C-Drama Historical (2026)

Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama

Tags: Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Fugitive Male Lead, Age Gap [Real Life], Determined Female Lead, Hardworking Male Lead, Family Relationship, Difficult Adulthood, Noble Woman/Common Man, Nice Male Lead, Marriage Of Convenience

Episodes: 36

Aired: Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026

Original Network: Tencent Video

Score: 8.5 (scored by 2,884 users)

Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama

Tags: Emperor Male Lead, Determined Female Lead, Battle Of Wits, Skilled Fighter Male Lead, Age Gap [Real Life], Smart Male Lead, Righteous Male Lead, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Graphic Violence

Episodes: 32

Aired: Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026

Original Network: Hunan TV Mango TV

Score: 7.6 (scored by 2,640 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Historical, Romance

Tags: Princess Female Lead, Minister Male Lead, Gender Role Reversal, Enemies To Lovers, Rich Woman/Poor Man, Royalty, Smart Female Lead, Poor Male Lead, Web Release, Adapted From A Web Novel

Episodes: 18

Aired: Jul 23, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026

Original Network: Bilibili

Score: 7.9 (scored by 1,192 users)

Genres: Historical, Romance, War

Tags: Age Gap [Real Life], General Male Lead, Power Struggle, Hidden Past, Scheme, Political Intrigue, Conspiracy, Hidden Agenda, Arranged Marriage, Inventor Female Lead

Episodes: 28

Aired: Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026

Original Network: iQiyi

Score: 8.4 (scored by 5,630 users)

Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Political

Tags: Fierce Female Lead, Warm Man/Cold Woman, Cunning Female Lead, Transmigration, Identity Swap, Princess Female Lead, Cold Female Lead, Cruel Female Lead, Emotionally Unavailable Female Lead, Shameless Male Lead

Episodes: 36

Aired: Jul 9, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

Original Network: Tencent Video

Score: 8.5 (scored by 8,568 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Tags: Smart Female Lead, Reverse-Harem, Arranged Marriage, Unrequited Love, Palace Setting, Age Gap [Real Life], Brothers' Relationship, Hidden Agenda, Secondary Couple, Political Intrigue

Episodes: 36

Aired: Jun 20, 2026 - Jul 8, 2026

Original Network: iQiyi Youku

Score: 6.9 (scored by 1,116 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama

Tags: Revenge, Trauma, Disability, Cunning Female Lead, Independent Female Lead, Smart Female Lead, Depression, Disabled Male Lead, Isolation, Treason

Episodes: 40

Aired: Jun 9, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026

Original Network: Tencent Video

Score: 8.2 (scored by 8,928 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Political

Tags: Political Intrigue, Courtier Female Lead, Power Struggle, Reincarnation, Smart Female Lead, Betrayal, Second Chance, Emotionally Unavailable Male Lead, Age Gap [Real Life], Manipulative Female Lead

Episodes: 24

Aired: Jun 2, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026

Original Network: Youku

Score: 7.8 (scored by 5,892 users)

Genres: Historical, Mystery, Business, Romance

Tags: Family Business, Businesswoman Female Lead, Ambitious Female Lead, Gender Discrimination, Craftsmanship, Misogyny, Grandpa-Granddaughter Relationship, Grandma-Granddaughter Relationship, Ming Dynasty, Web Series

Episodes: 42

Aired: May 17, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026

Original Network: CCTV iQiyi

Score: 7.9 (scored by 1,670 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Historical, Romance

Tags: Age Gap [Drama Life], Ming Dynasty, Reverse-Harem, Older Man/Younger Woman, Historical Fiction, Family Relationship, Irresponsible Male Lead, Smart Female Lead, Smart Male Lead, Power Struggle

Episodes: 40

Aired: May 3, 2026 - May 21, 2026

Original Network: Hunan TV Mango TV

Score: 8.3 (scored by 5,465 users)

Genres: Action, Historical, Romance, Political

Tags: Heir Male Lead, Slave Female Lead, Prince Male Lead, Martial Arts, Power Struggle, War, Fight For Justice, Age Gap [Real Life], Adapted From A Novel

Episodes: 40

Aired: Apr 8, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026

Original Network: iQiyi Tencent Video

Score: 6.1 (scored by 1,764 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, War

Tags: Fake To Real Lovers, Physically Strong Female Lead, General Male Lead, Female Lead Saves Male Lead, Marriage Of Convenience, Sisters' Relationship, Hidden Identity, Righteous Male Lead, Fake Marriage, Skilled Fighter Female Lead

Episodes: 40

Aired: Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026

Original Network: iQiyi Tencent Video

Score: 9.1 (scored by 41,273 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Tags: Transmigration, Emperor Male Lead, Concubine Female Lead, Survival, Warm Female Lead, Protective Male Lead, Scheme, Power Struggle, Consort Female Lead, Healthy Mains’ Relationship

Episodes: 32

Aired: Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 18, 2026

Original Network: iQiyi

Score: 8.4 (scored by 12,865 users)

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Genres: Thriller, Historical, Mystery

Tags: Investigation, Suspense, Physically Strong Female Lead, Astronomer Male Lead, Cold Female Lead, Slight Romance, Calm Male Lead, Murder, Smart Male Lead, Teamwork

Episodes: 34

Aired: Feb 5, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026

Original Network: CCTV Youku

Score: 7.8 (scored by 5,670 users)

Genres: Historical, War, Political

Tags: Five Dynasties Ten Kingdoms, Righteous Male Lead, Multiple Perspective, Time Skip, Multiple Mains, Minister Supporting Character, Prince Male Lead, Mild Gore, Smart Male Lead, Rebellion

Episodes: 48

Aired: Jan 23, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026

Original Network: CCTV iQiyi Mango TV Tencent Video

Score: 8.3 (scored by 612 users)