Best Chinese history series

Get ready to binge. We've found a collection of must-watch history shows from China, now streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!

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    The Founder of Diabolism 2018

    A feared outlaw is reborn in another’s body and joins an old rival to unravel ghostly mysteries—and maybe his own past.

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  • Poster for The Romance Of Three Kingdoms

    The Romance Of Three Kingdoms 1994

    Adapted from the classical 14th century novel of the same title by Luo Guanzhong, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is part historical, part legend, and part mythical – romanticises and dramatises the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who tried to replace the dwindling Han dynasty or restore it. The focus is mainly on the three power blocs that emerged from the remnants of the Han dynasty, and would eventually form the three states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu.

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  • Poster for Yongzheng Dynasty

    Yongzheng Dynasty 1999

    The series was adapted from Eryue He's historical novels, which are loosely based on historical events in the reigns of the Kangxi and Yongzheng Emperors in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).

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  • Poster for Different Princess

    Different Princess 2024

    Female author Hua Qingge unexpectedly enters the world of her novel, taking on the role of a supporting character destined for failure. Armed with the script, she anticipates turning the tide, but instead, her journey takes a series of unexpected turns as she becomes entangled in a tale of love and hate with Ji Chu.

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  • Poster for Year Hare Affair

    Year Hare Affair 2015

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  • Poster for Pathfinding to the Northeast

    Pathfinding to the Northeast 2008

    Zhu Kaishan, a man from Shandong joins settlers in northeast China during the mid-19th century. Amidst turmoil, his family embarks on a journey to reunite, facing numerous challenges as they navigate survival in an unstable era.

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  • Poster for Memory of Chang'an

    Memory of Chang'an 2020

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  • Poster for Qin's Moon: The Legend of Qin

    Qin's Moon: The Legend of Qin 2007

    Set during the Qin Dynasty in ancient China, a brave assassin attempts to kill the Emperor to save his homeland. However, the assassin failed and in retaliation, the Emperor sent his troops to kill his eight year old son. A highly skilled swordsman intervenes and rescues the boy. After their escape from the forces of the Emperor, they embark on a journey to change the destiny of the empire while encountering several friends and foes along the way.

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  • Princess at Large 2018

    Doctor Ji Xian Yun is an intern at a medical school in the modern times. She time travels to the olden times into the Chancellor's second daughter's body who tried to commit suicide to escape marriage. Prince Ming Wang is the fiance of the Chancellor's elder daughter, but she refuses the marriage because of his strange illness, which makes him have a big stomach. Ji Xian Yun is tricked into marriage with Ming Wang by her family.

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  • Poster for Romance of the Three Kingdoms

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms 2009

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a 2009 animated television series joint produced by the Beijing Huihuang Animation Company of China and Future Planet of Japan. It was broadcast in Japan starting April 2010.

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    Doctor Ji Xian Yun is an intern at a medical school in the modern times. She time travels to the olden times into the Chancellor's second daughter's body who tried to commit suicide to escape marriage. Prince Ming Wang is the fiance of the Chancellor's elder daughter, but she refuses the marriage because of his strange illness, which makes him have a big stomach. Ji Xian Yun is tricked into marriage with Ming Wang by her family.

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  • Poster for 北王刀

    北王刀 2023

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  • Poster for The Servant Is Not Simple

    The Servant Is Not Simple 2023

    Zhang Xiaoming failed in the college entrance examination and broke up with his girlfriend. Then he accidentally fell into the water and traveled to ancient times, became a servant in a county government. The small county town is full of undercurrent. With Xiaoming's investigation, he found that the relationships here is complicated. Finally, a secret that has been sealed for 20 years was revealed.

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  • BDO X [V] 2006

    The Big Day Out was an iconic annual music festival held across Australia and New Zealand. This series looks back at the highlights and stories from the earlier years of the festival. From its launch of epic proportions in 1992, we follow the festival over the years to 2005, looking at the great moments and the stories behind this festival that became an annual tradition for many.

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  • Doomed to Oblivion 2005

    The series revolves around the ups and downs of the life of a painter during the Qing dynasty, Cheng Ban Kiu. Through many endeavours to prove his painting skills, Ban Kiu became a celebrated painter and expert in drawing bamboos (in which is a shared interest with the emperor, who went in search for the best bamboo painting to be buried with him when he passes away). Ban Kiu was also famous for his quote, "Ignorance is Bliss", which in the end can ironically cause him many troubles.

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  • The Charm Beneath 2005

    They hide a dagger in a smile, Are they driven by desire for power, Or is it their only way to survive?

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  • Poster for When History Meows

    When History Meows 2018

    "When History Meows" is a historical cartoon based on the history of China, aiming to popularize knowledge of Chinese history to young audiences. 12 plump and cute cats reinterprets the historical events in humorous language.

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  • Poster for Taiping Rebellion

    Taiping Rebellion 2000

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  • Poster for Heroic Legend of the Chin Dynasty

    Heroic Legend of the Chin Dynasty 2006

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  • Poster for WIND SONG

    WIND SONG 2010

    Da Feng Ge, also known as Da Han Shengshi and Wind Song, is a Chinese television series based on historical events in the early Han Dynasty, beginning with the founding of the dynasty by Emperor Gaozu after his triumph over Xiang Yu, and the events leading to the reign of Emperor Wen. Directed by Huang Jianzhong, the series starred Ray Lui, Wang Ji, Liu Mu, Zhang Guangbei, Chen Wei and Li Qingxiang in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in China on 17 December 2011.

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  • Poster for The Legend of Xi Shi

    The Legend of Xi Shi 2012

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  • Poster for The Story of Zhen Guan

    The Story of Zhen Guan 2007

    After the showdown at Xuan Wu Gate against his brothers Li Jian Cheng and Li Yuan Ji, Li Shi Min officially became the second Tang dynasty emperor, establishing the era name Zhen Guan. Although not without challenges and internal conflicts, his reign brought much-needed peace and prosperity to the country and its people.

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  • When Shui Met Mo: A Love Story 2019

    Cheng Jingmo is the only son and successor of an established tea business. He is a carefree childe who has a passion for the arts. Ruan Qiushui is incredibly skilled with numbers. She is a tenacious girl who takes on the burdens of her father's debt and cares for their family. As the two meet, Shui and Mo lives become so intertwine just like water that has been mixed with ink.

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  • Poster for Master of Go Collection

    Master of Go Collection 2010

    The story of who was the "Number One in the World" between Qing Dynasty Go masters Fan Xiping and Shi Xiangxia. These two figures, historically known as the "Immortal of Go" and the "Sage of Go," are celebrated as the Li Bai and Du Fu of the Go world. They were renowned across China, Japan, and Korea, and the level of Go skills during the Kangxi and Qianlong eras, represented by them, was a pinnacle in the history of Go development.

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  • Poster for The New Seven Heroes and Five Gallants

    The New Seven Heroes and Five Gallants 1994

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