Best Rated Chinese Language Dramas on Douban (Updating)
Douban is the largest and most used website for rating Movies and TV series in mainland China.
You might wonder what are the best Chinese language dramas in the eyes of natives. Hopefully, this list will give you some insights and provide you with some hidden gems.
About this list:
- There are some basic qualification criteria for dramas to enter this list:
- Dramas released in 1980~2019 must be rated by at least 100K Douban users
- Dramas released in 2020~2024 must be rated by at least 50K Douban users
- 7.5+ ratings
- The list order is based on the Douban Ratings. Dramas with the same Douban ratings are ordered based on the number of rated Douban users.
- For seasonal dramas, the weighted average ratings are calculated. Plus the following rules:
- Better watch all seasons to understand the whole story:
- Only one season needs to reach all basic qualification criteria, other seasons just need to have 7.5+ ratings to be qualified.
- If all seasons are qualified, only the first season is listed. Other sequels are mentioned in the comments.
- If not all seasons are qualified, then the whole drama is disqualified.
- Can watch without all seasons:
- Only the first qualified season is listed. If only one season is qualified, then it is listed as standalone. If several seasons are qualified, other seasons are mentioned in the comments.
- Seasons need to reach all qualification criteria to be qualified.
- Better watch all seasons to understand the whole story:
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![Ultimate Note]()
101. Ultimate Note
Chinese Drama - 2020, 37 episodes
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![Nothing but You]()
102. Nothing but You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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![Fake It Till You Make It]()
103. Fake It Till You Make It
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
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![Meteor Garden]()
104. Meteor Garden
Taiwanese Drama - 2001, 19 episodes
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![Danger Zone: The Dark Night]()
105. Danger Zone: The Dark Night
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
8.2
rated by 100K+ users
https://movie.douban.com/subject/35240435/
Note:
This drama is listed as one whole part on Douban, but it was divided into two seasons (Danger Zone Season 2: The Silver Lining) on MDL.
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![Romance in the Alley]()
106. Romance in the Alley
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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![Legend of the Undercover Chef]()
107. Legend of the Undercover Chef
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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![There Will Be Ample Time]()
108. There Will Be Ample Time
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
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![A Long Way Home]()
109. A Long Way Home
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
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![Faith Makes Great]()
110. Faith Makes Great
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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![Yu Zui]()
111. Yu Zui
Chinese Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
8.2
- Season 1:
8.4
rated by 240K+ users
https://movie.douban.com/subject/26363830/
7.7
rated by 110K+ users
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![Love Between Fairy and Devil]()
112. Love Between Fairy and Devil
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
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![The Longest Day in Chang'an]()
113. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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![Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns]()
114. Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns
Chinese Drama - 2020, 18 episodes
8.1
rated by 370K+ users
https://movie.douban.com/subject/30488569/
Note:
Technically this is the sequel of Candle in the Tomb (143rd in this list), however, both the leading actors and the production team were changed, so these two can be viewed separately.
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![Delicious Romance]()
115. Delicious Romance
Chinese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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![Remembrance of Things Past]()
116. Remembrance of Things Past
Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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![Tientsin Mystic]()
117. Tientsin Mystic
Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
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![The Rise of Phoenixes]()
118. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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![I Don't Want to Be Friends with You]()
119. I Don't Want to Be Friends with You
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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![Lovely Us]()
120. Lovely Us
Chinese Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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![Hi Venus]()
121. Hi Venus
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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![I Am Nobody]()
122. I Am Nobody
Chinese Drama - 2023, 27 episodes
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![Pink Ladies]()
123. Pink Ladies
Taiwanese Drama - 2003, 40 episodes
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![My Lucky Star]()
124. My Lucky Star
Taiwanese Drama - 2007, 20 episodes
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![The Wind Blows from Longxi]()
125. The Wind Blows from Longxi
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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![Feather Flies to the Sky]()
126. Feather Flies to the Sky
Chinese Drama - 2017, 55 episodes
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![Dwelling Narrowness]()
127. Dwelling Narrowness
Chinese Drama - 2009, 35 episodes
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![The Lord of Losers]()
128. The Lord of Losers
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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![The Imperial Coroner]()
129. The Imperial Coroner
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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![Burning Ice]()
130. Burning Ice
Chinese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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![Winter Begonia]()
131. Winter Begonia
Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes
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![Thirteen Years of Dust]()
132. Thirteen Years of Dust
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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![Will Love in Spring]()
133. Will Love in Spring
Chinese Drama - 2024, 21 episodes
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![The Legend of the Condor Heroes]()
134. The Legend of the Condor Heroes
Chinese Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
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![The Prince Who Turns into a Frog]()
135. The Prince Who Turns into a Frog
Taiwanese Drama - 2005, 20 episodes
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![A Love for Separation]()
136. A Love for Separation
Chinese Drama - 2016, 45 episodes
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![The Message]()
137. The Message
Chinese Drama - 2020, 38 episodes
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![Born for the Spotlight]()
138. Born for the Spotlight
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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![Reset]()
139. Reset
Chinese Drama - 2022, 15 episodes
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![A Dream of Splendor]()
140. A Dream of Splendor
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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![The Story of Ming Lan]()
141. The Story of Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
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![A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower]()
142. A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower
Chinese Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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![Candle in the Tomb]()
143. Candle in the Tomb
Chinese Drama - 2016, 21 episodes
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![Escape from the Trilateral Slopes]()
