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| Best Chinese Dramas of 2025 According to Douban User Ratings (Photo: Douban) |
Douban has officially dropped its much-anticipated list of the 10 highest-rated Chinese dramas of 2025, and it’s already sparking plenty of conversation among drama fans. Compiled from user ratings gathered across the year, this list isn’t about rigid score order. Instead, it’s a carefully curated showcase of the dramas that left the strongest impression on audiences, regardless of whether they ranked first or tenth numerically.
One of the most talked-about features of this year’s list is its cross-regional reach. Alongside mainland Chinese productions, several Taiwanese dramas secured spots in the top ten, highlighting their growing influence and popularity among Douban users.
Douban Reveals Its Official Top 10 Highest-Rated Chinese Dramas of 2025
From historical epics and crime thrillers to fantasy adventures and deeply grounded social dramas, the selection paints a vivid picture of what resonated most with viewers in 2025.
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In tenth place, Blossom earned a solid 7.8 rating. The drama follows Dou Zhao, a noblewoman whose first life ends in betrayal and injustice. Awakening years earlier with memories of her tragic future and the guidance of a mysterious prophetic book, she sets out to rewrite her destiny.
It's time for #Blossom to go viral again - every single character has their own iconic scene 💫 pic.twitter.com/wMslsY1q0f
— 嘉 (@outrolusi) January 22, 2025
Teaming up with reborn general Song Mo, the pair navigate court politics, hidden plots, and personal vendettas, slowly building trust and romance along the way. With 34 episodes, the series blends rebirth fantasy with emotional growth and palace intrigue.
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Ninth on the list is Silent Honor, scoring 8.0. Set in 1949, the historical drama tells the gripping story of Wu Shi, who is unexpectedly appointed Deputy Minister of National Defense and sent to Taiwan on a covert mission.
#SilentHonor IQIYI
— Dramaverso (@Clau595) September 30, 2025
Fecha: 30 de septiembre
Eps: 40
En 1949, entre tensiones y secretos militares, Wu Shi y Zhu Feng viajan a Taiwán para una misión clandestina que pondrá a prueba su lealtad y valentía. pic.twitter.com/NRczimhH6x
Working alongside courier Zhu Feng, Wu Shi risks everything to pass on crucial military intelligence. Although betrayal leads to a tragic ending, their sacrifice proves pivotal in shaping history. The 39-episode series stands out for its restrained storytelling and emotional weight.
ICYMI: Silent Honor Ending Explained
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Eighth place goes to Flourished Peony, also rated 7.8. Against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty, the drama centres on He Wei Fang, a gifted cultivator of rare peonies who leaves behind a loveless marriage.
010425 Shenzhen TV แชร์ตัวอย่างของซีรีส์ #FlourishedPeony โดยจะเริ่มออกอากาศในช่วงเวลาไพรม์ไทม์ทุกคืนเวลา 19.35น.ตั้งเเต่วันที่ 2 เมษายนนี้ค่ะ#งามบุปผาสกุณา #国色芳华 #หยางจื่อ #YangZi #杨紫 pic.twitter.com/0vRRJMnGaM
— 🇹🇭YANGZi 杨紫 THAILAND FC 💜 🐒 (@yangzithailand) April 1, 2025
Partnering with Chang’an official Jiang Chang Yang, she builds a flower business that offers second chances to women with troubled pasts. As political unrest looms, their professional partnership quietly evolves into a forbidden romance. The series balances commerce, romance, and social themes across 32 episodes.
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Seventh place is claimed by Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty Season 3: To Chang’an, with a score of 8.0. Returning investigators Lu Ling Feng and Su Wu Ming arrive in Chang’an under the guise of escorting a royal tribute.
MY ALL TIME FAV SERIES IS BACKKKK 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 GOSH IT’S HERE!! 😭😭😭 ep 1 and I’m already super invested, they never dissapoint! Omg, this series can go on and on and I’ll be the loyal watcher. There’s NO drama that can deliver like this #StrangeTalesofTangDynasty3 pic.twitter.com/fgOA8NHfkk
— escapismaira (@escapismaira) November 12, 2025
As they reopen their investigative network, the cases they tackle reveal the hidden struggles of ordinary citizens. Compared with earlier seasons, this instalment leans more heavily into social realism, offering a grounded and human perspective across 40 episodes.
Related: Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3 Ending Explained.
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In sixth place, Legend of the Undercover Chef Season 2 achieved an impressive 8.2 rating. The story picks up with Ximen Chang Hai’s dramatic survival and return to defend his homeland, while his brother Ximen Chang Zai steps into leadership.
As internal ambition clashes with external threats, the brothers must reunite their followers to protect peace. The 40-episode series combines martial arts, loyalty, and family conflict in a fast-paced continuation.
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Fifth place belongs to the gritty crime drama Sandstorm, which scored 8.1. The plot centres on the reopening of an old cremation case that draws police officer Chen Jiang He back to his hometown.
What follows is a tense exploration of buried secrets, moral grey areas, and long-held grudges. With just 12 episodes, the drama delivers a compact yet powerful narrative that keeps viewers hooked until the final moment.
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Fourth on the list is Taiwanese drama Forget You Not, earning 8.3. The series follows Cheng Le Le, a married woman balancing life as a stand-up comedian and convenience store worker.
Beneath the humour lies emotional strain, including marital struggles and unresolved issues with her father. Told over eight episodes, the drama offers a heartfelt and relatable journey of self-reflection, family, and emotional healing.
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Third place goes to The World Between Us Season 2, rated 8.4. This Taiwanese production opens with a shocking supermarket arson that becomes a landmark case under the new citizen judges system.
#NikkiHsieh said that the inspiration behind playing her character in upcoming drama #TheWorldBetweenUs2 comes from her own mum#ATF2024 pic.twitter.com/1Rs5aJj612
— AsiaOne (@asiaonecom) December 5, 2024
The incident exposes long-standing connections among six families, unraveling decades of pain, revenge, and unresolved trauma. With 10 episodes, the series continues to challenge viewers with its unflinching look at justice and social responsibility.
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Second place is claimed by I Am Nobody Season 2: The Showdown Between Yin and Yang, also scoring 8.4. The story continues Zhang Chu Lan’s journey in the mysterious world of the Outsiders.
#IAmNobody2 #异人之下之决战碧游村 is actually won an award for Best Special Effect on #GLOBALOTTAWARDS2025 ?!?!? YEAAYYY!!! Congratulations! Now only flower road ahead for youu pic.twitter.com/EjjvE2fvnU
— 灵灵散散你檀我唱 (@0033nans7788) August 24, 2025
As secrets surrounding the legendary Eight Supremes surface, alliances are tested and loyalties shaken. Fast-paced and rich in mythology, the 13-episode season expands the series’ universe while raising the emotional stakes.
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Topping Douban’s official list for 2025 is Endless Protection, which leads with a strong 8.5 rating. Focusing on the judicial protection of minors, the drama follows the formation of a juvenile prosecution team.
Prosecutors Lin Zhi Tao and Bai En Yu confront complex cases involving children, navigating moral dilemmas and emotional wounds in pursuit of justice and healing. Across 24 episodes, the series delivers suspense, compassion, and a powerful social message that clearly resonated with audiences.
Douban’s 2025 drama list reflects a year where storytelling truly mattered. Which of these dramas impressed you the most, and do you agree with the rankings? Share your thoughts, favourites, and unexpected picks – the debate is just getting started.