Recommendations: Costume cdramas

Below you will find my list of the best xianxia/wuxia/xuanhuan/historical cdramas that I've watched so far. This list is always updating.

About the genres:
Xianxia - immortal heroes, the heaven/demon/mortal realms (+ other magical realms). It has immortals, spirits, demons, magic and martial arts. It's usually about the conflict between the realms and the ultimate battle between good and evil.
Wuxia - mortal realm only but focused on magic and martial arts. It's usually about the conflict between different martial arts sects and who will rule them all.
Xuanhuan - means “mysterious fantasy”. A broad genre of fictional stories which remixes Chinese folklore/mythology with foreign elements & settings.
Historical - mortal realm only, martial arts without magic. It's usually more realistic stories in historical times.

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justjacky May 22, 2023
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  • Till the End of the Moon

    1. Till the End of the Moon

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Three lifetimes. Three marriages. Not for the faint hearted. The anti-hero story you need to see.
    Mood: Very, very, very angsty.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers & arranged marriage.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • Story of Kunning Palace

    2. Story of Kunning Palace

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Best 2023 Historical Drama. Brilliant palace politics with dark romance.
    Mood: Mature, sexy and intense.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers & reverse harem.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Love and Redemption

    3. Love and Redemption

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Xianxia masterpiece about true love, friendship, sisterhood and good vs evil themes.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted & very emotional.
    Romance: Friends to lovers & secret crush.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • The Romance of Tiger and Rose

    4. The Romance of Tiger and Rose

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Hilarious, romantic and thought-provoking story on genre roles. 
    Mood: Light-hearted with some light emotional vibes.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers.

    #historical #transmigration

    REVIEW

  • The Longest Promise

    5. The Longest Promise

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The most stunning fairytale-like visuals with slow burn romance. 
    Mood: Mostly mature with some light-hearted vibes.
    Romance: Master-disciple & forbidden love.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • In Blossom

    6. In Blossom

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Face swap. Murder investigations. Blossoming romance. Gothic cinematography.
    Mood: Mysterious, mostly serious with some light moments.
    Romance: Slow burn (in a way) & falling in love with inner beauty.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Scent of Time

    7. Scent of Time

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A beautiful story about a woman’s growth journey of love and life.
    Mood: Mature historical times with life lessons.
    Romance: Reverse-harem & secret love.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • A Familiar Stranger

    8. A Familiar Stranger

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Best short drama! A male lead who falls for the female lead's heart and personality, not her looks.
    Mood: Sensual vibes.
    Romance: First love.

    #historical #fantasy #shortlength

    REVIEW

  • The Deliberations of Love

    9. The Deliberations of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: If you are a hopeless romantic, you will love this short drama.
    Mood: Hopeless romantic.
    Romance: Arranged marriage.

    #historical #shortlength

  • Governor's Secret Love

    10. Governor's Secret Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Morally grey male lead in a palace setting.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and angsty.
    Romance: First Love & a bit of enemies to lovers.

    #historical #shortlength

    REVIEW

  • My Journey to You

    11. My Journey to You

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    About: Dark Wuxia with crazy plot twists, romance, suspense, assassins and scheming.
    Mood: Suspense, scheming, dark vibes.
    Romance: Arranged marriage & enemies to lovers.

    #wuxia

    REVIEW

  • The Starry Love

    12. The Starry Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    About: Two sisters. Two husbands. Their fates intertwined. 
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted & angsty.
    Romance: Opposites attract, arranged marriage & secondary couple.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • The Double

    13. The Double

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Theatrical, addictive and dramatic revenge play.
    Mood: Dark & emotional with some comedy.
    Romance: Slow Burn.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Love Between Fairy and Devil

    14. Love Between Fairy and Devil

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The ultimate love story between a fairy and devil who's tribes are enemies. 
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • Peacock in Wonderland

    15. Peacock in Wonderland

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 42 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Novel transmigration with cute romance and reverse gender roles.
    Mood: Mostly light-hearted.
    Romance: Frenemies to lovers.

    #historical #transmigration

    REVIEW

  • The Blue Whisper: Part 1

    16. The Blue Whisper: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Emotional, slow paced and visually beautiful story of a girl falling in love with a merman.
    Mood: Very emotional.
    Romance: First love.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • Who Rules the World

    17. Who Rules the World

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Royal politics with a dash of romance. 
    Mood: Mature with a dash of romantic fluff.
    Romance: Rivals/Friends to lovers.

    #wuxia

    REVIEW

  • The Blood of Youth

    18. The Blood of Youth

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The best non-romance wuxia you will ever watch.
    Mood: Light-hearted and adventure feel.
    Romance: Bromance.

    #wuxia

    REVIEW

  • Sword and Fairy 4

    19. Sword and Fairy 4

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A hero’s journey through personal growth, love and friendship.
    Mood: Goofy at first but after ep 12 very mature and serious.
    Romance: Friends to lovers.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • Sword and Fairy

    20. Sword and Fairy

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Six youths on a self-discovery journey with romance, friendship & adventure.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: Friends to lovers.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • Love You Seven Times

    21. Love You Seven Times

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The love story between the God of War and a Fairy and their seven lives together. 
    Mood: Mostly light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
    Romance: Star-crossed lovers

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • The Princess and the Werewolf

    22. The Princess and the Werewolf

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Beauty and the beast vibes but in a goofy mode. 
    Mood: Very light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
    Romance: Forced marriage.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • Ancient Love Poetry

    23. Ancient Love Poetry

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Like a real folklore tale filled with romance, emotional scenes and epic magic battles.
    Mood: Emotional.
    Romance: First love.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • Lost You Forever

    24. Lost You Forever

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A slow paced and mature themed story. 
    Mood: Mature and emotional.
    Romance: Reverse-harem.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • The Long Ballad

    25. The Long Ballad

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A story about personal growth, overcoming challenges, friendships, love, justice and peace. 
    Mood: Mature and emotional.
    Romance: Friends to lovers

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Different Princess

    26. Different Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Murder crimes with slow burn romance where modern girl falls for the villain of her story.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
    Romance: Arranged marriage.

    #historical #transmigration

    REVIEW

  • A Journey to Love

    27. A Journey to Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    8.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: It's about the journey, not the destination. Rescue mission & revenge.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: Rivals to lovers.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Wonderland of Love

    28. Wonderland of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    8.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Merge of Mr. & Mrs. Smith + Romeo & Juliette romance + War.
    Mood: Mix of romantic and emotional.
    Romance: Rivals to lovers.

    #historical

    REVIEW

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