Action C-dramas

Fights, missions and set pieces as a main draw. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance and may be wrong.

How this list is chosen: Tagged as action. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance; dramas without an assessment for it are not included.

AWAKEN
醒来
Completed2026· 22 episodes
In the winter of 1941, young photography apprentice Chen Kailai is thrust into the world of espionage after his mentor is killed while protecting biological warfare secrets. While traveling to Shanghai to deliver the intelligence, he aligns with the mysterious dancer Jin Bao. Surrounded by betrayal and danger from rival factions, Chen undergoes a perilous transformation from a naive civilian into a dedicated underground agent determined to stop a catastrophic conspiracy.
Gulnazar · Oho Ou · William Feng
- Republican era
- Action
- Drama
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Abyss
深渊无间
Completed2026· 16 episodes
A conservative town's peace is disrupted by an online novel that mirror's a real-life cold case known only to law enforcement. Rookie detective Li Cheng and the mysterious Han Pinmu engage in a high-stakes psychological duel as they navigate a dual-thread narrative where fiction and reality blur. The investigation uncovers buried secrets and explores the thin line between redemption and the inescapable void of the past.
Qin Junjie · Ren Jialun
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Arsenal Military Academy
烈火军校
Completed2019· 48 episodes
During the Republican era, a courageous young woman joins an elite military academy by assuming her late brother's identity. As she navigates the school's brutal training while hiding her secret, she forms deep bonds with a playful rich heir and a disciplined soldier. Together, the students must transition from rivals into comrades to protect their nation from escalating foreign aggression.
Bai Lu · Li Cheng Bin · Wu Jiayi
- Republican era
- Action
- Comedy
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Ashes to Crown
翘楚
Completed2026· 24 episodes
After being betrayed and killed by her ambitious husband, general's daughter Chu Zhao is reborn with a second chance to rewrite her destiny. Armed with future knowledge, she aligns with the illegitimate soldier Xie Yanlai to navigate treacherous court politics and military conflicts. Together, they strive to dismantle Xiao Xun's schemes and protect the imperial lineage, transforming Chu Zhao from a sacrificial pawn into a powerful architect of the realm's peace.
Chen Duling · Richards Wang · Tang Xiaotian
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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BURNING YEARS
似火流年
Completed2023· 30 episodes
Set in 1980s Beijing, five childhood friends navigate the turbulent transition of their youth as their lives take drastically different paths. While some strive for justice within the police force, others are drawn into the dangerous criminal underworld, testing their loyalty and bonds of brotherhood. The narrative explores the consequences of their choices as they mature in a rapidly changing society where their childhood friendships face the ultimate test.
Elvis Han · Gan Yunchen · Jia Hongxiao
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Back From The Brink
护心
Completed2023· 40 episodes
After being betrayed and dismembered by his lover on their wedding day, the dragon king Tian Yao survives as a weakened soul. Years later, he encounters Yan Hui, a cultivation disciple who unknowingly carries his protective heart scale. He initially manipulates her to help retrieve his sealed body parts, but their forced partnership evolves into a deep bond as they confront the past and hidden conspiracies.
Neo Hou · Riley Wang · Yang Rong
- Fantasy
- Action
- Comedy
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Blood River
暗河传
Completed2025· 38 episodes
Su Muyu is a top assassin for the Blood River guild, an organization feared across the realm. When the guild's patriarch is poisoned, the three clans governing the group begin a violent power struggle for the top seat. To save the leader and the guild's future, Su Muyu must navigate deadly betrayals from old friends while seeking the help of a legendary healer.
Chang Huasen · Gong Jun · Peng Xiaoran
- Fantasy
- Action
- Drama
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Cang Feng
藏锋
Completed2026· 23 episodes
Tan Yan, a career publicity officer at the police bureau, is suddenly transferred to serve as the political commissar of a high-intensity SWAT unit. A man used to office politics and pens, he must adapt to the gritty frontline while clashing with the stern Captain Liao Bufan. Despite their differences, the two officers eventually unite to lead their team against a dangerous drug trafficking network.
