The dramas of the palace have long captured the public with their exciting stories of struggles of power, romance and betrayal behind the walls of the imperial court. Here is a list of the 10 largest Chinese dramas of the palace of all time, each of which has left a lasting sign in the history of television.
10. Beyond the kingdom of consciousness
At number 10 is Beyond the kingdom of consciousnessA TVB classic that depicts the fierce rivalry between Palace Maids Lau Sam Ho and Yiu Kam Ling, once closed as the sisters but in the end torn by ambition and power.
9. The rival of beauty in the palace
Number 9, The rival of beauty in PalaceSet during the Han dynasty, it merges the intrigue to court with politics, highlighting how intelligence and resilience can determine survival in insidious harem.
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In eighth place, The rise of Phoenix It tells the tragic journey of Feng Zhiwei, a princess forced to mask like a man to survive, just to face heartbreaking choices between love and duty.
7. Xiaozhuang MISHI
Number 7, Xiaozhuang mishiHe portrays the life of the empress Dowager Xiaozhuang with political ambition, romance and power struggles, becoming one of the most acclaimed voices in the “epic” series.
6. Palazzo del Desiderio
Ranked 6th is Palazzo del DesiderioA visually poetic reinterpretation of the history of the Tang dynasty, in which Zhou Xun’s performance as a young princess Taiping remains unforgettable.
5. Scarlet heart
At number 5, Scarlet heart The public storms with his touch for time trips. Zhang Xiao, a modern woman, is thrown into the Qing dynasty as Maer’Tai Roxi, captured in the brutal battles for the throne between the principles, with her love and destiny tragically intertwined in history.
4. History of Yanxi Palace
4th place belongs to History of Yanxi Palace (2018), which reinvented the genre with its daring heroine Wei Yingluo, who passes from a humble waitress to the noble imperial consort through determination and courage rather than a plot.
3. Royi’s real love in the palace
Number 3, Royi’s real love in the palaceIt depicts the excruciating relationship between Royi and the emperor Qianlong. Despite their deep bond, the intrigues of the palace and the betrayals lead to a tragic revelation of love.
2. War and beauty
At number 2, War and beauty It is one of the pioneering works of the genre. The TVB drama has complex the complexity of loyalty, desire and betrayal among the concubines during the Qing dynasty in a complexity.
1. Imperations in the Palace
And at number 1, the legendary Impediment in the palace. With the exceptional performance of Sun Li like Zhen Huan, the drama follows his transformation from an innocent girl to a shrewd surviving to imperial politics. Its cultural impact has no equal, with a Douban evaluation of 9.4 from over 810,000 reviews. The series was broadcast on Chinese television a surprising 186 times, demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence.
These dramas not only entertained millions, but also defined the dramatic genre of the palace, combining history, art and timeless narration that continue to resonate today.
Sources: K14
