3 Chinese Dramas You Should not Miss in 2020

For those avid to practice their Mandarin or to unwind their minds during the COVID19 lockdown, Chinese dramas on Netflix are exactly what they need. Well, in this article we dug into the trenches and sorted out some of the best Chinese dramas meant to leave you speechless.

While learning about Chinese culture requires great diligence and passion for the subject, Chinese dramas might provide you with the right amount of inspiration and basic Chinese language skills, enough to immerse yourself in their culture and better understand Asian life-perspective.

Thanks to online streaming services like Netflix now we can experience and get the most out of these amazing dramas without the hustle and from the comfort of your living room.  

Joy of Life

Written and directed by the same author as Ever Night, Joy of Life has stirred a lot of attention online among international fans, even though it has just been released. The action is set in the Liu Song Dynasty, and the story goes around Fan Xian, the sole surviving royalty in Eastern Jin. 

At the age of eighteen, Fan Xian’s imminent marriage ceremony with a princess, throws him right in the middles of the politics, even though he diligently avoids parting any of the groups. Fan Xian must  carefully navigate through the wars and secrets between the princess and other political leaders.

Royal Nirvana

In case you have missed it, now it might be a proper time to appreciate a historical Chinese drama set in a fictional universe. Royal Nirvana action revolves around the Crown Prince Ding Quan and Wenxi, a palace maid. And, because being the Crown Prince is oftentimes more challenging than being an actual emperor, the prince Ding Quan has to face enemies from all sides, including the Emperor. While the beautiful palace maid appears to support him, her identity is shadowy.

For those who appreciate heavy political dramas like Nirvana in Fire or the Rise of Phoenix, Royal Nirvana will be your much-expected cup of tea. As a lot of Chinese movies and series aren’t available in your region, make sure to contact a VPN service provider that will help you gain access to a wide range of Chinese streaming platforms and websites.  

Ming Dynasty

Thirsty after a well-made historical drama? Ming Dynasty is another Chinese historical drama you will not regret spending time with during this lockdown. Released in 2019-2020, Ming Dynasty is currently on air so you should check it right away. As expected, Ming Dynasty drama is set in the golden age of Xuande Emperor. The story is about the Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji, as the Xuande Emperor, and Sun Ruowei as the Empress Sun.

There is nothing wrong with bringing a few Chinese dramas while in quarantine. As long as they light you up or satisfy your thirst for Chinese culture, it means they are exactly.