Chinese period dramas are a captivating blend of history, culture, and art. These period dramas typically depict the life, politics, and relationships of ancient Chinese rulers and their kingdoms. They are renowned for their manicured storytelling and show-stopping cinematography. If you are interested in diving into the thrilling world of Chinese period dramas, here are some suggestions you can find on YouTube:
1. ‘Dr. Cutie’
‘Dr. Cutie’ stars Huang Jun Jie and Sun Qian in the main roles. It was released in 2022 and has 28 episodes. The protagonist of the story enters a palace pretending to be a male to study medicine and take revenge on those who murdered her family. It's interesting to watch how the situation gets complicated once she falls in love as she works at the Emperor's palace.
2. ‘Love Between Fairy and Devil’
Another Chinese drama that you can watch is the popular historical fantasy drama ‘Love Between Fairy and Devil’ starring Dylan Wang and Yu Shuxin in the lead roles. It was released in 2022 and has 36 episodes. This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. The story is about a fairy who unknowingly brings back to life a powerful demon; as a result, the universe is rocked and their fates become cosmically intertwined.
3. ‘Ashes of Love’
‘Ashes of Love’ is another fan-favourite fantasy, costume, and period Chinese drama starring Yang Zi and Deng Lun in the main roles. It was released in 2018 and has 63 episodes. It is an epic story about love and sacrifice in different times and settings. The plot focuses on an emotionless frost flower fairy who becomes involved in a love triangle with two rival deities. (Don't Miss These Things When In China)
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4. ‘Eternal Love’
‘Eternal Love’ stars Yang Mi and Mark Chao in the main roles. It was released in 2017 and has 58 episodes. It is based on the ‘Xianxia’ novel of the same name by Tang Qi Gong Zi. The story is about two deities who fall in love. Their relationship lasts across three lives, each of which is an epic in its own right. It's thrilling to watch the two star-crossed lovers reconcile in their lives. In 2017 it became one of the most watched Chinese dramas.
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5. ‘Legend of Fuyao’
Another must-watch Chinese costume and period drama is ‘Legend of Fuyao’ starring Yang Mi and Ethan Juan in the main roles. This drama was released in 2018 and has 66 episodes. The drama is based on the novel ‘Empress Fuyao’ by Tianxia Guiyuan. This drama follows the story of Meng Fuyao, who is born from a lotus flower. As she travels across the five Kingdoms, she is successful in destroying the evils and establishing harmony in the region. On this journey, Fuyao meets and falls in love with Crown Prince Zhangsun Wuji (Ethan Juan), and he helps her in overcoming the powerful political forces she encounters.
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