No Romance cdrama - Wuxia, Xianxia, Action, Adventure

Romance is NOT THE FOCUS of the story. Focus is on friendship, family, bonds.

Romance is either nonexistent, sub-plot, ignorable, or censored BL.

All dramas in this list are Chinese, and have some form of costume drama element to them (Martial arts, costumes, political intrigue, adventure, etc)

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  • Nirvana in Fire

    1. Nirvana in Fire

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes

    10

    Minor suggested romance

  • Fangs of Fortune

    2. Fangs of Fortune

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes

    10

    Cute romance sub-plot. Does not drive the story.

  • Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

    3. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes

    8.0

    No romance from what I remember?

  • Novoland: Eagle Flag

    4. Novoland: Eagle Flag

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes

    10

    Romance sub-plot. Minor love triangle, and story happens due to an arranged marriage (I  believe), but otherwise it's mostly about friendship and politics. 

  • Joy of Life

    5. Joy of Life

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes

    10

    Romance sub-plot. Drives certain plot points but not the story.

  • The Longest Day in Chang'an

    6. The Longest Day in Chang'an

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

    8.5

    No romance

  • Mysterious Lotus Casebook

    7. Mysterious Lotus Casebook

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    Suggested romantic interests. No romance otherwise. 

  • The Ingenious One

    8. The Ingenious One

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes

    8.5

    Cute romance with ML and FL. Does not drive story.

  • Luoyang

    9. Luoyang

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes

    8.0

    No romance from what I remember???

  • The Blood of Youth

    10. The Blood of Youth

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    10

    Romance sub-plot and side pairings. Does not drive story.

  • Ever Night

    11. Ever Night

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes

    10

    Very, very slow-burn romance. Does not drive story

  • The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity

    12. The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity

    Chinese Movie - 2020

    10

    No romance.

  • Shui Long Yin

    13. Shui Long Yin

    Chinese Drama - 0000, 40 episodes

  • Word of Honor

    14. Word of Honor

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

    10

    Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.

  • Wuliang

    15. Wuliang

    Chinese Movie - 2020

    10

    Suggested romance between ML and ML.

  • Once upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain

    16. Once upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 37 episodes

    8.0

    Romance sub-plot.

  • Tiger and Crane

    17. Tiger and Crane

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes

    Romance sub-plot

  • Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty

    18. Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    No romance from what I remember

  • Psych-Hunter

    19. Psych-Hunter

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

    10

    Romance sub-plot (ML FL). Suggested romance between ML and ML.

  • The Spirealm

    20. The Spirealm

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes

    9.0

    Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL. 

  • Veil of Shadows

    21. Veil of Shadows

    Chinese Drama - 0000, 30 episodes

  • Ancient Detective

    22. Ancient Detective

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    10

    Romance sub-plot. 

  • Guardians of the Dafeng

    23. Guardians of the Dafeng

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    8.5

    Romance sub-plot

  • Ice Fantasy

    24. Ice Fantasy

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 62 episodes

    7.5

    Romance sub-plot

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