Blizzardahm's C-Drama Recommendation List
These are my C-drama recommendations! Some are pretty short (around 24 episodes), while others are over 50 episodes! Enjoy! (most of these episodes are 45 min each) I will warn you, though, that these all have romance (some aren't centered around romance, but still have this genre), so if you don't like this genre, just ignore this list. And don't worry, there are no spoilers here! (I have written reviews for Love and Redemption, The Wolf, Legend of Fei, The Sword and the Brocade, and The Long Ballad.)
The list will start from the shortest dramas to the longest dramas, with a short description for every one.
Also, please do not get offended by my ratings. These are mine, not the overall rating for the drama.
Feel free to message/ask me any questions! I'll be glad to help! (please excuse my excessive exclamation mark usage)
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1. My Little Princess
Chinese Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
This drama is a very quick-watch, and is great when you are bored! It does have many many cliche elements in it, but overall, it is very enjoyable!
16 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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2. A Love So Beautiful
Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes
Personally, this wasn't my best drama, but it was light and enjoyable. It is a rom-com with romance that starts in high school and progresses into adulthood.
23 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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3. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
A very sweet rom-com drama with the cutest height difference! I loved the character development here, as a science student starts to fall in love with a non-science student. (don't know her profession!) There is awesome sizzling Chemistry! (get it?)
24 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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4. Intense Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Starting from a marriage established when they were kids, this romance between a doctor and actress should not be missed!
24 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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5. Like You
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
This rom-com introduces us to the world of fancy food! (and also makes us hungry) But beware, some may be a little disturbed by the big age-gap.
24 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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6. Mr. Perfect and Miss Almost
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
A very quick and light watch, this drama hows us that romance can start in the strangest of ways, even with a cliche marriage contract.
24 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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7. First Romance
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
I did not enjoy this as much as I had expected I would, but it was a light and fun watch nonetheless. I did skip many parts as the drama got boring very quickly, but many watchers enjoyed it.
24 episodes- Modern rom-com
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8. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Oh, this rom-com is something that you would not want to miss! The comedic elements here are enough for you to laugh for hours, and I can never get enough of this orange-banana pair!
24 episodes- Historical Rom-com
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9. L'amour éternel
Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
The audience gets a special treat with this cute couple! They may be from different worlds, but that doesn't stop their love story. The actress also did exceptionally well as two different characters.
24 episodes- Historical Rom-com
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10. Unforgettable Love
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
Pretty cliche, but it's all fluff between a child-psychologist FL and cold (and handsome) ML. The plus is that there's a cute little boy, Xiao Bao. He simply melts hearts.
24 episodes - Modern Rom-Com/Family
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11. The Day of Becoming You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 26 episodes
This drama is absolutely perfect if you want a cute drama that will send you wheezing every episode. The comedy here is a gem! It masterfully managed to use the body-swap trope to the best of its potential, making this drama totally different from other body-swap dramas. The romance between an entertainment reporter and idol in this drama is so cute as well.
26 episodes- Modern Rom-Com
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12. The Sweet Love Story
Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes
Looking for something fluffy! Here you go! We dive into fun college life as first loves bloom and students branch out to the next section of their life. A smart forensic science student falls in love with a bubbly girl majoring in literature, and their journey starts there.
(Prequels: A Love So Beautiful, Put Your Head on My Shoulder)
27 episodes-Modern rom-com
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13. My little Happiness
Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes
MLH is a very fluffy rom-com about the love story of a doctor and a lawyer who had been best friends when they were children. No misunderstandings, no annoying second leads, enjoy!
28 episodes- Modern rom-com
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14. Love O2O
Chinese Drama - 2016, 30 episodes
Honestly, I thought that this drama didn't have any clear plot backing it up, but it is very popular and loved by many. Most people liked the drama because there weren't any misunderstandings or a love triangle. What makes it unique, though, is the world of e-sports, and the characters.