Alan Aruna · Duan Yihong · Li Chun
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Dashing Youth
少年白马醉春风
Completed2024· 40 episodes
Baili Dongjun, a mischievous noble heir who prefers brewing wine over martial arts, embarks on a journey to fulfill a pact with a childhood friend. After joining a legendary master's school, he encounters skilled companions like Sikong Changfeng and his old friend Ye Dingzhi. The youths must ultimately rise to protect their realm when political manipulation threatens to plunge the Central Plains into war.
He Yu · Hu Lianxin · Neo Hou
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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Eagles And Youngster
天坑鹰猎
Completed2018· 40 episodes
In the late 1980s, rebellious city youth Zhang Baoqing travels to a remote snowy village to find a cure for his poisoned mentor. Alongside local hunter siblings, he explores treacherous underground caverns and becomes entangled in a dangerous quest for legendary treasure. Through his bond with a majestic eagle and survival in the wilderness, Zhang matures into a courageous young hero.
Jiang Yiyi · Karry Wang · Vicky Chen
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Eclipse in the Lost City
月蚀迷城
Completed2026· 24 episodes
Set in Republican-era Ningcheng, Lu Ye returns from abroad to find his father murdered by Police Chief Shen Tianbai. Seeking revenge, Lu Ye infiltrates Shen's life, unaware that the amnesiac chief is actually an undercover hero working to expose the corrupt Ten Killers Gang. The former enemies eventually join forces to dismantle a deadly biological experiment and restore justice to the city, transforming their rivalry into a profound bond of brotherhood.
Liang Rui · Sheng Yi Chen
- Republican era
- Action
- Drama
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Fangs of Fortune
大梦归离
Completed2024· 34 episodes
Set during the Zhenyuan era, the balance between humans and demons is shattered after the death of the governing goddess. Zhao Yuanzhou, a powerful ancient demon seeking his own end, surrenders to the imperial court to lead a specialized demon-hunting bureau. Alongside a wary investigator, a skilled swordsman, and a talented archer, he tracks down supernatural threats inspired by ancient myths while navigating secrets involving his own dark past.
Chen Duling · Cheng Xiao · Neo Hou
- Fantasy
- Action
- Drama
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Fated Hearts
一笑随歌
Completed2025· 38 episodes
After injuring Prince Feng Suige with a single arrow and turning the tide of war, legendary archer Fu Yixiao loses her memory in a fall. She eventually crosses paths with Suige, who intends to use her for information about a conspiracy. As they navigate a web of political deception and mutual danger, their initial hostility transforms into a deep alliance and unexpected romance while they protect their respective kingdoms.
Chen Heyi · Chen Zheyuan · Li Qin
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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Follow My Dear General
一不小心顺走了将军
Completed2022· 31 episodes
An Chen, a top female thief seeking retirement, is assigned one last mission to steal a strategic military map from the legendary General Lie Yun. To accomplish this, she infiltrates his manor as a personal attendant, only to find herself falling for the disciplined and patriotic soldier. As external forces threaten the kingdom, the duo must navigate their shifting loyalties and a burgeoning romance while defending their nation from internal and external spies.
Dai Chao · Hei Ze · Zhang Jia Lin
- Historical
- Action
- Comedy
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Forward Forever
热血同行
Completed2020· 58 episodes
Set during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican era, this drama follows noble Prince Chong Liming and courageous commoner A Yi. They join an elite secret guard unit tasked with defending the nation against internal corruption and imperialist aggression. While navigating treacherous political shifts and personal growth, the two friends must confront their differing visions for China's future and the heavy price of loyalty.
Hu Bing Qing · Huang Zitao · Jackson Yee
- Republican era
- Action
- Drama
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Karmic Loop
因果环
Completed2026· 12 episodes
Lin Yan, a practitioner of ancient mystic arts living in a modern world without demons, unexpectedly stumbles into a supernatural dimension known as Zijin Lou. Alongside companions Zhang Mingming and the hacker Ma Xiaoguai, he must navigate a series of treacherous dungeons themed after the Seven Deadly Sins. As they battle monstrous manifestations, Lin Yan uses his unique abilities to survive the trials and expose a dark conspiracy.
