Second-chance romance C-dramas

Former partners crossing paths again after years apart. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance and may be wrong.

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

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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Braving the Famine with My Wife
万里江山待我耕
Completed2026· 24 episodes
Zhao Dong, a powerful immortal who once favored spiritual enlightenment over human connection, is betrayed and reincarnated as a lowly village delinquent. While living as a mortal, he discovers the significance of balance and the depth of earthly emotions. He decides to remain in the human realm to atone for his past errors and protect his family, ultimately seeking a new path to the Dao through the experiences of everyday life.
Aurora · Chang Zhekuan · Pan Mingyun
- Historical
- Comedy
- Drama
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Closer To You
我的刺猬女孩
Completed2020· 24 episodes
A surgeon named Wu Jing Hao gets a mysterious chance to travel back to his high school years. Determined to rewrite the past, he attempts to save his classmate Han Fei from a tragic accident that defined her youth. While she is initially defensive and prickly, Wu Jing Hao patiently tries to break through her shell to change their future and heal old wounds.
He Ze Yuan · Li Yi Nan · Wang Rui
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Genius Girlfriend
天才女友
Completed2026· 28 episodes
Lin Zhixia, a socially awkward genius with an exceptionally high IQ, enters a prestigious high school and becomes desk mates with the popular, outgoing student Jiang Yubai. While he helps her navigate the complexities of friendship and social life, they develop a deep bond rooted in academic competition and mutual support. Their relationship evolves from school-age companionship into a poignant romance as they navigate the transition into adulthood and professional life.
Hu Yitian · Tian Xiwei
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Go Ahead
以家人之名
Completed2020· 40 episodes
Three unrelated children from broken homes grow up as siblings under the care of two single fathers, forming an unconventional but deeply loving family. As they mature, the arrival of their biological parents and the complexities of adult life threaten their bond. They must navigate past traumas and new romantic feelings to preserve the family they chose for themselves.
Seven Tan · Song Weilong · Steven Zhang
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Immortal Samsara
沉香如屑·沉香重华
Completed2022· 59 episodes
Yan Dan, an ancient lotus fairy, sacrifices half her heart to save the Sovereign Lord Ying Yuan, only to face heartbreaking misunderstandings that lead her to the mortal realm. Centuries later, they cross paths again as a demon hunter and a spirit, slowly uncovering their shared past while confronting celestial conspiracies. Together with their companion Yu Mo, they seek lost artifacts to restore balance to the realms.
Cheng Yi · Meng Ziyi · Yang Zi
- Fantasy
- Drama
- Romance
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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 Song in Winter
冬至
Completed2024· 36 episodes
Anesthesiologist Lu Yan's life takes a suspenseful turn when she encounters a supposedly deceased friend, triggering a series of eerie events. This mystery brings her back into the life of her ex-boyfriend, detective Jiang Chengyi, eight years after their painful breakup. As they team up to investigate a complex serial murder case, they work to resolve their past misunderstandings and uncover a truth that has been hidden for nearly a decade.
Johnny Huang · Sun Qian
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Love is Full of Jiudaowan
情满九道弯
Completed2023· 40 episodes
In the winding hutongs of 1970s Beijing, Yang Shumao returns home to pursue his dreams amidst China’s shifting social landscape. He finds himself entangled in a complex web of romance involving his wealthy first love, a sharp-witted businesswoman, and a steadfast childhood companion. Over forty years of reform, Yang Shumao and his friends navigate professional hardships and intense family pressures, ultimately seeking to reconcile their personal desires with the expectations of their changing world.
Elvis Han · Rayzha Alimjan · Sebrina Chen
- Modern
- Drama
- Romance
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Love is Sweet
半是蜜糖半是伤
Completed2020· 36 episodes
Jiang Jun, a woman with a rare allergy to tears, joins a top investment firm to fulfill her father's legacy, only to encounter her childhood protector, Yuan Shuai. However, he has become a cold, ruthless executive who initially tries to push her out. As they navigate the cutthroat financial industry, their childhood connection evolves into a passionate adult romance amidst office rivalry and corporate schemes.
Bai Lu · Gao Hanyu · Luo Yunxi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Mommy' s Counterattack
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
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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OVERDO
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
- Republican era
- Drama
- Romance
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Out With a Bang
瞄准你的未来
Completed2022· 24 episodes
Professional e-sports player Xiao Yichuan returns to China facing retirement due to a hand injury. He crosses paths with Xiong Jiujiu, a spirited rookie manager determined to build a grassroots team from scratch. Although they initially clash, they recruit a group of talented misfits and work toward a world championship. Amid the high-pressure world of competitive gaming, they resolve past misunderstandings and discover mutual feelings while chasing their professional dreams.
Hao Fushen · Xu Ruohan · Zhang Jiongmin
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Prelude of the White Snake
浮生之白蛇前缘
Completed2026· 24 episodes
