Top 10 Chinese Costume Dramas 2021

These of the top rated chinese dramas for 2021 . These are the most entertaining . A list of must watch Costume dramas.

#10 The Sword and The Brocade

Cast :

• Tan Song Yun as Luo Shiyi Niang
• Wallace Chung as Xu Lingyi

• Episodes: 45
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: Feb-26, 2021

Synopsis

In the Ming Dynasty, the distinguished Luo family suffers a downfall, and wanted to solve the crisis through a marriage arrangement. The intelligent and introverted Shi Yiniang was chosen, and she rose from a lowly concubine’s child to become the much coveted madame of the Yong Ping Duke Manor. Facing the complicated web of relationship as well as the distrust of her own family, Shi Yiniang uses her kindness and purity to win the Xu family’s trust and respect; while her love and tolerance eventually won the respect of the people who used to look down on her. Shi Yiniang also uses her intelligence and wits to help her husband Xu Lingyi to put forward plans and ideas, saving the Yong Ping Duke Manor from peril situations; and also improving the lives of the people. When the country faced invasion from external forces, Shi Yiniang and Xu Lingyi work together to lead the army, emerging victorious in their battles. Their relationship also deepens in the process..

#9  Ancient Love Poetry

Cast :

• Zhou Dong Yu as Shang Gu / Hou Chi
• Xu Kai as Bai Jue / Qing Xiu / Bai Xuan
• Zhang Jia Ni as Wu Huan

• Episodes: 49
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: Jun 17, 2021 – Jul 18, 2021

Synopsis

As the only true immortal who possesses pure essence energy, Shang Gu has spent countless lifetimes acting as the head of the four true immortals of the ancient world. The four most powerful beings in existence, these true immortals have become gods in the eyes of the mortals who constantly beseech them for help. Willing to help when they can, the immortals have protected humanity for ages, even going as far as to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. Such was the demise of Shang Gu, who willingly sacrificed herself in a trial which lasted 60,000 years. Now awake from ages of slumber, Shang Gu has returned as Hou Chi, the High Immortal of Qingchi Palace. With no memory of her past life or former powers, Hou Chi has no idea that she was once loved by Bai Jue, one of the three true immortals left after she made that ultimate sacrifice. Having silently loved Shang Gu for over 200,000 years, Bai Jue has spent the years she slumbered painstakingly gathering the scattered remnants of her soul. But his efforts to save Shang Gu came at a great price. Trading his reincarnation for her life, Bai Jue gives everything he is and has for Shang Gu. Only after his soul disappears does Shang Gu remember the love they once shared. Vowing to wait for him, Shang Gu does just that, but will an eternity of waiting really bring him back?

#8 The Rebel Princess

• Zhang Zi Yi as Wang Xuan
• Zhou Yi Wei as Xiao Qi

• Episodes: 68
• Broadcast network: Youku
• Broadcast period: 2021-Jan-09

Synopsis

Wang Xuan and Xiao Qi strike a deal for the sake of power. They marry first before falling in love and join hands to protect their homeland. She is a woman who is no less than any man while he rose from humble beginnings.

The imperial family has become rotten to the core. The nobles are lavish with no regard for the people. Princess Wang Xuan and her childhood sweetheart, the third prince, become pawns of a prophecy that states, “to acquire thee is to obtain the world.” Being pulled into the matters of the court, Wang Xuan is married off by her father to Xiao Qi who comes from a poor family. On the night of their wedding, Xiao Qi is forced to leave the capital. Wang Xuan is shamed and discouraged. The Helan Prince kidnaps Wang Xuan in order to seek revenge on Xiao Qi. The crisis they face becomes a blessing in disguise for the couple. Wang Xuan is moved and inspired by Xiao Qi’s wish to bring peace and prosperity to the nation and they fall in love.

However, circumstances threaten to destroy them. The Wang and Xie clans are fighting for power, the Empress Dowager schemes to separate husband and wife, the military has committed treason while the Helan clan has raised their flags in rebellion. Wang Xuan puts her life on the line to escort the third prince to safety. She leads an army of men to defend the last stronghold in hopes that Xiao Qi can arrive in time with reinforcements..

#7 My Heroic Husband

• Guo Qi Lin as Ning Yi
• Song Yi as Su Tan’er
• Chen Yu Tong as Su Tan’er (young)

• Episodes: 36
• Broadcast network: iQiyi
• Broadcast period: 2021-Feb-14

Synopsis

A modern businessman travels back to ancient times; he lands in the body of a man about to be married as a matrilocal husband into a family of cloth merchants. He then begins incorporating modern methods and ideals to help his friends and battle corrupt local businesses. Ultimately he becomes involved in the affairs of the country.

#6 The Long Ballad

• Dilireba as Li Chang Ge
• Wu Lei as Ashile Sun

• Episodes: 49
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: Mar 31, 2021 – May 3, 2021

Synopsis

The year is 626 C.E, and the realm and its political center Chang’an, are shaken to its core by the Xuanwu Gate Incident, a successful palace coup to take charge of the Tang Dynasty. A scheming prince leads the bloody coup and kills the family of Li Chang Ge during the raid, although she manages to escape. Now the prince has placed himself on the Imperial throne, and rules as Emperor Tai Zong. Li Chang Ge has her mind firmly set on revenge – and musters a powerful army intent on overthrowing the new Emperor. But her plans are thrown into disarray when she suffers an unexpected defeat against the armies of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. The victorious General, Ashile Sun, decides to keep her in his service, making her his military strategist as he looks to pursue his own military goals. The duo forms a formidable military partnership. And over time, she finds herself falling for her captor – as he also starts developing feelings for her.

