Asian Drama

Yan Xing, a concubine’s daughter from the Yan family, was trained from a young age by the Ministry of Justice’s chief inspector, acquiring exceptional investigative skills and the ability to find answers hidden within evidence.

Yan Xing passes the examination to become a female official in the Ministry of Justice, determined to uncover the true culprits and uphold justice. However, when her third sister flees from an imperial marriage bestowed by the Empress Dowager, Yan Xing is forced to marry in her sister's place to protect her family, tying the knot with Shen Du, the head of the imperial guard.

Mysterious cases begin to occur frequently in the capital, and Yan Xing and Shen Du join forces to solve several major cases. As they work together, their relationship gradually deepens. Together with their companions, they uncover a shocking conspiracy and protect the peace and justice of Xiang'an City.

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Adapted from the web novel "Chang An Tong Que Ming" (长安铜雀鸣) by Feng Huang Xi (凤凰栖).

Episodes: 40

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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

Ratings: 7.9

Knowing nothing more than the working-class life he is born into, headstrong Lu Xiao Lu reluctantly starts down the path he is expected to follow. At age nineteen in 1990s China, he feels pressure to follow suit with those around him and takes a job at the town’s saccharin factory. Slowly, he adjusts to the bureaucratic factory routine, making the best of the situation by bonding with coworkers, flirting with girls, and refusing to give in completely to the expectations of those around him.

As Lu Xiao Lu finds his way, a startling portrait of an economically expanding China comes into view; the propaganda of a common goal gives way to a bottom-line system that he sees as indifferent to individual happiness. But thanks to the relationships he develops, Lu Xiao Lu decides to fight for the life he wants.

(Source: Goodreads)

Adapted from the novel "Young Babylon" (少年巴比伦) by Lu Nei (路内).

Episodes: 26

Duration: 45 min.

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

Ratings: 8.3

Mu Di, a Suo Na professional woman with a high decree of education and ability, went back home to recover from an injury. There she meets Bai Lang, a smart and capable boss of a company. Due to an incident, the two are forced to run a business together.

In the process of building the business together, Mu Di not only felt a different kind of human warmth but also got welcomed with open arms by the local people of the town, got the inspiration to combine traditional art and pop culture.

Mu Di has a new understanding of the folk music she once used to love. She has made continual progress in performances and have received much praise. She has also changed her rocky start with Bai Lang for the better.

In the end, Mu Di and the members of the folk orchestra took the opportunity to make traditional folk music that's known and loved by many.

Under the influence of Bai Lang, Mu Di put down her walls and faced her heart. Not only did she find a career that she loves, but she also found a home that she loves.

(Source: Douban)

Episodes: 30

Duration: 45 min.

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

Shen Mia is the daughter of the wealthiest man in Yangzhou City. Although she has wealth and beauty, no one dares marry her. Potential grooms consider her jinxed since two former fiancés ran away before their weddings. Shen Miao will meet a talented young scholar named Pei Yan Zhen, beginning a fantastic love story.

Adapted from the novel "Liang Zhi Qian Fu Yi Tai Xi" (两只前夫一台戏) by Dian Xian (电线).

Because of a marriage selection, girls from all over the world gather in Xin Chuan. Yin Zheng, one of the six young masters of Xin Chuan, who keeps a low profile, and Li Wei, who just wants to work hard and not get selected, live comfortably in this hometown. They unexpectedly form a relationship, and together, start a new life where they encounter numerous situations and complement each other in overcoming them. As Yin Zheng sets up a government office and goes to court, the two gradually develop similar tastes as their hearts become in sync. They share three meals and four seasons together, and grow up with other brothers and sisters with different personalities and fates, living a warm, daily life as a Xin Chuan family together.

Adapted from the web novel "Qing Chuan Ri Chang" (清穿日常) by Duo Mu Mu Duo (多木木多).

Ruan Zhen Zhen has led a simple and happy life under the protection of her financial guru husband. Everything disappears in a flash after the death of her husband. Forced out of her bubble, Ruan Zhen Zhen is left to shoulder a huge amount of debt . Suddenly, lawyer Gao Jun walks into her life. Ruan Zhen Zhen may be innocent but she is not dumb. She keeps her guard up in the face of the sudden intruder and remains skeptical towards his enthusiasm to help. Will she ever open up her heart?

The tide of life pushes everyone forward. You can either face it head on or lie flat. This is an open-book exam with no standard answers. You can draw lessons from each other but can't cheat.

Lin Shao Tao and Jian Ai fell in love at first sight in college, didn't break up after graduation like most couples did, and managed to get married after years of ups and downs. Every stage of their love made people around them felt jealous. Therefore, it took Lin Shao Tao by surprise that his family life broke down when he was trying to achieve a revolution in his industry in middle age. As for Jian Ai, she didn't tell anyone about her reason for the divorce. Jian Ai planned to leave Beijing for Dali. But because of her previous working experience, she was engaged by Liu Ying Xia to solve the optimization crisis of VG China. Coincidentally, her ex-husband also got back to work in VG as operation manager. Their families and friends didn't want them to break up in the first place. Under this circumstance, they racked their brains and made every attempt to bring Lin and Jian together, Lin Shao Tao needed to face various difficulties in the workplace, as well as deal with cooperation of Jian Ai and Liu Ying Xia and tricks from his naughty friends at the same time. So, would Lin Shao Tao get Jian Ai back or part from her forever? In the end, Lin Shao Tao and Jian Ai, the couple who knew each other too well, came to the crossroads in their life again.

