Historical Dramas (Rated Order + Comments)

These are my personal favourite historical dramas. The list will include not only Korean dramas and will not be limited to a time frame.

Vitalia Mar 10, 2021
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  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    1. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    10

    I have waited for far too long to watch this drama. But I regret not knowing how great it was. It is one of the best dramas out there! Absolutely amazing!  
    I wouldn't say everyone will like it, but I did and I still come back to this drama! I love it that much!

  • The Untamed

    2. The Untamed

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes

    10

    Incredible! Amazing! Sensational! A must-watch!
    This drama is the best in the historical fiction ganre and BL! Although, it's made as a bromance due to China's BL ban, you can actually feel the love Wei Ying and Lan Zhan had for each other. Yibo and Xiao Zhan did a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life.
    It is my favourite drama, but it's more of a fantasy and that's the reason it didn't get the first place.

  • The Princess's Man

    3. The Princess's Man

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes

    10

    A "Romeo and Juliet" kind of romance with two rivaling families. To be quite frank, I have watched this drama years ago and my memory is a little blurry, but I remember I loved it!

  • Moon Embracing the Sun

    4. Moon Embracing the Sun

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    10

    Amazing drama! A must-watch!

  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    5. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes

    10

    Such an amazing drama! It kept me on the edge of my seat. I've never seen such despicable characters, but here there are some that you'd just wanna hang. Watch it, you won't be dissapointed.

  • Empress Ki

    6. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes

    10
  • Iljimae

    7. Iljimae

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes

    10

    Honestly, I watched this drama maybe 10 years ago, so the rating might not be correct by today's standards, but it's still a classic and has LJG in it (my favourite Korean actor that does no wrong)!

  • Eternal Love

    8. Eternal Love

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 58 episodes

    10

    Beautiful drama with a great world building.

  • Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends

    9. Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    10

    I put the whole first season of AC on the Number 9 spot. But since it has 3 parts, I had to position them somehow. The 3rd part is the most intense and intriguing, as it is the prelude to the next season. The pace is just right and the cliffhanger is just WOW! Watch it, you will not be dissapointed.

  • Arthdal Chronicles Part 2: The Sky Turning Inside Out, Rising Land

    In this second part, the pace started to change. It got more dynamic and intense. There are some perfectly executed scenes that made me get goosebumps. Especially, spoiler alert, the way Tanya found the bell! Wow, just wow!

  • Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy

    11. Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    10

    The first part can be a little confusing, since there are many new terms and structures, races and state positions that people might find hard to understand at first. This drama has a great world building, but people need to be a little patient in order to understand it. Just like the first season of GOT, you couldn't understand the whole plot at first. Give it a few episodes and it will all be cleared out. These TV series are just magnificent!

  • Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    12. Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    9.0
  • Splash Splash LOVE

    13. Splash Splash LOVE

    Korean Special - 2015, 2 episodes

    8.5
  • Kingdom

    14. Kingdom

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    8.5

    "The Kingdom" is an interesting case. While the storyline is compelling and intriguing, I just couldn't adore this drama. My main problem is the zombie theme - I never liked things with zombies and found them to be boring. However, if you like zombies, this might become your favoutite Korean historical drama ever. Give it a try.

  • Mr. Queen

    15. Mr. Queen

    Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

    8.0
  • The Legend

    16. The Legend

    Korean Drama - 2007, 24 episodes

    8.0
  • The Tale of Nokdu

    17. The Tale of Nokdu

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    7.0
  • The King's Woman

    18. The King's Woman

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 48 episodes

    7.5

    This drama could've been so much better, if it was focused on politics and wars, rather than love. "The King's Woman" tells the story of Emperor Qin Shi Huang  - the first emperor of unified China and founder of the Qin dynasty. The drama has a lot of historical inaccuracies and while the characters (some of them) are historical figures, you could totally consider the drama a fiction. 

  • Faith

    19. Faith

    Korean Drama - 2012, 24 episodes

    7.5
  • The Return of Iljimae

    20. The Return of Iljimae

    Korean Drama - 2009, 24 episodes

    7.0

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