Ten popular Chinese dramas from 2016 that received significant attention and positive reviews:
1. Ode to Joy (欢乐颂):
A modern drama that revolves around the lives and friendships of five women living on the same floor of an apartment building. Each of them has their own journey and career, they went through different struggles in their life. yet their bond of friendship deepens. Due to their struggles in daily life, they undergo transformation. It is a youth-based drama with their struggles and transformation in life.
2. Love O2O (微微一笑很倾城):
Extremely recommend drama, with a unique set of episodes. A contemporary romance drama that explores the online gaming romance between two university students. Male lead Xiao Nai is an excellent expert with many skills and is popular on campus he came across a science student Bei Wei Wei and both have chemistry in between. It is gaming based drama with campus love and an office rom-com.
3. Ice Fantasy (幻城):
A fantasy epic drama set in a mythical world, featuring conflicts between different tribes and magical powers. It is a costume drama featuring a conflict between two tribes, the ice tribe and the fire tribe. Also known as a fantasy city and city of fantasy. It is a fantasy or costume-based drama based on a venge between two tribes.
4. Legend of Chusen (诛仙青云志):
A fantasy martial arts drama based on a popular novel, following a young hero's journey to become a powerful cultivator. While it's a costume-based drama based on cultivation. It is also known as noble aspirations. In this drama, several untold mysteries were revealed.
5. Nirvana In Fire 2 (琅琊榜之风起长林):
A historical drama set in the Northern Wei Dynasty, focusing on political intrigue and strategies. It covers the era of Liang's dynasty Xiao Ping Zhang and Xiao Ping Jing, sons of Xiao Ting Sheng, the Prince of Changlin and a renowned general in the Liang dynasty, have distinct roles. Ping Zhang is the eldest and the designated heir to Changlin, while Ping Jing leads a carefree life learning from Langya Hall's master in the jianghu.
Changlin Manor, primarily dedicated to serving the people of Da Liang, enjoys the trust of both past and present emperors. However, growing power raises concerns, drawing both supporters and adversaries. This sequel explores shadowy plots and moral dilemmas, highlighting the impact of familial ties, moral values, ambition, and the quest for self-discovery on the protagonists' challenging journey.
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6. Boss & Me (杉杉来了):
A modern romance drama that tells the story of a hardworking office assistant and her relationship with her demanding boss. Feng Teng is a wealthy company president with a younger sister who has a rare blood type. She needs a blood transfusion, so Feng Teng asks one of his employees, Xue Shan Shan, for help. After the transfusion, they feel grateful to Shan Shan. Instead of giving her money, Feng Teng's sister suggests sending Shan Shan healthy homemade lunches to help her recover from the blood donation. Shan Shan loves food, and her cheerful personality starts to warm Feng Teng's heart over time.
7. The Mystic Nine (老九门):
A historical drama that combines adventure and supernatural elements as a group of investigators solves mysteries. In the town of Changsha, during the Republic era, there were nine powerful families known as the "Old Nine Gates" or the "Mystic Nine Clan" that protected the town. The leader of these families, Zhang Qi Shan, investigates a mysterious train that arrives at his Changsha station, leading to a strange mine. To unravel this mystery, he seeks help from Qi Tie Zui and Er Yue Hong, an opera singer from a family of archaeologists.
8. Whirlwind Girl 2 (旋风少女2):
A sports drama that continues the story of a talented young cyclist striving for success. Qi Bai Cao was a skilled martial artist who won many competitions in Asia. However, when her mentor Ruo Bai passed away, she felt lost. That's when she met Chang An, a talented man who became her new trainer. With his tough training, Bai Cao found her determination again and continued her journey to become a great martial artist.
9. When a Snail Falls in Love (如果蜗牛有爱情):
A modern crime drama that follows a detective's investigations, including his personal life and romance. Vita is a brilliant rookie in psychological research, but she's physically weak. She joins the police force and wants Officer Prach to be her mentor to avoid being removed. Prach is a skilled investigator and, at first, doesn't like Vita. They disagree on how to handle cases. However, after solving several cases together, Prach starts to like Vita. But Vita doesn't notice his feelings. When they discuss love and cases, a serial killer returns. In the face of danger, Prach and Vita realize their feelings for each other and work together to catch the criminal, reopening an old case.
10. Stay
With Me (放弃我，抓紧我):
A contemporary romance drama about a CEO who develops amnesia after a car accident and falls in love with a doctor. Li Wei Wei is a successful fashion designer who, after a near-drowning incident, forgets the past seven years of her life. She's shocked to discover that she broke up with her boyfriend, Chen Yi Du, and is now engaged to someone she can't remember, Qi Cheng. Confused by her choices, Wei Wei sets out to understand why she left Yi.
These dramas from 2016 offered a variety of genres, including romance, fantasy, historical, and crime. While specific ratings can vary, they were well-received by viewers and contributed to the growing popularity of Chinese dramas during that year.
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