In today's TV drama market, costume dramas have always been loved by the audience. From gorgeous costumes to exquisite props, from captivating plots to excellent acting, costume dramas are unique in China's TV drama industry. Among the many costume dramas, here are the top 10 TV series:
First place: "Dream of Red Mansions".
As one of China's four famous novels, Dream of Red Mansions is known as a classic in the history of Chinese TV dramas. The play takes the love between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu as the main line, and shows the various lives of feudal society through meticulous character portrayals and rich plots. Its profound ideological connotation and outstanding artistic expression have made "Dream of Red Mansions" a leader in costume dramas.
Second place: "Journey to the West".
As China's first costume drama with the theme of myths and legends, "Journey to the West" has attracted the attention of many audiences with its unique plot and excellent performances. The play is based on the four Tang monks and apprentices learning from the scriptures, and shows the fantasy world of myths and legends through rich plots and vivid characters.
Third place: "Daming Palace Words".
The play is based on the history of the Tang Dynasty, and reproduces the glory and vicissitudes of Daming Palace through delicate character portrayals and gorgeous visual effects. Its unique narrative mode and profound ideological connotation make "Daming Palace Ci" a masterpiece in costume dramas.
Fourth place: "The Legend of Zhen Huan".
As a costume drama that has attracted much attention in recent years, "The Legend of Zhen Huan" has won high praise from the audience for its rigorous historical research and superb acting skills. The play is set in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and shows the cruelty and complexity of the palace struggle by telling the story of Zhen Huan growing from an ordinary palace maid to the queen mother.
Fifth place: "The Legend of Miyue".
The play is set in the Warring States period and tells the story of Mi Yue's gradual transformation from an abandoned princess to the empress dowager of Qin. Through rich plots and vivid characters, "The Legend of Miyue" shows the status and role of women in history.
Sixth place: "Langya Bang".
As a costume drama set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, "Langya Bang" has won the love of the audience with its rigorous historical research and excellent performances. The play takes Mei Changsu as the main line, and by telling the story of his revenge step by step, it shows the contest between loyalty and betrayal, power and love.
Seventh place: "Flower Thousand Bone".
As a costume drama with the theme of Xianxia, "Flower Thousand Bone" has attracted the attention of many audiences with its fantasy storyline and beautiful picture effects. The play is based on Hua Qiangu, and by telling the love story between her and Bai Zihua, it shows the grievances and hatreds in the world of Xianxia.
Eighth place: "The Legend of Miyue".
The play is set in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and tells the story of Mi Yue's gradual transformation from an ordinary concubine to a queen. Through delicate character portrayals and vivid plots, "The Legend of Miyue" shows the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty court and the power struggle behind it.
Ninth place: "Step by Step".
As a costume drama that crosses the theme, "Step by Step" has won high praise from the audience with its unique plot and excellent performances. The play is set in the context of a modern woman traveling to the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, and shows the intertwining of history and fate by telling her love story with the Yongzheng Emperor.
Tenth place: "The Condor Heroes".
As one of Mr. Jin Yong's classic martial arts, "The Condor Heroes" has been adapted into TV series many times. The play is set in the Southern Song Dynasty and tells the love story between Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu. Through wonderful martial arts scenes and touching plots, "The Condor Heroes" has become a classic in the hearts of many audiences.