With the arrival of 2025, drama fans will usher in a year full of expectations and surprises, with many new series and sequels of old dramas springing up like mushrooms after rain. The following are some highly anticipated domestic TV series, which cover various genres such as modern puppets, ancient puppets, male videos, reality themes, etc.
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"Difficult to Coax" stars Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan. It is a sister work of the drama "Secretly Can't Hide", which is called "The Secret Love Ceiling" by drama fans. It tells the story of the heroine Wen Yifan who unexpectedly encounters a high school student after returning to her hometown to work. Classmate Sang Yan, although they pretended not to know each other, they met by chance again and again, and accidentally ended up renting together. After originally escaping from each other, they gradually broke down the barriers and couldn't help but get closer to each other. The play is currently the most anticipated work among the current puppet dramas to be aired.
Stills from "Hard to Coax"
"Let Me Dazzle" is an urban romance drama adapted from Zhang Yueran's original novel "Da Qiao Xiao Qiao". It tells the story of TV host Xu Yan (played by Zhao Lusi) and urban elite Shen Haoming (played by William Chan) who seem to be happily married. Under the marriage, there are all kinds of secrets. After going through all kinds of things, the two people tear off the disguise on the outside, get closer again, see each other's inner world, and re-understand their own stories. The director of the drama, Chen Chang, has directed popular urban emotional dramas such as "You Are More Beautiful than the Starlight" and "Only Love". He has rich experience in this genre and the drama is worth looking forward to.
Stills from "Let Me Shine"
The TV series "Hush, the King is Hibernating" is a love drama starring Yu Shuxin and Lin Yi. It is adapted from the novel of the same name by Qing Xun, the author of Jinjiang Literature City. The play is directed by Li Qingrong. The plot tells the story of cartoonist Wei Zhi (played by Yu Shuxin) who was accidentally involved in a scandal. When she was at a low point in her life, she was inspired by a snowboarding video and decided to start writing again with the theme of skiing. While visiting the Beishan ski resort, she met Shan Chong (played by Lin Yi), a ski coach who was once a professional snowboarder.
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"Cherry Amber" is a youth growth TV series produced by Noon Sun, written by Zeng Lu, directed by Zhang Zhangzhou, produced by Hou Hongliang, and starring Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Linghe. The play is adapted from Yunzhu's novel of the same name and tells the story of the growth of a group of children born in the 1990s. The warmth of family, the preciousness of friendship, and the subtle emotions of adolescence are interspersed with the exploration and confusion of the meaning of life, creating a warm and inspiring picture of growth.
Zhao Jinmai has worked well with Noon in "The Beginning", and "Cherry Amber" is Zhang Linghe's first collaboration with Noon Sunshine after his debut. I believe that after experiencing the "training" of the Noon team, his acting skills will be improved Better help. In addition, from the perspective of genre, the play is not a "current idol", but a realistic theme with idol temperament. It is really exciting to see what kind of texture and story this Noon Sunshine’s first youth drama will present.
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Ancient puppets come in the new year, waiting for the audience's "judgment"
The TV series "Bai Yue Fan Xing" is a highly anticipated love fantasy drama directed by Zhu Ruibin and written by Xing Ling. It is adapted from Xing Ling's novel "Bai Shuo Shang Shen". In the play, Bai Shuo, played by the new generation actress Bai Lu, is the legitimate daughter of a general and the reincarnation of the ancient true god Yue Mi. She is determined to become an immortal in order to repay her kindness. On the way to seek immortality, she unexpectedly meets Ao Ruipeng. Fanyue, the great god of the demon clan, is played. Fanyue is a demon god who is one of the four true gods in the ancient world. He committed a sin because he prevented the ancient world from committing martyrdom to save the three realms. After his reincarnation, he became the supreme king of the demon world.
