Your latest next Netflix obsession starts here. The 10 best Cdramas on Netflix to watch now, from The Princess Weiyoung to Our Generation

Your latest next Netflix obsession starts here.

The 10 best C-dramas on Netflix to watch now, from The Princess Weiyoung to Our Generation

Your latest next Netflix obsession starts here.

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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)

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).

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

'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)

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)

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)

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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