The 7 Most Popular Chinese Dramas Right Now You Cannot Miss

Find out why everyone's raving about these historical and romantic dramas

Mainland China is killing it with their dramas lately. You probably realised that when even your friends who aren’t strong in Mandarin can’t stop talking about Story of Yanxi Palace.

Epic romance, scheming concubines, scandals in the family, amazing fight scenes – these are just some of the ingredients that make Chinese dramas so seriously addictive. Thank goodness almost all of them are over 50 episodes long, so the binge-watching can go on and on. Find your next obsession in these seven Chinese romantic and historical dramas that have captivated audiences all over the world.

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3. Princess Agents (楚乔传)

One of the most watched Chinese dramas of all time, in and beyond China, Princess Agents is an action-packed drama featuring a badass woman. China is embroiled in a civil war during the Western Wei dynasty, and Chu Qiao (Zhao Li Ying) becomes enslaved with her family in the house of a rich and powerful family. Her luck begins to turn when Yu Wen Yue (Lin Gengxin) decides to train her in martial arts, and she starts to get involved in the war. Their romance blossoms as Wen Yue becomes a skilled fighter who gives us plenty of awesome action scenes.

Start watching the fully English-subbed show here.

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