00:04For a long time, shows and movies from Hollywood have reigned supreme all over the world.
00:10Hollywood has been the leading source of entertainment for nearly a century,
00:14and its dominance has simply increased over the years.
00:18But in the past decade or so, we've been seeing a transition as more and more entertainment from across the
00:23world
00:24has started gaining international recognition.
00:26In this video, we're going over 10 Chinese drama masterpieces that we believe are better than Hollywood shows and films.
00:35Go Go Squid stars Li Xian as a washed up gamer.
00:41He decides to start KNK, a club training teenagers to become the next generation of esports legends.
00:48His love interest is a cute young singer.
00:51Although she seems frivolous, Yang Zi is actually super smart.
00:55She's a computer prodigy.
00:57The main romance between them is sweet, especially because Yang Zi's character is younger and much less experienced at love.
01:05But Go Go Squid also celebrates friendship, hard work, and following your dreams.
01:10This feel-good show will inspire you to chase your own too.
01:20Wait My Youth
01:21Wait My Youth starts out with a familiar story that you'll find in tons of shows across the globe.
01:27The female lead is 16 years old, and she's crazy for the campus heartthrob.
01:32She has a caring but overbearing mom, and she's just trying to get through her final years of high school.
01:38Although the plot may sound predictable, this sun-soaked drama is special thanks to its amazing dedication to the characters.
01:46The writing is consistent, and you'll surely fall in love with its well-rounded characters.
01:51It's pretty short, with only 24 episodes, each spanning 30 to 40 minutes.
01:57Despite this, Wait My Youth fully fleshes out the characters' journey from adolescence to young adulthood to their late 20s.
02:05There are many coming-of-age shows with a similar plot, but one as satisfying as Wait My Youth is
02:11a rare gem.
02:13You'll root for the characters and be eager to see where life takes them next, as if you're their friend
02:18too.
02:24Oh My General
02:25Hollywood has done the Mulan story several times, but there's no better source of Chinese fighter women than sea dramas.
02:32Oh My General tells the story of a woman who has been disguising herself so she can fight as a
02:37soldier.
02:38She's so good at combat that she gets promoted to the rank of General.
02:42Her growing prestige threatens the Empress Mother.
02:46When the Empress Mother discovers that she's a woman, she forces the female lead to marry her nephew.
02:52The newlyweds move to the capital, where they begin to live under the Empress's control.
02:56Oh My General is a delight in lots of ways.
03:00It's super funny and the main couple subvert gender roles.
03:03The leading lady embraces her masculinity and her husband is a shameless vain pretty boy.
03:09Don't make the mistake of assuming this show is heavy on politics, though it's definitely present in small doses.
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03:33You Are My Glory
03:35Yang Yang is no stranger to esports dramas, having starred in the beloved Love 020 and The King's Avatar.
03:41He made his return to the genre in 2021's You Are My Glory.
03:46But this is nothing like you've ever seen before.
03:49You Are My Glory tells the story of an aerospace engineer and an actress.
03:54They were high school classmates and they reunite through an online game.
03:58This show has been praised by fans as an exceptionally realistic and mature rom-com.
04:03It also boasts polished modern visuals.
04:06Yang Yang is as handsome as ever and has incredible chemistry with the lovely Duraba Durmurat.
04:17The Rational Life
04:18Chin Lan stars as Sun Ro Sin, a 30-something career woman in The Rational Life.
04:23She faces the stigma of being an unmarried woman in her 30s and has to choose between two love interests.
04:29Her younger assistant and her suave older boss.
04:32Romance plays a big part in the story obviously, but The Rational Life goes beyond just romance.
04:38It cleverly addresses topics like sexism, environmental issues, and social pressures.
04:44The actors also deliver great performances.
04:47If you want a slice of life drama with a heart and brains, then The Rational Life is the rational
04:53option for you.
04:59The Victim's Game
05:01The Victim's Game proves that Taiwanese sea dramas can compete not just with mainland ones, but also Hollywood shows.
05:08This high-quality thriller follows a forensic detective played by Joseph Cheng, whose single-minded devotion to work has driven
05:16away his family.
05:17Taiwan's TV queen Ruby Lin also stars in it.
