20 Chinese Historical Series to Watch
A curated MovieDB guide to 20 Chinese historical series, selected for clear search intent, audience interest, and data quality. Browse story summaries, ratings, trailers, and where to watch in your country.
Rank 1TV Series
Nirvana in Fire
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
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2TV Series
琅琊榜之风起长林
As the Changlin Army defends Liang's northern frontier, Xiao Pingjing uncovers a conspiracy that threatens his family and the empire, drawing him into court intrigue, war, and rebellion.
3TV Series
The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chang'an. The city of Eternal Peace. China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis. Its treasures and wealth are now under siege from a mysterious army. In 24 hours the enemies will launch a devastating attack. While the nobles panic and flee, the city's most notorious criminal will be its savior!
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4TV SeriesStory of Yanxi Palace
2018★ 8.2
5TV SeriesEmpresses in the Palace
2011★ 8.5
6TV SeriesThe Rise of Phoenixes
2018★ 8.0
7TV SeriesThe Advisors Alliance
2017★ 8.3
8TV SeriesThe Long River
2022★ 7.8
9TV SeriesMing Dynasty
2019★ 7.4
10TV SeriesRoyal Nirvana
2019★ 8.4
11TV SeriesSerenade of Peaceful Joy
2020★ 5.7
12TV SeriesSecret of the Three Kingdoms
2018★ 7.5
13TV SeriesThe Wind Blows From Longxi
2022★ 7.3
14TV SeriesLuoyang
2021★ 6.6
15TV SeriesThe Imperial Age
2022★ 8.1
16TV SeriesThree Kingdoms
2010★ 7.9
17TV SeriesMing Dynasty in 1566
2007★ 9.6
18TV SeriesQin Dynasty Epic
2020★ 8.1
19TV SeriesThe Qin Empire
2009★ 8.3
20TV SeriesThe Rebel Princess
2021★ 7.2
About this list
A curated MovieDB guide to 20 Chinese historical series, selected for clear search intent, audience interest, and data quality. Browse story summaries, ratings, trailers, and where to watch in your country.
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