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Plot Summary:
In a land dominated by the mighty Wen clan, a young man named Wei Wuxian strikes up an unconventional friendship with justice-loving Lan Wangji. When the duo unexpectedly stumbles across evidence implicating the Wen clan’s chief in a plot to bring mayhem to the inhabitants of their land, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji decide to intervene. However, the pair’s attempts to foil the Wen clan boss’s wicked plans go wrong. In the confusion that follows, Wei Wuxian disappears – with many fearing the worst for him. Sixteen years later, Wei Wuxian returns out of the blue. He is soon reunited with Lan Wangji, just as a spate of mysterious murders has broken out. The duo joins forces once more to investigate, determined not to fail this time… Can the pair get to the bottom of the intrigue? Will they solve the murder cases? And just who is the dastardly secret figure pulling the strings behind the evildoings now blighting the land?.
IMDB Rating: 8.8
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: yaoi, xianxia, captivating, unusual plot structure, suspense, dorama, visually appealing, queer cinema
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HIStory (2017)
Plot Summary:
HIStory (pronounced "his story") is a Taiwanese streaming drama anthology series created by Ting Fei Chang for the online streaming service Line TV. Each season presents stand-alone stories with different plots and main characters focusing on the theme of boys' love, also known as BL.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 20 min
Plot tags: yaoi, sentimental, touching, disturbing, dorama, anthology, suspenseful, queer cinema
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The Restless (2006)
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After his beloved fiancée is killed by demons, Yi Gwak (Woo-sung Jung) joins the royal demon-hunting squad and distinguishes himself as a great hero. And though Yi eventually falls in battle, his adventures are just beginning. His spirit is whisked away to Joong-cheon, a place between heaven and earth where souls await reincarnation -- and where the final, epic clash between the forces of good and evil will be played out.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, stylized, epic, bleak, serious
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Chinese Paladin (2005)
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Chinese Paladin is a Chinese television series produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai Ltd. It was first broadcast on CTV and CBG in Taiwan and mainland China respectively in January 2005. The series is based on the original version of the RPG The Legend of Sword and Fairy. It was followed by Chinese Paladin 3 in 2009. The series brings together cast members from China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 472
Genere: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, xianxia, costume drama
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The Eternal Love (2017)
Plot Summary:
Mo Lian Cheng is the 8th prince of Dongyue who is forced to marry Qu Tan Er who was already in love with Mo Yi Huai (Mo Lian Cheng's elder brother). Qu Tan Er tries to commit suicide one day because she doesn't want to marry Mo Lian Cheng but doesn't succeed. One day, she woke up and another person entered her body, two people in one body but each person has a different personality and actions. Every time one of them tells a lie, they would switch bodies. Although their outer appearance is the same, their souls aren't. Mo Lian Cheng is suspicious at why Qu Tan Er is sometimes so different but soon he falls in love with Xiao Tan, who is not lady like. Xiao Tan who is from the modern world tries all methods so she can go back but so far nothing helps. Can Xiao Tan ever go back to the modern world?.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 450
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, semi serious, costume drama, xianxia
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Joy of Life (2019)
Plot Summary:
Zhang Qing, a present-day college student in culture and history major wants to study in professor Ye's postgraduate class, so he decides to write a historical fiction to elaborate his perspective of analyzing ancient literature history with modern concept. In the fiction, Zhang himself acts as a young man Fan Xian with mysterious life who lives in a remote seaside town of Kingdom Qing in his childhood, under the help of a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman. Fan goes to the capital when he grows up, where he experiences plenty of ordeal and temper. Fan persists in adhering the rule of justice and goodness and lives his own glorious life.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: exciting, costume drama, captivating
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Miss the Dragon (2021)
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A young maidservant named Liu Ying saves a snake on behalf of her young mistress in a chance encounter. However, the snake turns out to be a thousand year ancient dragon named Yuchu Longyan, who now wants to marry her to repay her kindness. The two's lives then becomes entangled with each another as their love transcends over three lifetimes.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 376
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing, xianxia
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Jade Dynasty (2019)
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After the massacre of his village, Zhang Xiaofan is taken in by the Qing Yun Sect where he begins his journey of cultivation. When he finds out the truth behind the deaths of his parents, he succumbs to his rage and demonic tendencies and becomes the enemy of Qing Yun Sect.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: captivating, exciting, suspense, disturbing, colorful, xianxia, dark fantasy, colourful
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Legend of Yun Xi (2018)
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Han Yun Xi is the daughter of an imperial physician who lost her mother when young, but maintains a cheerful and optimistic disposition. Yun Xi is naturally talented in medical science and proficient in traditional medicine, but suffers from the jealousy and avoidance of others. By a stroke of fate, she marries the Duke of Qin, Long Fei Ye, and becomes embroiled in the changing politics of the imperial court. Yun Xirelies on her high-level medical skills, wisdom, far-sighted brain, and compassionate heart to expel the poisons of a great official, get rid of secret agents for the Duke of Qin, eliminate the plague for the common citizens, and cure the crown prince’s strange illness.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 262
Genere: Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: costume drama, sentimental, semi serious, visually appealing