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The TV series "A Thousand Peach Blossoms Bloom", which has already been aired, is a work with a costume myth theme. He Shupei is the director and Sui Yu Er'an is the screenwriter. This drama is adapted from Sui Yu Er'an's novel of the same name. It mainly tells the love story that spans eternity between Xie Xuechen (played by Zhang Binbin), the young lord of Xuecheng City in the human world, and Mu Xuanling (played by Sun Zhenni), the saint of the dark realm. With its unique world view setting and clever fusion of Eastern mythology, this drama builds a portrait system of three groups of humans, gods and demons that breaks the audience's inherent impression, showing a unique dark fantasy temperament.
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"The Beauty of the Country" is adapted from the original novel of the same name by Yi Qianzhong. It tells the story of He Weifang (played by Yang Zi), a flower craftsman who is good at cultivating peonies, overcoming adversity and going about his business. On the way, he meets Yaguan Changan and Yanghui Huiguo's investment. Jiang Changyang (played by Li Xian) finally saves the world and helps the world. The two work together to compose the legendary story of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The drama is also a major S+ project among the costume romance dramas in 2025. The market is eagerly awaiting its performance.
Stills from "The Beauty of the Country"
"Huaishui Bamboo Pavilion" is jointly produced by iQiyi, Tencent Animation, and Stellar Gravity, produced by Stellar Gravity, directed by Du Lin, and written by Miao Wenjing and Ding Ya. Starring Liu Shishi, Zhang Yunlong, Wu Xuanyi, Zhai Xiaowen, Lin Gengxin, Shen Yue, Meng Ziyi, Zhou Jieqiong, Ding Yuxi, etc.
The play is adapted from Tuo Xiaoxin's "The Little Matchmaker of the Fox Demon". It tells the story of Dongfang Huaizhu and Wang Quan Hongye, the helmsmen of two major families, the Dongfang family and the Wang Quan family, working together to stabilize the situation in order to revive an alliance between humans and monsters. , the story of the two developing feelings for each other while getting along and making a promise "on the seventh day of July, at the Huaishui Bamboo Pavilion".
Since "Fox Fairy Matchmaker Yue Hong Chapter" hit the market, the other two dramas in the "Fox Fairy" series have been in an awkward position. Whether they can avenge their shame or not depends on their performance, respect and blessings.
"Huaishui Bamboo Pavilion" poster
In terms of ancient puppet dramas, there are also dramas such as "Linjiang Fairy", "Jinyue Ruge", "Midnight Return", "Mountain and River Pillow", "Muxu Ci" and "The Lady" to be broadcast in 2025. It can be said to be a great year for ancient puppets. Let us look forward to their performance together.
Male videos are gathering together to "buy stocks", who can break out of the siege?
Although 2024 is a small year for male video dramas, there will be a large number of male video dramas coming to us in 2025. Among them, there are many works that have been "purchased" by major platforms and fans.
For example, "Legend of the Hidden Sea" is a long-awaited drama with a male protagonist in ancient costume, and it is also the first costume drama in the "Stealing Pen" universe of the third uncle of the Southern School. It is directed by Zheng Xiaolong, directed by Cao Yiwen, written by Zhao Liuyi, and starring Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi. The play tells the story of the son of the Qintian Supervisor of the Dayong Kingdom who experienced the disaster of the Manchu family. Ten years later, he returned to the capital under the pseudonym Zanghai. With the help of the construction skills and manipulation techniques he has learned for many years, he became wise and treacherous, uncovered the conspiracy, and joined hands with his beloved friends to guard the palace. The story of the country.
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The TV series "The Story of a Mortal Cultivating Immortality" is adapted from Wang Yu's novel of the same name. It is directed by Yang Yang, the director of "Meng Hua Lu" and "Jian Ye", with Wang Yuren and Jia Dongyan as chief screenwriters. This drama is based on fantasy and ancient costumes. It tells the story of Han Li, an ordinary poor boy from a mountain village who accidentally entered a small martial arts sect. Although his qualifications were mediocre, he relied on his own hard work and reasonable calculations to finally become an immortal.
