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A Little Mood for Love (小敏家)
A Little Mood for Love (小敏家) is a 2021 Chinese family drama adapted from Yi Bei's novel, starring Zhou Xun and Huang Lei as divorced middle-aged lovers; aired on Hunan TV and Youku, produced by Linmon Pictures.
A Love So Beautiful (致我们单纯的小美好)
A Love So Beautiful (致我们单纯的小美好, To Our Pure Little Beauty) is a 2017 Chinese youth romance web drama adapted from Zhao Qianqian's novel, starring Hu Yitian and Shen Yue, streamed on Tencent Video, topping 3 billion views, released on Netflix, and remade in Korea in 2020.
Another Me (七月与安生)
Another Me (七月与安生) is a 2019 Chinese drama series adapted from Qing Shan's (Annie Baobei) novel, directed by Cui Liang, starring Shen Yue and Chen Duling as best friends who love the same man; 53 episodes on iQiyi from July 22, 2019.
Ashes of Love (香蜜沉沉烬如霜) (TV series)
Ashes of Love (香蜜沉沉烬如霜), also Heavy Sweetness, Ash-like Frost, is a 2018 Chinese xianxia romance drama adapted from Dian Xian's novel, directed by Zhu Ruibin, starring Yang Zi and Deng Lun, which premiered August 2, 2018 on Jiangsu TV and iQIYI in 63- and 60-episode versions.
Battle Through the Heavens (斗破苍穹)
Battle Through the Heavens (斗破苍穹), also Fights Break Sphere, is a Chinese level-up fantasy web novel by Tian Can Tu Dou; it ranked first on the 2017 Hurun IP list, spawned a poorly received 2018 TV drama, and a Tencent donghua with over 12 billion views.
Boss & Me (杉杉来了)
Boss & Me (杉杉来了, also 杉杉来吃) is a 2014 Chinese urban romance drama adapted from Gu Man's novel, starring Zhang Han and Zhao Liying; it premiered July 8, 2014 on Jiangsu Satellite TV, won that channel's 2014 ratings title, spawned the fish-pond meme, and inspired a 2021 Thai remake.
Eternal Love (三生三世十里桃花) (TV series)
Eternal Love (三生三世十里桃花, Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms) is a 2017 Chinese xianxia TV series, 58 episodes, adapted from Tang Qi Gong Zi's novel, starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao as Bai Qian and Ye Hua across three lifetimes; Dragon TV average 1.288% ratings, Douban 6.2, followed by Eternal Love of Dream (2020).
Eternal Love of Dream (三生三世枕上书)
Eternal Love of Dream (三生三世枕上书, Three Lives Three Worlds The Pillow Book) is a 2020 Tencent Video xianxia romance drama, 56 episodes, adapted from Tang Qi's novel, starring Dilraba Dilmurat as Bai Fengjiu and Vengo Gao as Dong Hua; it passed 5 billion views and won a Wenrong Award.
Everyone Wants To Meet You (谁都渴望遇见你)
Everyone Wants to Meet You (谁都渴望遇见你) is a 2020 Chinese iQIYI romance web drama, 36 episodes, directed by Xu Fuxiang, supervised by Zhao Wei, starring Zhang Zhehan and Zhang Ruonan, partly filmed in Bordeaux, France.
Fake It Till You Make It (装腔启示录)
Fake It Till You Make It (装腔启示录) is a 2023 Chinese urban drama directed by Li Mo, adapted from Liu Cuihu's Douban Read novel, starring Cai Wenjing and Han Dongjun as a Beijing lawyer and investment banker; it aired on Hunan TV and Mango TV from August 18, 2023, 22 episodes, Douban about 8.2.
Fighter of the Destiny (择天记)
Fighter of the Destiny (择天记) is a Chinese xuanhuan novel by Mao Ni, serialized from 2014, and a 55-episode 2017 TV adaptation starring Lu Han and Guli Nazha.
Find Yourself (资深少女的初恋)
Find Yourself (下一站是幸福, formerly 资深少女的初恋) is a 2020 Hunan TV Chinese romance drama directed by Ding Ziguang, starring Song Qian, Song Weilong, Wang Yaoqing, and Yu Shuxin; 42 episodes, Douban 8.0 falling to 6.5, CSM rating 2.09.
Go Ahead (以家人之名) (TV series)
Go Ahead (以家人之名) is a 2020 Chinese family drama on Hunan TV and Mango TV, directed by Ding Ziguang, starring Tan Songyun, Song Weilong, and Zhang Xincheng as three non-blood siblings raised by two fathers; it peaked at 8.6 on Douban and was remade in five countries.
Go Go Squid!
Go Go Squid! (亲爱的，热爱的) is a 2019 Chinese romance drama adapted from Mo Bao Fei Bao's novel 蜜汁炖鱿鱼, starring Yang Zi and Li Xian in a CTF cybersecurity esports love story; 41 episodes, premiered July 9, 2019.
God of War, Zhao Yun
God of War, Zhao Yun (武神赵子龙, Chinese Hero Zhao Zilong; Indonesian title Dynasty Warriors) is a 2016 Chinese wuxia TV series by Zhejiang Yongle Entertainment starring Lin Gengxin and Girls' Generation's YoonA as Zhao Yun and Xiahou Qingyi, adapted loosely from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, first aired on Hunan TV on 3 April 2016.