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Ashes of Love (2018)
Plot Summary:
Jin Mi is the daughter of a flower deity who is fed a pill that prevents her from feeling or expressing romantic love. She gets tangled in a love triangle with Heavenly Prince Xu Feng and the ambitious Night Deity Run Yu.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: scenic, exciting, stylized, xianxia, tear jerker, intense, sweet, tearjerker
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Guardian (2018)
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A peace that has lasted over 10 000 years - between humans, Yashou and Dixing - is under threat when a series of events start to unfold on the planet of Haixing. Dixing people, who normally lives underground, suddenly start causing trouble on the surface with their special abilities. This is all somehow connected to four ancient holy tools. Zhao Yunlan is the unruly director of the Special Investigation Department (SID) who is put in charge of investigating these unusual cases. When things start happening at the local university a calm and gentle professor by the name of Shen Wei becomes involved with helping SID solve these cases. Not only does Shen Wei agree to help, repeatedly, but he also seems to know more about everything than he lets on. Also working with SID is a leaders from Dixing, the Black Cloaked Envoy, who upholds justice and helps keeping the peace. Although, when a formidable enemy starts moving behind the scenes it becomes harder and harder for SID and their allies to.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 681
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, unusual plot structure, suspenseful, visually appealing, detective, urban fantasy
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Word of Honor (2021)
Plot Summary:
Zhou Zi Shu gets embroiled in a conspiracy in the martial arts world after quitting his job as the leader of an organization tasked with protecting royalty. He meets Wen Ke Xing, a mysterious martial artist who escapes from the Ghost Valley to avenge his parents’ deaths. They become fast friends and embark on an adventure to find a legendary treasure that will give its owner ultimate power over jianghu.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, yaoi, disturbing, queer cinema
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The Legend of Zu (2015)
Plot Summary:
He was the chosen one. Lu Pao is a dangerous swordsman who is out to get his hands on the powerful Red Ghost Stone. The Sushan School, China’s most famous and influential martial arts school, is the guardian of the stone and protector of the world. The school’s headmaster puts the precious Red Ghost Stone into the body of the talented young swordsman Ding Yin in order to keep it from falling into Lu Pao’s hands. Ding Yin enters the Sushan School to train to become the best swordsman in the world and vows to keep the world safe from the evil doings of Lu Pao. But then Ding Yin meets Lu Pao’s daughter, Yu Wu Xing, who looks just like his dead wife. When Ding Yin falls in love with Wu Xing, will he be able to carry out his mission?.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 55
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, xianxia
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The Wolf (2020)
Plot Summary:
Towards the end of the Tang Dynasty, Zhu Wen usurped the throne and established the Liang Kingdom. A boy from the wild accidentally falls off a cliff while being pursued for saving wolf pups. He is rescued by Zhu Wen who adopts him as a son, and is renamed Zhu Youwen. Ten years later, the young boy has been conferred the title Prince of Bo and he meets and falls in love with Zhaixing, the daughter of a governor. Zhaixing discovers that Zhu Youwen is kind and righteous in spite of his status and the two become embroiled in a struggle for power.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, captivating, political, suspenseful
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Who Rules The World (2022)
Plot Summary:
A legendary wuxia romance that focuses on the decade-long romance between Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, and the adventures they embark on together.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, disturbing
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Douluo Continent (2021)
Plot Summary:
It tells the story of Tang San who overcomes many difficulties to protect his loved ones, bring honor to his sect, help his country and become the strongest and bravest soul master.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror
Country: China
Duration: 38 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, anime, xianxia
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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty (2020)
Plot Summary:
Set during the 14th year of Chenghua Emperor's reign, Tang Fan, a sixth rank official and Sui Zhou, an embroidered uniform guard, join hands to crush a conspiracy to maintain peace and order for the people.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 135
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: China
Duration: 43 min
Plot tags: tense, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, talky
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The King's Avatar (2019)
Plot Summary:
Ye Xiu is the star player on an esports team that dominates the Chinese leagues of hit multiplayer titled “Glory.” His gaming days appear to have come to an abrupt halt, however, when he is forced out of his team – who are keen to accept a lucrative sponsorship deal he is vehemently opposed to. Dejected, Ye Xiu takes a job at a late-night Internet cafe, and eventually strikes up a friendship with Chen Guo, the cafe’s owner. Eventually, Chen Guo reveals her plan – to launch a new “Glory” team led by Ye Xui. Will Ye Xiu resume his “Glory” days? And can he recruit – and train – enough fellow members to return to the top of the national rankings...and take revenge on his disloyal former teammates?.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: captivating, scenic, anime, exciting, tense, light
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Princess Agents (2017)
Plot Summary:
During the Warring Period, the Western Wei enslaved large numbers of civilians. The slave girl, Chu Qiao, is thrown into a forest along with other slaves and becomes the next hunting target for the rich lords. She is saved by the Prince of Northern Wei, Yan Xun. Afterwards, she is brought into a powerful family of Yuwen and witnesses their bloody power struggle. Seeing this, she swears to take her younger sister and flee from the situation. However, she catches the attention of Yuwen Yue, and undergoes strict training while building a sense of companionship with Yan Xun. Unfortunately, Western Wei goes into battle and Yan Xun’s family is slaughtered. After that incident, Yan Xun grows ambitious and cruel to avenge for the things and the people he lost. He doubts Chu Qiao and takes advantages of her loyalty and love many times, disregarding their relationship as well as the sacrifices he will have to make for power. Disappointed with the man she once loved, Chu Qiao eventually breaks off her relationship with Yan Xun and chooses to fight with Yuwen Yue, destroying Yan Xun’s plans of vengeance. She eventually convinces Yuwen to free the country from slavery, becoming a successful military strategist/female general in the people’s hearts.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: disturbing, suspense, captivating, suspenseful