144. Escape from the Trilateral Slopes
Chinese Drama - 2024, 21 episodes
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![Run for Young]()
145. Run for Young
Chinese Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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![Fearless Whispers]()
146. Fearless Whispers
Chinese Drama - 2020, 51 episodes
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![Cross Fire]()
147. Cross Fire
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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![Under the Microscope]()
148. Under the Microscope
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
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![When I Fly Towards You]()
149. When I Fly Towards You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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![Sunny Piggy]()
150. Sunny Piggy
Chinese Drama - 2000, 38 episodes
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![Love in Between]()
151. Love in Between
Chinese Drama - 2020, 43 episodes
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![Ray of Light]()
152. Ray of Light
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
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![Once and Forever: The Sun Rises]()
153. Once and Forever: The Sun Rises
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
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![Ashes of Love]()
154. Ashes of Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
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![Young Blood]()
155. Young Blood
Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes
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![War of Faith]()
156. War of Faith
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
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![The Queen of News]()
157. The Queen of News
Hong Kong Drama - 2023, 26 episodes
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![Enemy]()
158. Enemy
Chinese Drama - 2021, 37 episodes
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![Legend of Lu Zhen]()
159. Legend of Lu Zhen
Chinese Drama - 2013, 59 episodes
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![Peace Hotel]()
160. Peace Hotel
Chinese Drama - 2018, 38 episodes
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![The Proud Twins]()
161. The Proud Twins
Hong Kong Drama - 2005, 40 episodes
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![Return of the Condor Heroes]()
162. Return of the Condor Heroes
Chinese Drama - 2006, 41 episodes
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![Longmen Express]()
163. Longmen Express
Chinese Drama - 2013, 40 episodes
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![Fearless Blood]()
164. Fearless Blood
Chinese Drama - 2023, 18 episodes
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![Joy of Life]()
165. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
7.8
- Season 1:
7.9
rated by 1,11M+ users
https://movie.douban.com/subject/25853071/
7.3
rated by 320K+ users
https://movie.douban.com/subject/34937650/
Note: Although the season 2 rating doesn't meet the criteria, this show is still included for now because it's too popular and well-known not to be included. If season 3 worsens, it will be removed from this list.
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![The Untamed]()
166. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
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![All Is Well]()
167. All Is Well
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
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![The Rebel]()
168. The Rebel
Chinese Drama - 2021, 43 episodes
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![The Bond]()
169. The Bond
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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![Put Your Head on My Shoulder]()
170. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
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![Schemes of a Beauty]()
171. Schemes of a Beauty
Chinese Drama - 2010, 40 episodes
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![Boss & Me]()
172. Boss & Me
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
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![Fated to Love You]()
173. Fated to Love You
Taiwanese Drama - 2008, 24 episodes
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![Are You the One]()
174. Are You the One
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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![Nobody Knows]()
175. Nobody Knows
Chinese Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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![Left Right]()
176. Left Right
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
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![Hilarious Family]()
177. Hilarious Family
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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![We Are Criminal Police]()
178. We Are Criminal Police
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
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![Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1]()
179. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
7.6
rated by 590K+ users
https://movie.douban.com/subject/35452438/
Note:
This drama is listed as one whole part on Douban, but due to the new regulation of episode numbers in mainland China, it was divided into two parts (Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2) for the sake of airing.
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![Under the Skin]()
180. Under the Skin
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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![Good Bye, My Princess]()
181. Good Bye, My Princess
Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes
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![Lighter & Princess]()
182. Lighter & Princess
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
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![The Day of Becoming You]()
183. The Day of Becoming You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 26 episodes
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![Struggle]()
184. Struggle
Chinese Drama - 2007, 32 episodes
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![Why Try to Change Me Now]()
185. Why Try to Change Me Now
Chinese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
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![Falling before Fireworks]()
186. Falling before Fireworks
Chinese Drama - 2023, 23 episodes
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![Born to Be the One]()
187. Born to Be the One
Chinese Drama - 2024, 37 episodes
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![Out of Court]()
188. Out of Court
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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![Love and Redemption]()
189. Love and Redemption
Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes
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![Under the Power]()
190. Under the Power
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
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![Love Game in Eastern Fantasy]()
191. Love Game in Eastern Fantasy
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
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![Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace]()
192. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 87 episodes
7.5
rated by 350K+ users
https://movie.douban.com/subject/25812730/
Note:
Technically this is the sequel of Empresses in the Palace (13th in this list), however, the leading actors were changed and the story isn't tightly related, so these two can be viewed separately.
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![The Youth Memories]()
193. The Youth Memories
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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![Gank Your Heart]()
194. Gank Your Heart
Chinese Drama - 2019, 35 episodes
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![The Ideal City]()
195. The Ideal City
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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![Trident]()
196. Trident
Chinese Drama - 2020, 42 episodes
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![Imperfect Victim]()
197. Imperfect Victim
Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes
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![Falling Into You]()
198. Falling Into You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 26 episodes
