Heroines who take on the people who wronged them. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance and may be wrong.
How this list is chosen: Tagged revenge and assessed strong female lead. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance; dramas without an assessment for it are not included.
梦华录
Completed2022· 40 episodes
Abandoned by her fiancé, Hangzhou teahouse owner Zhao Pan'er heads to the capital in search of justice. Alongside friends Song Yinzhang and Sun Sanniang, she sets out to build a business of her own.
Chen Xiao · Lin Yun · Liu Yifei
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
兰香如故
Airing2026· 47 episodes
After her noble family is destroyed by a false treason charge, Shen Jialan assumes the identity of a maid, Xu Lanxiang, to survive. Entering the household of her former fiancé, Lin Jinqi, she navigates treacherous mansion politics with her sharp intelligence. As she rises from a lowly servant to a woman of influence, she strives to clear her family’s name and reclaim her destiny while navigating a complicated, evolving romance.
Liu Xueyi · Seven Tan
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
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
她的涅槃
Completed2026· 24 episodes
After being murdered on her wedding day by her husband and best friend, top influencer Gu Xiaotang becomes trapped in an infinite time loop. Repeatedly reliving her death, she gains the power of unlimited resets and teams up with Dr. Ye Shen, the only person who shares her memories. Together, they seek revenge against her killers while attempting to break the cycle by uncovering the root of the conspiracy.
Gao Rongfang · Li Jiahao · Sun Li
蜀锦人家
Completed2024· 40 episodes
Set in the Tang Dynasty, the story follows Ji Yingying, a spirited young woman from a dyeing family who seeks to restore her family’s legacy after a tragic downfall. She encounters Yang Jinglan, a nobleman disguised as a frivolous official, who is secretly investigating an industry conspiracy. As they collaborate to protect the craftsmanship of Shu brocade from rival sabotage and political threats, they discover a deep connection and romance.
Chen Xiaoyun · Jing Chao · Seven Tan
梦花廷
Upcoming2026
After a violent palace coup, Princess Ti Lan awakens a mystical ability to foresee the future. She forms an unlikely bond with General Tang Qianzi as they navigate a web of political conspiracies and a relentless prince's obsession. Together, the star-crossed lovers fight to reclaim their kingdom and defy a seemingly inescapable destiny in a world of courtly intrigue.
Chen Zheyuan · Liang Yongqi · Lu Qi
蝉
Completed2026· 21 episodes
Criminal defense lawyer Ding Ning, haunted by her biological father's criminal past, becomes entangled with seasoned judge Yu Songfan and legal expert Zhao Yijie. As they clash over high-stakes cases and a decade-old kidnapping mystery, these three solitary legal professionals find themselves shifting from adversaries to an unconventional family unit. Their complex psychological battles eventually reveal deep-seated secrets, forcing them to confront the blurry boundaries between justice, revenge, and redemption.
Elaine Zhong · Francis Ng · Zheng Yunlong
谋爱上瘾
Completed2019· 12 episodes
Seeking justice for her parents' suspicious deaths, Xu Shubei intentionally enters the life of corporate successor Sheng Yun to orchestrate her revenge. However, she discovers that Sheng Yun is far more calculating than he appears, leading to a complex game of mutual manipulation. As they clash and bond, they must navigate a web of corporate intrigue and hidden memories.
Chen Ya'an · Meng En
朝雪录
Completed2025· 38 episodes
After her family is massacred, medical prodigy Shen Wan assumes the identity of Qin Wan to investigate the conspiracy behind her father's downfall. Using her advanced forensic and autopsy skills, she partners with Prince Yan Chi to solve a series of eerie criminal cases. As they uncover the truth, they navigate dangerous court politics and a complex web of secrets hidden within the imperial capital.
Ao Ruipeng · Landy Li · Shen Yujie
长风渡
Completed2023· 40 episodes
After a misunderstanding leads her into a marriage with the notorious playboy Gu Jiusi, the cautious Liu Yuru resolves to take control of her destiny. While she masterfully learns the art of business from her mother-in-law, she also manages to inspire her idle husband to pursue a righteous path. Together, they navigate personal growth and severe political upheavals to protect their family and restore peace to the realm.
Bai Jingting · Liu Xueyi · Song Yi
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
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
盲心千金
Completed2023· 30 episodes
Wealthy heiress Lin Xin Tong loses her sight following the suspicious death of her father and finds herself ensnared in a web of betrayal. She is forced to rely on her mysterious bodyguard, Qin Mo Yao, while uncovering the deceitful schemes of her fiancé and best friend. As they work together, she must distinguish true allies from enemies in her quest for justice.
Chen Fangtong · Dai Gaozheng · Hou Dong
寒衣入心
Completed2026· 24 episodes
After surviving her family's brutal massacre as a child, Shen Li adopts the new identity of Gu Hanyi to plot her revenge. With the help of her savior Xie Yungui, she masters medicine and strategy, forming a secret alliance with other women to hunt down the culprits. As she eliminates her foes, she eventually discovers that the true mastermind behind the tragedy has been hiding in plain sight by her side.
He Xuanlin · Zhan Yu
花间令
Completed2024· 32 episodes
In the notorious city of Heyang, the ostracized Yang Caiwei is seemingly murdered on her wedding day to the popular magistrate Pan Yue. Surviving by assuming a new identity, she returns to confront her husband, whom she suspects is the killer. As they collaborate to solve intricate local cases, they must navigate dark secrets and find the truth about their past.
Ju Jingyi · Li Geyang · Liu Xueyi
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
藏海传
Completed2025· 40 episodes
After the brutal massacre of his family, the son of the Imperial Astronomer, Zhi Nu, spends a decade training in strategy and architecture. Returning to the capital under the alias Zang Hai, he infiltrates the inner circle of his enemy, Duke Ping Jin. As he rises through the imperial ranks, Zang Hai must navigate treacherous court politics to achieve his revenge and protect the nation.
Huang Jue · Xiao Zhan · Zhang Jingyi
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
四海重明
Completed2024· 36 episodes
Nan Yan is a pragmatic doctor who ventures into the realm of immortals to find a cure for her mother's illness. Through a twist of fate, she becomes soul-bonded to Ji Yang, a high-ranking emperor concealing his true identity after a betrayal. As they navigate sect conflicts and investigate hidden conspiracies, their initial friction evolves into a powerful romance while they fight against their intertwined destinies.
Chang Long · Darren Chen · Jing Tian
妈咪的反攻
Completed2023· 16 episodes
Five years after a framed infidelity scandal and the reported death of her newborn, Yun Qingqing returns from abroad with a new identity as a successful fashion designer. She infiltrates her ex-husband Jiang Ling’s household as a nanny to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy that destroyed her marriage. With the secret help of her genius son, An An, she navigates a web of lies to reclaim her life and exact revenge on those who betrayed her.
Li Boyang · Lukas · Zhao Yibo
琅琊榜
Completed2015· 54 episodes
Starring Hu Ge and Wang Kai, this historical drama depicts a tale of revenge and power set during ancient China's feudal conflict.
Angel Wang · Hu Ge · Jin Dong
这一秒过火
Completed2026· 33 episodes
Set in Republican Shanghai, Murong Qingyi is a warlord's son who survives a switch at birth and years of abuse. After being rescued by Ren Susu, a bond forms that leads to family tragedy and their eventual separation. Years later, they reunite under high tension when Susu returns as his future sister-in-law. Amidst personal betrayal and national unrest, they must navigate a dangerous web of secrets and shifting loyalties to survive.
Fu Xinbo · Wang Churan · Zhang Linghe