by KC Drama LOVER & mj_babec358, December 1, 2023
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KC Drama LOVER:

Hello, MDLers! How are you? Hope y'all are doing fine!! This time, I'm here as the minor character which means I did only a few things as a writer and most of the credit goes to Jay. So enjoy the article!

Jay (mj_babec358):

Hi everyone and welcome to mine and KC's first collaborative article! KC reached out to me and was very kind to let me write a collab! If you have any complaints about the article, please refer to me, thank you! Have fun and enjoy reading our article! <3

Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, two talented disciples of respected clans, meet during cultivation training and accidentally discover a secret carefully hidden for many years. Taking on the legacy of their ancestors, they decide to rid the world of the ominous threat. But in a dramatic turn of events, Wei Wu Xian dies.

Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian is brought back to life through a self-sacrificing ritual. He conceals himself behind a mask and assumes the identity of his summoner. Soon, Wei Wu Xian reunites with Lan Wang Ji and they start working together to solve the mysteries of the present and unravel the truth behind the events in the past.

~~ Adapted from the novel "Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" (魔道祖师) by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (墨香铜臭).
Aired: June 27 - August 7, 2019

Episodes: 50
 
Genres: Mystery, Wuxia, Fantasy

Content Rating: 15+
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.9 to 9.3.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 9 to 10, some go from 6 to 8.5, and very few are lower than 5.5.
Main & Important Characters

Wei Wu Xian/Wei Ying
Xiao Zhan

Lan Wang Ji/Lan Zhan

Wang Yi Bo
Jiang Cheng

Wang Zhuo Cheng
Jiang Yan Li

Xuan Lu
Lan Xi Chen/
Zewu Jun
Liu Hai Kuan
Jin Guang Yao/Meng Yao
Zhu Zan Jin
Wen Ning

Yu Bin
Jin Zi Xuan

Cao Yu Chen

In order to leave the assassin organization The Window of Heaven, the leader Zhou Zi Shu performs an obligatory departure technique, leaving him with three years left to live. He disguises his face and tries to live the remainder of his days as a drunkard wandering the martial arts world.
 
Three months later, he meets the mysterious Wen Ke Xing, who immediately notices Zhou Zi Shu’s façade. The two then grow closer when they get entangled in a conspiracy regarding the Glazed Armor, a protected legendary key to a powerful armoury.

~~ Adapted from the novel "Faraway Wanderers" (天涯客) by Priest.
Aired: February 22 - March 23, 2021

Episodes: 36

Genres: Mystery, Wuxia, Fantasy, Political

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.3 to 8.8.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 9 to 10, some go from 6 to 8.5 and very few are lower than 5.5.
Main & Important Characters

Zhou Zi Shu

Zhang Zhe Han

Wen Ke Xing

Gong Jun

Zhang Cheng Ling
Sun Xi Lun

Gu Xiang

Zhou Ye

Cao Wei Ning
Asher Ma

A world beyond scientific understanding with a group of passionate adults trying to solve cases done by such forces. Zhao Yun Lan and Shen Wei are tasked with upholding peace between underworld dwellers and humans, and the story will focus on their friendship that transcends past and present lifetimes.

~~ Adapted from the novel "Guardian" (镇魂) by Priest.
Aired: June 13 - July 25, 2018

Episodes: 40

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy

Content Rating: 15+
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.2 to 8.6.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 8 to 10, some go from 5.5 to 7.5 and very few are lower than 5.
Main & Important Characters

Zhao Yun Lan


Bai Yu

Shen Wei/ Black-Cloaked Envoy/
Ye Zun
Zhu Yi Long
Guo Chang Cheng
Xin Peng
Zhu Hong

Gao Yu Er
Da Qing

Li Yan
Chu Shu Zhi

Jiang Ming Yang
Wang Cheng
Rachel Li
Lin Jing

Liu Min Ting

A story that follows two men who are polar opposites, one kills, while the other heals. One is a violent cop and the other is a compassionate doctor. Together they support and redeem each other during troubled times. Jiang Yue Lou heads the Jingcheng Police Station and appears neither good nor evil. Yet smugglers tremble at the thought of him.

While investigating an opium case in Hong Kong, Yue Lou encounters Yu Zhi, who learns that Yue Lou suffers from bipolar disorder. Although initially reluctant to undergo treatment, Yue Lou eventually opens up to Yu Zhi. Despite their differing values they slowly become close friends. At this time, the secrets from the past start to bubble to the surface.
Aired: March 3 - 24, 2021

Episodes: 37

Genres: Thriller, Historical, Mystery, Crime

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.2 to 8.6.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 8.5 to 10, some go from 6 to 8 and very few are lower than 5.
Main Characters/Leads

Jiang Yue Lou

Mao Zi Jun

Chen Yi Zhi

Ian Yi

Xia Yao was born with a rich and renown ancestry. Once a player, he has turned over a new leaf. Yuan Zong is a former special forces soldier who, upon discharge, formed a company training bodyguards.

When his little sister, Yuan Ru (Li Qiao Dan), falls for Xia Yao's charms, she’s unsuccessful in breaking down his walls. So she approaches Yuan Zong for some brotherly assistance. Will having these two men cross paths get the results Yuan Ru wants?

 ~~ Adapted from the novel "Advance Bravely" (势不可挡) by Chai Ji Dan (柴鸡蛋).  
Aired: August 12, 2017 - March 6, 2018

Episodes: 30

Genres: Action, Military, Comedy, Drama

Content Rating: 15+
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 7.7 to 8.1.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 7 to 10, some go from 4.5 to 6.5 and very few are lower than 4.
Main Characters/Leads

Xia Yao

Gong Jun

Yuan Zong

Jason Xu

A story that revolves around a Peking opera performer and a wealthy businessman who are brought together by their love for Peking opera.