The cast is very luxurious, with Yang Yang playing the male lead Han Li and Jin Chen playing the female lead Nangong Wan. Other starring actors include Wang Duo, Zhao Xiaotang, Zhao Qing, Jin Jiayue, etc. The entire cast has both good looks and acting skills, which is a testament to the quality of the series. Guarantee provided.
Judging from the materials currently exposed, "The Legend of Mortal Cultivation of Immortality" strives to accurately restore the original work in production. Whether it is special effects or real-life shooting, it shows a very high level. Every aspect of fighting, special effects, and character creation is strived to be perfect. To the extreme, it is a very high-quality costume fairy tale.
Poster of "The Story of a Mortal Cultivating Immortality"
Yang Yang's other drama is the ancient martial arts drama "Yulinling", which is adapted from the original novel of the same name by minifish. It tells the story of Zhan Zhao (played by Yang Yang), who has become a fourth-level imperial guard with a sword, and gets acquainted with the unyielding Linglong Villa. The eldest lady Huo Linglong (played by Zhang Ruonan), and the passionate "Golden Mouse" Bai Yutang (played by Fang Yilun) are full of passion and use violence to control evil. It’s a story about three like-minded people who finally get closer to the truth of the matter after going through life and death again and again.
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The TV series "Chang'an Lychees" is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name. Cao Dun serves as the director, and the original author Ma Boyong personally serves as a story consultant to ensure the authenticity of the plot. The plot mainly tells the story of Li Shande (played by Lei Jiayin), an unknown small official from Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty. He was set up and had no choice but to take on the difficult task of delivering lychees. He traveled thousands of miles from Lingnan to Chang'an and completed it under extreme time and conditions. Mission story.
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There are many suspenseful criminal investigation dramas, and literary adaptations have become the mainstream of creation.
The TV drama market in 2025 will continue to focus on realistic themes, including many highly anticipated dramas.
"Eight Thousand Miles to the Clouds and the Moon" is a TV series set against the background of the Anti-Japanese War. The director is Zhang Yongxin, who directed "The Age of Awakening", and the screenwriters are co-created by Bian Zhihong, Wu Nan and Tian Yu. The starring cast of the play is quite strong, with Wang Yang playing general Zhang Yunkui, Wan Qian playing his wife Ding Yujiao, and Huang Chengcheng playing cook Meng Wanfu. In addition, powerful actors such as Yu Hewei, Bi Yanjun, Wang He, Cao Lei, Zhang Tong and Ding Liuyuan also participated in the performance.
The plot revolves around the story of cook Meng Wanfu who was captured by the Kuomintang and exiled to the army after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War. General Zhang Yunkui devoted himself to serving the country, but due to the wrong command of his superiors, his entire army was wiped out... This drama not only showed the cruelty of war, but also reflected the struggles and sacrifices of ordinary people in the torrent of history through the perspective of a small person, conveying the deep sense of family. national sentiment and national spirit. The play aims to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It shows the lives and struggles of ordinary people from all walks of life, including scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, during the war.
Poster of "Eight Thousand Miles Road to Clouds and Moon"
The TV series "Return to the Team" is an Anti-Japanese War revolutionary drama co-directed by Zang Xichuan and Zhao Yang. The screenwriting team includes Gao Mantang, Li Li, Ru Sheng and Li Zhou. This drama focuses on the true development trajectory of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance. Through the perspective of small people, it shows the Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance spirit of the soldiers who "bravely faced national calamities, consciously took responsibility, fought tenaciously, sacrificed their lives for righteousness, and united to resist aggression."
The cast includes Hu Jun, Li Naiwen, Chen Jingke, Yuan Shanshan, Ren Bin, Song Jiateng, Jiang Xin, Lin Yongjian, Ni Dahong, Liu Peiqi, Aaliyah, etc. The music director is Han Hong.
