Favorite Dramas With Smart Female or Male leads
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1. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
This has possibly the best female lead ever
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2. The Rebel Princess
Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes
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3. Ever Night
Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes
Top-notch fight scenes and amazing cinematography. Great story.
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4. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
This historical drama ticks all the boxes. Gorgeous hero, a witty and smart heroine, great family dynamic with possibly the best Empress and Emperor.
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5. Princess Agents
Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes
I've made peace with the thought we may never get season 2 yet this should not stop you from watching this masterpiece. Smart and badass FL. Male leads are pure eye candy.
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6. Song of Youth
Chinese Drama - 2021, 43 episodes
I'm a sucker for intelligent female leads. Also, the family dynamic was very sweet. Loved the Sun family's patriarch
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7. The Dark Lord
Chinese Drama - 2018, 48 episodes
Severely underrated. A coming-of-age story in the vein of Joy of Life. Great male lead.
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8. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
One of the most intelligent scripts I've seen in a while. The drama has veteran and young actors who excel at their craft. The plot is finely tuned with not a moment of frivolity
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9. New Life Begins
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
As sad as it is uplifting. Great story and family dynamic. Loved the female lead and male lead's chemistry.
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10. Sword Snow Stride
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
From the makers of Joy of Life. Same Male lead. Great story
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11. The Autumn Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
Smart Female lead.
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12. Jun Jiu Ling
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
Intelligent female lead and bad ass male lead.
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13. Royal Nirvana
Chinese Drama - 2019, 60 episodes
You will cry but the story is oh so good. Also, I just loved the Emperor who never hesitated to use people as he deemed fit, including his own sons.
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14. Royal Nirvana Special
Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
The original was heavily edited so this special was released to fill in the holes.
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15. Love Between Fairy and Devil
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
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16. Princess Silver
Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes
The second male lead's acting is so mesmerizing that everyone else's pales in comparison. This was an intense drama.
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17. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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18. Legend of Fu Yao
Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes
Sizzling chemistry that will make your screen melt. Ethan Juan will make your heart go pitter-patter. Both leads are smart.
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19. Royal Rumours
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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20. The Sword and the Brocade
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
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21. My Name
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Revenge is a favorite genre of mine, particularly one with a badass female lead.
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22. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
Powerful performance from the male lead. You will cry.
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23. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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24. The Glory
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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25. Dong Yi
Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
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26. The Crowned Clown
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes