Mature Historical Chinese Dramas
Dramas that center around stories of a more mature or complex nature; dramas in which the limited romance featured is as far removed from high school shenanigans as humanly possible; dramas in which the stakes are much higher than obtaining a lover.
I don't love romance. But I appreciate its presence when it's mature, not the primary plot, and not portrayed like the world spins around whether or not Suzy Q. Maiden gets the guy.
This list is mostly meant as a checklist for myself. I haven't seen all these, though I intend to. I could be wrong about a few, who knows.
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1. The Wind Blows from Longxi
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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2. Luoyang
Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes
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3. The Rebel Princess
Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes
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4. Eternal Brotherhood
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
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5. Novoland: Eagle Flag
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
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6. Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy
Chinese Drama - 2017, 75 episodes
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7. A Journey to Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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8. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
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9. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
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10. Under the Microscope
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
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11. The Ingenious One
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
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12. Secret of Three Kingdoms
Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes
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13. A League of Nobleman
Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes
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14. An Ancient Love Song
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
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15. Sword Snow Stride
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
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16. Side Story of Fox Volant
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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17. Heroes
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
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18. Qin Dynasty Epic
Chinese Drama - 2020, 78 episodes
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19. Royal Nirvana
Chinese Drama - 2019, 60 episodes
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20. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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21. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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22. The Mutations
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes