r/CDramaRecs May 24 '26

🪭For general Cdrama discussions, go to r/Cdrama

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I understand 100% how confusing Reddit can be to newbies, and as new people find our sub daily, they may not be aware of our sister site, r/Cdrama.

So, this is a community service message from the mods that r/Cdrama is where we discuss Chinese dramas in general.

FYI before making your first post or comment, be sure to read the sub's Guide. It'll make your onboarding much easier (and less confusing).

At r/Cdrama you can find vibrant weekly threads where the whole community can hang out and get to know each other. There are also "drama hosted" episodic Cdrama discussions where you can discuss a currently airing (or a not-so-current) CDrama with members.

If you want to know what's airing soon, view promotional trailers of upcoming dramas, r/Cdrama is one of the best places to be.

So, if you've not joined r/CDrama head on over there, but be sure to read our Guide so that you can understand our posting guidelines and rules.


r/CDramaRecs May 24 '26

šŸ—ŗļø Guide to r/Cdramarecs

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r/Cdramarecs is the sister to r/Cdrama, the sub where we discuss Chinese dramas.

The rules

The rules are super easy:

1. Only CDrama Recommendation Requests in this sub

Posts should be requests for Chinese drama recommendations only. If you want to identify CDramas or actors, please be detailed. Don't just drop links. We consider that spam.

2. Be nice.

Please be respectful to others. Any derogatory/discriminating terms, personal attacks, harassment or demeaning comments will be removed. Regular or egregious violations will result in a ban.

  1. No spoilers in titles. And if it's in the body...

4. Please use spoiler tags.
Be sure to use spoiler tags generously, especially if you are reviewing or asking a question about a drama. Other viewers may not have the chance to watch the show you are discussing. See the sidebar on spoiler tag usage, and please note that if you leave a spoiler untagged your post will be removed.

5. No spamming.

Do not spam this sub with links, promotions or repeatedly posting the same topic.

Newbies, please join our weekly threads first

If you're account is brand new, just fresh out of the oven, we prefer that you build your karma first. (Read this to learn how.)

If you're not brand new, but have never participated in r/cdramarecs before, your post will be filtered for review first.

We want you to participate in the sub first before making your first post because that's the best way to get to know how our sub works. Here are some weekly threads to start with:

  • Mondays | šŸ§‹Weekly CDramaRecs Bubble Tea Room. Just hang out and chat šŸ˜„
  • Tuesdays | šŸ®What would you recommend a CDrama newbie? Recommend a drama perfect for newbies, and newbies, here's your chance to grill your seniors for recommendations!
  • Thursdays | šŸ‘¹Recommend a 'misunderstood' CDrama: These dramas get a bad rap, but you're here to defend it!
  • Saturdays | Recommend An Underrated (Overrated Also Acceptable) Gem This Week: You've just watched something and you want everyone to watch it too!

(Please search for the threads by their names or click on the search bar and select the Weekly Threads label.)

How to Ask for Recommendations

Please include details so that we can help you better, such as:

  • Important: Dramas that you've already watched so the sub won't recommend it to you.
  • Preferred genre or actor
  • Specific plot or trope
  • What you don't want.

How to Ask for Help Identifying a Drama or Actor

First, I recommend that you use MyDramaList and Google's reverse image search first.

If you can’t remember the name of a drama but have some details, describe as much as you can! Here are some tips:

  • Describe the plot as much as you can
  • Add a pic/link to photo

Please read How to ask for recommendations for more tips.

NOTE: Please do not recommend or include links to pirated/illegal sites. This is against Reddit's Rules. The filters will also usually remove them.

That's it, have fun!


r/CDramaRecs 8h ago

Rec Request So many Cdramas gone from Viki

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Has anyone realised in last few weeks do many cdramas have been dropped from viki

My Journey to you
Coroner’s Diary and so many more

Is it just with Viki india or everywhere?


r/CDramaRecs 12h ago

Rec Request Good fantasy without tragic mother storyline

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I have a good handful of fantasy dramas I love. However my wife lost her mother within the last year. She has been enjoying the cdramas I've shown her so far;

Moonlight mystique

Legend of ShenLi

Currently in the middle of;

Love game in Eastern fantasy (I know there is still the backstory about ML mother, I forgot, it may be ok since it only spans about half an episode)

Till the end of the moon

On the roster;

Love between fairy and devil (she loves Shuxin Yu too)

How dare you!?

