Kuyun’s Top Chinese Drama Rankings in 2025 and How They Are Calculated

Top 10 Most-Watched Chinese Dramas of 2025 Based on Cross-Platform Views (Photo: Kuyun)

Kuyun Digital Entertainment has officially dropped its 2025 Chinese drama viewership rankings, offering a clear look at which titles truly owned the year. Based on cumulative cross-platform views recorded during each drama’s hot-broadcast period, the list reflects real audience engagement rather than short-term buzz.

The rankings confirm what many viewers already felt throughout the year: family-centred stories, historical epics, and socially grounded narratives continue to drive massive attention. With view counts tightly packed across the top ten, 2025 shaped up to be one of the most competitive years in recent Chinese drama history.

Kuyun’s viewership figures are calculated using cumulative cross-platform data gathered during each drama’s official hot-broadcast period. This means the numbers combine views from major television channels and leading online streaming platforms, tracking how often a drama is watched across different devices and regions. 

Rather than relying on a single platform or peak-day performance, Kuyun focuses on sustained viewing behaviour over time, offering a broader and more stable picture of a drama’s real market reach and audience pull.

Top 10 Most-Watched Chinese Dramas of 2025 by Kuyun 

Six Sisters (六姊妹) – 3.373 billion views. 

Topping the chart is this sweeping family drama set against China’s social transformations from the mid-20th century onwards. Its multi-generational storytelling and emotional realism struck a chord with audiences nationwide, pushing it firmly into first place.

This Thriving Land (生万物) – 2.843 billion views

Landing second, this socially rooted drama blends personal ambition with broader national change. Its grounded tone and strong performances helped it maintain steady viewership throughout its broadcast run. 

Legend of Zang Hai (藏海传) – 2.836 billion views 

A near tie for second place, this large-scale historical production once again proves the enduring appeal of epic storytelling. Lavish visuals and a layered narrative kept viewers invested week after week. 

Guardians of the Dafeng (大奉打更人) – 2.339 billion views 

Sitting comfortably in fourth, this drama blends historical elements with investigative tension, appealing to audiences who enjoy smart plotting alongside traditional settings. 

Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼) – 2.289 billion views 

A modern romance with sharp emotional beats, this series stood out for its character-driven conflicts and contemporary themes, securing a strong mid-table position. 

A Better Life (蛮好的人生) – 2.225 billion views. 

This slice-of-life drama resonated with viewers through its realistic portrayal of everyday struggles, proving once again that relatable stories can compete with high-budget productions. 

Northward (北上) – 2.173 billion views 

Ranking seventh, this drama captures social change and personal growth through a reflective narrative style that appealed strongly to mature audiences 

In the Name of Justice (以法之名) – 2.164 billion views 

Legal and social themes take centre stage here, with the drama drawing attention for its serious tone and topical subject matter. 

Under the Skin Season 2 (猎罪图鉴 2) – 1.972 billion views 

The second season continues to perform solidly, showing that well-built franchises still hold strong viewing power when the storytelling remains consistent. 

Silent Honor (沉默的荣耀) – 1.969 billion views 

Rounding out the top ten, this drama’s restrained emotional approach and slow-burn narrative earned it loyal viewers despite fierce competition.

Overall, Kuyun’s 2025 rankings highlight a clear trend: audiences are gravitating towards meaningful storytelling, whether through family sagas, historical depth, or realistic social issues. 

The narrow gaps between viewership figures also show just how intense the competition was, with no single genre completely dominating the field.

Now the real question is — which of these dramas stayed with you the longest? Did your personal favourite crack the top three, or do you think another title deserved more recognition? Drop your thoughts, debate the rankings, and let’s see how viewer opinions stack up against the numbers.

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