Top 10 Chinese Dramas to Watch November 2020
#1 The Wolf
- Genre: Historical, Romance, Action
- Language: Mandarin
- Episodes: 58
- Director: Meng Fan
- Screenwriter: Chen Yushan
- Production Company: New Classics Media, Shanghai Youhug Media
Stars:
- Darren Wang/Wang Da Lu as Zhu Youwen: Prince of Bo. Zhu Wen’s adoptive son. He valued freedom and is a kind and upright person.
- Li Qin as Ma Zhaixing : Daughter of the Duke of Kui Continent.
- Xiao Zhan as Ji Chong: A bounty hunter, whose actual identity is son of Prince Jin.
- Xin Zhi Lei as Yao Ji: An assassin under Zhu Wen, who is adept at using poison.
- Guo Shu Yao as Yelv Baona : Khitan princess.
- Ding Yong Dai as Zhu Wen
- Zhao Cui Wei as Hai Die Warrior of Night Fury
- Ma Dong Chen as Mo Xiao
- Zhang Xin As Wen Yan
#2. The Legend Of Xiao Chuo
- Episodes: 50
- Aired: Nov 2, 2020
- Directors: Jeffrey Chiang
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Political
It is the late 10th century, and the Liao dynasty is at the zenith of its power. The powerful Liao rule much of what is now Northeast China, Mongolia, and Russia, as well as much of the Korean Peninsula. Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen and Princess Yan of the Liao have three daughters, but their favorite is the youngest – the hard-working and diligent Xiao Chao. Xiao Chao’s heart belongs to aspiring military commander Han De Rang, whose family have loyally served the Liao for decades. But her parents have other plans for her – and succeed in arranging for her to marry the Liao Emperor, Jin Zhong. She obeys and goes on to become the Emperor’s queen, as well as a fierce defender of the Liao – helping to mobilize the army, heading a 10,000-strong cavalry regiment and providing support for the civil administration. Eventually, she is named Empress. In the meantime, however, Han De Rang has continued his own rise through the ranks of both the military and the government, becoming a powerful general and a minister. Xiao Chao is prepared to do anything to help the realm…but can she contain her feelings for Han De Rang? And can he, in turn, control his heart, which still beats for his childhood sweetheart, now the Empress? (viki)
Stars:
- Tiffany Tang as Xiao Yan Yan
- Shawn Dou as Han De Rang
- Charmaine Sheh as Xiao Hunian
- Jing Chao as Yelü Xian
- Tan Kai as Yelü Xiyin Yansage
- Liu Yi Jun as Xiao Siwen
#3. The Oath of Love
- Episodes: 29
- Aired: Nov 11, 2020
- Directors: Lv Ying
- Genres: Romance
Synopsis:
At the cusp of graduation from university, Lin Zhixiao’s father was hospitalized due to cancer, and she had to give up the job opportunities overseas and break up with her boyfriend. At this moment, Gu Wei, her father’s attending physician, entered her life. The two fall in love over time.
Stars:
- Yang Zi as Lin Zhixiao
- Xiao Zhan as Gu Wei
- Zhai Zi Lu as Gu Xiao
- Ma Yu Jie as Gao Xi
- Li Mu Chen as San San
- Li Yun Rui as Shao Jiang
#4. Hikaru No Go
- Episodes: 36
- Aired: Oct 27, 2020 – Nov 26, 2020
- Directors: Liu Chang
- Genres: Youth, Sports, Fantasy
Synopsis:
The play tells the story of Xiao Guang who discovered an ancient chessboard by coincidence, and thus got to know Chu Ying, a chess player who has been entrenched in the chessboard as a “soul” and who has experienced thousands of years. Under his influence, he gradually confronted The story of interest in Go and inspiring to become a professional Go player.
Stars:
- Hu Xian Xu as Shi Guang
- Zhang Chao as Chu Ying
- Hao Fu Shen as Yu Liang
- Zhao Hao Hong as Hong He
- Han Mu Bo as Fang Xu
#5. My Catmate
- Episodes: 20
- Aired: Oct 28, 2020 – ?
- Directors: Jiang Lao Dao , Li Yao Bo
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Youth
Synopsis:
A warm healing series. There is a saying that cats have nine lives and cats can live a million times. We found cats throughout history- ancient Egyptian to Western Han Dynasty to mural totems. The great poets Li Shangyin, Huang Tingjian, and Lu You have all left poems for cats. It makes people feel a sense of reincarnation. What is the mission of the cat, and what kind of fantasy story happened between the cat and the five boys?