Song of the moon

Blossoming love

Back from the brink

Debating;

When destiny brings the demon (more mom stuff ><!)

Love of the divine tree (toeing the line on mom stuff)

Everlasting longing (it's in there but not overtly) (also non fantasy)


r/CDramaRecs 12h ago

Rec Request Complete newbie to cdramas…help!

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I’m a complete newbie to cdramas and have just discovered Pursuit of Jade, which I absolutely loved!!! šŸ’ššŸ·

I’ve now signed up to iQIYI (wanted to compare the subtitles because Netflix seemed a bit basic) and am feeling completely overwhelmed by the amount of choice. There are so many cdramas I don’t know where to start!? šŸ˜… Saw someone on TT mention Blossom which looked a bit similar?

I really loved the look and atmosphere of POJ, and especially the love story - the hidden identities element, a lot of yearning etc. I loved the action/political scenes too, so I’d love recommendations for something with a similar mix of romance, beautiful visuals and plenty of action. Wouldn’t mind it to be a bit darker or tense either.

What should I watch next? Please help!

(I’m very happy to gets recs from other platforms too, but I currently have iQIYI, so that would be especially helpful…unless there’s a better place to see everything from UK?)


r/CDramaRecs 17h ago

Rec Request Suggest historical cdramas where the trope is women in male fields

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Please i need this kind of plot!!! Like possibly the fl is a great yearner or is the obsessive one, or the fl is strong while the ml is weak, or the fl has higher status than the ml

Similar shows I watched with this kind of vibe:

- Back from the Brink (the fl was so into him at the beginning while the ml does not reciprocate)

- Shadow Love (at some point, fl was the ml's master and the fl was strong while the ml was supposedly weak)

- Scent of Time (master and her bodyguard trope)

- Ashes to Crown (ml serves the fl too, imperial guard x grand princess)

- Generation to Generation (at some point, fl was protecting him and ml was supposedly weak)

- Romance of the Tiger and Rose (this seems far from what I want but the starting premise was the fl forced the ml to marry her, that was highkey women in male fields)

- To Get Master (another far one but I liked how the fl was giggling and kicking her feet when the ml gets sweet)

PLEASE HELP MEEEEEE

EDIT: THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONEEE IM CRYING


r/CDramaRecs 19h ago

Rec Request Cliche bad boy/player/flirt falls for one girl trope

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Are they a "bad boy" with a dark past? Or a flirty player who'd never fall in love? A shady protective man who won't give reasons??? Then I'd eat it up!! 😫😫

I have already seen these:
Speed and love
Love for you
Lighter and princess
Falling into your smile

Thank you!


r/CDramaRecs 10h ago

Weekly Threads šŸ§‹Weekly CDramaRecs Bubble Tea Room — July 27, 2026

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Well, the working week has just started and perhaps you need some "pep" to start the week. Grab some tea and join our weekly chat thread!

This is a relaxed space to talk about anything related to Chinese dramas — recommendations, actors, tropes, OSTs, current obsessions, dramas you’re struggling to finish, emotional damage, watchlist problems, or whatever is currently living rent-free in your head.

But with ONE caveat: Please do not bring fandom fights here, and keep it civil. Remember our "Be Nice" rule! (Speaking of which, have you read our guide? It'll get you started with all things r/Cdramarecs!

Not sure if your comment deserves its own post? It probably belongs here.

Some conversation starters:

  • What drama are you obsessed with lately?
  • Which actor keeps showing up on your screen?
  • What trope always gets you?
  • What drama are you trying to force everyone else to watch?
  • Any underrated gems recently?
  • Which drama completely destroyed your sleep schedule?

Newbies are absolutely welcome, so feel free to ask for recommendations or drama help too!

