Top 10 Most Viewed Chinese Dramas
We put together this “Top 10 Most Viewed Chinese Dramas “, all dramas in this list have over 20 billion online views.
This list might be a good start for beginners looking for a Quality cdrama to watch.
10) The Journey of Flower
- Episodes: 58
- Views: First Chinese drama to surpass 20 billion online views
- Stars: Wallace Huo, Zhao Liying
The Journey of Flower is a 2015 Chinese television series starring Wallace Huo and Zhao Liying. It is based on the fictional novel of the same name written by Fresh Guoguo.
Hua Qiangu (Zhao Liying) is an unlucky orphan born with a strange scent which attracts demons, and therefore is hated and feared by all the villagers.
9) Love O2O
- Episodes: 30
- Views: 25 billion
- Stars: Yang Yang as Xiao Nai, Zheng Shuang as Bei Weiwei
Love O2O is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name written by Gu Man, starring Zheng Shuang and Yang Yang. It aired on Jiangsu TV and Dragon TV from 22 August to 6 September 2016.Two popular college students who fell in love through an online RPG game
8) Ode To Joy
- Stars: Liu Tao as An Di, Jiang Xin as Fan Shengmei, Wang Zi Wen as Qu Xiaoxiao, Yang Zi as Qiu Yingying
- Episodes: 52
- Viewers: 27 billion
Often described as Chinese Version of “Sex In the City” this story revolves around five ladies living in Apartment Ode to Joy and their experience in love and work as independent modern women.
7) Nobel Aspiration /Legend of Chusen
- Episodes : 58
- Viewers: 27.81 billions
- Stars: Li Yi Feng as Zhang Xiaofan, Zhao Li Ying as Bi Yao
Zhang Xiaofan’s entire village is massacred, and he and his good friend Lin Jingyu are adopted by the righteous Qing Yun Sect. Though Zhang Xiaofan lacks the skills to become a skilled cultivator, he is treated kindly by his fellow disciples and teachers. One day, he acquires a magical weapon which allows him to become a strong cultivator. By chance, he is able to learn the skills of the Heavenly book, and becomes the first person to possess cultivation from Fu (Buddhist), Dao (Taoist), and Mo (Heretics). He meets and falls in love with Bi Yao, the daughter of the Ghost King, leader of the demon sect, but their love faces numerous hurdles as the tension between the righteous sects and the demon sects intensifies.
6) The Princess Weiyoung (2016)
- Stars: Tiffany Tang as Li Weiyang
- Episodes: 54
- Viewers: 27.9 billion
The princess of Northern Liang takes on the identity of her Savior Li Weiyang to seek revenge against the people who annihilated her kingdom.Tiffany Tang as Li Weiyang.
5) Legend of Mi Yue (2015)
- Episode: 80
- Viewers: 28.9 billion
- Stars: Sun Li as Mi Yue, Liu Tao as Mi Shu
The drama details the legendary life of Mi Ba Zi, a young girl who lived in Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu’s dowry, separating her from first love Huang Xie. Ying Si passes away while his sons are still battling for the throne, and ultimately, Ying Dang comes out as the successor. Mi Yue is banished to Yan with her son. However, Ying Dang suddenly dies, leaving Qin in a state of chaos. Mi Yue enlists the help of Yi Qu of Xiongnu’s army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Thus, Mi Yue became the first Empress Dowager in China’s history.
4) Fights Break Sphere / Battle Through the Heavens
- Episodes : 52
- Viewers: 30.2 billions
- Stars: Leo Wu Lei as Xiao Yan, Jelly Lin Yun as Xiao er
Xiao Yan, a martial arts prodigy at aged 9 his mother was killed by evil enemies of the Jianghu. Xiao Yan’s martial arts stopped developing since. He meets Yao Chen, his mother’s master, inside the ring his mother had given him. With the help of Yao Chen, Xiao Yan’s martial arts begin to improve he also begins to investigates his mother’s and Yao Chen’s deaths . Slowly, the mysteries begin to unravel .
3) In the Name of the People (2017)
- Episodes : 52
- Viewers: 34.11 billions
- Stars: Lu Yi as Hou Liangping, Zhang Feng Yi as Sha Ruijin
TV drama series based on the web novel of the same name by Zhou Meisen. Its plot revolves around a prosecutor’s efforts to unearth corruption in a present-day fictional Chinese city.
2) Princess Agents (2017)
- Episode: 68
- Viewers: 48.22 billion
- Stars: Zanilia Zhao Liying as Chu Qiao, Kenny Lin Gengxin as Yu Wenyue
Story follows Chu Qiao (Zhao Liying) during the chaotic times of Northern Wei( 386–535). she is kidnapped and turned into a slave.
After been thrown into a forest along with other slaves to hunted as sport for rich lords. Luckily she is save by the Prince of Northern Yan, Yan Xun (Shawn Dou) and Yuwen Yue.
1) Eternal Love (2017)
- Episodes : 58
- Viewers: 52.28 billions
- Stars: Yang Mi as Bai Qian, Mark Chao as Ye Hua
Eternal Love: also known as Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms,It is based on the xianxia novel of the same name (released as To the Sky Kingdom in English) by Tang Q.
Tells of the story between two deities Bai Qian and Ye Hua, and their love story that transcends three lifetimes.
As of 1 August 2018, the series has reached 50 billion views, becoming the most watched television series in China.