Recommendations: Costume cdramas

Below you will find my list of the best xianxia/wuxia/xuanhuan/historical cdramas that I've watched so far. This list is always updating.

About the genres:
Xianxia - immortal heroes, the heaven/demon/mortal realms (+ other magical realms). It has immortals, spirits, demons, magic and martial arts. It's usually about the conflict between the realms and the ultimate battle between good and evil.
Wuxia - mortal realm only but focused on magic and martial arts. It's usually about the conflict between different martial arts sects and who will rule them all.
Xuanhuan - means “mysterious fantasy”. A broad genre of fictional stories which remixes Chinese folklore/mythology with foreign elements & settings.
Historical - mortal realm only, martial arts without magic. It's usually more realistic stories in historical times.

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justjacky Mai 22, 2023
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  • Até o Fim da Lua

    1. Até o Fim da Lua

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Three lifetimes. Three marriages. Not for the faint hearted. The anti-hero story you need to see.
    Mood: Very, very, very angsty.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers & arranged marriage.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • Ning An Ru Meng

    2. Ning An Ru Meng

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Best 2023 Historical Drama. Brilliant palace politics with dark romance.
    Mood: Mature, sexy and intense.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers & reverse harem.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Amor e Redenção

    3. Amor e Redenção

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Xianxia masterpiece about true love, friendship, sisterhood and good vs evil themes.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted & very emotional.
    Romance: Friends to lovers & secret crush.

    #xianxia

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  • O Romance do Tigre e da Rosa

    4. O Romance do Tigre e da Rosa

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Hilarious, romantic and thought-provoking story on genre roles. 
    Mood: Light-hearted with some light emotional vibes.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers.

    #historical #transmigration

    REVIEW

  • A Promessa Mais Longa

    5. A Promessa Mais Longa

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The most stunning fairytale-like visuals with slow burn romance. 
    Mood: Mostly mature with some light-hearted vibes.
    Romance: Master-disciple & forbidden love.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • Florescendo

    6. Florescendo

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Face swap. Murder investigations. Blossoming romance. Gothic cinematography.
    Mood: Mysterious, mostly serious with some light moments.
    Romance: Slow burn (in a way) & falling in love with inner beauty.

    #historical

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  • Xi Qian Hua

    7. Xi Qian Hua

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A beautiful story about a woman’s growth journey of love and life.
    Mood: Mature historical times with life lessons.
    Romance: Reverse-harem & secret love.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • The Evil Face

    8. The Evil Face

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Best short drama! A male lead who falls for the female lead's heart and personality, not her looks.
    Mood: Sensual vibes.
    Romance: First love.

    #historical #fantasy #shortlength

    REVIEW

  • As Deliberações do Amor

    9. As Deliberações do Amor

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: If you are a hopeless romantic, you will love this short drama.
    Mood: Hopeless romantic.
    Romance: Arranged marriage.

    #historical #shortlength

  • Cang Jiao

    10. Cang Jiao

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Morally grey male lead in a palace setting.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and angsty.
    Romance: First Love & a bit of enemies to lovers.

    #historical #shortlength

    REVIEW

  • Half of Us

    11. Half of Us

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    About: Dark Wuxia with crazy plot twists, romance, suspense, assassins and scheming.
    Mood: Suspense, scheming, dark vibes.
    Romance: Arranged marriage & enemies to lovers.

    #wuxia

    REVIEW

  • O Amor Estrelado

    12. O Amor Estrelado

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    About: Two sisters. Two husbands. Their fates intertwined. 
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted & angsty.
    Romance: Opposites attract, arranged marriage & secondary couple.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • Peões do Amor

    13. Peões do Amor

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Theatrical, addictive and dramatic revenge play.
    Mood: Dark & emotional with some comedy.
    Romance: Slow Burn.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Amor entre Fada e Demônio

    14. Amor entre Fada e Demônio

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The ultimate love story between a fairy and devil who's tribes are enemies. 
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers.

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • Kong Que Cheng Xia Xiao Qing Yi

    15. Kong Que Cheng Xia Xiao Qing Yi

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 42 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Novel transmigration with cute romance and reverse gender roles.
    Mood: Mostly light-hearted.
    Romance: Frenemies to lovers.

    #historical #transmigration

    REVIEW

  • Zhu Lian Yu Mu

    16. Zhu Lian Yu Mu

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Jewellery business politics + subplot romance.
    Mood: Emotional & mature.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers.

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • The Blue Whisper: Part 1

    17. The Blue Whisper: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Emotional, slow paced and visually beautiful story of a girl falling in love with a merman.
    Mood: Very emotional.
    Romance: First love.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • Quem Governa o Mundo

    18. Quem Governa o Mundo

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Royal politics with a dash of romance. 
    Mood: Mature with a dash of romantic fluff.
    Romance: Rivals/Friends to lovers.

    #wuxia

    REVIEW

  • O Sangue da Juventude

    19. O Sangue da Juventude

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The best non-romance wuxia you will ever watch.
    Mood: Light-hearted and adventure feel.
    Romance: Bromance.

    #wuxia

    REVIEW

  • Chinese Paladin 4

    20. Chinese Paladin 4

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    9.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A hero’s journey through personal growth, love and friendship.
    Mood: Goofy at first but after ep 12 very mature and serious.
    Romance: Friends to lovers.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • Espada e Fada

    21. Espada e Fada

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Six youths on a self-discovery journey with romance, friendship & adventure.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: Friends to lovers.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • O Jogo do Amor em uma Fantasia Oriental

    22. O Jogo do Amor em uma Fantasia Oriental

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Mr. Grumpy meets Miss Sunshine in a novel/game setting.
    Mood: Mostly light-hearted.
    Romance: Enemies to lover.

    #xianxia #transmigration

    REVIEW

  • The Seventh Generation

    23. The Seventh Generation

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The love story between the God of War and a Fairy and their seven lives together. 
    Mood: Mostly light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
    Romance: Star-crossed lovers

    #xianxia

    REVIEW

  • A Princesa e o Lobisomem

    24. A Princesa e o Lobisomem

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Beauty and the beast vibes but in a goofy mode. 
    Mood: Very light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
    Romance: Forced marriage.

    #xuanhuan

    REVIEW

  • Princesa Changge

    25. Princesa Changge

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A story about personal growth, overcoming challenges, friendships, love, justice and peace. 
    Mood: Mature and emotional.
    Romance: Friends to lovers

    #historical

    REVIEW

  • Different Princess

    26. Different Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Murder crimes with slow burn romance where modern girl falls for the villain of her story.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
    Romance: Arranged marriage.

    #historical #transmigration

    REVIEW

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