Over the last few years, the genre of fantasy films and TV shows has proved to be one of the most popular in the world. The makers of Chinese dramas take this to a whole new level. In C-dramas, there are several segments within the genre, such as Wuxia, Xianxia, Xuanhuan, etc. While they all contain fantasy elements, Wuxia dramas mainly focus on martial artists and ancient China.
The list below contains popular Wuxia dramas that are extremely popular among viewers, including The Legend of the Condor Heroes, Sword Snow Stride, Who Rules the World, etc.
1. The Legend of the Condor Heroes
This 2017 Wuxia drama features prominent actors Li Yitong, Yang Xuwen, Cheng Xingxu, and Meng Ziyi in the lead roles. It is an adaptation of writer Jin Yong’s novel, which is of the same title. The drama tells the story of two brothers, Guo Jing (Yang Xuwen) and Yang Kang (Chen Xingxu), who grow up in entirely different settings. Their fathers were sworn brothers and legends in the Song Dynasty. When they come to know that their fathers were killed protecting their lands, the two brothers vow to avenge their fathers’ murders and eradicate evil.
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is available for streaming on iQIYI.
2. Sword Snow Stride
This 2021 Wuxia drama tells the story of Xu Feng Nian (Zhang Ruoyun), who wishes to be a powerful swordsman like his father. The drama is an adaptation of the web novel “The Snowy Path of the Heroic Blade” by Feng Huo Xi Zhu Hou.” As Feng Nian strives to be better, he uproots evil and protects his kingdom. He also faces a life-threatening crisis that could determine the entire realm’s fate.
Sword Snow Stride is available for streaming on We TV and Viki.
3. Who Rules the World
This Wuxia C-drama features popular actors Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi in the lead roles. It is an adaptation of the novel “Qie Shi Tian Xia” by Qing Ling Yue. The love story follows two individuals with opposite personalities. They join hands to fight political injustice and betrayal. Will they be able to bring peace to the realm?
Who Rules the World is available for streaming on Netflix, Tencent Video and We TV.
4. My Journey to You
My Journey to You, also known as Yun Zhi Yu, stars Yu Shuxin and Zhang Linghe in lead roles. This 2023 Wuxia drama follows the story of Yun Wei Shan (Yu Shuxin), a spy who wishes to be free. During one of her missions, she visits the Gong residence. The drama tells how Wei Shan finds friendship and love after meeting Gong Ziyu (Zhang Linghe), a nobleman.
Viewers can watch the drama on iQIYI.
Other than these popular dramas, Wuxia dramas like Mysterious Lotus Casebook, Till the End of the Moon, Starry Love, A Love Between Fairy and Devil, The Untamed, Wulin Heroes, Lost You Forever, Love You Seven Times, The Blood of Youth, Word of Honor, Love and Redemption, Eternal Love of Dream, One and Only, Immortal Samsara etc. have also received praises from viewers and critics.
