Yue Lei, the rebellious second son of Yue Fei, set out on a path of revenge after the deaths of his father and brother. Though his attempt to assassinate Qin Hui failed, with the help of allies, he sought evidence of Qin Hui's treason. As Yue Lei journeyed through the imperial city and witnessed the struggles of the people, he transformed. Amid the political turmoil of the Southern Song Dynasty, Yue Lei eventually took on the mantle of his father as the protector of the country.
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
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In the bustling capital of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty, Madam Li moves her family in search of better marriage prospects for her five beautiful but quirky daughters, whose love lives have long been her worry. Each daughter, though famous for her beauty and wit, comes with unique quirks: the eldest, Shou Hua, has no interest in remarrying after early widowhood; the third, Kang Ning, is fierce and headstrong; the fourth, Hao De, is well-meaning but blunt; and the youngest, Le Shan, is spoiled and selective. Challenges abound as they face unexpected setbacks, including a cold reception from the already-married sister they came to visit. As the family reestablishes their business, they navigate a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures, ultimately finding love and fulfilling their mother’s hopes in this lively tale of family and romance.
Also tagged historical fiction, costume drama
This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.
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The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
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In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
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The drug trafficking drama is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the country. It revolves around brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who together took their vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip-hop. The drama, per Starz, will tell a story about love, family and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.
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After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
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The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
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101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.
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A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.
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A powerful sorceress in a blind woman's body encounters a man from a prestigious family, who wants her help to change his destiny.
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It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her rich neighbors as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.
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In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
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Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison in order to break the both of them out, from the inside out.
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Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
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Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.
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The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.
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After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.
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A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
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After narrowly escaping an abusive pearl farm, a young woman with unmatched talent carves out her own fate as treachery meets the world of jewelry.
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Set in downtown New York in 1900, 'The Knick' is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff, notably Dr. John Thackery, the hospital's brilliant chief surgeon who pushes medicine's boundaries, pioneering new procedures despite a severe drug addiction.
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Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth.
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Zhang Qing, a present-day college student in culture and history major wants to study in professor Ye's postgraduate class, so he decides to write a historical fiction to elaborate his perspective of analyzing ancient literature history with modern concept. In the fiction, Zhang himself acts as a young man Fan Xian with mysterious life who lives in a remote seaside town of Kingdom Qing in his childhood, under the help of a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman. Fan goes to the capital when he grows up, where he experiences plenty of ordeal and temper. Fan persists in adhering the rule of justice and goodness and lives his own glorious life.
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The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.
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In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.
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Navy SEAL Commander James Reece turns to vengeance as he investigates the mysterious forces behind the murder of his entire platoon. Free from the military's command structure, Reece applies the lessons he's learned from nearly two decades of warfare to hunt down the people responsible.
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Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.
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Xie Huai'an, son of the Huben Army's creator, survives his family's massacre. After ten long years in hiding, he returns to Chang'an disguised as a lowly registrar, moving step by step through jianghu clashes and palace power plays in a tense battle of wits to avenge his family and safeguard the realm.
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The first reality show on detective stories adapted from classic IP. Every episode is based on a classic IP drama. MCs are able to adapt and act out the classic stories in the real scenes. The detective group includes seven MCs, who are encouraged to obtain clues from the unreasonable scripts and amusing games.
“Memories Beyond Horizon” is a Chinese reality TV show , created to spotlight emerging domestic talent in film and TV. Produced in collaboration with Zhejiang Television, Alibaba’s Youku video service, and Hong Kong’s TVB, the show features veteran film and television figures mentoring a group of 18 artists from both the mainland and Hong Kong. Each episode focuses on reinterpreting iconic scenes from classic Hong Kong films such as “Infernal Affairs” and “New Dragon Gate Inn” for their acting challenges. Among the mentors are renowned Hong Kong directors and actors, including Yee Tung-sing and Francis Ng Chun-yu, while participants include graduates from professional acting schools, industry veterans, and individuals known for modeling, singing, or high-profile relationships.
Mi Yue, a princess from Chu, is sent to Qin as a concubine. She loses her first love and becomes entangled in royal power struggles. After being exiled with her son, she returns during a time of chaos to try to defeat her rival and secure the throne for her child.
Zhang Xiao, a 21st-century woman, is transported back to the Qing Dynasty during Emperor Kangxi's reign after a bizarre accident. She awakens in the body of Maertai Rouxi, a teenage nobleman's daughter, and must navigate life in a past world shaped by her mysterious connection to this historical figure.