"Return to the Team" poster
Among the realistic themes this year, criminal investigation, police and gangster suspense themes have emerged intensively, and there are many major productions among them.
The TV series "Gu Yu" is a crime suspense drama directed by Li Lu. Li Lu's previous works include "In the Name of the People" and "The World" and enjoys a high reputation in the industry. This drama stars Jing Boran, Zhang Songwen, and Sun Yizhou. Jing Boran proved his more possibilities as an actor with "Rebirth" in 2024, while Zhang Songwen has gained wide recognition for his outstanding performances in dramas such as "The Hidden Corner" and "Hurry".
The plot of "Gu Yu" tells the story of a well-known group company's financial staff who "accidentally" fell and died in an elevator shaft. Her last contact before her death, the owner of a clothing company, Yan Ping'an, felt extremely panicked. Relying on his intuition and experience as a criminal police officer, Yan Ping'an determined that the accident was planned by He Dongping, the group president, in order to silence him. Faced with a desperate situation, Yan Ping'an fled to Beijing and looked for his old acquaintance Ouyang Xu, who was the director of the Inspection Division of the State Administration of Taxation at the time. With the cooperation of Ouyang Xu's low-key task force and the public prosecutor's office, they uncovered a number of major tax crime cases such as extremely large cases of false invoices and smuggling and tax fraud. They eliminated the evil forces and brought justice to the people and enterprises. justice.
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There is also the TV series "The Beginning of Man", also directed by Li Lu, which may also be broadcast in 2025. The play brings together powerful actors such as Zhang Ruoyun, Ma Sichun, and Wang Jingchun. The plot revolves around the story of orphan Gao Feng (played by Zhang Ruoyun) and wealthy girl Wu Feifei (played by Ma Sichun). The two originally lived in completely different worlds. However, a car crash revealed a skeleton that had been buried for many years. This was not only related to the mystery of Gao Feng's life experience, but also concealed secrets that Wu Feifei's family needed to cover up.
Stills from "The Beginning of Man"
The TV series "Yellow Bird" is a highly anticipated suspense police drama, written by Wang Xiaoqiang and directed by Lu Lunchang (the two previously collaborated on "Rival", which is one of the most outstanding spy dramas in recent years). The drama stars Guo Jingfei and Qin Lan, who play police officer Guo Pengfei and cold-blooded doctor Li Xiaolian respectively. In addition, powerful actors such as Zu Feng, Chen Jingke, and Guo Keyu also joined the show, adding a lot of highlights to the plot.
The background of the plot is set at Licheng Railway Station in 2004. It tells the story of the railway anti-pocketing elites who gradually disintegrated various theft gangs in the process of solving major theft cases. At the same time, the play also shows the ups and downs of various police and criminal characters, and deeply depicts their various aspects of life.
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Also starring Guo Jingfei is the TV series "Station". The play is directed by Liu Xuesong, written by Liu Hua, and stars Guo Jingfei and Chen Shu. It is adapted from Xiao Zhong's novel of the same name. The story revolves around the series of experiences of police chief Chang Sheng (played by Guo Jingfei) at the Dongzhai station.
"Station" movie viewing scene
"In the Name of the Law" is a crime-related drama series released by CCTV, starring Zhang Yi, Li Guangjie, Jiang Xin, Liu Jia, etc. The behind-the-scenes team of this drama is very high-quality. Zhang Yi is responsible for the drama. The Film and Television Center of the Supreme People's Procuratorate is responsible for the production. The major procuratorates are cooperating. The lineup is also designed for the "drama king". The story revolves around the "Wan Group's gang-related case" and involves social issues such as malpractice for personal gain and collusion between officials and businessmen.
Stills from "In the Name of Law"
The recently launched "Real Heroes" is a political and legal unit drama jointly directed by the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Security, and the Ministry of Justice. The play is based on eight groups of heroic figures (collectives) from the five major political and legal systems, including public security, national security, procuratorial, court, and judicial systems. Through touching heroic stories, it shows the achievements of the political and legal team building and the mission of safeguarding a safe China.
