cases. However, when her sister escapes an imperial marriage decree to Shen Du (Ding Yu Xi) of the Internal Guard Office, Yan Xing must marry him instead to protect her family. Since neither wanted to get married, Yan Xing and Shen Du agree to divorce after three months. Publicly, they pretend to be a loving couple, but privately, they despise each other. Unexpectedly, Yan Xing and Shen Du both have strong senses of justice and work together to clear the names of the innocent. Could this shared quest for the truth help them go from reluctant spouses to caring partners? This 2024 Chinese historical romance drama was directed by Wang Wei, adapted from Feng Huang Xi's novel "The Singing Of Chang An's Copper Sparrow."

Melody of Golden Age

🎶 The Copper Sparrow 🪶

Yan Kuo

Born into the demon world, ShenLi (Zhao Li Ying) grew in power, her skill on the battlefield eventually earning her the title of General Bi Cang. Pressured into a political marriage against her will, the general chose to fight for her freedom rather than accept the match. Sustaining injuries, ShenLi reverts to her original form and falls into the human world as a phoenix where she is picked up by a mortal vendor and sold as a plucked chicken at a local human market to Xing Zhi (Lin Geng Xin).

A ruthless warrior who single-handedly brought an end to the god and demon wars millennia ago, Xing Zhi finds himself unable to pass by the plucked demon chicken he sees caged at the human market. With that single purchase, Xing Zhi inadvertently links his fate with that of ShenLi. What will become of the demon and the warrior who rescues her?

This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang.

The Legend of ShenLi

The God and the Phoenix Team

In the affluent city of Lingzhou, Shen Miao (Zhang Xue Ying), the independent and beautiful female heiress of a powerful trading family, has a reputation for failed marriages. Two eligible bachelors compete for her hand: the serious scholar Pei Yan Zhen (Xing Zhao Lin) and the playful Song Xi Yuan (Riley Wang) from another prominent merchant family. Both men vie to win Shen Miao's heart, each hoping to be the one she finally chooses as her husband. As the competition intensifies, Shen Miao must navigate the complex world of arranged marriages and her own desires. This is a 2023 Chinese drama series directed by Wu Qiang.

Choice Husband

Choose Me - No, Me

Tang Chen (Jin Dong) reaches the pinnacle of his professional career, only to have his girlfriend, Shuo Bing (Song Jia), betray him, causing his world to collapse and forcing him into bankruptcy. Refusing to give up, Tang Chen teams up with his friend Sha Zhou (Tian Yu) to establish a new public relations company, recruiting talented professionals. As they navigate the challenging business landscape, Tang Chen unexpectedly encounters Shuo Bing again, leading to a deeper understanding of her past actions. With newfound insight, they must confront the possibility of forgiveness, healing, and rekindling their relationship. This emotional urban drama explores themes of resilience, betrayal, and second chances. "In Spite of the Strong Wind" is a 2023 Chinese drama directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

In Spite of the Strong Wind

Once is Not Enough Team

Huang Yao Zu

In a grand court contest, the unassuming Li Wei (Tian Xi Wei) is unexpectedly chosen to marry Yin Zheng (Bai Jing Ting), the least favored of six royal heirs. Initially thrust into a marriage of political convenience, their union seems doomed, but they form a genuine connection as they navigate their new roles and learn about each other. With Yin Zheng relegated to menial tasks and Li Wei longing for a quiet life outside the royal family, their growing bond might just be the key to transforming their lives and helping the realm’s ordinary citizens. Will their unexpected romance defy the odds and spark meaningful change? This 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Zhao Qichen, adapted from the novel “Time Travel to the Daily Life of the Qing Dynasty” by Duo Mu Mu Duo.

New Life Begins

✨ The Marvellous ✨ Team 

Lord Yue

Ruan Zhen Zhen (Elvira Cai), a wealthy housewife, has her perfect life shattered when her husband unexpectedly dies, leaving her with overwhelming debt. Approached by loan sharks and lawyers, she is vulnerable and desperate. Attorney Gao Jun (Peng Guan Ying) appears as a potential savior, offering help, but Zhen Zhen remains suspicious of his true intentions. As they work together to resolve her financial crisis, she gradually begins to trust him and sees beyond her initial wariness. Their evolving relationship becomes complex as she tries to understand whether Gao Jun genuinely wants to help her or is simply another opportunist seeking to exploit her vulnerable situation. This is a 2022 Chinese romance thriller drama directed by Yan Yu Tong.