The Refornment Movement of 1898 resulted in the "Six Heroes" dying. Huo Yuan Jia, who was filled with patriotic enthusiasm, had been eager to participate; however, he fell into the enemy's trap and could only watch as the heroes of the country died. Not long after, China was invaded by the enemy. A year later, Huo Yuan Jia who was now living in ChangZhou took a stroll along the mountainside. Discouraged by his past and in fear of falling into the enemy's trap again, he decided to move to Shanghai. Huo Yuan Jia's following a reputation grew quickly. The Japanese (who had invaded China) grew worried and began to provoke Huo Yuan Jia. Huo Yuan Jia fearlessly charged into battle and finally defeated the enemy with his courageous actions.
Decades after a deadly encounter with the undead, Wu Xie, grandson of the sole survivor of a Changsha grave-robbing expedition, uncovers secrets in his grandfather’s notes. Joined by his uncle Wu Sansheng and fellow tomb robbers, he embarks on a dangerous quest for ancient treasures—only to face mysterious tombs, hidden puzzles, and deadly secrets that challenge everything they thought they knew.
A series that follows different women and their stories during the Qing Dynasty
Having been saved by Emperor Dong Hua from a vicious monster attack, Princess of Qingqiu, Bai Fengjiu becomes immensely indebted to him. To repay him, Fengjiu follows Donghua around on his adventures to eliminate evil but unwittingly realizes that her feelings of gratitude towards him has turned to romantic. However, after a hundred thousand years of fighting evil, Donghua has long forgotten the meaning of “love". To protect Fengjiu, Dong Hua sends her to the human world but accidentally causes the death of Fengjiu’s friend. Fengjiu enters the dream of Ah Lan Ruo to search for the fruit that will be able to resurrect her friend. However, Fengjiu ends up getting trapped in the dream. Dong Hua comes to rescue, and realizes he has fallen in love with Fengjiu…
Taking place in about 294 A.D., during the Western Jin era, it is the story of three young men, the Tong brothers, who live with their clan and family in a secluded valley protected from the outside world. No one in the valley has left it for five hundred years, ever since the mighty general Long Teng brought them there for protection. Since the dawn of time, members of the clan had used their gifts of divination, spiritual intuition and magic to serve the Emperors, but were betrayed by an ambitious, half-mad relative. Now, the boys venture to the forbidden outside world in search of healing magic for their dying father, discovering mortal danger, friendship, and passionate love. A branch of their own family remains powerful in the martial arts world, and an ancient enemy still lives.
Legend has it that the god of battle saved heaven a 1000 years in the past in a deadly battle against the demon. Both fell from heaven and disappeared from the world. Chu Xuanji was born in the world without the six senses, making her quite clueless and inept. The Zanhua tournament is held within the Shaoyang sect, and leader Chu Lei has two daughters - his relied on eldest daughter Chu Linglong and youngest daughter Chu Xuanji, who is lazy and horrible in martial arts. When Yu Sifeng and Chu Xuanji happen to meet, they befriend each other. Yu Sifeng falls for Xuanji despite the harsh consequences he has to face, as students at Lize Palace are prohibited from falling in love. Four years later, Xuanji and Yu Sifeng meet again. Sifeng wears a mask because of a curse that can only be broken if he finds true love.
"Youth Periplous" is a cultural tourism exploration variety introduced by Zhejiang Satellite TV. The program is based on the theme of travel and travel with guests, focusing on the theme of “the city is proud of people”, and tells the history and humanities of different cities, highlighting the long history and profoundness of Chinese culture.
A retelling of the popular Chinese folktale Legend of the White Snake that depicts the romance between a white snake spirit and a mortal physician.
A flight attendant's dream of becoming a pilot sparks a high-stakes love triangle between an airline heir and a guilt-ridden mechanic with a mysterious past.
Hua Mantian, the son of a wealthy and powerful family, finds himself in an unwanted love triangle between a princess and his childhood lover, whom he truly loves. When his childhood lover is accused of treason, she uses magic to switch faces with the princess but their problems get deeper when the magic wears off quickly.
Based on the popular novel by Jin Yong Kam Yung. He also wrote Legend of the Condor Heroes and Return of the Condor Heroes. The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre takes place during 14th Century China during the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, roughly 100 years after the events of Return of the Condor Heroes. After decades of struggles, famine, and bitterness which the Chinese citizens blamed on the Yuan Dynasty's misgovernment, the Martial Arts sects have begun to rebel. Prince Ruyong asks Cheng Kun, a Shaolin monk with an ulterior motive, for a plan on how to deal with the rebels. "The wielder of Heavenly Sword and/or Dragon Sabre rules the world." This well known legend in the Martial Arts community is the impetus for the tale of Zhang Wuji. The story begins with how his parents met (episodes 1-3), then tells his trials as an adolescent (episodes 4-8), proceeds to relate his rise to prominence (episodes 9-23) and reveals the secret behind Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (episode 23), and ends with the confluence of Wuji's love life, the Martial Arts sects' long standing grudges, and cruel fate.
