7 Chinese Thriller Shows That You Can Binge This Weekend
If you’re a thriller fan and have exhausted your watchlist of new shows that keep you on the edge of your seats, you need to broaden your horizons and try out some of these Chinese dramas.
We’ve seen Chinese romances and historical dramas already, and now it’s time to give these thrilling Chinese series a go. From fast paced action thrillers to sci-fi mysteries, these titles will not disappoint.
Chinese Thriller Shows
To Love (2020)
To Love (2020)
This drama revolves around a former undercover cop, Yan Jin, who has just returned from infiltrating a dangerous mafia family. His life turns upside down when he becomes a prime suspect in the murder case of a former acquaintance. Now he has to work with detective Zhao Ting Hui to prove his innocence and find the real killer.
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Medical Examiner Dr. Qin (2016)
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin (2016)
If you’re a fan of crime dramas like Castle, then this one is perfect for you. In this one, eccentric medical examiner Qin Ming and his partner Li Da Bao team up with police detective Lin Tao to solve murders. Each episode focuses on a different case and utilises the trio’s unique skills.
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Lover Or Stranger (2021)
Lover Or Stranger (2021)
Things are not exactly as they appear in this chilling drama. It follows renowned violinist Luo Qian Yi who gets trapped in an avalanche with her husband who’s the CEO of a large conglomerate Huo You Ze. Luo Qian Yi loses her memory following the accident and realises that there might be things that her husband could be hiding from her.
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Unexpected Falling (2022)
Unexpected Falling (2022)
This one will surely keep you hooked with its many twists and turns. Ruan Zhen Zhen is leading a perfectly happy life with her husband until it all falls apart when he unexpectedly dies. She finds out that he has left behind a mountain of debt and was involved in many shady dealings. Things get more complicated after the entry of mysterious lawyer Gao Jun who has his own motives for helping her out.
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Love Me, If You Dare (2015)
Love Me, If You Dare (2015)
Adapted from Ding Mo’s eponymous 2014 novel, this one quickly shot to the top of the ‘Most Watched Dramas’ list in China upon its release. It follows Jin Yan, a psychologist who returns to China after a close call with a serial killer. He soon realises that his nightmare is far from over when he finds himself involved in a series of murder investigations once again.
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Three-Body (2023)
Three-Body (2023)
This thriller is perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts. The story revolves around Wang Miao, China’s leading nanomaterials expert, who gets enlisted by detective Shi Qiang to help solve a strange case of suicides in the scientific community.
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The Sleuth Of Ming Dynasty (2020)
The Sleuth Of Ming Dynasty (2020)
What’s better than a crime thriller? One that’s also a period drama! In this adaptation of Meng Xishi’s novel of the same name, quick-witted detective Tang Fan begins investigating the murder of a nobleman’s son. It leads him to a series of murder that are linked to a bigger sinister plot.
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