Zhang Guang Zheng is a nerdy couch potato who just takes what life gives him and doesn't aspire for more. However, he decides that it's time for a change after falling for flight attendant Zhang You En. Joining Zheng You En's mother Liu Meili's group of dancing grannies at the public square becomes an eye opening experience for him. The ladies' courage and passion for life inspires him to do the same. At this time, his seemingly strict hotel manager has initiated a program on employee development. With the encouragement of friends, Zhang Guang Zheng works hard to pass the assessment in order to obtain opportunities for further studies. He forges ahead, constantly narrowing the distance between Zheng You En and him. In turn, he also makes an impact in the lives of the people around him such as the Zhang You En who used to keep to herself, Wang Niulang who's afraid to fall for someone and Chen Jing Dian who gave up on his postgraduate entrance examination for fear of failing. In striving to become a hero in life, Zhang Guang Zheng becomes his best self.

Adapted from the novel "Wo De Gai Shi Ying Xiong" (我的盖世英熊) by Bao Jing Jing (鲍鲸鲸).

On her wedding day, Chu Jiuling (daughter of former crown prince) discovers that the person who killed her father is her uncle (the current Emperor). Just as she decides to seek revenge, she was almost killed by her husband, an imperial guard. Fortunately, she was saved by physician Zhang Qingshan. Chu Jiuling returns with a new identity - Jun Zhenzhen and assists the Fang family in unraveling the schemes of the Emperor, saving them from becoming victims of a political scheme. With her outstanding medical skills and wit, she then changed her name to Jun Jiuling, and heads to the capital to become a physician. After managing to integrate with royalty, she sets out to unravel corruptions behind the political court and win the hearts of people. Eventually she discovers the truth behind her father's death and returns justice to him. She developed complicated romantic entanglement with three different men - son of Duke Chen Zhu Zan, nobleman Ning Yunzhao and her ex-husband Lu Yunqi.

Adapted from novel 君九龄 by Xi Xing.

Batu and his wife Tana work hard for their lives. Unexpectedly, a car accident turned his wife into the target of the gangster Ka Fang. In order to find his kidnapped wife, Batu joined the detective Somchai and his friend Lao Jiao to start a long chase.

A modern businessman travels back to ancient times; he lands in the body of a man about to be married as a matrilocal husband into a family of cloth merchants. He then begins incorporating modern methods and ideals to help his friends and battle corrupt local businesses. Ultimately he becomes involved in the affairs of the country.

Adapted from the novel "Zhui Xu" (赘婿) by Fen Nu de Xiang Jiao (愤怒的香蕉).

I Am Yu Huanshui is a story for the underdogs about a man who tolerates as much as he can, yet things change when he discovers that he is terminal ill.

Adapted from the popular novel entitled “If There Is No Tomorrow”.

A high school student suffering from muscular dystrophy is told that he does not have much time left. He is determined to complete a wish before dying: becoming a real man! When his two good friends, Xu Hao and Zhang Zheng Yang hear of this news, they spare no effort for their good friend's last dying wish.

An aspiring designer almost loses everything due to a scheme to take her down. She meets the successor of a premier jeweler that paves the way for a sizzling romance. Gao Jie has always dreamed of becoming a jewelry designer, so she packs up her bags to find work at a mining company in South America. She falls in love with Yu Zhi, the successor of Shengfeng Jewelry. Things do not go smoothly for Gao Jie after returning to China, but in order to pursue her passion, she gets a job at Shengfeng. Shengfeng used to be the gold label in the industry. However, fierce competition from Western jewelers has reduced the brand's prominence over the years. To get the company back to its former glory, Yu Zhi breaks tradition by focusing on Western designs. After Gao Jie joins Shengfeng, she becomes fascinated with the exquisite beauty of traditional Chinese jewelry and becomes set on creating designs that fuse Eastern and Western influences. Alas, their cooperation and budding romance encounter roadblocks due to Yu Zhi's stepmother Mu Zi Yun. She is also Gao Jie's aunt and she has been plotting to take over the entire company.

Is it possible to search for answers to a death that occurred almost 30 years ago?

Zhuang Su (Jin Dong) is a successful cardiothoracic surgeon who has been practicing in the United States. He returns to work at a general hospital in China to find answers to a malpractice case that happened 29 years ago that resulted in the death of a patient.

Zhuang Su’s mother, the nurse involved in the case, was forced to resign. Then she saw her 4-year-old daughter kidnapped and then died in a car accident herself.

Fellow cardiothoracic surgeon Lu Chen Xi (Bai Bai He) happens to be the daughter of the patient who died in the malpractice case. After she stands up to the hospital director, Yang Fan (Liu Yi Jun), she is demoted to the emergency department.