Set in the 1930's, it follows Shang Xi Rui, a Peking opera performer who relies on his exceptional talent to gain fame in Beiping. Being an outsider, he faces opposition from the locals but doesn't relent nor give up in fulfilling his dreams to promote Peking opera. As he pours himself into mastering the art, wealthy businessman Cheng Feng Tai becomes deeply captivated after watching a performance for the first time. He makes acquaintance with Shang Xi Rui and becomes an avid supporter. Through Cheng Feng Tai's help, Shang Xi Rui builds Shui Yun Lou and trains a new troupe. When the Japanese army invade Beiping in 1937 and patriotic men and women take up arms to fight, Shang Xi Rui and Cheng Feng Tai are moved to make sacrifices for their country.

 ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Winter Begonia" (鬓边不是海棠红) by Shui Ru Tian Er (水如天儿).  
Aired: March 20 - April 19, 2020

Episodes: 49

Genres: Historical, Business, Romance, Drama

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.3 to 8.8.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 8 to 10, some go from 6 to 7.5 and very few are lower than 5.5.
Main Characters/Leads

Cheng Feng Tai
Huang Xiao Ming

Shang Xi Rui

Yin Zheng

Fan Xiang Er

Charmaine Sheh

Stay With Me
Su Yu, a high school student who lives a simple life with his father, faces a major change when his mother remarries a wealthy man, introducing him to his step-brother Wu Bi. Despite their initial differences, Su Yu being a cold and arrogant top student, while Wu Bi is an unreasonable underachiever, their relationship takes an unexpected turn after an accident. As they gradually warm up to each other, their bond grows stronger. However, when a heated fight arises, their true identities are revealed...

~~ Adapted from the series "Addicted Heroin", therefore also adapted from the novel "Addicted: Inquietude of Youth" by Chai Ji Dan
Aired: July 7 - August 12, 2023

Episodes: 24

Genres: Life, Youth

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.2 to 8.6.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 9 to 10, some go from 6 to 8.5 and very few are lower than 5.5.
Main Characters/Leads

Wu Bi

Xu Bin

Su Yu

Zhang Jiong Min

The story of a life-and-death contest between justice and evil. Some people try their best to resist the darkness, while others openly embrace it. Are the shadows and temptations in your life an illusion? Reality? Or is it the murderous whisper of a man who seems to control individuals with an invisible spell? Bai Yu Tong and Zhan Yao lead SCI to unravel the mystery of a psychopathic killer who always seems not one, but several steps ahead.

~~ Adapted from the novel "SCI Mystery Collection".
Aired: June 26 - July 19, 2018

Episodes: 24

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Psychological

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.1 to 8.5.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 8.5 to 10, some go from 6 to 8 and very few are lower than 5.5.
Main Characters/Leads

Bai Yu Tong

Gao Han Yu

Zhan Yao

Ji Xiao Bing

Gong Sun Zhe

William Fan

Bai Xin Tang

Wang Mu Yao

Right on elite businessman Gu Qing Pei’s first day of work at his new workplace, the chairman throws his vigorous and arrogant son Yuan Yang at him. Yuan Yang sees through Qing Pei’s hypocrite mask, but due to his father pressuring him, he can’t hit him. Therefore, Yuan Yang learns for the first time that there are things that can’t be taken care of by money or fists. He continuously tries to get Qing Pei into trouble, but Qing Pei sees it lightly and calmly resolves every issue. However, things are about to change when Yuan Yang asks his friends to do a background check on Qing Pei and finally finds his Achilles heel.

~~ Adapted from the novel "Beloved Enemy" (对决针锋) by Shui Qian Cheng (水千丞).  
Aired: August 14 - October 2, 2017

Episodes: 15

Genres: Drama

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 7 to 7.5.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 6.5 to 10, some go from 4.5 to 5.5 and very few are lower than 4.
Main Characters/Leads

Gu Qing Pei

Shang Bai

Yuan Yang

Gao Ming

In 15th-century China, a quick-witted, senior-ranking government official named Tang Fan takes a break from his routine activities in order to investigate a murder, teaming up with martial arts specialist guardsman Sui Zhou in a bid to solve the case. When the peace-loving landlord of the house Tang Fan is renting is found dead, the duo investigates. It is an apparent suicide, but the investigative pair quickly realizes that something looks amiss. They investigate and eventually succeed in finding a suspect they believe may have killed the landlord. But they soon learn that this murderer did not act alone – and is just a smaller player in a much grander scheme. As they dig deeper into the crime, the duo soon realizes that something very sinister is afoot – including a plot to launch a bloody coup. Can they stop the criminal mastermind before time runs out?

 ~~ Adapted from a novel of the same name by Meng Xi Shi. 
 
Aired: April 1 - 24, 2020

Episodes: 48

Genres: Historical, Mystery, Drama

Content Rating: 15+
Rating Range: The MDL rating has been ranging from 8.3 to 8.7.

Reviews: Most reviews range at ratings around 8 to 10, some go from 6 to 7.5 and very few are lower than 5.5.
Main Characters/Leads

Tang Fan

Darren Chen

Sui Zhou

Fu Meng Bo

Wang Zhi / Yang Fu
Liu Yao Yuan


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Edited by: devitto (1st editor)