A Step Into the Past 2018

Pili (1988 - 2023)

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Pili is a puppet show from Taiwan. It is made by Pili International Multimedia. The TV series started in 1985, and it still continues today. It is one of the most popular TV shows in Taiwan. Pili puppet show is performed by many kinds of puppets, some of them are cool, some are intelligent, and some are funny. Unlike traditional puppet shows, Pili puppet show uses state-of-the-art animation to help present its fighting art. The delicate design of the appearance and characteristics of each puppet has made Pili puppet show a well-known entertainment in Taiwan.

Average Episode Run Time: 58` . Year(s): 1988 - 2023

Director: Chris Huang , Wen Tze Huang

Love You Seven Times (2023)

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Xiang Yun was originally a cloud, but was turned into a fairy by Yue Laodian, and started working in Yue Lao Pavilion. Chu Kong is a disciple of the Uri Xingjun constellation. He strayed into Yue Lao Pavilion and was treated as a villain. Chu Kong accidentally broke Xiang Yun's fan, so the two quarreled and accidentally messed up the red string, which led to the marriage of the three worlds. The Jade Emperor knew about the chaos, and his punishment to them was that they could not go back to heaven until after the seven lives of love, and so their story began. ~~Based on the novel of the same name by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (Source: DramaWiki)

Average Episode Run Time: 39` . Year(s): 2023

Director: Du Lin , Li Nan

Producer: Wang Yixu

Stars: Yang Chaoyue , Ding Yuxi , Xing Ze , Zhang Xuehan , Charles Lin , Lu Yuxiao

Justice Bao (1993 - 1994)

6.5 /10

Justice Bao is a 236-episode television series from Taiwan, first airing on Chinese Television System from February 1993 to January 1994. The show stars Jin Chao-chun as the Chinese official Bao Zheng in the Song Dynasty. It was hugely popular in Greater China as well as many other countries in the Far East. The series was originally scheduled for just 15 episodes. However, the show garnered high ratings when the initial episodes aired. Due to its popularity, CTS expanded the show to 236 episodes. The TVB and ATV Home networks in Hong Kong both bought the series in an attempt to gain viewers. Competition between the two networks during the showing of the series was so severe that identical episodes were shown on both channels on the same night. It was also one of the first dramas that used NICAM technology.

Average Episode Run Time: 47` . Year(s): 1993 - 1994

Director: Chao Ta-shen

Stars: Jin Chao-Chun , Hung-Hsuan Fan , Kenny Ho , Kao Nien Kuo , Jianyu Xu , Yue-Ti Liu

Fighting Youth (2021)

7.8 /10

This tells the story of corporate rookie Zhang Xiao Yu, and how through her extraordinary talent, she manages to earn the appreciation of Lin Rui, the sales division director of a renowned cosmetics company. Lin Rui’s many achievements as the sales director of the cosmetics company, SW, has earned her recognition from SW’s board of directors in France. She is next in line for her boss Shu Wan Ting’s position, but her road to the top hasn't been easy. Unwilling to be replaced, Shu Wan Ting recruits Lin Rui’s rival, Fang Jing, to lead a new department. This is when Zhang Xiao Yu is hired as Lin Rui’s secretary and gets caught up in the messy office politics. Despite everything happening around her, Zhang Xiao Yu manages to blossom as a career woman while also finding her true love.

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 2021

Director: 赵磊 , 牟晓杰

Producer: 宋炯明 , 赵磊 , 吕建楚

Stars: Wu Jinyan , Yin Tao , Zuo Xiaoqing , Liu Mintao , Peter Ho , Hong Yao

Stay With Me (2023)

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Su Yu, a high school student who lives a simple life with his father, faces a major change when his mother remarries a wealthy man, introducing him to his step-brother Wu Bi. Despite their initial differences-Wu Bi being a cold and arrogant top student, while Su Yu is an unreasonable underachiever-their relationship takes an unexpected turn after an accident. As they gradually warm up to each other, their bond grows stronger. However, when a heated fight arises, their true identities are revealed...

