Scarlet Heart is a 2011 Chinese television series based on Tong Hua's novel Bu Bu Jing Xin.

The series follows Zhang Xiao, a modern-day lady who time-travels from the twenty-first century to the Qing Dynasty during Emperor Kangxi's reign, when she, as her former incarnate Ma'er'tai Ruoxi, encounters the Emperor's sons who are engaged in a protracted war for the throne. The female heroine met and eventually fell in love with Fourth Prince Aisin Gioro Yinzhen, who would later rise to the throne as Emperor Yongzheng, throughout the series. The plot of Scarlet Heart was largely similar to the plot of the original novel, though the series' ending differed from the novel's, as did a few minor differences between the series and novel.

Scarlet Heart, a pioneer of the time-slip genre in Asian television, was a financial and critical success in China and throughout Asia.

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Genre: Romance, historical fiction, time travel
Episodes: 35
Original release: 2011

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Heart-Episode-1/dp/B0787N768B/

If you enjoy shows about strong and independent women defending and establishing themselves, Princess Agents is for you. Princess Agents' main female character is a total badass: funny, clever, a fantastic fighter, fiercely loyal, and driven. Some of the people she meets despise her, although her choices are typically understandable.

You will be immersed in the tumultuous times of Wei when innocent citizens were readily coerced into servitude. Our protagonist, a slave girl, is one of the unlucky persons pursued by wealthy rulers. Fortunately, she is saved by the prince and adopted by a wealthy family. She intends to depart after seeing their deadly struggle for dominance. But she fails and is forced to learn how to survive in this harsh environment.

With only a trailer, Princess Agents surpassed one billion views! Even popular dramas like Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms and Three Lives, Three Worlds were outperformed by the series. So, if you enjoy sweeping historical dramas with slow-paced romance, don't miss out on this one.

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Genre: Historical fiction, action, romance
Episodes: 58
Original release: 2017

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Season-1-Episode-7/dp/B07CQFDVBP

God of War, Zhao Yun, also known as Chinese Hero Zhao Zilong, is a Chinese television series directed by Cheng Lidong that premiered in 2016. The plot is based on the 14th-century Chinese traditional novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and the main character is Zhao Yun (Zhao Zilong).

Zhao Zilong was a prominent Chinese military commander who flourished during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the early Three Kingdoms period. Zhao Zilong, a member of the famed Five Tiger Generals, had unrivaled fighting skills, courage, and charisma. He first served Gongsun Zan but then switched allegiance to Liu Bei for the rest of his great career.

As we watch the God of War, Zhao Yun, we get a glimpse of China's early Three Kingdoms period. The plot follows the general's life in general: you will learn everything about his history, personality, and all of his adventures and relationships. This series focuses on the most significant areas of Zhao Yun's life, and you will become intimately familiar with his heart fights!

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Genre: Historical fiction, romance
Episodes: 49
Original release: 2016

Link: https://kifim.ouest-france.fr/serie/god-of-war-zhao-yun/95243/

The story of Sound of the Desert revolves around a young girl who has no parents, no name, and no age. She is raised in the desert by wolves. She meets her foster-father one day and is allowed to live in civilization. However, once her father is slain, she is forced to return to the desert. After some years, she returns to the civilized world, where she encounters two men. One of them she ignores, while the other she falls in love with but subsequently rejects.

Because the plot revolves around a romantic love triangle, it will be an emotional roller-coaster for people who enjoy such stories. If you're searching for politics and intrigue, you might want to pass on Sound of the Desert.

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Genre: Historical fiction, romance

Episodes: 35

Original release: 2014

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Desert-Episode-1/dp/B0786YTGFZ/

Another tale about the challenging life of a strong woman who triumphs against all odds. The Imperial Doctress is set during the Ming Dynasty and follows the irrepressible Tan Yun Xian, who hails from a family of palace physicians. However, at the time, female practitioners were frequently accused of wrongdoing. Tan Yun Xian, on the other hand, is devoted to medicine, even if she has little choice but to keep it a secret. When she meets the emperor, her life becomes even more convoluted (and intriguing).

