The Victims’ Game

• Chinese Title: 谁是被害者 / Shei Shi Bei Hai Zhe
• Broadcast Website: Netflix
• Broadcast Date: April 30, 2020
• Genre: Crime, Mystery, Modern
• Language: Mandarin
• Episodes: 8
• Director: David Chuang, Allen Chen
• Screenwriter: Liang Shuting, Xu Ruiliang, Huang Yujia
• Source: Adapted from the novel The Fourth Victim  by Tian Di Wu Xian

Synopsis:

As a forensic detective with Asperger’s syndrome, Fang Yi-Jen detects key evidence in a mysterious murder and discovers that the evidence links to his estranged daughter. In order to find out the truth without being noticed by his police colleagues, he takes risks by utilising his forensic knowledge to mislead his irritable detective partner Chao Cheng-Kuan who is also on this case. In the meantime, he sets out to co-investigate with Hsu Hai-Yin, an adventurous journalist who holds important clues to the case. Fang Yi-Jen eventually realises that the key to the truth is not his excellent forensic knowledge but the feelings and emotions that have been long suppressed…”—Netflix Press Release

Stars

• Joseph Chang as Fang Yiren
• Tiffany Ann Hsu as Xu Haiyin
• Jason Wang as Zhao Chengkuan
• Ruby Lin as Li Yajun

Episodes: Season One

• Fingerprints
• News Report
• Candle
• Station
• Tattoo
• Final Wish
• Pemphis Acidula
• Umbrella

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Best Chinese Dramas on Netflix

Boss & Me (2014):

• Starring: Zhang Han , Zhao Li Ying
• Episodes: 34
• Genre: Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

Based on Gu Man’s internet novel, the story tells of a kind hearted young girl named Xue Shan Shan (Zhao Li Ying) who works at a big conglomerate. However one of her weaknesses is eating, she loves to eat, and so upon discovering this her boss, Feng Teng (Zhang Han) decides to intentionally fatten her up; she just so happens to share the same blood type as his sister, and thus has the motive of making her the blood donor. Hence comedy ensues as she melts his heart with her exceptional appetite and her cute charm.

Goodbye My Princess (2019):

• Starring: Chen Xing Xu, Peng Xiao Ran, Kingone Wang and Wei Qian Xiang
• Episodes: 52
• Genre: Romance, Costume

Synopsis

Xiao Feng (Peng Xiao Ran) is the much-loved princess of the Western Liang Kingdom. But her kingdom is in peril and stands on the verge of an all-out war with the neighboring Li Dynasty.

Somewhere Only We Know (2019):

• Starring: Zhang Chao , Li Tingting
• Episodes: 24
• Genre: Modern, Romance

Synopsis

A language major bickers with — and falls for — a doctoral student as she navigates the ups and downs of love and friendship with college classmates.

Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019):

• Starring: Fair Xing, Lin Yi,  Daddi Tang
• Episodes: 24
• Genre: Romance

Synopsis

On the cusp of graduation, an accounting major searching for her career winds up living with a genius physics student who shakes up her daily routine.

Well Intended Love (2019):

• Starring: Xu Kai Cheng, Simona Wang, Ian Yi
• Episodes: 16
• Genre: Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

To secure a bone marrow donation, an actress diagnosed with leukemia makes a marriage pact with a young CEO — but love and secrets get in the way.

Tientsin Mystic (2017):

• Starring: Li Xian, Zhang Ming En, Wang Zixuan
• Episodes: 24
• Genre: Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis

In an otherworldly river town, a policeman follows the trail of a sinister force to save his community from deadly spells

Ice Fantasy (2016):

• Starring:Feng Shao Feng, Victoria Song, Ma Tian Yu
• Episodes: 62
• Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis

The Ice Tribe prince journeys to a sacred mountain to vanquish evil but soon finds himself at war with the Fire Tribe, led by his long-lost brother. Their rival tribes fight an epic and disastrous war. Years later, these half brothers have a new score to settle.