Unexpected Falling

Expect the Unexpected

Yang Guang (Chen Xiao), a 39-year-old radio show host, has been stuck in a professional rut for years, hosting an emotional confession program that has left him emotionally detached. When a new show threatens to replace his long-running program, he decides to reinvent his approach, forcing him to confront his own unresolved personal issues. His transformation takes an unexpected turn when Liao Wang (Wang Xiao Chen), a lawyer claiming to represent his mother, suddenly appears and drags him into a complex property dispute that compels him to finally address long-buried family conflicts. As Yang Guang begins to reconnect with his emotions and challenge his established patterns, he discovers the potential for personal growth and healing. This is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Yang Dong.

Simmer Down

A Slow Burning Love Team

Li Li Qiang

Captain Shang Jie (Gao Ren) and forensics expert Xia Ying (Zhang Ling Xin) are forced to work together when their units investigate a mysterious case involving a submerged car with a young woman's body. As they delve into the investigation, they uncover puzzling evidence suggesting potential multiple victims and a possible murder. Despite their different investigative styles, the duo gradually learns to collaborate, inching closer to solving the complex crime. Their partnership proves crucial in unraveling the mystery and sets the stage for future challenging cases they will tackle together. "Talking Bones 2" is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Hu Yao Zhi.

Talking Bones 2

Youku

On the day of Princess Chu Jiu Ling’s (He Hong Shan) forced marriage, she exposes her uncle, the new emperor, for murdering her father to seize the throne. Her assassination attempt fails, and she is thrown into the dungeons. Unbeknownst to all, a divine physician orchestrates a prison break, with his daughter Jun Zhen Zhen (Peng Xiao Ran) sacrificing herself in Jiu Ling’s place. When Jiu Ling awakens, her appearance and voice have been altered to match Zhen Zhen’s. Starting anew as a physician, Jiu Ling is determined to avenge her father. Returning to her home city to expose political corruption, she must navigate complex alliances involving three men: Chen Zhu Zan (Jin Han), a duke's son; Ning Yun Zhao (Wang You Shuo), a nobleman; and her ex-husband, Lu Yun Qi (Du Ya Fei). Adapted from Xi Xing’s web novel, this 2021 historical romance drama is directed by Xie Ze.

Jun Jiu Ling

♡♥ Unraveling a Heart Team ♥♡

Jiang You Shu

Thirty years ago, Qiao Zu Wang (Liu Jun) lost his wife shortly after the birth of their fifth child, revealing his selfish nature and leaving his eldest son Yi Cheng (Bai Yu) to care for the family. Er Qiang (Zhang Wan Yi), San Li (Mao Xiao Tong), Si Mei (Song Zu Er), and Qi Qi (Zhou Yi Ran) rallied together, determined to survive and support one another. Despite their challenging childhood, the Qiao siblings not only endured but succeeded in pursuing their individual dreams while maintaining their strong familial bonds. Decades later, they continue to stand by each other through life's challenges, proving the unbreakable connection forged in their difficult early years. This is a 2021 family life drama adapted from the novel by Wei Xi and directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

The Bond

 A Family of 7️⃣

Li He Man

Tencent, iQiyi

In modern-day China, a successful entrepreneur is brutally beaten by a treacherous business partner, who challenges him to seek revenge in another life. Mysteriously transported hundreds of years back in time, he finds himself inhabiting the body of Ning Yi (Guo Qi Lin), a young man engaged to Su Tan Er (Song Yi). Initially reluctant about the arranged marriage, Ning Yi is won over by his charming fiancée and decides to marry her. Discovering his new family faces threats from rival businesses and dangerous bandits, he uses his modern business knowledge and strategic thinking to protect his wife's family and their interests. With his entrepreneurial skills and growing affection for Su Tan Er, Ning Yi navigates the complex social dynamics of the era. This is a 2021 Chinese historical drama series directed by Deng Ke, based on a novel by Fen Nu de Xiang Jiao.

My Heroic Husband

Husband is Awesome

Su Zhong Kan

Gao Jie (Janice Man), an aspiring jewelry designer struggling in China's declining jewelry market, travels to Southeast Asia seeking inspiration. There, she encounters Yu Zhi (Zhang Ming En), a charming jewelry business heir, and they experience an instant connection. Despite their immediate attraction, circumstances force them apart, leaving their budding romance uncertain. When they reunite in China, they must navigate complex family pressures and personal challenges that threaten to derail their relationship. Will their love survive the obstacles that stand in their way? This is a 2019 Chinese romantic drama related to "Because of Meeting You."

Nice To Meet You

Yu Guang Hua

Dragon TV

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

Magistrate Zhang

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

Liu Chang He

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

Zhou Qin

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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