Shows tagged: HISTORICAL-ROMANCE

Fellow Travelers

8 Episode s . Decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, two political staffers who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare. Through the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco culture of the 1970s and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, the two men’s fiery affair only intensifies despite the constant threat of being exposed and losing everything.

Fellow Travelers

8 Episode s . Decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, two political staffers who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare. Through the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco culture of the 1970s and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, the two men’s fiery affair only intensifies despite the constant threat of being exposed and losing everything.

Love Like the Galaxy

56 Episode s . Cheng Shaoshang, left behind by her parents who went off to war, faces challenges from a scheming aunt and struggles with estrangement from her family. Lacking love and security, she is cautious in choosing a marriage partner and meets three suitors: Ling Buyi, the emperor's adopted son; Yuan Shen, a talented figure from Bailu Mountain; and Lou Yao, an aristocrat. Despite a rocky path to love, Shaoshang remains steadfast. Her involvement with Ling Buyi leads them into a mystery surrounding his family and identity and together they confront a national crisis, growing through their experiences and upholding their ideals.

Love Like the Galaxy

56 Episode s . Cheng Shaoshang, left behind by her parents who went off to war, faces challenges from a scheming aunt and struggles with estrangement from her family. Lacking love and security, she is cautious in choosing a marriage partner and meets three suitors: Ling Buyi, the emperor's adopted son; Yuan Shen, a talented figure from Bailu Mountain; and Lou Yao, an aristocrat. Despite a rocky path to love, Shaoshang remains steadfast. Her involvement with Ling Buyi leads them into a mystery surrounding his family and identity and together they confront a national crisis, growing through their experiences and upholding their ideals.

The Scholar Who Walks the Night

20 Episode s . When Jo Yang Sun is driven out of house and home after her father is framed for a crime, she is forced to crossdress in order to make ends meet as a bookseller, where she meets Kim Sung Yeol, a handsome, but mysterious scholar who is actually a vampire. Meanwhile, an evil presence at the royal palace stops at nothing to keep the Crown Prince from claiming his rightful throne.

The Scholar Who Walks the Night

20 Episode s . When Jo Yang Sun is driven out of house and home after her father is framed for a crime, she is forced to crossdress in order to make ends meet as a bookseller, where she meets Kim Sung Yeol, a handsome, but mysterious scholar who is actually a vampire. Meanwhile, an evil presence at the royal palace stops at nothing to keep the Crown Prince from claiming his rightful throne.

Bridal Mask

28 Episode s . During the Japanese occupation of Korea in the 1930s, one of the darkest periods of Korean history, heroes came from ordinary men who did extraordinary things in their everyday lives. Lee Kang To is one of those men. A skilled martial artist, Kang To actively participates in the independence movement to fight against the Japanese imperialist regime. He is known as “Gaksital” because he hides his true identity behind a rosy-cheeked traditional bridal mask, known as a “gaksital,” when he fights against the Japanese. But can one man do enough to right the wrongs of a terrifying national enemy?

Bridal Mask

28 Episode s . During the Japanese occupation of Korea in the 1930s, one of the darkest periods of Korean history, heroes came from ordinary men who did extraordinary things in their everyday lives. Lee Kang To is one of those men. A skilled martial artist, Kang To actively participates in the independence movement to fight against the Japanese imperialist regime. He is known as “Gaksital” because he hides his true identity behind a rosy-cheeked traditional bridal mask, known as a “gaksital,” when he fights against the Japanese. But can one man do enough to right the wrongs of a terrifying national enemy?

Story of Kunning Palace

39 Episode s . A fallen queen, Jiang Xuening who aspired to have the highest power and authority in her life was held hostage by rebels after the king, Shen Jie was poisoned. In this life, she used everyone around her to reach the authority of the queen but in the end, she remained under house arrest and Xie Wei slaughtered the entire city. Later, she received the decree to be buried with the emperor. She got a second chance to change her fate by not entering the palace but when she woke up after rebirth, she was already messing around. Even though she vowed not to enter the palace, a certain turn of events again entangles her with the palace and Xie Wei whom she hated the most.

Story of Kunning Palace

39 Episode s . A fallen queen, Jiang Xuening who aspired to have the highest power and authority in her life was held hostage by rebels after the king, Shen Jie was poisoned. In this life, she used everyone around her to reach the authority of the queen but in the end, she remained under house arrest and Xie Wei slaughtered the entire city. Later, she received the decree to be buried with the emperor. She got a second chance to change her fate by not entering the palace but when she woke up after rebirth, she was already messing around. Even though she vowed not to enter the palace, a certain turn of events again entangles her with the palace and Xie Wei whom she hated the most.