From December 1941 to August 1945, Hong Kong experienced the darkest years in history. Those 3 years and 8 months have become the collective memory of the nightmare of Hong Kong people... This war in Hong Kong is An important part of the Eastern battlefield during World War II is a history that should not be forgotten, a dark period of sad history... The TV series Qiu Chan is a youth spy drama based on this history, It tells the passionate story of the patriotic young Ye Chong and other underground party comrades fighting for the victory of the War of Resistance in those isolated island years.
Chu Yuxun, a talented girl from a modest background, joins the prestigious Aliston Business Academy with her uncle’s help. There, she clashes with the wealthy and popular H4 group, leading to unexpected friendships and a love triangle.
A privileged daughter's life is swapped at birth, forcing her to fight for her true identity and love in a gripping tale of betrayal and destiny.
The central plot focuses on a girl named Yun Lei seeking revenge for her grandfather's death. Unfortunately, the person most responsible for his death is the father of the man she has mutually fallen in love with. There are also subplots like Zhang Dan Feng's father planning to stage a coup and start his own dynasty and the touching but tragic romance between Princess Jing and Yun Lei's brother, Yun Zhong.
The legendary tale between a Qing Dynasty emperor and his imperial consort. Dong Xiao Wan is a beautiful singer from Jiangnan who captures the heart of the Emperor. Their relationship is not accepted as it is forbidden for a woman of Han descent to become the Qing Emperor's wife. The Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang becomes their fiercest roadblock along with sinister forces looking to take advantage of the situation, yet the couple's unyielding devotion towards each other never wanes nor wavers.
Zhu Tian Bao, the rebellious second son of Prince Jian Xing, finds himself entangled in a web of romance, rivalry, and royal betrayal. When noblewoman Yang Ruo Nan is betrothed to his elder brother Tian Xiang, despite her love for Tian Bao, he rejects her and flees the city. As Ruo Nan follows him in secret, Tian Bao meets the kind-hearted Meng Xiao Die. A misunderstanding drives Ruo Nan away, and Tian Bao sets off to find Xiao Die: only to be ambushed and fall off a cliff, losing his memory. Rescued by Xiao Die's father, Tian Bao must reclaim his identity, stop his brother’s power grab, and repair his bond with Xiao Die. A journey of love, loyalty, and destiny begins for the unlikely hero known as “Lucky Tian Bao.”
Lu Xiaoqing, a model worker at a Third Front factory whose life is shaped by a failed romance, the revival of the national college entrance exam, and her pursuit of self-worth through education. Alongside her peers, she devotes her youth to industrial development and witnesses decades of change—from hardship and sacrifice to renewal and national transformation—becoming a living testament to a defining era.
Gu Han Sen was a powerful and well-connected man in Shanghai. In the early period of the Republic of China, he adopted two sons named Liao Si Cheng and Fang Tian Yi respectively. The adopted sons grew up together with his daughter Ting Gu and their relationships were as good as real siblings. Fang Tian Yiwas an honest, kind, helpful and always cherished the sibling relationship more than anything else. Although he had one-sided love toward Ting Gu but he had to bury his unrequited love deep in his heart after knowing that Ting Gu liked Liao Si Cheng instead of him.
Focuses on three different families in Beijing and their development as they witness China going from feudalistic to democracy. Familial affections and love, family and the country, they're all interrelated as men and women develop, whether for love or for friendship.
In post-war Shanghai, in 1945, fighter pilot Tang Teng and Qi Pao saleswoman Shen Ying fell in love. He would do anything to stay with her, even being court marshaled for not returning to the troop. He was arrested and sentenced to death. When a family friend, Ji Wen, learned of his fate, she saved him and smuggled him to Hong Kong. Shen Ying thought he was dead and resigned to marry a man who could help her support her family. However, when the expert tailor, Lu Xiao Mao, revealed that Tang Teng was alive in Hong Kong, she dissolved the engagement and went to Hong Kong. What she found there was not a reunion but a wedding between Tang Teng and Ji Wen.
Secret History of Princess Taiping, also known as Taiping Gongzhu Mishi, is a Chinese historical fiction television series. The protagonist is the firstborn daughter of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. However in this television series, the princess survived, and when she grows up she impersonates her younger sister Princess Taiping to take revenge on her mother and attempts to seize the throne for herself. Directed by Lee Hon-to and Zhou Min, the series starred three actresses - Alyssa Chia, Zheng Shuang and Lin Miaoke - as Princess Taiping, each playing the princess at a different stage of her life. It was first broadcast in mainland China on Hunan Satellite TV on March 27, 2012.
In 1950 Shanghai, a former soldier leads a village of outcasts and exiles to transform barren land into a new home, all while uncovering spies and fighting for love and hope in a turbulent new era.