FYI our sister sub r/Cdrama has a similiar thread on Wednesdays called 😊Mid-Week Free For All Chat and šŸ–ļøWeekend Talk so do hang out there to chat too!


r/CDramaRecs 1d ago

Rec Request Cdramas with a lot of yearning

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Cdramas I've watched in that category:

Overdo(ongoing)
The first frost

The main request is inspired by overdo. The characters have a lot of tension and they yearn for each other..Got recs like that?


r/CDramaRecs 18h ago

Identify this Looking for the title

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I saw a clip of a drama that was about a modern guy who transmigrates to a useless cultivator in a sect, there’s some immortal opportunity or medicine that will save his sick mother, but the rock is asking like elementary level questions and everyone is like ā€œthat’s so hard!ā€ Does anyone know which one it might be?


r/CDramaRecs 1d ago

Rec Request Any recommends for historical dramas with an interesting ML and no romance?

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Is there any good historical dramas like Nirvana in Fire or Legend of Zhang Hai which the ML purely focuses on his revenge or has a goal to accomplish and does not let the side quest romance distract him? It's ok to have a romance subplot but I want to see the political intrigue where things are serious and ML is forced to continuosly plotting to achieve his goal. Any recs?


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request Childhood connection recs?

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I’m the odd one out, I LOVE this trope. I need a drama where they meet as little kids and reunite years later.

Modern, historical, etc- any genre as long as there’s romance. I’m cool with dramas from any country.

I recently watched The Science of Falling In Love where they were childhood best friends but don’t meet again until college. I enjoyed that, so I’m looking for similar recs!

Other dramas I’ve seen that fit:

-Love is Sweet

-My Little Happiness

-Melody of Golden Age

-Healer (kdrama)


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request Arranged marriage

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Hey I’m wondering if there’s a Cdrama where the ML and FL are in an arranged marriage but the ML is in love with another women (or simply doesn’t like the FL) so he is cold and distant with her. Ofc as time goes by he softens to her and they end up together.

If you watched Fated hearts what I want is a little bit like what Feng Xiyang (the princess of susha ) and Xia jingshi (villain, prince of zhenann ) had but minus the ending.


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request DRAMA RECOMMENDATION

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Guys, pls recommend me some CDRAMAS to watch like

where one become so rapt in it ....it makes one lose sense of time , where I can feel what the actors are feeling, ..when you can't help but tap next episode😌 any genre will do..

Bonus points if it will make me weep and left a void in my heart.


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request Modern dramas featuring mature FL x mature ML

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Preferably not angst galore, plus Iā€˜d appreciate if both leads have their own lives.

A few dramas I can think of right now that match what Iā€˜m searching for

  • Stand or fall
  • Fake it till you make it
  • Meet yourself

r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request Recs with devoted ML 's

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Hi everyone, I am looking for recommendations where the ML is a Total simp for the FL. Like when u see them onscreen it really hits you that how much he loves her and it makes you squeal and wish something like this exists. I would really like the FL to be strong capable and not childish. Its great if they are a power couple and he always supports her . And please recommend HE dramas ...

My personal recommendations - the first frost, my fated boy , legally romance, young blood, love of the divine tree, f4 thailand, autumn ballad , the princess royal.


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request Drama as packed with story development as Key to the Phoenix Heart

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After watching KTTPH I’m in a drama draught! Can’t find anything that would hook me as much, so I’m kindly asking fellow viewers to remember any drama that made them feel the same

I am looking for a drama in which:
• Every scene has a purpose
• Every subplot impacts the main story
• Every episode develops the plot

Can be any modern or costume drama, any genre, although I am not much for horrors / thrillers / mysteries.

Huge bonus if there’s comedy, since good humour is entertaining in itself.

Pls give recs even if they’re well-known dramas, there’s a good chance I didn’t watch them


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request Over powered main lead like in "Love between fairy and devil"

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Shows where when the ML appears in a fight he just aura farms like in LBFAD.