Bai Suzhen is a powerful snake spirit who loses her memories while attempting to achieve immortality. To resolve her lingering karmic ties, she travels to the human realm alongside her companion Xiao Qing. There, they encounter a vengeful demon hunter named Xu Xian and the monk Fa Hai, triggering a complex journey where their past lives and destinies become deeply intertwined through a series of fateful trials.
Lin Yadong · Peng Shijie · Zhao Yating
- Fantasy
- Action
- Drama
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Rainkissed Fate
雨爱千金
Completed2025· 30 episodes
Six years after a passionate encounter with boxer He Yuchen, wealthy heiress Bu Yan returns to find him to save their sick son. Desperate for a compatible donor for the child's treatment, she proposes a contract marriage to the now-disgraced fighter. As they navigate corporate betrayals and personal secrets, their professional arrangement evolves into genuine romance while they uncover the truth behind the match-fixing scandal that ruined his career.
Chen Fangtong · Dai Gaozheng · Fan Xiaodong
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Road Home
归路
Completed2023· 30 episodes
Directed by Yu Cuihua and written by Mobaofeibao, this drama stars Jin Boran and Tan Songyun. Based on a novel of the same name, the story follows investment director Gui Xiao and bomb tech police officer Lu Yan Chen who reunite ten years after their initial romance.
Jing Boran · Seven Tan
- Modern
- Drama
- Romance
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Road to Success
灿如繁星
Completed2026· 32 episodes
After returning to her hometown, psychology PhD student Lin Wanxing unexpectedly takes a job managing high school sports equipment. She is soon tasked with reviving the school's disbanded soccer team and finds an unlikely partner in her mysterious tenant, a former elite coach. Together, they guide a group of underdog students through personal and athletic challenges, healing their own past traumas while pursuing professional and emotional success.
Chen Jingke · Esther Yu · Shaking
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Romance Next Door
兄友妹恭
Upcoming2026· 28 episodes
After years apart due to a family tragedy, childhood sweethearts Cheng Lele and Chen An reunite when Lele is sent to manage a failing cinema. Now as boss and subordinate, the former lovers must navigate their tense professional relationship and lingering resentment. Through working together to save the local landmark, they uncover the truth behind their past and attempt to mend their broken bond.
Chen Xin Hai · Zhang Miaoyi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Summit of Our Youth
我在顶峰等你
Completed2025· 23 episodes
In her past life, Gu Xuejiao’s obsession with romance led to academic failure and a struggling career. After a clash with her cold-hearted boss Lin Zhihua, she unexpectedly regresses to her high school senior year. Determined to rewrite her fate, she transforms into a focused student dedicated to her education. Along the way, she crosses paths with Lin Zhihua again, evolving their relationship from former rivals into a supportive and fulfilling romance.
Chen Jingke · Sun Zhenni
- Modern
- Drama
- Romance
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Sunsets Secrets Regrets
钢铁森林
Completed2026· 28 episodes
After a mysterious corpse surfaces by the Tong River, criminal psychology professor Jiang Hansheng and detective Zhou Jin reopen a cold case involving her brother's death. They soon cross paths with Zhou Jin's former lover, Jiang Cheng, who has been working undercover within a dangerous criminal organization. The three childhood friends must confront their complicated pasts while working to dismantle a powerful crime syndicate and uncover the truth behind the 8/17 Case.
Elvira Cai · Jing Boran · Qin Junjie
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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The Best Friend
闺中蜜友
Completed2023· 20 episodes
Duan Ruonan and her best friend Fan Xiaowei's relationship shatters when Xiaowei begins a clandestine affair with Ruonan's boyfriend, Li Xiao. After the betrayal comes to light, Ruonan leaves, only to cross paths with them again in the business world. As obsessive control and old flames resurface, the former friends engage in a tense battle for closure and professional dominance.
Liu Chenglin · Liu Yongxi · Mai Tong
- Modern
- Drama
- Romance
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The Blossoming Love
千朵桃花一世开
Completed2025· 40 episodes
In an effort to preserve the soul of the heroic Human Emperor Zhao Ming, his beloved Hun Dunzhu initiates an eternal cycle of reincarnation. Eons later, the two are reborn as powerful rivals on opposite sides of good and evil with no memory of their past connection. Forced to journey together, they must confront a dark conspiracy that threatens the world while rediscovering their ancient bond.
Sun Zhenni · Vin Zhang · Wang Duo
- Fantasy
- Action
- Drama
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The Double
墨雨云间
Completed2024· 40 episodes
The Double is a Chinese television series first released in 2024. The cast includes Wu Jinyan, Wang Xingyue, Chen Xinhai. The recorded series length is 40 episodes.
Chen Xinhai · Wang Xingyue · Wu Jinyan
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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The Early Spring
早春晴朗
Airing2026· 24 episodes
Fresh graduate Shang Zhitao relocates to Beijing and enters a high-stakes advertising agency, where she immediately clashes with Luan Nian, a cynical yet brilliant creative genius. Their competitive tension shifts into a complex, hidden six-year romance as they struggle with professional pressures and personal vulnerabilities. Following a long separation caused by deep misunderstandings, they eventually cross paths again, having matured into equals ready to confront their unresolved feelings.
Jing Boran · Sun Qian
- Modern
- Drama
- Romance
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