30 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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15. Falling Into Your Smile
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
This. is. SO. cute! The ML here is cold, but gives off strangely warm vibes. The OTP is one to die for! Tong Yao shows us how strong and awesome we girls can be. Not to mention all the eye candy, and the competitive atmosphere that brings tension and interest to an even higher level! This is THE E-sports Cdrama of 2021.
31 episodes- Modern Rom-Coms (E-sports)
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16. Tu es Ma Gloire
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
The entire Cdrama world was over the moon when the casting was announced, and we weren't disappointed. This light-hearted rom-com has a confident and strong FL, creative and intelligent ML, and an intriguing modern romance storyline that's easy to follow and enjoy.
32 episodes - Modern Rom-Com
Blizzardahm's review: https://mydramalist.com/profile/blizzardahm/review/159097
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17. Boss & Me
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
Yes, we do have that cliche concept of rich-man, poor-girl. The FL starts out as a "blood supplying machine" for the CEO of a large company, but he discovers her many good attributes as they start eating lunch together. (that does sound a little weird)
33 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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18. Le Coup de Foudre
Chinese Drama - 2019, 35 episodes
Le Coup De Foudre is about friendship, familial love, and romantic relationships from high school all the way to adult life. Humans experience heartbreak along with joy and happiness, and we learn so much from the stories of the many characters in this drama. The character relationships are just phenomenal and lovable, and I loved the interactions.
35 episodes- Modern Rom-Com/Slice-Of-Life
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19. L'amour Est Doux
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
Love is very sweet, and this is certainly true for our couple here! This office romance is an explosion of sugar sweetness, and the bitter elements from the past are slowly resolved. I especially liked the strong female lead. She is independent but caring.
36 episodes- Modern Rom-com.
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20. Moonlight
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
Moonlight is a rom-com about an editor female lead and author male lead, and the drama is just so cute! It's very rare to find a drama with a cute and truly strong fl and a very cute ml, but this one was just perfect! It's cute and inspirational at the same time, and the leads were just perfect for the roles!
36 episodes- Modern Rom-Com
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21. Parole d'honneur
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
Two young men with lagging pasts become best friends, and they travel through the Pugilistic World together, discovering secrets and uncovering pasts. Although Chinese censorship prevented the drama from including its BL contents, it is beautifully produced with amazing scenery and acting.
36 episodes-Wuxia Bromance/Mystery
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22. Love Between Fairy and Devil
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
Oh, you said you were looking for a Xianxia without a perfect, powerful, prestigious immortal male lead whose duty is to protect the Three Realms? Oh, and no naive, powerless female lead who ruins everything? Ok, you're in the perfect place. Love Between Fairy and Devil is a romance between heartless Moon Lord Dong Fang Qing Cang and orchid Xiao Lanhua, whose story shows us that love has no boundaries.
36 episodes - Xianxia Romance
Blizzardahm's review: https://mydramalist.com/profile/blizzardahm/review/228937
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23. My Dear
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
This is the official sequel to Go Go Squid, telling the love story between Wu Bai and Ai Qing. Although Wu Bai falls in love with Ai Qing before they even official know each other, they recognize each other through their passion for robotics.
38 episodes-Modern rom-com
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24. L' Amour En Patinage
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
Drama-lovers are introduced to three kinds of skating: Figure skating, ice hockey, and race skating. What makes this drama so special, though, are the main leads' perseverance in achieving their dreams. Even the names of our FL and ML match perfectly! Tang Xue (Candy Snow) and LI Yubing (Pear Ice).
40 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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25. Douluo Continent
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
Douluo Continent is a very unique drama that manages to incorporate both fantasy and friendship into one complete story. We follow Tang San and his friends on an unforgettable journey that teaches them thought-provoking lessons.
40 episodes- Xuanhuan Fantasy/Adventure (with a little romance)
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26. Try the World
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
The romance between the two Jianghu roamers is pure, even if they both have special identities. The two go through many adventures together, experiencing life and death, with both happy and heartbreaking moments.
40 episodes - Wuxia Romance
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27. Go Go Squid!
