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  • Ep 23 SUB

    She and Her Girls (2024) (2024)

    She and Her Girls (2024)
    Genre:
    Based on True Story, Drama, School, Youth
    Country:
    Chinese

    Zhang Gui Mei, a female teacher in Huaping County, Yunnan Province, encountered poverty-driven school dropout cases among girls during her home visits. Determined to make a difference, she established a tuition-free all-girls high school with the help of various supporters. Despite facing challenges in staffing, enrollment, and funding, Zhang Gui Mei's unwavering beliefs led the school to overcome obstacles and achieve excellent academic results. With her selfless dedication, she inspired more students to apply. Despite declining health, she persisted in her mission, leaving a lasting impact on mountain education.

    (Source: Chinese = Douban)

    Episodes: 20

    Duration: 45 min.

    Aired On: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  • Ep 32.5 SUB

    Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee (2024) (2024)

    Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee (2024)
    Genre:
    Detective, Historical, Mystery, Thriller
    Country:
    Chinese

    It tells the legendary story of Di Renjie who is known for his crime-solving abilities. Di Renjie has conquered the imperial examinations and awaits his official appointment in Chang'an. However, he was suddenly dispatched by Empress Wu Zetian to a border town where he encounters many mysteries. Di Renjie stands up to the challenge of upholding the duty of the higher judiciary to bring peace and prosperity to the people.

    (Source: ChineseDrama.info)

    Two versions available: 30 episodes (TV) || 32 episodes (Online).

    Episodes: 36

    Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • Ep 38 SUB

    The Outsider (2023) (2023)

    The Outsider (2023)
    Genre:
    Business, Drama, Novel, Romance, Workplace
    Country:
    Chinese
    The story of two completely different people from opposite walks of life--Wang Ju An and Su Mo--that work in the same company. When feelings start to develop, they slowly surrender to them. But when difficulties arise; will their love withstand the ultimate test of opposites attract?
  • Ep 39 RAW

    In Spite of the Strong Wind (2023) (2023)

    In Spite of the Strong Wind (2023)
    Genre:
    Drama
    Country:
    Chinese

    When Tang Chen's career was booming, he had to declare bankruptcy when he was "selled" by his girlfriend Shuo Bing. But soon he withdrew from the swamp of failure and actively devoted himself to the second venture. Sha Zhou, a good friend for many years, has an excellent writing style, but he has always been a depressed little reporter. With the persuasion of Tang Chen and the support of his wife, he was the first to join the entrepreneurial team.

    According to the division of labor within the team, Tang Chen and Sha Zhou worked together to find Hou Zhi, Zhu Ran, and Bai Ying, and set up a gray whale public relations company. Tang Chen used his industry acumen for many years to actively search for customers, lead his partners to overcome difficulties, help pig feed magnate Xie Liqiang to build a public image, push the furious divine comedy, and win Feida's public relations contract.

    However, in a confrontation with a competing company, Tang Chen discovered an unknown secret between Shuo Bing and Ye Shou Ru. With the concern of another identity, Tang Chen and Shuo Bing fell in love and killed each other, and after a few games, they finally understood Shuo Bing's seemingly ruthless choice.

    In the end, the two teamed up to punish Ye Shou Ru, the culprit who caused Shuo Bing's father to commit suicide, and got back together. Every member of Grey Whale PR also realized their own value.

  • Ep 22 SUB

    The Examination for Everyone (2022) (2022)

    The Examination for Everyone (2022)
    Genre:
    Drama, life, School, Youth
    Country:
    Chinese
    N/A
  • Ep 38 SUB

    Modern Marriage (2022) (2022)

    Modern Marriage (2022)
    Genre:
    Romance
    Country:
    Chinese

    A story that follows a full-time mom reentering the workforce and the adjustments that she and her family have to make.

    Full-time mom Shen Huixing (Bai Baihe) used to be a top student at a top university. After marriage, she has chosen to put her talents towards running the family. Her husband Sheng Jiangchuan (Tong Dawei) is extremely busy at work. He barely has any time for them which is why all the responsibilities have fallen on Shen Huixing's shoulder.

    As her daughter grows up, Shen Huixing feels that the time is right for her to finally return to the workplace. However, she gets into a competitive relationship with the company Sheng Jiangchuan is working for. Shen Huixing needing her husband to share more family responsibilities also becomes a source of conflict. Things get so bad that the two are battling for divorce! Through their repeated confrontations in the workplace and relationship problems, they gradually mature as individuals.