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Martial Universe (2018)
Plot Summary:
Lin Dong, a child from a small village isn't favored by his clan. By chance, Lin Dong obtains a mysterious artifact that is coveted by many clans in the martial world. Because of this artifact, Lin Dong is approached by many people of different clans and is forcibly involved in various events of the martial universe.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 369
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, anime, xianxia, costume drama, exciting, period drama
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The Lost Tomb 2 (2019)
Plot Summary:
This drama is adaption of Kennedy Xu's novel series"Grave Robbers’ Chronicles". 50 years ago, a group of Changsha grave robbers dug out manuscripts of the location of treasures from Warring states, but an encounter with an undead rendered almost the whole group dead. In the present, the young grandchild of the sole survivor, Wu Xie, discovers a secret within his grandfather's notes. Together with his third uncle, Wu Sansheng, and a few other experienced tomb robbers, to search for the treasure. But what no one expected to find the intriguing mysteries that accompanied their tomb robbing adventure - just who was the owner of that tomb? Will they be able to find the real coffin? And just where will these puzzle lead the group?.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 108
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)
Plot Summary:
During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: China, Japan, Hong Kong
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags: enigmatic, captivating, suspense, tense, surreal, psychotronic, mystical
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010)
Plot Summary:
An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, suspenseful, captivating, stylized, detective, twisted, epic
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Eternal Love (2017)
Plot Summary:
Three hundred years ago, Bai Qian stood on the Zhu Xian Terrace, turned around and jumped off without regret. Ye Hua stood by the bronze mirror to witness with his own eyes her death. Three hundred years later, in the East Sea Dragon Palace, the two meet unexpectedly. Another lifetime another world, after suffering betrayal Bai Qian no longer feels anything, yet she can't seem to comprehend Ye Hua's actions. Three lives three worlds, her and him, are they fated to love again?.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: disturbing, romantic, touching, semi serious, dorama, romantic drama, xianxia, exciting
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Love and Destiny (2019)
Plot Summary:
A love story between the God of War and a young maiden whose very existence can bring harm to the world.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 429
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: romantic, captivating, xianxia, mystical, entertaining
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Immortality (2021)
Plot Summary:
The story is set in a tumultuous era where the world is facing a probable invasion by the demon world due to a rift in the heavens. The world's most powerful cultivator Chu Wanning did not forget his original intention of joining the world to help the Dao cultivation and sets out on a mission to protect the beings of the world. He uses his abilities to prevent the heavens from splitting and at the same time, his compassion and love influences his misguided disciple Mo Ran to return to the righteous path he has strayed from. Chu Wanning also successfully imparts the value of putting the greater good before personal desires to Mo Ran. In the end, the pair of teacher and disciple dedicate their lives and work together with the rest of the cultivating heroes to stop the villains' conspiracy and protect the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 297
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: xianxia, exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing, tear jerker, costume drama, tearjerker
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Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)
Plot Summary:
When a low-ranked fairy accidentally resurrects a powerful demon, their fates become cosmically entangled as the world is thrown into turmoil.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 40 min
Plot tags: xianxia
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Battle Through the Heavens (2018)
Plot Summary:
Xiao Yan is a genius child who suddenly loses all his powers. In a world governed by strength and power, Xiao Yan’s lack of talent is an embarrassment to his family. At the age of 15, Xiao Yan accidentally summons Yaochen from his mother’s ring. With the elder’s help, Xiao Yan’s skills improve by leaps and bounds. After his entire family is assassinated, Xiao Yan embarks on a journey to find his family’s killer and return peace to the Jianghu (martial world).
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 702
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: captivating, exciting, tense, xianxia
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The Wheel of Time (2021)
Plot Summary:
Follow Moiraine, a member of the shadowy and influential all-female organization called the “Aes Sedai” as she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women. Moiraine believes one of them might be the reincarnation of an incredibly powerful individual, whom prophecies say will either save humanity or destroy it.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 132000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dark fantasy, exciting, captivating, suspenseful, atmospheric, sad, epic fantasy, queer cinema
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Merlin (2008)
Plot Summary:
The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 86000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: epic, exciting, arthurian, humorous, fairy tale, captivating, mythical, stylized, mystical, funny
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Doom Patrol (2019)
Plot Summary:
The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence — and to protect Earth from what they find.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 59000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing, bleak, suspense, suspenseful, thought provoking, ironic, absurd, futuristic