Well, there is no doubt that Chinese fantasy dramas have been on fire this 2024. So many wonderful shows have captivated the hearts of audience members worldwide. They run the gamut from great battles to forbidden love. So here’s a rundown of the top 10 most popular Chinese fantasy dramas for the year:
1- Snow in a Mortal Land
Why it is popular: According to the most famous novel, scintillating visuals, action, and complexity in story line is the feature of this drama.
Story of this Chinese drama: It’s a story about Xu Fengnian, a young boy who set out to avenge his father and the security of his family; during his quest, powerful enemies waited in the wings, as did deep friendship.
2- Legend of Awakening
People flock to see it because there is a great heroine involved, enthralling visual effects, and an original script.
The Story of this Chinese drama: The novel is about Lu Xiaoyu, a young lady who suddenly becomes conscious of her real existence as an immortality power and now is responsible for protecting the world from evil forces.
3- Love between fairy and devil
Why it’s hot: This is a romantic fantasy with great visuals and a star-studded cast.
The Story of this Chinese drama: It’s a love story between a fairy and a demon who fall in love but have forbidden love. Overcoming many obstacles, they have to be together.
4- The Longest Promise
Why everyone likes it: It is a historical romance with amazing graphics and a great storyline.
The Story of this Chinese drama: A young woman dresses up as a man to enter a martial arts cult. She becomes the beloved of a prince, and their love is forbidden.
5- The Untamed
Popular for: A historical fantasy with magnificent visuals and, at the same time, excellent bromance.
The Story of this Chinese drama: It is about two young men, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, who unite to solve a series of mysteries. In the course of their journey, they develop a deep bond of friendship.
6- Word of Honour
Why it’s so popular: It is a wuxia fantasy drama with very good visuals and strong bromance.
The Story of this Chinese drama: He joins two other martial artists, Zhou Zishu and Wen Kexing, in their quest against a corrupt sect. During this journey, he forms an extremely deep bonding of friendship with this other fellow.
7- Timeless Love
Why watch: Historical fantasy drama and is visually gorgeous with an excellent love story.
The Story of this Chinese drama: : A young female named Bai Fengjiu falls in love with the God of War, Donghua Dijun. They cannot be together because the god is forbidden to leave heaven.
8- Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom
This is a historical fantasy drama. The visuals are fantastic and, above all, the love story is so complicated.
What’s it about: Young girl Bai Qian is reborn several times and each time falls in love with the same guy, Ye Hua.
9- Love and Redemption
Why it’s famous: This drama is the historical fantasy with wonderful imagery and a powerful love story.
The Story of this Chinese drama: It is the story of Xu Feng, a young man who was betrayed by his family and became a demon seeking his way to redemption.
10- The Wolf
This explains why it’s popular – A historical fantasy starring with grand visuals and a great love story.
The Story of this Chinese drama: It is about Chu Qiao, a young girl sold into slavery. She needs to put efforts in fighting for freedom and the liberation of herself along with others.
These are just some of the fantastic Chinese fantasy dramas that have been coming out before 2024. If you are into this genre, then check these and many more out.
