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
C-dramas like Who Rules The World
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Match 98/100A 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
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
Match 97/100A 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 96/100A 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
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
Match 94/100A 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 94/100A 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 92/100A 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 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
Blossoms in Adversity
惜花芷
Completed2024· 40 episodes
Blossoms in Adversity is a Chinese television series first released in 2024. The cast includes Hu Yitian, Zhang Jingyi, Caesar Wu.
Caesar Wu · Hu Yitian · Zhang Jingyi
- Historical
- Drama
- Romance
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
My Uncanny Destiny
保护我方城主大人
Completed2023· 24 episodes
Ye Zhaonan, the female ruler of Mu Xi City, has lived as a man her entire life to protect her family's succession. After an accident causes her to drift into the rival city of Xuan Yue, she becomes a palace maid for its lord, Liu Xuanming. While hiding her true identity and gender, she navigates dangerous palace power struggles and an unexpected romance to find a path toward peace for both warring cities.
Fan Wei · Yan Zixian · Yunjia Xing
- Historical
- Comedy
- 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
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 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
New Life Begins
卿卿日常
Completed2022· 40 episodes
Li Wei hopes to return home after a marriage selection in Xinchuan, but an unexpected meeting with the sixth young master, Yin Zheng, changes her plans. Their growing relationship unfolds alongside the lives of an extended family.
Bai Jingting · Tian Xiwei
- Historical
- Comedy
- 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
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