This show spans more than 20 years throughout 50 episodes. In protracted dramas like these, it might be difficult to tell how many days or years have passed. Fortunately, The Imperial Doctress provides cues about how much time has passed so that viewers can keep track of the chronology.

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Genre: Historical fiction, medical, romance

Episodes: 50

Original release: 2016

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Imperial-Doctress-Episode-1/dp/B0786XBDSR

Legend of Lu Zhen is a must-see for everyone who enjoys witnessing strong female historical figures on television. This series is about an incredible, strong-willed woman who works hard for her position as the world's first female prime minister.

Lu Zhen, the protagonist, is a strong lady who goes her way. She enters the palace and soon rises through the ranks as a result of her pottery-making abilities. There's also a healthy dose of romance—she wins the crown prince's heart. They can't be happy together, though, due to her lower social rank and adversaries around every corner. However, just because she can't be his empress doesn't mean she can't rise to the greatest position in the kingdom, right?

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Genre: Historical fiction, romance
Episodes: 59
Original release: 2013

Link: https://www.viki.com/tv/25705c-legend-of-lu-zhen

The King's Woman is a Chinese television series that premiered in 2017 and starred Dilraba Dilmurat and Vin Zhang. It is based on the novel The Legend of Qin: The Story of Li Ji.

If you enjoy stories of treachery, vengeance, love triangles, and endless intrigues, The King's Woman is the book for you. The main plot revolves around China's first emperor, but the series also follows Sun Li, the daughter of a military commander who flees her family and enters the palace. Her life gets significantly more complicated when she marries and joins the harem, and she must learn to battle for respect. You won't be disappointed if you enjoy romance set against a backdrop of palace politics.

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Genre: Historical fiction, wuxia, romance

Episodes: 48

Original release: 2017

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Season-1-Episode/dp/B078PZB5Z4

"General and I" is an adaptation of Feng Nong's novel A Lonesome Fragrance Waiting To Be Appreciated. It is a lovely yet heartbreaking story. It's a narrative about love, with all of its flaws and difficulties.

This drama revolves around two outstanding war mastermind rivals: a clever female strategist and a prince-general known as the God of War. As citizens of opposing kingdoms, the two must choose between loyalty to their respective countries and unconditional love for one another.

"General and I" is also about the choices people make for their country, family, and loved ones. From beginning to end, you will be riveted to your screen!

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Genre: Historical fiction, romance
Episodes: 62
Original release: 2017

Link: https://www.viki.com/tv/36375c-general-and-i

Song of Phoenix is based on Liang Zhenhua's work of the same name and follows the legendary Chinese poet Qu Yan during the troubled Warring States period.

A prodigy is born into a good, rich family in this narrative, but he falls in love with a slave girl. You'd think that a romance that crosses class lines would be doomed from the start, especially in those times. The pair, on the other hand, is obstinately and desperately in love. They are willing to overcome numerous barriers to be together. It is also the story of a prodigy attempting to preserve his country. Give this fantastic drama a try!

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Genre: Historical romance

Episodes: 72

Original release: 2017

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Song-of-Phoenix/dp/B07GRL6W3Y

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, adapted from Liu Lianzi's novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan, is about Emperor Qianlong's marriage to a step-empress. You will become absorbed in the empress's life, which is strewn with treachery, by viewing this series. Even as she rises through the ranks to become Empress, she encounters numerous challenges to survive.

This lovely show, however, isn't just about palace intrigues and politics. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace's also about the emperor and empress's love and the progression of their relationship over time, from their youth to their final days. The drama also focuses on the lives and insecurities of the harem's ladies, and it does an excellent job of illustrating their diverse motivations.

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Genre: Historical fiction, romance

Episodes: 87

Original release: 2018

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Ruyis-Royal-Love-Palace-Episode/dp/B07MQ5SXKH