Take my Brother Away (2018):

• Starring:Sun Qian, Joseph Zeng, Lv Xiao Yu
• Episodes: 30
• Genre : Comedy, Romance

Synopsis

Bickering siblings Shi Miao and Shi Fen tackle friendship matters, school drama and the pitfalls of growing up with little parental supervision.

The Princess Weiyoung (2016):

• Starring: Tiffany Tang
• Episodes: 54
• Genre: Historical, Romance

Synopsis

Princess Feng Xin’er (Tiffany Tang) grew up safe and loved, in her Northern Liang home but her carefree life comes crashing down when her father is accused of treason and her entire family is murdered by the power-hungry marshal of the Northern Wei. Barely escaping with her life, Feng Xin’er is determined to avenge her family’s death. The only question is, how? With the death of the Prime Minister’s daughter, Li Weiyoung, Feng Xin’er sees an opportunity and grabs it. Disguising herself as the now dead princess,Feng Xin’er takes on the role of the late Li Weiyoung and infiltrates the royal house of the Northern Wei. Driven by an all-consuming need for revenge, the new Princess Weiyoung does everything in her power to bring down the house of her enemies, but even the best laid plans don’t always go as expected. Caught up in a world of politics and passion, can Princess Weiyoung find a way to rise above the turmoil and make peace with her past?

Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventure (2019):

• Starring: Wang Yu Wei, Rain Wang
• Episodes: 6
• Genre: Historical, Romance

Synopsis

A determined Qing dynasty princess contends with palace intrigue and a vendetta against her family while navigating the treacherous terrain of romance. With a sharp tongue and a fiery temper, she’ll win hearts and conquer minds. They’ll rue the day they tested her patience.

Accidentally In Love (2018):

• Starring: Junchen Guo, Yi Ning Sun, Yi Qin Zhao
• Episodes: 30
• Genre : Comedy, Romance

Rejecting the demands of her wealthy family, a young woman poses as an ordinary college student and crosses paths with a stoic pop star at school

Ashes Of Love (2018):

• Starring:Yang Zi, Deng Lun, Luo Yunxi
• Episodes: 63
• Genre:  Xianxia, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis

Hidden away by her mother, the Floral Goddess, the naïve Jinmi is drawn to Xufeng, the Heavenly Emperor’s son. Yet forces conspire against them.

Legend Of the White Snake (2019):

• Starring: Alan Yu, Ju Jing Yi
• Episodes:36
• Genre: Historical, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy, Supernatural

Synopsis

Spirits have walked unnoticed through the mortal world since the dawn of time. Parts of this world, yet separate, these immortal beings are regarded as nothing but legend by the humans around them. But what happens when these two worlds collide?
Provoked by the actions of a seemingly sly human, an ancient snake spirit takes on a human form, in order to prove him a fraud. Convinced she’s doing the world a favor, Bai Su Zhen (Ju Jing Yi) challenges Xu Xuan (Alan Yu) to a contest of skill but what starts as a heated rivalry soon turns to a burning passion.
Faced with opposition from every side, Bai Su Zhen and Xu Xuan’s love is put to the test time and time again in this newest retelling of a classic folktale.
“The Legend of White Snake” is a 2019 fantasy romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

A Love So Beautiful (2017):

• Starring: Hu Yitian, Shen Yue, Gao Zhi Ting
• Episodes: 23
• Genre: Romance, Coming of Age, Comedy

Synopsis

The ups and downs of school, family and growing up test the affection between a budding artist and her handsome but indifferent classmate and neighbor.

Love O2O (2016):

• Starring: Shuang Zheng, Yang Yang, Rachel Momo
• Episodes:30
• Genre: Romance, Comedy
  

Synopsis

When a computer-science major gets dumped by her “husband” in an online role-playing game, she attracts a new proposal from the game’s top player.

Find Yourself (2020):

• Starring: Victoria Song, Song Wei Long
• Episodes: 41
• Genre: Romance

Synopsis

A determined entrepreneur navigates a love triangle between a young charmer and an older executive, leading her down an unconventional path to love.

