Costume dramas or period dramas are extremely popular among Chinese drama lovers. This genre includes shows that are set in a specific period or era. The costumes and makeup that the characters use are reminiscent of that specific time in history. Costume dramas can portray a variety of sub-genres, including thriller, romance, etc.
Top 5 Historical Chinese/Korean TV Shows on Netflix!!!
From Youku's The Double to The Princess Royal, here's a list of Chinese costume dramas you can stream on Netflix:
The Double, starring Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue, is one of the most popular Chinese dramas coming out in 2024. The drama has broken multiple records and has proven to be one of the best thriller dramas of the year.
It tells the story of Xue Fang Fei (Wu Jinyan), a highly educated daughter of a scholarly family who falls prey to conspiracies after she defies her family to marry the man she loves. Manipulated by various forces, her power-hungry husband wrongly frames her as an adulterer.
