C-dramas to watch for the rest of 2026

Chinese dramas are all the rage now. From enthralling storylines to on-screen darlings, C-dramas have it all; it’s no wonder then we’re all so absorbed in chasing after C-dramas these days.

The good news: a few more series are slated for release in the rest of 2026. Better yet, some of these dramas are headlined by heartthrobs Yang Yang, Dylan Wang, Song Weilong, and Zhang Linghe, making them even more worth looking forward to. So, keep a lookout for the dramas below, and you can thank us later.

The Road to Glory

Adapted from the web novel Gui Luan by Tuan Zi Lai Xi and set in the imperial court era, this drama stars Zhang Linghe as a rule-breaking male lead named Xiao Li. He unexpectedly crosses paths with Jelly Lin Yun’s character as an exiled Princess Wen Yu, resulting in their fates becoming intertwined. Their pragmatic relationship evolves into a romantic one when Xiao Li helps Princess Wen Yu reclaim her throne. 

Starring: Zhang Linghe, Jelly Lin Yun

Genre: Historical romance

Episodes: 40 

Where to watch: Tencent Video

Release date: Likely to be in late 2026 to early 2027

Love For You

Set in the 1990s, the story follows two childhood friends, Chen Yi (played by Song Weilong) and Miao Jing (played by Zhang Jingyi), who were once hostile but came to depend on each other for survival after losing their parents. Fast forward to their university days, Miao Jing confessed her love for Chen Yi, but their relationship ended abruptly, and they had to be separated as the latter was entangled in an arson case. Later, in adulthood, they reunite through work, and former feelings reemerge amid complications. 

Starring: Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi

Genre: Romance

Episodes: 32

Where to watch: Mango Tv

Release date: Likely to be in July 2026

Empress Reborn

Shen Miao (played by Meng Ziyi) is a disgraced empress who passes away of an unfair death after being sent to the cold palace. She miraculously returns as her youthful self, and this time, after witnessing the malicious side of those around her, she decides it’s time for revenge. She unexpectedly teams up with Xie Jingxing (Dylan Wang), and together they soldier on to improve the empire’s fate. 

Starring: Dylan Wang, Meng Ziyi

Genre: Historical sci-fi

Episodes: 36

Where to watch: Tencent Video

Release date: Likely to be late 2026

Bu Rang Jiang Shan

A humble young man named Li Chi (played by Yang Yang) is determined to shield the commoners from the chaos during an erratic war period when Prince Yu seizes control over Ji Province. He rises through the ranks of the military and faces the ongoing turmoil fearlessly with one aim in mind: to protect the land and restore peace for its people. 

Starring: Yang Yang, Zhou Jie Qiong, Zhai Zi Lu

Genre: Historical 

Episodes: 32

Where to watch: Tencent Video

Release date: To be announced 

Love Has Fireworks

After her fiance calls off the engagement, Qian Fei (Wang Churan) is left single and struggling, facing the heavy burden of her mortgage alone. To make ends meet, she decides to lease a room in her home. Enter Li Yi Fei (Tan Jianci), a wealthy second-generation heir who becomes her tenant. Later, their different views on love and life lead them towards a bond that neither would have predicted.

Starring: Tan Jianci, Wang Churan

Genre: Comedy romance

Episodes: 40

Where to watch: iQIYI

Release date: 15 June