Are You The One

40 Episode s . The clever and decisive Liu Miantang, as the first lord of Mount Yang, led the people of Mount Yang to punish the wicked, promote goodness, and uphold justice. However, she suffered serious injuries under the attack of various evil forces and was rescued by Cui Xingzhou, the Prince of Huai Yang. When Liu Miantang woke up, she had no memory of Mount Yang, mistaking Cui Xingzhou for her husband, Cui Jiu. However, if their identities were exposed, can they face it honestly while enduring hardships?

Are You The One

40 Episode s . The clever and decisive Liu Miantang, as the first lord of Mount Yang, led the people of Mount Yang to punish the wicked, promote goodness, and uphold justice. However, she suffered serious injuries under the attack of various evil forces and was rescued by Cui Xingzhou, the Prince of Huai Yang. When Liu Miantang woke up, she had no memory of Mount Yang, mistaking Cui Xingzhou for her husband, Cui Jiu. However, if their identities were exposed, can they face it honestly while enduring hardships?

Inspiring Generation

24 Episode s . Based in the 1930's of Shanghai, China, this drama is a story about love, friendship, patriotism and desire. Shin Jung Tae (Kim Hyun Joong) is an outrageous and clumsy man, but has an unconditional love for his country and family. He was known as the best fighter in the alleys of Shanghai.

Inspiring Generation

24 Episode s . Based in the 1930's of Shanghai, China, this drama is a story about love, friendship, patriotism and desire. Shin Jung Tae (Kim Hyun Joong) is an outrageous and clumsy man, but has an unconditional love for his country and family. He was known as the best fighter in the alleys of Shanghai.

Rebirth For You

40 Episode s . Story of how Jiang Baoning uses her capability to balance the different forces in the imperial court, and together with her husband Li Qian, helps the young Emperor stabilize the court and create a peaceful golden era. Adapted from novel of the same name by Zhi Zhi.

Rebirth For You

40 Episode s . Story of how Jiang Baoning uses her capability to balance the different forces in the imperial court, and together with her husband Li Qian, helps the young Emperor stabilize the court and create a peaceful golden era. Adapted from novel of the same name by Zhi Zhi.

Love Is More Than a Word

12 Episode s . Gu She is a cold, intelligent, and well-educated lawyer. He starts out with indifferent feelings towards the new magistrate Tao Mo in town but through solving many cases together, they gradually develop feelings. What he doesn’t know: the new magistrate is illiterate, and his post was bought through money. Described as naive and well-meaning, he only likes to stare at pretty boys. Throughout their journey, he also unveils secrets behind his father’s death. A love triangle is formed when his old lover Emperor Wen of Chen appears half-way into the story.

Love Is More Than a Word

12 Episode s . Gu She is a cold, intelligent, and well-educated lawyer. He starts out with indifferent feelings towards the new magistrate Tao Mo in town but through solving many cases together, they gradually develop feelings. What he doesn’t know: the new magistrate is illiterate, and his post was bought through money. Described as naive and well-meaning, he only likes to stare at pretty boys. Throughout their journey, he also unveils secrets behind his father’s death. A love triangle is formed when his old lover Emperor Wen of Chen appears half-way into the story.

Love of Nirvana

40 Episode s . Xiao Wuxia, the young lord of Yueluo City, has been living in hiding in Liang Kingdom under the alias Wei Zhao, bearing the shame of being labeled a traitor. His mission is to uncover the truth behind his family’s downfall and capture the sole survivor of Prince Qi’s case. However, his plans are derailed by the unexpected arrival of Jiang Ci. Pei Yan takes the injured Jiang Ci into his home, aiming to discover who’s behind the disruption. As they spend time together, Jiang Ci’s innocence and Wei Zhao’s tragic past and sense of national duty spark mutual affection. In the end, Wei Zhao, Jiang Ci, and Pei Yan set aside their personal grievances to unite against the Liang Emperor, achieving their goal of protecting Yueluo City and establishing a just world.

Love of Nirvana

40 Episode s . Xiao Wuxia, the young lord of Yueluo City, has been living in hiding in Liang Kingdom under the alias Wei Zhao, bearing the shame of being labeled a traitor. His mission is to uncover the truth behind his family’s downfall and capture the sole survivor of Prince Qi’s case. However, his plans are derailed by the unexpected arrival of Jiang Ci. Pei Yan takes the injured Jiang Ci into his home, aiming to discover who’s behind the disruption. As they spend time together, Jiang Ci’s innocence and Wei Zhao’s tragic past and sense of national duty spark mutual affection. In the end, Wei Zhao, Jiang Ci, and Pei Yan set aside their personal grievances to unite against the Liang Emperor, achieving their goal of protecting Yueluo City and establishing a just world.