#5 Douluo Continent

• Xiao Zhan as Tang San
• Wu Xuan Yi as Xiao Wu

• Episodes: 40
• Broadcast network: CCTV, Tencent
• Broadcast period: 2021-Feb-05 to 2021-Feb-21

Having lost his mother at a very young age, Tang San grew up relying on his father just as much as his father relied upon him. Meticulous and mature for his age, with extraordinary talent and wit, he was sent to Nuoding Academy, at the age of sixteen, to begin pursuing his dream of becoming a great soul master. There, under the tutelage of Yu Xiao Gang, he befriends an orphan by the name of Xiao Wu, and together they begin the long and difficult journey of cultivation. As time passes, the two friends draw ever closer, eventually swearing to look out for each other as siblings for life.

As their power and connection grow, Yu Xiao Gang realizes they need more guidance than he can provide. Sending the pair to the Shrek Academy, Tang San and Xiao Wu join five other prodigies from various academies, in their journey of cultivation. Strong in their power, the seven students become known throughout the land as the “Shrek Seven Devils”. With their fame ever-growing, the talents of the Seven are eventually noticed by a few very prominent nobles who invite them to continue their cultivation at the esteemed Tian Dou Royal Academy. Not long after accepting the invitation, the Seven Devils find themselves caught up in an imperial struggle for power, between the first and fourth princes. At the same time, Tang San uncovers a long-hidden secret about his mother’s death. Suddenly facing battles on many fronts, Tang San finds himself forced to fight, not only to protect those he loves, but to bring honor to his sect, save his country, and complete his quest to become the greatest soul master of all time.

#4 One and only

• Ren Jia Lun as Zhousheng Chen
• Bai Lu as Cui Shiyi

• Episodes: 24
• Broadcast network: iQiyi
• Broadcast period: Aug 18, 2021 – Aug 27, 2021

Zhousheng Chen, nephew of Prince Nan Chen, is an accomplished general who is loyal to the country. Cui Shiyi, daughter of an esteemed family, is the appointed Crown Princess since birth. As both their families are acquainted, Cui Shiyi was sent to the Zhou Manor to learn some skills. There, Zhousheng Chen and Cui Shiyi got to befriend each other. Cui Shiyi grew to admire Zhousheng Chen’s lofty ambitions and gentlemanly character, and slowly fell for him. She becomes his greatest support and companion, helping him wait for intelligence in the manor, and going to war with him. However, their relationship could not take a step forward due to their respective responsibilities. When the borders is once again endangered, Zhousheng Chen has to lead the army to battle enemies, while Cui Shiyi has to complete her wedding with the Crown Prince. However at this time, Zhousheng Chen became seriously injured.

#3 Luoyang (2021)

• Huang Xuan as Gao Bing Zhu
• Wang Yi Bo as Baili Hong Yi
• Song Qian as Wu Si Yue

• Episodes: 40
• Broadcast network: iQiyi
• Broadcast period: Dec 1, 2021 – Dec 30, 2021

Gao Bing Zhu is a notorious deputy marshal who in society, sits on the bottom rung of the ladder. One day, he finds himself a suspect in a crime, requiring him to prove his innocence. While investigating, Gao Bing Zhu meets a young man named Baili Hong Yi, who is searching for the truth behind his father’s death. They team up to solve both mysteries. A woman from a well-moneyed family with superior martial arts skills and in possession of strong survival instincts is on a mission of her own. She approaches Gao Bing Zhu to pry information out of him. Despite their mutual dislike for one another often stemming from annoying class differences, they soon find themselves joined at the hip. Their investigation unearths a shocking conspiracy. Once made public it will likely destroy the entire city and leave Luoyang with blood on his hands.

#2  The Imperial Coroner

• Episodes: 36
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: Apr 29, 2021 – May 20, 2021

Cast

• Su Xiao Tong as Chu Chu
• Wang Zi Qi as Xiao Jinyu, Commandery Prince An
• Yang Ting Dong as Jing Yi, Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review
• Zhao Yao Ke as Leng Yue

Synopsis

In late Tang Dynasty, a girl called Chuchu had been dreaming of being a coroner so she went to take the coroner exam in Chang’an. She met Lord Anjun Xiao Jinyu who was famous for solving crime puzzles. Then she worked as his partner and they revealed lots of mysterious cases. The origin of Chuchu shocked many powers and cracked the balance between them. Thus the power battle began. With cases exposed one after another, Chuchu and Xiao Jinyu gradually resolved the world-shaking case that lasted for 18 years. After that, they got married and Chuchu even got approved by the emperor and attained the title of Imperial Coroner. Finally, she finally fulfilled her dream.

#1  Word of Honor

• Zhang Zhe Han as Zhou Zishu
• Gong Jun as Wen Kexing

• Episodes: 36
• Broadcast network: Youku
• Broadcast period: 2021-Feb-22 to 2021-Mar-23

Synopsis

Zhou Zishu decides to quit his job as the leader of an organization tasked with serving the royalty, leaving his past behind to travel around the world. On his journey, he unintentionally gets embroiled in a conspiracy in the martial arts world and meets Wen Kexing, a mysterious martial artist from the Ghost Valley who is on a mission to avenge his parents’ deaths. The two of them become fast friends, and embark on an adventure to find a legendary treasure that will give its owner ultimate power over jianghu.

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