  • Ep 25 SUB

    New Face (2020) (2020)

    New Face (2020)
    Genre:
    Conspiracy, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Suspense
    Country:
    Chinese
    Pan, a desolate plastic surgeon, lived a repetitive and boring life every day until a conspiracy happened. He woke up in an abandoned factory, and found that someone had replaced his identity with a face exactly like him. His world has been completely overturned and left in a perilous situation. Can he overcome the difficulties and peel away the truth? How would he regain his identity?
  • Ep 69 SUB

    Serenade of Peaceful Joy (2020) (2020)

    Serenade of Peaceful Joy (2020)
    Genre:
    Drama, Historical, Novel, political, Romance, Slice of Life
    Country:
    Chinese

    When Zhao Zhen discovers his biological mother is not the Empress Dowager Liu E, but her maid Li Lanhui, he arranges a marriage between his beloved daughter Princess Fukang and the Li family’s son Li Wei as compensation for his lack of filial piety. In the political arena, Zhao Zhen strives to maintain a balance of power between the conservative and progressive factions after the Qingli reforms experiences a significant backlash from the former.

    Inside the palace, Emperor Renzong faces the dutiful Empress Cao, the troublesome Zhang Mihan, and the gentle Lady Miao.

  • Ep 41 SUB

    Legend of the Phoenix (2019)

    Legend of the Phoenix
    Genre:
    Historical, Romance
    Country:
    Chinese

    Set in the fictional Eastern Liang dynasty, circus performer Ye Ningzhi’s (He Hongshan) troupe enters the palace and stages a performance to celebrate the empress dowager’s birthday. The ambitious grand princess (emperor’s sister) decides to cause mischief by framing her for treason, though the heroine is saved by strategist Wei Guang (Xu Zhengxi), and falls in love at first sight with him.

    When Ye Ningzhi enters the palace two years later as the empress’ maid, she stands up for her fellow servants, and refuses to sacrifice her conscience in the face of power. Ye Ningzhi also works together with Wei Guang to crush the grand princess’ plan to usurp the throne, and catches the eye of the emperor in the process.

  • Ep 50 SUB

    Our Glamorous Time (2018) (2018)

    Our Glamorous Time (2018)
    Genre:
    Action, Business, Military, Novel, Romance, Workplace
    Country:
    Chinese

    Li Zhi Cheng is a former soldier who has been ordered to take over his family's business when business was going downhill. He has a fateful meeting with Lin Qian, an independent and capable white-collar who was freshly graduated and meeting difficulties in starting up her own business. Due to Li Zhi Cheng's complete lack of experience in business, nobody in the industry had hopes in this newly appointed CEO of Wen Da. But with the help of Lin Qian's working experience and drive, coupled with Li Zhi Cheng's wits and methods, they bring Wen Da's business to new heights together.

    Adapted from the novel "Our Glamorous Times" (你和我的倾城时光) by Ding Mo (丁墨).

    Episodes: 50

    Duration: 45 min.

    Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

    Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • Ep 1 SUB

    Dream Breaker: Unawakened City (2018)

    Dream Breaker: Unawakened City
    Genre:
    Action, Sci-fi
    Country:
    Chinese

    A story revolving around a group of gamers on an adventure that far exceeds the confines of reality.

    Jiang Han (Chen Duling) accidentally comes across a game and discovers that her own father (Tong Dawei) is the developer behind it. However, she also discovers that things are not as they seem and that it involves an incident 15 years ago where a group of people were declared missing. In her quest for the truth, she forms a team with Nan Ji (Song Weilong) and Shou Si (Zhang Youhao) as they embark on a journey to save the missing people.

  • Ep 87 SUB

    Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018)

    Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
    Genre:
    Drama, Historical, Romance, Tragedy
    Country:
    Chinese

    The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi (Zhou Xun) is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks.

    After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges.

    Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?

    “Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Jun. It is adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan by Liu Lianzi and is a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2011 television drama “Empresses in the Palace.”

  • Ep 50 RAW

    Allure Snow (2011)

    Allure Snow
    Genre:
    Historical, Romance
    Country:
    Chinese

    In Allure Snow, the beautiful Suzhou-style embroidery stitches together the lives of a group of youths – the playful and kind only child (Dong Jie) of the Jiang family, the country boy who always trusts her (Du Chun) without knowing he’s the child of the rivaling Heng family, his half-brother the official son and her betrothed (Gao Hao), and his secret admirer and her faithful servant (Zhang Jianni).