05:21He feels lonely and misses them, especially his daughter, with whom he's no longer close.
05:27But his world is turned upside down when he learns that she may be connected to a series of grisly
05:33murders.
05:34It has a compelling central mystery, but The Victim's Game is also commendable for accurately depicting its protagonist's autism.
05:41The writers avoid making his autism a caricature or a sob story.
05:45The lead is a complex character who isn't defined by his condition.
05:49But the realistic struggles that come with autism are handled sensitively.
05:54This show is more than just your average crime drama.
06:02Story of Yanxi Palace
06:04Story of Yanxi Palace stars Wu Jinyan as Wei Yinglo.
06:08Yinglo enters the court of the Emperor, using her brains and charm to get ahead.
06:13Although she's cunning and vicious, all she wants is to investigate her beloved sister's death.
06:18Yanxi Palace focuses on the protagonist's journey as well as her friendships with all the other strong women around her.
06:25This drama is a visual treat too.
06:27It features stunning outfits and props that their design team painstakingly crafted in the name of historical accuracy.
06:34Story of Yanxi Palace is the kind of drama that pushes the envelope.
06:37In fact, despite being a ratings success, this show was censored and cancelled for defying social norms.
06:45But its numerous awards and nominations vindicate this brave program.
06:50Netflix also gave Yanxi Palace a well-deserved spin-off series that premiered in 2019 called
06:55Yanxi Palace Princess Adventures, which earned glowing reviews as well.
06:59Say goodbye to your free time if you dip into the addictive world of Yanxi Palace.
07:10The Rise of Phoenixes
07:11Ni Ni, a beauty who rose to fame via rom-coms, takes on a different role in The Rise of
07:17Phoenixes.
07:17Sure, The Rise of Phoenixes has a very similar basic plot.
07:21Prince Ningyi, played by Chengkhon, and Kono's niece Feng Ziwei, played by Ni Ni, are forced into an arranged marriage.
07:28But then, Ziwei successfully convinces Ningyi to call off the marriage.
07:33She disguises herself as a man and sneaks into the imperial court as a scholar.
07:38Her sheer intelligence and wit dazzle them.
07:40She quickly rises up the imperial ranks.
07:43This drama will dazzle you with top-tier acting and writing.
07:47Its fashion and cinematography are also excellent.
07:50And fans of fictional politics will enjoy the substantial political storylines.
07:55Prepare a box of tissues if you decide to watch The Rise of Phoenixes.
08:04Joy of Life
08:05Joy of Life is a mind-bending drama about a modern man who gets transported into the Qing dynasty.
08:12He retains his memories of the 21st century even as he fulfills his new duties as the imperial secretariat.
08:18Joy of Life is a phenomenal blend of past, present, and future.
08:22It depicts classic, historical, political intrigue.
08:26However, the protagonist is a modern guy.
08:29The time travel aspect provides some riveting sci-fi mystery.
08:32Despite its serious-sounding plot, Joy of Life has lots of good humor.
08:37Spoiler alert!
08:38The Joy of Life reference in the title is revealed to be one's way of thinking.
08:43This show will stir your emotions.
08:51The Untamed
08:52Sean Xiao and Wang Yibo star in this smash hit.
08:55The Untamed is one of those shows that you just know will become a classic in the future.
09:00This Xian Xia drama follows a pair of unlikely friends.
09:04They first meet in school while trying to learn how to wield their magic powers better.
09:08But one of them goes down a dark path.
09:11He becomes a cultivator of demonic magic.
09:14The other tried to stop his friend from using the demonic arts to no avail.
09:18He dies.
09:19But 16 years later, he resurrects and finds his way back.
09:24The Untamed boasts incredible cinematography, a lovely soundtrack, and world-class production values.
09:30Sean and Yibo have electric chemistry.
09:33Although it's a long show, having 50 episodes spanning 45 minutes, you get addicted in no time.
09:40As proven by the billions of views this show has amassed.
09:48Chinese dramas are truly spectacular and so selecting only 10 titles for this was extremely difficult to do so.
09:56Let us know what other dramas you believe are better than Hollywood titles in the comments down below.
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