Best chinese historical dramas

While Japan has its anime and South Korea has thrillers and romance dramas, China has become well known for a certain kind of genre: the historical drama.

Whether set in the throes of the ancient Tang Dynasty or embroiled in governmental conflict, Chinese television dramas have become very famous globally, solidifying a growing market for consumers in China and abroad. Many of the biggest actresses and actors have graced the small screen and streaming platforms in historical series, which span many episodes, and some actors, like veteran actress Fan Bingbing, found their fame skyrocketing after appearing in this kind of shows.

In Korea, too, historical dramas also have been very popular, showing an international demand for this kind of content.

Update July 31, 2023: This article has been updated with more great Chinese historical dramas.

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