The Long Ballad
长歌行
Completed2021· 49 episodes
Starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Leo Wu, this drama follows a vengeful princess who attempts to convince her captor to help her defeat an imperial usurper.
Dilraba Dilmurat
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
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Match 91/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
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
Match 91/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
Pursuit of Jade
逐玉
Completed2026· 40 episodes
Fan Changyu, a resilient butcher's daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen marquis seeking revenge, meet during a snowstorm and enter a marriage of convenience. Their initial arrangement of mutual exploitation gradually transforms into a profound love as they navigate family feuds and political strife. When war erupts and threatens to separate them, Fan Changyu ventures onto the battlefield to fight alongside her husband and reclaim their future.
Kong Xue'er · Ren Hao · Tian Xiwei
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
Match 91/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
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
Match 91/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
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
Match 90/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
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
Match 90/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
Who Rules The World
且试天下
Completed2022· 40 episodes
The story follows two legendary martial arts experts, Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, who are equally skilled but possess contrasting personalities. Amidst political turmoil and power struggles among six warring states, they navigate the martial world while hiding their true royal identities. Their long-standing rivalry gradually transforms into a profound romance as they unite to fight injustice and restore peace to a chaotic empire.
Lai Yi · Xuan Lu · Yang Yang
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
Match 89/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
A Dream of Splendor
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
- Historical
- Drama
- Mystery
Match 89/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
Destined
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
- Historical
- Comedy
- Drama
Match 87/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
Nirvana In Fire
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
- Historical
- Action
- Drama
Match 87/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
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
Match 87/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
Pretty Guardian of the City
沧月绘
Completed2022· 26 episodes
Luo Xiyun, a skilled surveyor living with a fatal poison, infiltrates the manor of the young city lord Jiang Chaoxi to avenge her family's downfall. As she works undercover to save her neighborhood from demolition, she uncovers shocking secrets about their pasts. Despite her initial murderous intent, an unexpected romance blossoms between the two as they collaborate on city planning projects while navigating political intrigue.
Garvey Jin · Guan Xin
- Historical
- Comedy
- Drama
Match 86/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Historical setting, matching your preference
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