The Qin Empire II: Alliance ( 2012):

• Starring: Fu Da Long,
• Episodes: 51
• Genre: Historical

Synopsis

During the Warring States period, Qin state ruler Duke Xiao recruits statesman Shang Yang to help enact bold reforms that transform western China.

The King’s Avatar ( 2019):

• Starring: Yang Yang, Jiang Shuying, Lai Yumeng
• Episodes: 40
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Friendship, Esports, Fantasy

Synopsis

When an elite gamer is forced out of his professional team, he becomes a manager of an Internet café and reinvents himself to return to online glory.

Empresses In The Palace ( 2011):

• Starring: Sun Li, Ada Choi
• Episodes: 76
• Genre: Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis

A young woman born from one of the Eight Banners family marries the Emperor. After surviving through many murderous scandals and betrayals, she prevails as the most powerful woman in the Emperor’s harem, the Empress Dowager. In the process, she transforms from a kind-hearted, clever girl to a power hungry, manipulative woman.

Eternal Love (2017):

Starring: Yang Mi, Mark Chao, Dilraba Dilmurat
Episodes: 58
Genre: Romance, Fantasy

After the deities Bai Qian and Ye Hua meet and fall in love, their romance stands the test of three lifetimes — each an epic in its own

 Rise Of The Phoenixes (2018):

• Starring: Chen Kun, Ni Ni, Zhao Lixin
• Episodes: 70
• Genre: Romance, Costume, Historical

When a secret from the past rears its head, a respected court scholar must choose between avenging her family and staying true to the prince she loves.

Meteor Garden (2018):

• Starring : Shen Yue, Dylan Wang  and Darren Chen
• Episodes:50
• Genre : Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

Dong Shancai is determined to excel at her dream university, where she encounters an elite clique of dashing, popular high-achievers  and finds love.

Go Go Squid! (2019):

• Starring:Yang Zi, Li Xian
• Episodes: 41
• Genre: Romance, Comedy, Esports

Synopsis

When a brilliant and bubbly IT student falls for an ice-cold professional gamer, they influence and inspire each other to aim for something greater. She’s determined to win his heart. He’s bent on becoming a world champion. Love just might lead them both to victory.

 The Untamed (2019):

• Starring: Sean Xiao, Wang Yibo, Zoey Meng
• Episodes: 50
• Genre: Fantasy , Wuxai 

Synopsis

In a magical world of inter-clan rivalry, two soulmates face treacherous schemes and uncover a dark mystery linked to a tragic event in the past.

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Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures

Netflix original Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures  is a spin-off series to Story of Yanxi Palace that focuses on the next generation.

Fun Facts: Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures

• Chinese Title: 延禧攻略: 金枝玉叶 / Yan Xi Gong Lue: Jin Zhi Yu Ye
• Broadcast Date: December 31, 2019
• Genres: Historical, Romance
• Where To Watch: Net Flix
• Episodes: 6
• It is a spin-off series to Story of Yanxi Palace that focuses on the next generation
• Production Company: Huanyu Film
• Directors: Hui Kai Dong
• Reported that the producers are still locked in negotiations with networks over its release in China.

Synopsis:
Story focuses on a determined Qing dynasty princess, Zhaohua (Wang Herun), daughter of consort Wei Yingluo and Emperor Qianlong, who has to deal with palace intrigue and a vendetta against her family while navigating the treacherous terrain of romance.  She falls in love with Fu Kang An (Wang Yizhe), son of scheming maid Hitara Erqing in the previous series.

