8 Best Chinese Historical Dramas Released In 2023 

Chinese dramas are slowly conquering the world, and we think it is not long before C-dramas become the next trend in the TV industry. The hardcore fans of such shows are already aware of the unique storylines and amazing cast that can be found in almost every drama, and they want the rest of the world to experience the same.

Like Korean and Japanese dramas, Chinese dramas cover many genres, but their focus on historical shows is quite obvious. That's why we decided to list the 8 best ones that were released in 2023.

1. Romance of a Twin Flower

The show centers on Ji Man, a young girl who used to live a normal modern life, but after an unfortunate accident ended up in a rich palace of a powerful dynasty. She seems to have forgotten a lot about her past, but she knows for sure that she is not the one they think she is.

For some reason, people over there think poorly of her, because of her evil reputation. And as if it wasn’t enough, she then discovers that she is about to marry a cold-blooded master of the dynasty. However, she has a plan to turn everything around...

2. Pledge of Allegiance

At the heart of this C-drama is the story of a strong friendship between two young men, Li Wu and Lu Zheng. The former comes from a poor family, but due to a mistake he ends up as a member of the imperial secret police known as the Embroidered Uniform Guards. Those who don't know him well might think he's selfish, but in his heart he's pure gold.

Lu Zheng, on the other hand, is a real guard and seems to be the opposite of everything his friend is. Together, however, they learn to be the better versions of themselves and decide to fight the system once and for all.

3. Royal Rumours

Ji Yuan Su is the Crown Prince of a very powerful kingdom, but all of his power comes from the help of a very loyal clan. The military general of the Hua clan was the one who helped them win the most important battle in their history and has always been at the side of the royals.

However, the prince doesn't seem to care about any of this. One day he meets the military general's daughter, Hua Liu Li, and from that moment on his life turns into chaos. The young girl looks like an angel, but in reality she is as fearless and cold-blooded as the prince. But as their rivalry progresses, they begin to feel something else for each other.

4. Warm on a Cold Night

This is a heartwarming love story mixed with a mystery solving plot. The C-drama revolves around Su Jiu Er, a young police officer who has a very sharp mind and is extremely talented. But because she comes from the Qian Kingdom, she has a rabbit-like spirit, which means she always feels cold.

That's why she was attracted to Han Zheng, a wolf-like, warm young man with phenomenal strength and other qualities, but lacking in social skills. That's why it was hard for him to get close to Jiu Er, but once he let his guard down, everything happened naturally.

5. The Starry Love

One day, the queen of the human nation gave birth to two beautiful twin girls. It was the day the entire tribe rejoiced. After a while, when the girls grew up, it was decided that the older one, the gentle and kind Qing Kui, would be married to the heavenly prince. The younger sister, Ye Tan, the smart and sneaky one, would therefore marry the demon prince.

Things get complicated, however, when they end up with the wrong husbands and now have no other choice than to make new decisions to help the world stay a safe place while also solving problems in their new relationships.

“The Starry Love is probably the most HILARIOUS xianxia drama I have ever watched; the female lead is a kickass heroine; the male lead is the greenest of green flags; the sisterly love is really awesome and genuinely moving. Also some of the best side characters in recent xianxia in my opinion,” Redditor pandafan_shdcorner said.

6. Lost You Forever

In ancient times, there was a world named Dahuang, which was divided into three kingdoms, and two of them, Xiyan and Chenrong, had been in a constant war for years, with Chenrong winning. However, one day, the army of Xiyan got a general in the face of the emperor's daughter, who, at the cost of her life, changed the course of the war and brought peace to her kingdom.

After her death, her daughter and nephew were left alone and unfortunately separated. Many years later, the princess's daughter changes sex and becomes the owner of a clinic. But what she doesn't know is that she will soon meet someone who will change the course of history.

7. Mysterious Lotus Casebook

The story of this C-drama revolves around the mysterious battle that never took place but ruined so many people's lives. It all started ten years ago when Li Xiang Yi, the master of the Sigu Sect, decided to have a fight with Di Fei Sheng, another great warrior. But after the decision was made, they both disappeared.

Ten years later, however, the world meets Li Lian Hua, an acclaimed doctor who has become a celebrity for his martial arts skills. But then the people around him start to suspect that he is none other than Li Xiang Yi and try to expose him. Will they succeed though?

8. My Uncanny Destiny

For many centuries, Mu Xi and Xuanyue, two ancient cities, have been at war, trying to conquer each other. The war never had a winner, so it just went on for generations. However, the owner of Mu Xi felt that one day he would win and his daughter would inherit everything. But in order to do that, she would have to hide her gender.

That's why she was always dressed like a boy from an early age. And the game went on successfully, until one day she fell off the cliff and... met the charming young man Liu Xuanming, who was the lord of Xuanyue City. That was the moment she realized she didn't want to hide anymore, and it was the beginning of her new life.