    The drama is written by Golden Bell winner Li Shunci, and produced by Yu Zheng productions. That means in addition to the main leads, we’ll see other Yu Zheng regulars like Mickey He, Yuan Shanshan and Su Qing. Another highlight of the series is the more-authentic-than-most rare Ming-styled half-waist ruqun‘s worn by many of the characters.

  • Ep 95 SUB

    Three Kingdoms (2010) (2010)

    Three Kingdoms (2010)
    Genre:
    Action, Adventure, Historical, Military, political, War, Warrior
    Country:
    Chinese
    Three Kingdoms is a Chinese television series adapted from Luo Guanzhong's classical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Directed by Gao Xixi, the 95 episodes long series has a budget of over 100 million RMB and was released in May 2010
  • Ep 28 RAW

    King Qian of Wuyue (2007) (2007)

    King Qian of Wuyue (2007)
    Genre:
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
    Country:
    Chinese
    The story of the one who will become from a salt privateer the King Of Wuyue.
  • Ep 20 RAW

    Live with in-Laws (2006) (2006)

    Live with in-Laws (2006)
    Genre:
    Comedy, Drama, Family
    Country:
    Chinese
    This is a drama about the everyday ups and downs of life and the complex network of relationships within a family. The story begins with Ou Da Liang's marriage to psychiatrist Wu Rui. Da Liang's mother strongly disapproves of her new daughter-in-law and always laments about how great Da Liang's ex-girlfriend was.
  • Ep 40 RAW

    Xiao Shi Yi Lang (2002) (2002)

    Xiao Shi Yi Lang (2002)
    Genre:
    Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial Arts, Novel, Romance, Wuxia
    Country:
    Chinese

    Xiao Shiyi Lang is a happy-go-lucky thief who robs the rich and gives to the poor. On one of his missions, he gets involved in a messy fight for a legendary saber, the Deer Carver, and makes the acquaintance of Shen Bi Jun, the fairest woman in the martial world. By the will of fate, he rescues Shen several times, which plants the seed of love in both of their hearts.

    However, Shen is engaged to Lian Cheng Bi, an outstanding young martial artist from a prominent family. The wedding will be held in a couple of days, and it doesn't help that Xiao is a mere thief, which is no comparison with Lian's or Shen's prominent family background. It appears that the romance between Xiao and Shen is hopeless from the very beginning.

    Feng Si Niang, Xiao's best friend, is a beautiful swordswoman with a quick temper. Feng has always loved Xiao, but Xiao looks upon her merely as a sister. Meanwhile, another young man, Yang Kai Tai, is infatuated with Feng. The Yangs are prosperous horse breeders who run a big ranch. As a seasoned businessman, Yang is usually cautious and shrewd. However, whenever he is in Feng's presence, he becomes a dumb goose. Unknown to Kai Tai, his father, Yang Tian Zan, is hiding a murky and astonishing dark secret as the puzzle of the Deer Carver.

    Their destinies are interwoven into a tangled web of love, greed, jealousy, hatred, and vengeance.

    (Sources: Snowblue, DramaWiki)

  • Ep 20 RAW

    Treasure Raiders (2002) (2002)

    Treasure Raiders (2002)
    Genre:
    Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial Arts, Novel, Romance, Wuxia
    Country:
    Hong Kong

    Xiao Shiyi Lang is a happy-go-lucky thief who robs the rich and gives to the poor. On one of his missions, he gets involved in a messy fight for a legendary saber, the Deer Carver, and makes the acquaintance of Shen Bi Jun, the fairest woman in the martial world. By the will of fate, he rescues Shen several times, which plants the seed of love in both of their hearts.

    However, Shen is engaged to Lian Cheng Bi, an outstanding young martial artist from a prominent family. The wedding will be held in a couple of days, and it doesn't help that Xiao is a mere thief, which is no comparison with Lian's or Shen's prominent family background. It appears that the romance between Xiao and Shen is hopeless from the very beginning.

    Feng Si Niang, Xiao's best friend, is a beautiful swordswoman with a quick temper. Feng has always loved Xiao, but Xiao looks upon her merely as a sister. Meanwhile, another young man, Yang Kai Tai, is infatuated with Feng. The Yangs are prosperous horse breeders who run a big ranch. As a seasoned businessman, Yang is usually cautious and shrewd. However, whenever he is in Feng's presence, he becomes a dumb goose. Unknown to Kai Tai, his father, Yang Tian Zan, is hiding a murky and astonishing dark secret as the puzzle of the Deer Carver.

    Their destinies are interwoven into a tangled web of love, greed, jealousy, hatred, and vengeance.

    (Sources: Snowblue, DramaWiki)