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Another major trend in 2025 is the popularity of literary adaptations in the field of realistic creation.
The TV series "A Single Woman" is a drama focusing on the emotional life of modern cities. It is directed by Zhang Xiaobo and written by Qin Wen, the screenwriter of "My First Half of Life", "Sister-in-law" and "Flowers". It stars Tang Yan and Zhao Youting. They are in the drama. They play the roles of Lin Zhanqiao, an urban woman who is financially independent and mature, and He Dezhang, who has a successful career.
This drama is adapted from Yi Shu's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Lin Zhanqiao, who has been living a single life despite being surrounded by many suitors. She does not reject marriage, but is unwilling to settle for it. She longs for true love and pure marriage in her heart. . After meeting He Dezhang, the two experienced misunderstandings, growth and choices, and finally realized that the other person was their true love and were ready to enter the palace of marriage. After "Flowers", Tang Yan's popularity with the audience has greatly increased, and her acting skills have also been recognized by the industry. Whether she can catch this wave of recognition and continue on the flowery road depends on her performance in "A Single Woman".
Stills of "A Single Woman"
The TV series "Happiness" is a contemporary urban drama adapted from Jia Pingwa's novel of the same name. It is directed by Wang Wei, the director of "Ask the Cang Mang", and written by Wang Sanmao and Lei Zi, the screenwriters of "Mountains and Seas". Starring Bai Yufan, Yu Wenwen, Luo Kang, and Huang Xiaolei. The plot mainly tells the story of Liu Gaoxing (played by Bai Yufan), a villager in Qingfengzhai, who brought his brother Wufu (played by Luo Kang) to work in Xi'an City, and started the work of collecting waste under the introduction of fellow villager Han Dabao (played by Ling Xiaosu).
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The TV series "A Good Life" is directed by Wang Jun. He has directed popular dramas such as "Little Farewell", "Little Joy" and "Little Willing", and is good at capturing the delicate emotions of urban life. Hu Manli, played by Sun Li, is a 39-year-old insurance practitioner. After suffering a double blow to his career and family, he and Xue Xiaozhou, a 28-year-old competitor played by Dong Zijian, go from misunderstanding to mutual recognition and finally join forces. Grow together.
The plot focuses on the insurance industry. Through the stories of Hu Manli and Xue Xiaozhou, it shows the difficulties and efforts in the workplace, as well as individual spiritual emotions and workplace experience. "Empress Xi" has always been one of the best in the industry in selecting scripts, and I look forward to her performance in this drama.
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"Going North" is a contemporary urban-themed work jointly produced by CCTV, iQiyi, Enlightenment Pictures and Jiangsu Cultural Investment. This drama is directed by Yao Xiaofeng, co-directed by Zhou Nan, written by Zhao Dongling, and stars Bai Lu, Ou Hao and others. It is adapted from Xu Zechen's Mao Award-winning novel of the same name and tells the story of the growth of teenagers along the canal.
In 2024, director Yao Xiaofeng produced two dramas in succession, "Storm Chaser" and "Dark Fire". One gained both popularity and reputation, and the other proved his courage to break through the traditional shooting techniques and narrative methods of the subject matter. Technology, aesthetics. The final presentation of "Going North" is indeed worth looking forward to.
"Going North" poster
The realistic female family emotional drama "Six Sisters" is produced and produced by Xixi Pictures, with Yang Xiaopei serving as the producer, chief producer and art director. The series is adapted from Yibei's original work and written by him, showing the completely different family views of the three generations of old, middle and young people in the 60 years of the Republic. The play stars Mei Ting, Wu Junmei, Xi Meijuan, Wu Qian, Gao Lu, Ying Er and others.
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Fantasy continues to gain momentum, and science fiction emerges suddenly
Although contemporary fantasy is difficult to write, it can often be surprising and successful with novelty. There are many fantasy works in 2025 that you cannot miss.
