Thriller C-dramas

Sustained tension, danger and pursuit. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance and may be wrong.

How this list is chosen: Tagged as thriller. 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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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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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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Born Again
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
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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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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Cicada
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
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Conspiracy of Love
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
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Coroner's Diary
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
- Historical
- Drama
- Mystery
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Derailment
脱轨
Completed2023· 30 episodes
Jiang Xiaoyuan, once a wealthy socialite, finds herself thrust into a parallel world where she is a struggling working girl with nothing to her name. Alongside the enigmatic Qi Lian, she embarks on a desperate search for the truth behind her mysterious identity shift and the connection between their two worlds.
Fan Shiran · Huang Shengchi · Lin Yi
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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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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Forever Love
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
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Fragments of Truth
猎罪现场
Airing2026· 24 episodes
Haunted by his sister's unsolved murder seven years ago, gifted profiler Han Ning joins the police force to seek justice. When a series of ritualistic new homicides begins to mirror the details of her disappearance, he must use his unique psychological insights to track a elusive killer. Alongside veteran detective He Lai, Han Ning navigates a dangerous web of buried secrets to finally expose the truth behind the interconnected crimes.
Dai Meng · Huang Junjie · Zhang Dong
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Hanyi Enters the Heart
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
- Historical
- Drama
- Mystery
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In Blossom
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
- Historical
- Drama
- Mystery
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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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Legend of Zang Hai
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
- Historical
- Drama
- Mystery
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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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Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: Bones of the Past
法医秦明之蚀骨时差
Completed2026· 24 episodes
Forensic examiner Qin Ming unearths a skeletal victim from an unsolved cold case. On his birthday, solar activity causes a toy walkie-talkie to bridge the gap between him and his father, a detective from thirty years prior. The duo works together across time to investigate a series of linked murders and a mysterious serial killer known as the Rainy Night Hammer Demon.
Dong Zifan · Wu Mingjing · Zhang Haoran
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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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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My Years as the Dragon-Seeking Master
我当寻龙魁首的那些年
Completed2026· 26 episodes
A descendant of a legendary tomb-raiding family infiltrates four powerful clans to uncover the truth behind his heritage. He leads a specialized team back to a mysterious tomb from twenty years ago, braving lethal traps and supernatural horrors. As they delve deeper, the group must navigate betrayal and ancient puzzles to reveal a long-hidden conspiracy that connects their families' pasts.
Ashin Shu · Gao Xuanming · Liu Xinyu
- Fantasy
- Action
- Mystery
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Mystic Nine
九门
Completed2026· 30 episodes
In 1935 Changsha, the sudden disappearance of Zhang Qishan's elite Unit 401 triggers a hunt for a century-old conspiracy. Zhang Qishan joins forces with the agile Wu Laogou and the authoritative Huo Xiangu to explore the perilous Ge Shi Lou tomb. As they face supernatural puzzles and foreign threats, the three must unify the fractured Nine Gates to save their city from impending doom.
Joseph Zeng · Sebrina Chen · William Chan
- Republican era
- Action
- Drama
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