Cast:

• Rain Wang Herun as Princess Zhao Hua
• Wang Yizhe as Fu Kang An
• Wang Yu Wei
• Xu Xiaonuo
• Nie Yuan

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Meteor Garden 2018 is Adapted from the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio. The series is based on the Japanese shōjo manga series Boys Over Flowers

Meteor Garden Fun Facts

• Chinese Title: 流星花园 / Liu Xing Hua Yuan
• It is set in Shanghai and London
• Broadcast Network: Hunan TV
• Two episodes were released per day on a Monday to Wednesday basis
• Its a remake of the 2001 Taiwanese series of the same name
• Broadcast Website: Mango TV
• Genre:  Modern, Romance,  Youth
• Broadcast Period: July 9, 2018 – August 29, 2018
• Language: Mandarin
• Episodes: 50
• Director: Lin He-Lung
• Production Company: Mango Entertainment
• Budget: $33 million
• Origin: China
• Watch Episodes On: Netflix except for Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand
• Producer: Angie Chai and directed by Lin Helong also produced  original Taiwanese series
• Screenwriter: Fang Hui  & Zhou Sujie

Here’s The List Of Every ‘Meteor Garden’ Adaptation

• Meteor Garden (2001, Taiwan)
• (2002, Taiwan)Meteor Garden II
• (2006, Japan) Hana Yori Dango
• (2007, Japan) Yori Dango Returns
• (2008, Japan) Yori Dango Final
• Boys Over Flowers (2009, South Korea)
• Hana Nochi Hare: HanaDan Next Season (2018, Japan)

Stars

• Shen Yue as Shan Cai: freshman at Ming De University’s Department of Food Science & Nutrition
• Dylan Wang as Dao Mings
• Caesar Wu as Xi Men
• Leon Leong as Mei Zuoling
• Darren Chen as Hua Zelei
• Li Jiaqi as Xiao You
• Sun Yihan as Teng Tangjing
• Wang Runze as Tian Ye
• Sun Qian as He Yuanzi
• Wang Yunhua as Jiang Baihe
• Yang Guang as Yu Sao
• An Ziyi  as Li Xinhui
• Wang Dong  as Ye Mingchuan
• Liu Ye as Zhou Caina
• Jin Hao Chen as Yan Zhibu
• Zhao Huaran as Yan Shunping
• Liu Huahua  as Young Daoming Si
• Cai Huiquan as Young Dong Shancai
• Dai Yaqi as Geng Yifen
• Bei Jiaxin as Young Teng Tangjing
• Zhang Bowen as Young Hua Zelei
• Liu Huahua as Young Daoming Si

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Eternal Love ( Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms)

Eternal Love aka Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms : this 2017 Chinese TV Drama is the most viewed Drama starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao

 Fun Facts

•  The most watched drama with over 50 Billion Views
• Broadcast Network: Zhejiang TV, Dragon TV
• Soundtrack, “Bracing the Chill” to become one of the most covered songs in 2017
• Broadcast Website: Youku, iQiYi, Tencent, LeTV, Sohu, PPTV
• Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Wuxia
• The crew finished filming on June 30 ,2016
• Language: Mandarin
• Rating :Teens 15 or older
• Director: Lam Yuk Fan
• Episodes:58
• Origin: China
• Once Upon a Time (Chinese adaptation)
• Love and Destiny  is the Chinese spinoff
• The Chinese sequel is Three Lives, Three Worlds, The Pillow Book

Stars

• Mark Chao as Ye Hua / Mo Yuan / Zhao Ge
• Yang Mi as Bai Jian / Su Su / Si Yin
• Dilraba Dilmurat as Bai Fengjiu
• Vengo Gao Weiguang as Dong Hua
• Ken Chang as Zhe
• Maggie Huang Mengying as Su Jin
• Bambi Zhu Xudan as Xuan Nu
• Vin Zhang Binbin as Li Jing
• Lian Yiming as Qing Cang
• An Yuexi as Shao Xin
• Wayne Liu Ruilin as Zi Lan
• Zhang Youhao as Mi Gu
• Ryan Zhang He as Ling Yu
• Yu Xuan Hong Hao as Jia Yun
• Leon Lai Yi as Die Feng
• James Li Dongheng as Lian Song
• Li Ensheng as Bi Fang
• Daisy Dai Si as Yan Zhi
• Hummer Zhang Yihan as A Li

Where to watch:

VIKI: Eternal Love episode 1 English subtitle

Youtube : Eternal Love episode 1 English subtitle

Netflix: Eternal Love episode 2 English subtitle

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