Average Episode Run Time: 34` . Year(s): 2023

Director: Chai Ji Dan

Stars: Zhang Jiong Min , Xu Bin , Wu Chengze , Yang Shuo , Gao Ziqi , Zhu-Yan Manzi

Hidden Love (2023)

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Since high school, Sang Zhi has had a crush on Duan Jiaxu. When fate brings them together again, they find a chance to embark on a sweet relationship.

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 2023

Director: 李青蓉 , Wang Zi , Shen Feixian

Producer: Weilin Zhang , Zhou Zhaozhong

Stars: Zhao Lusi , Chen Zheyuan , Zhang Baijia , Victor Ma , Ding Xiaoying , Zeng Li

Amazing Detective Di Renjie (2004 - 2017)

6.2 /10

Di Renjie is Tang dynasty magistrate and statesman, who investigates mysterious murders.

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 2004 - 2017

Director: Qian Yanqiu

Stars: Liang Guanhua , Xu Qian , Changqing Yang , Zhou Jie , Wang Ou , Chen Xixu

To Be A Brave One (2022)

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A woman wakes up from a coma only to find out that she has lost everything after being betrayed by the man that she loves. After mustering the courage to overcome grief, she betters herself to start over again as she strives hard for the future of the internet industry.

Average Episode Run Time: 40` . Year(s): 2022

Stars: Deng Jiajia , Darren Chen , Li Zonghan , Liu Enyou

The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017)

8.4 /10

The story is set in the Song dynasty and at the beginning of the Jurchen-ruled Jin dynasty's invasion of northern China. The first part revolves around the friendship of two men, Yang Tiexin and Guo Xiaotian, who became heroes in their own right as they fought the Jin invaders. The bond between the duo is so strong that they pledge to each other that their unborn children will become either be sworn siblings (if both are of the same sex) or a married couple (if they are of opposite sexes). The story focuses on the trials and tribulations of their sons after Guo Xiaotian's death and Yang Tiexin's disappearance.

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 2017

Director: Jeffrey Chiang

Producer: Guo Jingyu

Stars: Yang Xuwen , Li Yitong , Chen Xingxu , Meng Ziyi , Zhao Lixin , Liu Zhiyang

Fireworks of My Heart (2023)

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Fire chief Song Yan and emergency doctor Xu Qin were separated by family opposition when they were younger. Now ten years later, they meet again due to their professions. After experiencing life and death together, they manage to find their way back, working together and encouraging each other. They acknowledge each other's individual growth after years apart, but will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their path this time to stay together?

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 2023

Director: Li Muge , Jiu Yuexi

Stars: Yang Yang , Wang Churan , Wang Yanlin , Wei Daxun , Vin Zhang , Yang Chaoyue

Lost You Forever (2023)

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In ancient times, humans, gods, and demons lived together, and the three kingdoms of Shennong, Xuanyuan, and Gaoxin stood together. Jiuyao (Xiaoyao) has gone through a hundred years of suffering, losing not only her identity but also her appearance. She settles down in Qingshui Town, becoming Wen Xiaoliu.

Average Episode Run Time: 47` . Year(s): 2023

Director: Zoe Qin

Stars: Yang Zi , Zhang Wanyi , Deng Wei , Tan Jianci , Dai Luwa , Wang Hongyi

Falling Into Your Smile (2021)

8.2 /10

Student Tong Yao makes two vows: to never be in a relationship with someone in the same field and to make up for the Chinese League of Legends. When Tong Yao earns her spot as the first formal female player in China's professional league, she catches the attention of an elite team captain. Facing doubts and inconveniences, she meets each challenge with her own persistence and her teammates' support. After much effort, what will become of her vows? Will she stand on the world stage to make up for six years of regret? Will she avoid a romantic entanglement within the e-sports world? Adapted from the novel You're Beautiful When You Smile by Qing Mei.

Average Episode Run Time: 44` . Year(s): 2021

Director: Qiu Zhongwei

Stars: Xu Kai , Cheng Xiao , Zhai Xiaowen , Zeawo , Zhou Yiran , Wang Ruoshan