Chen Mochi · Lin Yinuo · Zhou Kaiwen
- Fantasy
- Action
- Drama
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Key to the Phoenix Heart
雀骨
Completed2026· 28 episodes
Amidst political rebellion, the ruthless General Xiao Wuyi and the resourceful, machine-obsessed Xie Jiayu are bound by a forced contract marriage. Initially viewing each other with suspicion, the pair navigates deadly court conspiracies and power struggles to uncover their hidden pasts. As they face life-and-death stakes, their relationship evolves from a calculated alliance into a profound bond while they work together to protect the realm from internal and external threats.
Ai Mi · Neo Hou
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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Kill Me Love Me
春花焰
Completed2024· 32 episodes
After being framed for a city-wide massacre, Prince Murong Jinghe lives in disgrace while secretly plotting to uncover the truth. Mei Lin, a survivor of the tragedy, trains as an elite assassin to avenge her family by killing him. However, she discovers that the man she aims to assassinate is her secret master, forcing the two into a dangerous alliance of revenge and unexpected romance.
Bi Wenjun · Liu Xueyi · Wu Jinyan
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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Love & Crown
凤凰台上
Completed2025· 35 episodes
Emperor Xiao Huan goes undercover to investigate corruption and encounters Ling Cangcang, the principled leader of a martial arts pavilion. Together they combat treacherous ministers and restore peace to the empire, unaware that their lives are linked by an impending royal marriage. Their shared struggle for the common people transforms a chance meeting into a deep, complicated romance.
Peng Xiaoran · Ren Jialun · Zhang Yao
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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Love Between Fairy and Devil
苍兰诀
Completed2022· 36 episodes
Directed by Yi Zheng and adapted from Jiu Lu Fei Xiang's novel, this Xianxia fantasy stars Esther Yu and Dylan Wang, following the fateful bond between the demon Dongfang Qingcang and the fairy Xiao Lan Hua.
Dylan Wang · Esther Yu · Joe Xu
- Fantasy
- Action
- Comedy
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Love Like The Galaxy
星汉灿烂·月升沧海
Completed2022· 56 episodes
Left behind with her grandmother due to war and raised amidst familial traps, Cheng Shaoshang navigates complex suitors—including Ling Buyi, Yuan Shen, and Lou Yao—while striving for survival, love, and reconciliation.
Bao Jianfeng · Guo Tao · Leo Wu
- Historical
- Action
- Comedy
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Love in Flames of War
良辰好景知几何
Completed2022· 43 episodes
Set during the Republican era, the story follows the headstrong Xiao Beichen, who falls for the orphaned Lin Hangjing after she seeks refuge with his family. Following years of military training, Beichen returns as a disciplined soldier and marries Hangjing under complex circumstances. Amidst the outbreak of war, the two must navigate personal misunderstandings and national duty while their relationship evolves from friction into profound love.
Chen Duling · Shawn Dou
- Republican era
- Action
- Drama
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Love in The Clouds
入青云
Completed2025· 36 episodes
Following an unexpected defeat at the prestigious Qingyun Tournament, the formidable war goddess Ming Yi disguises herself to infiltrate the camp of her victor, the mysterious warrior Ji Bozai. Seeking a cure for a lethal poison, she enters a high-stakes game of mutual deception where neither is truly who they seem. Amidst their dangerous maneuvers, the two must decide whether to trust their growing bond while unmasking a conspiracy that threatens the entire realm.
He Nan · Lu Yuxiao · Neo Hou
- Fantasy
- Action
- Drama
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My Lethal Man
对我而言危险的他
Completed2023· 24 episodes
After an ordinary art student's doppelganger dies in a tragic kidnapping accident, she is coerced by the enigmatic Yan Xingcheng to assume the victim's identity. She enters a perilous world of corporate power struggles to uncover a long-buried family secret while navigating a tense relationship with her mysterious handler. Together, they solve a cold case from seventeen years ago and find unexpected love amidst the danger.
Fan Zhixin · Li Mozhi
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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