"Under the Stranger: The Battle of Biyou Village" is a fantasy TV series adapted from the Chinese comic "Under the Stranger" created by Mi Er. It is produced by Youku, directed by Xu Hongyu, and written by Jiang Feng. The cast of the first film is continued, including leading actors such as Peng Yuchang, Hou Minghao, and Wang Yinglu, and new cast members such as Wen Qi, Yin Fang, and Yan Yikuan.
The plot of this season continues the chapter of Biyou Village in the original work. It tells the story of Chen Duo (played by Wen Qi), a special agent of "Everywhere Access" who kills his superior and absconds. The remaining six special agents must cooperate to hunt down Chen Duo, and Bi You, who is related to Chen Duo's whereabouts, The village leader Ma Xianhong (played by Yin Fang) is closely related to the "Eight Wonders" that Zhang Chulan continues to investigate. The secrets of Biyou Village and the actions of the main characters and temporary workers form the main line of the plot, showing a strange world full of fantasy and complex interpersonal relationships.
Poster of "Under the Stranger: The Battle of Biyou Village"
The fantasy romance drama "Owl Rises from Green Land" is adapted from Wei Yu's original novel of the same name. It tells the story of the crazy swordsman Nie Jiuluo (played by Dilraba Dilraba) in the secretive folk supernatural organization "Nanshan Hunter" and the sunny and upright man who has endured humiliation for many years. Yan Tuo (played by Chen Xingxu), a stranger who has never been acquainted with each other before, gradually develops trust and goodwill after experiencing several fateful cooperations. They jointly fight against the earth lord, protect love and peace, and finally get married.
Previously, the popularity of "Si Teng" not only brought Jing Tian a career peak, but also made Weiyu's IP become a hot spot in the market. Once the starring cast of "Owl Rises from Green Soil" was confirmed, many book fans said: Dilraba and the heroine's image are highly consistent. In recent years, Dilraba really needs new masterpieces to support her career. This drama not only has a breakthrough in genre, but the overall romance foundation does not leave Reba's comfort zone, so it is still a safe and rational choice.
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"In the World" directed and written by Xu Bing is an urban suspense drama that unfolds a complex story centered on Xu Tian, who has multiple personalities. Online ride-hailing passenger Jia Xiaoduo (played by Zhao Liying), accompanied by part-time driver Xu Tian (played by Yin Fang) who has lost himself, enters the "virtual space" together to start a spiritual journey and adventure stories in multiple worlds.
In terms of genre alone, the play is quite innovative, and Xu Bing is also recognized as a talented and individual creator in the industry. Zhao Liying has also shown her unique vision in script selection in recent years. I wish Sister Zhao will continue to bet on the right things and achieve another great stride in her career.
Stills from "In the World"
The TV series "Ball Lightning" is a highly anticipated science fiction work directed by Dai Mo, with Chen Sicheng as the producer and co-writer. It is adapted from Liu Cixin's science fiction novel of the same name. The cast of the play includes Tong Yao, Wang Anyu, Yang Lixin, Zhou Yiwei, Yang Jue, Feng Wenjuan, Wang Yang and other powerful actors. Together they will build a fascinating science fiction world.
The plot tells the story of young Chen Guang who encounters a strange ball lightning on a thunderstorm night on his 14th birthday. This incident completely changes his destiny. In the process of uncovering the mystery, Chen Guang met Lin Yun, a female officer, and they worked with a group of like-minded researchers to break through the bottleneck of ball lightning research. However, when scientific research was included in the development of new concept weapons, Chen Guang left angrily and pursued scientific research that had nothing to do with war. As extraterrestrial civilizations from the universe quietly come to the earth, anomalies occur frequently and crises are everywhere around the world. Chen Guang finally understands Lin Yun and works with scientists to protect the future that belongs to the motherland and the earth.
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This is the inventory of new dramas in 2025. You are welcome to add more. We look forward to more hits this year.
