Favorite Dramas With Smart Female or Male leads

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  • Story of Yanxi Palace

    1. Story of Yanxi Palace

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

    10

    This has possibly the best female lead ever

  • The Rebel Princess

    2. The Rebel Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes

    10

    The best, most macho male lead goes to Zhou Yi Wei who plays General Xiao Qi. You will need to douse yourself with cold water each time you see him in his war costume or anytime ftm. Perfection!


  • Ever Night

    3. Ever Night

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes

    10

    Top-notch fight scenes and amazing cinematography. Great story.

  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    4. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    10

    This historical drama ticks all the boxes. Gorgeous hero, a witty and smart heroine, great family dynamic with possibly the best Empress and Emperor. 

  • Princess Agents

    5. Princess Agents

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes

    10

    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.

  • Song of Youth

    6. Song of Youth

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 43 episodes

    10

    I'm a sucker for intelligent female leads. Also, the family dynamic was very sweet. Loved the Sun family's patriarch

  • The Dark Lord

    7. The Dark Lord

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 48 episodes

    10

    Severely underrated. A coming-of-age story in the vein of Joy of Life. Great male lead.

  • Joy of Life

    8. Joy of Life

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes

    10

    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

  • New Life Begins

    9. New Life Begins

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    10

    As sad as it is uplifting. Great story and family dynamic. Loved the female lead and male lead's chemistry.

  • Sword Snow Stride

    10. Sword Snow Stride

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes

    10

    From the makers of Joy of Life. Same Male lead. Great story

  • The Autumn Ballad

    11. The Autumn Ballad

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes

    10

    Smart Female lead. 

  • Jun Jiu Ling

    12. Jun Jiu Ling

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

    10

    Intelligent female lead and bad ass male lead. 

  • Royal Nirvana

    13. Royal Nirvana

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 60 episodes

    10

    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.

  • Royal Nirvana Special

    14. Royal Nirvana Special

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    10

    The original was heavily edited so this special was released to fill in the holes.

  • Love Between Fairy and Devil

    15. Love Between Fairy and Devil

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    10
  • Princess Silver

    16. Princess Silver

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes

    10

    The second male lead's acting is so mesmerizing that everyone else's pales in comparison. This was an intense drama.

  • The Long Ballad

    17. The Long Ballad

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    9.5
  • Legend of Fu Yao

    18. Legend of Fu Yao

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes

    9.0

    Sizzling chemistry that will make your screen melt. Ethan Juan will make your heart go pitter-patter. Both leads are smart.

  • Royal Rumours

    19. Royal Rumours

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    3.5
  • The Sword and the Brocade

    20. The Sword and the Brocade

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes

    8.0
  • My Name

    21. My Name

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    Revenge is a favorite genre of mine, particularly one with a badass female lead.

  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    22. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    10

    Powerful performance from the male lead. You will cry.

  • Goblin

    23. Goblin

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10
  • The Glory

    24. The Glory

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10
  • Dong Yi

    25. Dong Yi

    Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes

    10
  • The Crowned Clown

    26. The Crowned Clown

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10

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