Stars:
- Zheng Yun Long
- Ma Bo Qian
- Yang Tian Xiang
- Cai Wei Ze
#6. Jiu Liu Overlord
- Episodes: 36
- Aired: Oct 23, 2020 – Nov 11, 2020
- Directors: Qiu Yu
- Genres: Drama, Historical, Romance
During the late Tang Dynasty, the lives of people from different social classes never intersected, despite the fact that they lived side-by-side. With his keen sense and a thriving silk trade, Li Qing Liu (Lai Yi) had worked hard to become one of the most prominent leaders of the upper elite. At the same time, Long Ao Yi (Bai Lu) was using her quick wit and tenacity to climb her way through the ranks of the Longzhu Clan. Though living entirely different lives, Qing Liu and Ao Yi had both made a name for themselves as two of the strongest leaders of their respective classes.
When the capital city is shaken by the news that the precious gold thread, used to make Li Qing Liu’s coveted golden silk garments, has been stolen, the two worlds suddenly collide. Forced together by fate, Qing Liu and Ao Yi must work together to recover the stolen thread. Hindered by his many prejudices against the lower classes, Qing Liu comes to understand that his misconceptions of the working class is keeping him from moving forward. Putting aside their differences, Qing Liu and Ao Yi find a way to work together and slowly begin to unravel the mysteries surrounding the case. Unfortunately, the deeper they dig, the darker the world becomes as they begin to realize there are much darker machinations at work.
Now facing an imposing evil, Qing Liu and Ao Yi find themselves fighting, not only for their people, but for each other as well. With the line between classes blurring, Qing Liu and Ao Yi find themselves stepping into a whole new world, but everything comes at a price and the one they’re now forced to pay is impossibly high.
A story of love, life, and new beginnings, “Jiu Liu Overlord” is a 2020 historical mystery romance drama directed by Qiu Yu. (viki)
Stars
- Bai Lu as Long Aoyi
- Wang Mu Fei as Long Aoyi (young)
- Lai Yi as Li Qingliu
- Fang Yi Lun as Li Zhao, the sixth prince
Where To watch Overlord : Episode 1
#7. Web Drama: Detective
- Episodes: 26
- Aired:
- Directors: Wen De Guang
- Genres: Period, Crime, Mystery
Synopsis:
Set in the early republican era of Tianjin, the story follows a police detective with split personality who sets out to solve various crimes in the city.
Stars:
- Gao Zhi Ting as Tan Bodun
- Zhang Xin as Lu Jiazhen
- Wang Long Zheng as Zheng Zibin
- Qu Gao Wei as Song Chengming
- Liu En Shang as Da Pan
- Chen Ya Li as He Chunting
#8. Dear Designer
- Episodes: 40
- Aired: Oct 26, 2020 – Dec 1, 2020
- Directors: Luo Can Ran
- Genres: Romance, Workplace
Synopsis
The story of Shen Tiantian, who was adopted from a young age by Li Manli, the boss of Li Manli’s clothing group due to her sufferings. In order to repay her kindness, she became the shadow designer of Li Manli’s biological daughter Tang Guo, thus unfolding a series of ups and downs.
Stars:
- Zhang Jia Ning as Shen Tiantian
- Jiang Yi as Zhao Mingyuan
- Winston Chao as Zhao Lange
- He Sai Fei as Li Manli
- Sheng Guan Sen as Wang Ye
- Jiang Fang Ting as Tang Guo’er
- Zhu Xiang Yang as Niu Xiaozhu
#9. Dear Mayang Street
- Episodes: 37
- Aired: Oct 22, 2020 – Nov 19, 2020
- Directors: Huang Ke Min, Zhou Jie
- Genres: Romance, Youth, Period
Synopsis:
The story revolves around youths in the early 80s. After graduating from the police academy, Ou Xiaojian became a hooligan and wallow in degeneration. His childhood friend, Ma Xiaoxiao was perplexed by his behavior, and the two got into an argument. This was witnessed by Yi Dongdong, who admired Ma Xiaoxiao. Yi Dongdong just moved into the district, and he quickly became good friends with the youths of Ma Yang Street; Liang Xiaobao, ZengHao and Ma Dada. A series of incidents led him to befriend both Ou Xiaojian and Ma Xiaoxiao; and the youths create a tale and memories that belongs only to them.
Stars:
- Tan Song Yun as Ma Xiaoxiao
- Xu Wei Zhou as Ou Xiaojian
- Niu Jun Feng as Yi Dongdong
#10. Black Lighthouse
- Episodes: 30
- Aired: Oct 21, 2020 – Nov 18, 2020
- Directors: Shi He Ran (史赫然), Zhang Han Wen (张瀚文)
- Genres: Legal, Workplace
Synopsis:
Qiao Nuoyi accidentally finds herself working as an intern at the intermediate people’s court. She discovers a newfound passion for the law after solving several mysteries, and sets her sights on becoming a judge.
Stars:
- Wu Qian as Qiao Nuoyi
- Yang Le as Li Xuyao
- Zheng Ya Wen as Fan Jiayi
- Dai Xu as Wei Ningtai
- Jiang Kai as Yang Boqing
- Cai Yi Da as Zhao Peng