Chinese Drama - 2019, 41 episodes
This drama starts with one of the coldest MLs in history, but after he meets our cute FL, his change is drastic. This drama also focuses on the concept of e-sports, and the amazing teamwork between our beloved supporting characters is undeniable.
41 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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28. Go Ahead
Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes
Go Ahead has one of the most joyful and warm families. While they are not all blood-related, they are related in the heart and soul. We follow the main characters on their journeys to discover what the definition of family really is. I might have been a little harsh with the rating, but this drama is truly a funny and loving one.
45 episodes- Modern Family Comedy/Romance
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29. The Sword and the Brocade
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
Tells the story of Shi Yi Niang, a concubine-born daughter's journey of avenging for her mother's death, all the while gaining respect from her husband's family. If you enjoyed Minglan, you'll surely enjoy this drama!
45 episodes- Historical Romance/Family/Mystery
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30. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
A greatly-loved Wuxia drama, Joy of Life truly shows us the correct way one should live a wonderful life. Fan Xian discovers the dangerous world of politics and power, but always manages to live life to the fullest, from establishing good relationships with his family members and friends and finding true love to solving captivating mysteries.
46 episodes- Historical Wuxia/mystery/romance
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31. Sweet Dreams
Chinese Drama - 2018, 49 episodes
A sweet rom-com with a ML who has to learn to overcome his childhood trauma, and the FL helps him along the way. They first meet through a dream, and the love story progresses from there.
48 episodes- Modern Rom-com
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32. Ancient Love Poetry
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
Absolutely stunning. Beautiful, in terms of CGI, acting, and the story. An amazing Xianxia work. What else? I simply love it. It's just so heart-warming and so heart-breaking at the same time. Oh, your poor heart probably won't be able to take this like me, but I just can't take my eyes off the screen!
49 episodes- Xianxia Romance
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33. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
The Long Ballad appears to be a normal revenge-plot drama, but as you dive deeper into each character's adventures and stories, you begin to connect with many of them, while despising others as if they were your own enemy. The cute friendship, intelligent thinking, and thoughtful romance shouldn't be missed as well!
49 episodes- Historical Romance/Friendship/Adventure
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34. Le Loup
Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes
I loved this love story between a young princess and a wolf pup. (a boy raised by wolves) She shows him kindness, but certain circumstances break them apart. When they meet again, hearts are both mended and shattered. Some people didn't enjoy the misunderstandings, but they show how pure the love is.
Blizzardahm's review: https://mydramalist.com/profile/blizzardahm/review/103995
49 episodes- Wuxia Romance/Politics
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35. The Journey of Flower
Chinese Drama - 2015, 58 episodes
The ML is forbidden to love, but he still falls in love with his only disciple, causing heartbreak and misunderstanding. Our FL grows from a dependent little girl to a strong young woman who doesn't understand the decision of fate.
50 episodes- Xianxia Romance
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36. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
Hmmmm, how would I describe this gem? Adapted from a popular BL novel, The Untamed shows us the strong friendship (aka hidden romance) between our two MLs. While not very direct, it is clear to the audience that there is something there that is deeper than bromance because of the amazing acting presented. The leads work together to solve various mysteries.
50 episodes- Xianxia Bromance/Mystery
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37. La légende de Fei
Chinese Drama - 2020, 51 episodes
A Wuxia drama that explores mystery, romance, and adventure. The female lead matures as she overcomes countless challenges, thanks to the advice of many wise martial arts heroes and heroines. This drama has particularly bad backdrops, but the second half of the drama was very enjoyable.
Blizzardahm's review: https://mydramalist.com/profile/blizzardahm/review/114803
51 episodes- Wuxia Mystery/Romance
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38. The Flame's Daughter
Chinese Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
A little girl realizes that this peaceful manor in which she lives in is not the real world at all. She meets both evil and good on her adventures and finds unexpected love. Mysteries are unraveled on her way to seek revenge. There is a lot of plotting and talking, and this drama might not be suitable for everyone.
