The 10 best Cdramas on Netflix to watch now, from "The Princess Weiyoung" to "Our Generation" Allison DeGrusheSeptember 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM Netflix (3) 'The Story of Pearl Girl'; 'Perfect Match'; 'Love Between Fairy and Devil' In recent years, China has sought to export more of the country's TV and ...
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Allison DeGrusheSeptember 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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'The Story of Pearl Girl'; 'Perfect Match'; 'Love Between Fairy and Devil'
In recent years, China has sought to export more of the country's TV and film productions to other markets, and the appetite for it is real. This year's Ne Zha 2, for example, surpassed $2 billion at the worldwide box office.
Netflix has emerged as a go-to destination for some of the most captivating Chinese dramas (a.k.a. C-dramas) available to global audiences. Whether you're new to the genre or looking to expand your watchlist, these shows offer a dynamic mix of epic fantasy, historical intrigue, romance, and coming-of-age stories.
Here are 10 of the best C-dramas on Netflix you can watch right now.
Eternal Love (2017)
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Mark Chao on 'Eternal Love'
If you're in the market for a sweeping fantasy romance that spans lifetimes, Eternal Love should be at the top of your list. Set in a mythical world loosely tied to Chinese legend, the show centers on Bai Qian (Yang Mi), a powerful nine-tailed fox spirit and goddess whose destiny becomes entangled with that of Crown Prince Ye Hua (Mark Chao).
If you're new to C-dramas, Eternal Love is a solid gateway title. Plus, it's perfect for fans of the Twilight saga (2008–2012) or The Witcher (2019–present).
Where to watch Eternal Love: Netflix
Directors: Lam Yuk-fan, Yu Cuihua, Ren Haitao
Cast: Yang Mi, Mark Chao, Dilraba Dilmurat, Ken Chang, Gao Weiguang, Huang Mengying
Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)
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Yu Shuxin and Dylan Wang on 'Love Between Fairy and Devil'
If you're a fan of Beauty and the Beast, this C-drama is for you.
Keeping up with the fantasy-romance theme is Love Between Fairy and Devil. The series offers an addictive twist on the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, chronicling the slow-burn relationship between a sweet orchid fairy (Yu Shuxin) and the demon lord (Dylan Wang) whom she accidentally resurrects.
Where to watch Love Between Fairy and Devil: Netflix
Director: Zheng Yi
Cast: Yu Shuxin, Dylan Wang, Xu Haiqiao, Cristy Guo, Zhang Linghe, Charles Lin, Hong Xiao, Zhang Chenxiao
Word of Honor (2021)
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Zhang Zhehan and Gong Jun on 'Word of Honor'
The wuxia drama Word of Honor follows Zhou Zishu (Zhang Zhehan), a weary assassin seeking redemption. When he crosses paths with the enigmatic Wen Kexing (Gong Jun), their connection is immediate, electric, and layered with emotional tension.
Where to watch Word of Honor: Netflix
Director: Cheng Zhi Chao
Cast: Zhang Zhehan, Gong Jun, Zhou Ye, Asher Ma, Sun Xilun, Ma Wen Yuan, Chen Zihan, Li Daikun, Huang Youming
The Longest Promise (2023)
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Ren Min and Fang Yilun on 'The Longest Promise'
Romance is at the heart of many C-dramas, and The Longest Promise is no exception. Based on popular xianxia novel Zhu Yan, the story follows a banished prince (Xiao Zhan) who becomes the mentor to a fierce princess (Ren Min).
As their bond deepens, destiny draws them into a treacherous web of power that puts them on opposite ends of a struggle.
Where to watch The Longest Promise: Netflix
Director: Jeffrey Chiang
Cast: Xiao Zhan, Ren Min, Alen Fang, Wang Churan, Han Dong, Wang Ziqi, Li Mingde, Ye Shengjia, Lu Yuxiao
The Princess Weiyoung (2016)
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Tiffany Tang on 'The Princess Weiyoung'
One of the most talked-about C-dramas, The Princess Weiyoung brims with steamy romance and palace intrigue. Sure, it's been criticized for what some call over-the-top clichés and illogical plot twists, but for some, at least, that's part of the fun.
The Princess Weiyoung is a go-to starter show for C-drama newbies, as well as a favorite among those in the C-drama subreddit.
Where to watch The Princess Weiyoung: Netflix
Director: Li Huizhu
Cast: Tiffany Tang, Luo Jin, Vanness Wu, Mao Xiaotong, Lee Hsin Ai
The Story of Pearl Girl (2024)
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Zhao Lusi on 'The Story of Pearl Girl'
The Story of Pearl Girl centers on a sharp, scrappy heroine (Zhao Lusi) who claws her way into high society after escaping a cruel pearl farm. Set against the glittering jewel trade, this inspiring period piece is an emotional tale of self-determination and ambition.
Where to watch The Story of Pearl Girl: Netflix
Director: Xie Ze
Cast: Zhao Lusi, Liu Yuning, Tang Xiaotian, Shang Xinyue, Xie Keyin, Tang Zhenchao, Zhu Rui, Guo Jun, Yu Yonghai
Perfect Match (2025)
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'Perfect Match'
No, not Netflix's chaotic reality show. This Perfect Match is a C-drama about a mom who moves to a new city and decides to play matchmaker for her five daughters.
It's not technically a dating show, but with all the romance, drama, and coupling up, it might just scratch the same itch (minus the reality TV meltdowns).
Where to watch Perfect Match: Netflix
Director: Yang Huan
Cast: Lu Yuxiao, Wang Xingyue, Ni Hongjie, Liu Xiening, Chen Heyi, Wu Xuanyi, Huang Shengchi, Ke Ying
Our Generation (2025)
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Zhao Jinmai on 'Our Generation'
If you're a fan of Love, Rosie (2014), Normal People (2020), or even One Day (2024), then Our Generation just might be your next obsession.
Set in the early 1990s, this nostalgic coming-of-age C-drama follows a bubbly girl and a brooding boy who grow up together and try to navigate life and love across time and change.
Where to watch Our Generation: Netflix
Director: Zhang Kaizhou
Cast: Zhao Jinmai, Zhang Linghe, Dong Jie, Bao Jianfeng, Dong Xuan, Zhang Duo, Carman Lee
The Rational Life (2021)
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Qin Lan on 'The Rational Life'
Dylan Wang scores another show on this list with The Rational Life, a relatable C-drama about navigating the tension between one's personal and professional life. Its exploration of the pressures faced by young women in the workplace brings to mind The Bold Type (2017–2021) — complete with complicated office romances.
Where to watch The Rational Life: Netflix
Director: Hsu Fu-chun
Cast: Qin Lan, Dylan Wang, Li Zonghan, Bao Wenjing, Pan Hong, Chen Pengwanli, Lin Xinyi, Kang Kang
The King's Avatar (2019)
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A group of men gathered around a computer on 'The Kings of Avatar'
A redemption tale about the fall and rise of an elite gamer (Yang Yang) who leaves the spotlight to manage an internet cafe, The King's Avatar brings the competitive energy and high stakes of a series like The Queen's Gambit (2020) to the world of professional esports.
Where to watch The King's Avatar: Netflix
Director: Shi Yiyue
Cast: Yang Yang, Jiang Shuying, Lai Yumeng, Li Muchen, Lai Yi, Fan Jinwei, Jiang Long, Sun Ning, Li Junchen, Zhao Chulun, Liu Qiushi, Jiang Xueming
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