Granting You a Dreamlike Life

40 Episode s . A French-Chinese food critic returns to her family home and finds an old diary that chronicles a grand love story between a popular actress and the son of a triad leader in 1920s Shanghai.

Granting You a Dreamlike Life

40 Episode s . A French-Chinese food critic returns to her family home and finds an old diary that chronicles a grand love story between a popular actress and the son of a triad leader in 1920s Shanghai.

A Familiar Stranger

18 Episode s . Shi Qi is a talented and good-natured artist who, during one of her painting assignments, learns of an affair between the chancellor’s cruel and exploitative daughter, Shen Qin, and the ruler of the realm, King Ning. Shen Qin, however, is engaged in marrying the powerful general Xiao Han Sheng. But when Shi Qi accidentally witnesses deadly and nefarious goings-on at the court, she finds herself drawn into trouble. Shen Qin devises a way to enlist a magician to swap her face with that of Shi Qi – so that she and the painter can switch identities. As such, Shi Qi ends up engaged to Xiao Han Sheng, while Shen Qin takes up the painter’s identity. But the “real” Shi Qi has already crossed paths with Xiao Han Sheng many years ago – even though he has no idea who she truly is now.

A Familiar Stranger

18 Episode s . Shi Qi is a talented and good-natured artist who, during one of her painting assignments, learns of an affair between the chancellor’s cruel and exploitative daughter, Shen Qin, and the ruler of the realm, King Ning. Shen Qin, however, is engaged in marrying the powerful general Xiao Han Sheng. But when Shi Qi accidentally witnesses deadly and nefarious goings-on at the court, she finds herself drawn into trouble. Shen Qin devises a way to enlist a magician to swap her face with that of Shi Qi – so that she and the painter can switch identities. As such, Shi Qi ends up engaged to Xiao Han Sheng, while Shen Qin takes up the painter’s identity. But the “real” Shi Qi has already crossed paths with Xiao Han Sheng many years ago – even though he has no idea who she truly is now.

Il Trio - I promessi sposi

5 Episode s .

Il Trio - I promessi sposi

5 Episode s .

Fake Princess

27 Episode s . So what if she loves money, don't all mountain bandits love money? For a chest full of gold, the mountain bandit offers herself up to the black-bellied prince thus marking the start to a beautiful romance. Chang Le was once a free and untamable female bandit. However, she becomes a fake bride in marriage to crown prince Li Che. Stepping into the confines of the palace, Chang Le finds it difficult to adjust after being repeatedly humiliated. Despite her situation, she learns to adapt like a feral cat showing her true stripes. Li Che who has traced every step vigilantly finds himself gradually attracted by Chang Le's liveliness. Each wearing a mask to hide their own motives, the two people find comfort in each other.

Fake Princess

27 Episode s . So what if she loves money, don't all mountain bandits love money? For a chest full of gold, the mountain bandit offers herself up to the black-bellied prince thus marking the start to a beautiful romance. Chang Le was once a free and untamable female bandit. However, she becomes a fake bride in marriage to crown prince Li Che. Stepping into the confines of the palace, Chang Le finds it difficult to adjust after being repeatedly humiliated. Despite her situation, she learns to adapt like a feral cat showing her true stripes. Li Che who has traced every step vigilantly finds himself gradually attracted by Chang Le's liveliness. Each wearing a mask to hide their own motives, the two people find comfort in each other.

My Uncanny Destiny

24 Episode s . For generations the two cities of Mu Xi and Xuanyue have fought each other, always trying to conquer the other. The old city owner of Mu Xi had only one daughter, Ye Zhaonan, whose gender he secretly concealed so she could one day inherit. From an early age, Zhaonan was always disguised as a boy, until one day when Ye Zhaonan fell off the cliff and met Liu Xuanming, the lord of Xuanyue City, and started a wonderful destiny.

My Uncanny Destiny

24 Episode s . For generations the two cities of Mu Xi and Xuanyue have fought each other, always trying to conquer the other. The old city owner of Mu Xi had only one daughter, Ye Zhaonan, whose gender he secretly concealed so she could one day inherit. From an early age, Zhaonan was always disguised as a boy, until one day when Ye Zhaonan fell off the cliff and met Liu Xuanming, the lord of Xuanyue City, and started a wonderful destiny.