52 episodes- Wuxia Romance/Mystery
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39. Adieu ma princesse
Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes
One of the most beautiful and heartbreaking historical romances I've ever watched. When you finish the drama, you'll think back to everything the leads have been together. It's obvious the grassland princess and powerful prince are in love with each other, but life simply made them star-crossed lovers.
52 episodes - Historical Romance/Political
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40. Love Like the Galaxy : Partie 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
Love Like the Galaxy is broken down into two parts, with 56 episodes in total. The drama follows 15 year old Cheng Shaoshang's journey as she becomes accustomed to her estranged family members. She learns to become what others call the 'perfect' noble lady, but experiences many heartbreaks on the way. Young General Ling Buyi falls in love with her, and their romance starts from there. Sides characters are absolutely precious in this drama.
56 episodes - Historical Romance/Mystery/Political
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41. Three Lives, Three Worlds, The Pillow Book
Chinese Drama - 2020, 56 episodes
This is the official sequel to Eternal Love, but you do not need to watch that drama to be able to understand this one. Our main leads also go through three different lives, and many heartbreaks, but finally understand that they are meant for each other.
56 episodes- Xianxia Romance
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42. Eternal Love
Chinese Drama - 2017, 58 episodes
Through three different lives in three different worlds, our main leads go through various tribulations to find each other. Despite the continuous problems that try to break them apart, fate always manages to help them reunite.
58 episodes- Xianxia Romance
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43. Amour et rédemption
Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes
My all-time favorite drama, Love and Redemption shows us the redemption of a love that has lasted for 10 lifetimes. Both the main leads and the audience go through heartbreaks, reunion, and so much more, as well as unlock the deep mysteries of the past. BREATHTAKING.
Blizzardahm's review: https://mydramalist.com/profile/blizzardahm/review/90203
59 episodes- Xianxia Romance
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44. Cendres d'Amour
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
This is the love story between the powerful Fire Deity and the daughter of the Flower Goddess, but she is oblivious about almost everything. After she meets the ML, she starts to discover more and more, and becomes stronger due to circumstances.
63 episodes- Xianxia Romance
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45. Princess Agents
Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes
The FL starts out as a helpless maid of a prince's manor, and progresses into a martial arts expert. She goes through heartbreak as she loses the ones she loves, but manages to stay strong. This drama seemed a little longer than it should have been, but it may have been just me.
67 episodes- Political/Wuxia/Romance
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46. Monarch Industry
Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes
As a long(er) historical drama, the story is intriguing and informative, the characters all have their special personalities, and it's obvious that this is not a low-budget drama. The audience follows the female lead as she learns that being a royal princess, the niece of the emperor, is not all sunshine and rainbows.
68 episodes- Historical/romance/politics
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47. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
The FL, Wei Yingluo, is a total badass whose intelligence brings her a long way, from palace maid to the emperor's most pampered Noble Consort Ling. The satisfaction in this drama is rewarded at the end, as the harem struggles are difficult and sometimes even fatal. Even if you don't like long historical dramas, do give this a try if you're looking for a strong and intelligent FL who doesn't need to depend on a man in ancient China.
70 episodes - Historical Drama/Romance
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48. The Story of Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
In ancient China, the children of concubines are not always treated well. Doted by her grandmother, our FL grows up under wise and tender care, maturing into an intelligent young woman. She "defeats her enemies", and finds romance along the way,
78 episodes- Historical Family Drama/Romance
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49. L'amour royal de Ruyi au palais
Chinese Drama - 2018, 87 episodes
Also set in Emperor Qianlong's inner harem, RRLITP focuses instead on Empress Ula'nara, who was Emperor Qianlong's first childhood crush. We follow her journey as she becomes the step-empress, facing numerous difficulties as all eyes are on her, with high expectations for her to fulfill her duties as a Qing Dynasty empress. Ruyi makes some strong friendships but realizes that true love cannot fully exist in the imperial harem.
87 episodes - Historical Drama/Romance