In Spite of the Strong Wind (纵有疾风起)
In Spite of the Strong Wind (纵有疾风起) is a 2023 Chinese urban emotional drama directed by Fei Zhenxiang, starring Jin Dong and Song Jia, about PR executive Tang Chen rebuilding his career after betrayal by his fiancée Shuo Bing.
Joy of Life (庆余年) (TV series)
Joy of Life (庆余年) is a 2019 Chinese costume drama adapted from Mao Ni's web novel, directed by Sun Hao, written by Wang Juan, starring Zhang Ruoyun as Fan Xian; 46 episodes on iQiyi and Tencent Video, with season 2 airing from May 16, 2024.
Legend of Fuyao (扶摇)
Legend of Fuyao (扶摇, Fuyao Huanghou) is a 2018 Chinese costume fantasy drama, 66 episodes, adapted from Tianxia Guiyuan's novel, starring Yang Mi and Ethan Juan, aired on Zhejiang TV and Tencent Video, noted for high click counts against a 4.7 Douban score.
Legend of Yunxi (芸汐传)
Legend of Yunxi (芸汐传, Legend of Yun Xi) is a 2018 iQIYI Chinese costume romance drama adapted from Jie Mo's novel The Genius Little Poison Consort, starring Ju Jingyi and Zhang Zhehan, with over 2.9 billion views.
Lighter and Princess (点燃我，温暖你)
Lighter and Princess (点燃我，温暖你), originally titled 打火机与公主裙, is a 2022 Youku Chinese youth romance drama adapted from Twentine's novels, directed by Liu Junjie, starring Chen Feiyu and Zhang Jingyi, 36 episodes, Douban 7.6.
Lost You Forever (长相思)
Lost You Forever (长相思, Chang Xiang Si) is a 2023–2024 Chinese fantasy romance drama adapted from Tong Hua's novel, starring Yang Zi, Zhang Wanyi, Deng Wei, and Tan Jianci; 39 plus 23 episodes on Tencent Video, a Magnolia-nominated hit.
Love is Panacea (治愈系恋人)
Love is Panacea (治愈系恋人), also 爱情遇见达尔文, is a 2023 Chinese 34-episode medical romance on CCTV-8 and Youku, adapted from Ning Meng Yuyan's novel 治愈者, starring Luo Yunxi and Zhang Ruonan as a neurosurgeon and a Huntington's gene carrier.
Love Like the Galaxy (星汉灿烂)
Love Like the Galaxy (星汉灿烂·月升沧海) is a 2022 Chinese costume drama, 56 episodes on Tencent Video, adapted from Guan Xin Ze Luan's novel, directed by Fei Zhenxiang, starring Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi; Douban 7.6.
Love O2O (微微一笑很倾城) (TV series)
Love O2O (微微一笑很倾城, Just One Smile is Very Alluring) is a 2016 Chinese campus-gaming romance drama adapted from Gu Man's novel, starring Yang Yang and Zheng Shuang, 30 episodes, noted for its 8.8-billion-plus Youku views and 2026 AI face-swap re-release.
Marvelous Woman (当家主母)
Marvelous Woman (当家主母, Dang Jia Zhu Mu) is a 2021 35-episode Huanyu Entertainment Qing-dynasty drama about Suzhou kesi weavers, starring Jiang Qinqin; it is distinct from same-title works by its 2021 cat-death-scene controversy and 2.7 Douban rating.
Meteor Garden (流星花园) (2018 TV series)
Meteor Garden (流星花园, 2018) is a 48-episode mainland Chinese remake of the 2001 Taiwanese idol drama, adapted from Yoko Kamio's manga Hana Yori Dango. Produced by Angie Chai, starring Shen Yue and Wang Hedi, it aired on Hunan TV and Netflix and scored about 3 on Douban versus 8.2 for the original.
My Sunshine (何以笙箫默)
My Sunshine (何以笙箫默) is a 2015 36-episode Chinese romance drama adapted from Gu Man's web novel, starring Wallace Chung and Tiffany Tang as reunited lovers He Yichen and Zhao Mosheng; it topped 2015 ratings and passed 12.3 billion online views.
Never Give Up (今日宜加油)
Never Give Up (今日宜加油), also known by its working title 今天先俯卧，明天再撑, is a 2023 iQiyi Chinese workplace sitcom, 40 episodes, adapted from the Korean webtoon Gaus Electronics, starring Zheng Kai, Chen Yuqi, and Wang Hedi, Douban 8.2.
Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜)
Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜, Langya Bang) is a 2015 Chinese costume political drama directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, adapted from Hai Yan's web novel, starring Hu Ge as Mei Changsu; 54 episodes, Douban 9.2, Flying Apsaras Award winner, with a 2017 sequel.
Noble Aspirations (青云志)
Noble Aspirations (青云志, The Legend of Chusen) is a 2016 Chinese xianxia TV series adapted from Xiao Ding's novel Zhu Xian, produced by Huanrui Century, starring Li Yifeng, Zhao Liying, and Yang Zi, premiering July 31, 2016 on Hunan TV in 55 episodes with a stated 280-million-yuan budget.