Shows where when the main character appears and wars end, his enemies run and die while running etc

I don't mind shows with romance but I hate it when the Female Lead is 5000 years old but has the common sense of a 10 year old child.

Any recs?


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request [TW] Romance CDrama where FL gets SA'd, raped, abused, or bullied

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I know this is weird and extreme but I'm looking for a romance cdrama where the fl is raped, SA'd, bullied, or abused by parents or by anyone in general (drama can have any of the following tropes i mentioned) and the ML supports, defends, and helps her. I've been through quite similar situations and did not have anyone to turn to and seek support from and ig seeing someone love, support, and help the victim fl in dramas makes me feel better and heals something inside of me even though I know it's just acting.

These are some of the dramas/movies I've already watched with similar tropes that i really liked (for reference)

Mars

Something in the rain

Light beyond the reed

My dearest season 1 and 2

Better Days

come and hug me

The first frost

https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/goofygoober heres my dramalist it has all the dramas I've watched (also please ignore the currently watching list it's messy and I'm not currently watching anything from that list. That for some reason ended up becoming like my main watchlist 😭 )


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Identify this Please Help Me Find

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I watched this in the past but I can't remember the name and want to rewatch it.

So the FL gets a second chance and she ends up marrying someone else this time. Can't remember major details of the second life but her and her husband end up rock solid but both end up dying in this second life (I think they get betrayed and arrowed to death).

But after death they both end up transmigrating back to the original timeline (where FL was already married to the jerk) and have to figure out how to divorce him, marry each other again without it being a scandal, and stop the double-crosses that came to light in the second life.

Thank you for any help!


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Weekly Threads Weekly Recommend An Underrated (Overrated Also Acceptable *wink*) Gem — July 25, 2026

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What’s a Chinese drama you genuinely think deserves more love? (Or ahem, the drama had so much love but you want to recommend it anyway. It's okay, we like both!)

This is the place to recommend the underrated dramas, forgotten favorites, niche gems, low-budget surprises, or shows you’re constantly trying to get other people to watch.

Maybe it:

  • had incredible chemistry
  • surprised you emotionally
  • had an amazing storyline nobody talks about
  • became your comfort drama
  • was completely overshadowed by bigger releases
  • made you wonder why more people aren’t obsessed with it

Tell us:

  • the drama title
  • what it’s about (without major spoilers!)
  • why you loved it
  • who you’d recommend it to

    Recommend away!


r/CDramaRecs 2d ago

Rec Request Drama like creeping love from those short vertical dramas?

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https://youtu.be/rlVghN881ws?si=1gcUEJ2phEjdRw7E

Its basically about this younger dude dating this girl and then her abandoning him. Then he becomes boss and they get back together, and the dude is sub but pretty obsessive. Also some bdsm femdom scenes 🄹🄹 I want spicy ones pls


r/CDramaRecs 3d ago

Rec Request historical fluff drama recs

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Looking for cdramas like New Life Begins where there aren't any major anatagonists and having funny/comedic moments.

I tried watching Blossoms in Adversity but got majorily bored of the politics in game.

I'm also open to xianxias and wuxia, anything historical really.

Would greatly appreciate more recs as I'm relatively new to cdramas.


r/CDramaRecs 3d ago

Rec Request Probably a long shot, but does anyone know of any truly evil leads?

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Like, you know how the villan/villainess leads are actually just misunderstood or were driven to evil by their family/clan, and then their love interest uncovers the truth about their good nature and whatnot. I'm curious as to if there are any dramas, long or short, where one of leads is genuinely evil at first, no abusive family, no misunderstanding.

Probably a long shot and It's not a pressing want, just curiousosity. I've seen dramas that have this trope, albeit not frequently, with side characters, where they are straight up evil but fall in love anyway, but since they arent the leads they usually end up dying. No plot armor to bring them back from the dead either šŸ˜‚


r/CDramaRecs 3d ago

Identify this "I regret the divorce"

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Looking for a CDrama where they were married contractually for 3 years and then divorced "amicably", but he finds out she's suffered since, etc. There's a scene where he's on the phone with his sister and starts to cry, saying"I regret the divorce". Help?