Can Chen Xi help Zhuang Su find out the truth to what happened nearly 30 years ago that changed both their families’ fortunes forever?

“Surgeons” is a 2017 Chinese drama series directed by Li Xue.

Based on the two historical events of "Yichang Retreat" in 1938 and "Shipai War" in 1943, the drama tells the story of the war of resistance that occurred in Yichang from 1938 to 1943.

Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? An Di (Liu Tao) is a successful business woman who has returned to China after studying in New York to find her younger brother. Qu Xiao Xiao (Wang Zi Wen) is only 25 but already owns her own small business. Fang Sheng Mei (Jiang Xin) grew up in poverty but has shed her “Princess of the Streets” background to work for a multinational company. Qiu Ying Ying (Andy Yang Zi) is a 20-year-old small-town girl who is trying to make it in the big city. Guan Ju Er (Bridgette Qiao Xin) is a 20-year-old from a highly educated family, but she must discover what she wants out of life when enters the workforce for the first time. For these women, there is a man (or two) who is trying to get their attention. Dr. Zhao (Wang Kai) is a flirtatious, handsome doctor. Qi Dian (Zu Feng) is the stoic businessman. Wang Bai Chuan (Zhang Lu) is Sheng Mei’s steadfast friend who has always carried a torch for her. Yao Bin (Zhang Xiao Qian) is a second-generation chaebol. Tan Zong Ming (Jin Dong) is An Di’s boss who has been friend-zoned by her despite knowing her since their school days. Can the women find the personal happiness they seek? “Ode to Joy” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Sheng Kong. It is based on a novel by the same name.

Adapted from the novel "Ode to Joy" (欢乐颂) by A Nai (阿耐).

Episodes: 42

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

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

Cinematographer: Wang Yi Wei [王逸伟] and Wang Dong [王栋]

Produced by the popularly acclaimed Shandong TV media Group and produced by Hou Hong Liang.

Getting inside the head of a violent criminal is not easy. But Simon, Bo Jinyan, a brilliant criminal psychologist, has the ability to get into the minds of even the most mysterious and violent criminals. He was a professor at The University of Maryland and works as an analyst and advisor on the police department’s most violent or difficult cases. With the help of his young assistant, Jenny Jian Yao, Simon delves into the thoughts and intentions of the criminal mind. As the daughter of a veteran police investigator with a deep sense of justice, can Jenny help Simon open up emotionally as they work together to solve crimes?

Adapted from the novel “Close Your Eyes, Stay Close to Me” by Ding Mo.

Focusing on a story of betrayal, romance, friendship, familial ties behind the Sino-Japanese war. Ming Tai is a man from a wealthy family who was trained as a spy and then became part of the Communist Party. With his brother, who is also a double spy agent, they have to succeed in their infiltration and defeat their enemy.

Directed by Kong Sheng and produced by Hou Hong Liang who are famous for their work on titles such as 'Battle of Changsha', and 'Nirvana in Fire', while written by screen writer Liu He Ping. The drama is set during 1948 during an economically difficult time.

In 1948, the two parties of the fight has reached the most critical moment. Ruled areas of political and economic chaos system out of control, rising prices, rampant corrupt officials, the national government has long been the rule at stake, Cradle Will Rock. At the same time, the other end of the Kuomintang Air Force Colonel jianqiao aviation school to teach the official Meng Ao (Liu Ye ornaments) because of defying military orders to stand trial. Fang was born in a wealthy family, he is the central bank branch manager Fang Buting Peking (Wang Qingxiang decorated) son, and the other is the identity of our party lurking underground party members in the military. Party interference by Jiang Jingguo, granting impunity to go to the Department of Defense prepare cadres Bureau, followed by participation in "Motherhood" action to investigate fraud Peking branch. Among living in the era of turbulence, there is suspicion on one side and the military's internal investigation from the one side there is strife and plot from his colleagues, more numerous current war after another dangerous form. All parties and underground workers in their red blood loyalty forged the cornerstone of the new rise of China ......

In October 1938, the Japanese army took Wuhan city, and the city of Changsha got in imminent peril.  A young woman, Xiang Xiang (Andy Yang), is introduced by her family to Gu Qingming (Wallace Huo), an officer who returned to defend Changsha.  But Xiang Xiang's boldness and Gu Qingming's arrogant pride makes their first meeting like water and fire.  Xiang Xiang's family choses someone other than Gu Qingming as her fiance.On the day of Xiang Xiang's engagement, Chiang Kai-Shek gives the secret order to burn down the city of Changsha, and due to improper direction, the great fire leads to a tremendous disaster. The flourishing ancient city is destroyed overnight. As there's no time to run, numerous people are caught in their sleep and burnt to death, including the entire family of Xiangxiang's fiancé.And so, on this piece of scorched earth, the heros and children of Changsha, together with the people of Hunan, are facing the challenge of resisting the iron heel of the enemy.  Xiang Xiang and Gu Qingming eventually fall in love, but the war is pulling them apart...