If you’re on the hunt for epic Chinese dramas, iQIYI is the place to be. With more than 200 new releases every year, the streaming platform is your personal all-access pass to a treasure trove of C-dramas in all genres. And you can stream it all in HD with a range of subtitle and dubbing options.

Not sure where to start? Here are some of our favourite titles that are available right now.

Stars: Liu Shishi, Edward Zhang
What you’re in for: Fantasy, folklore and forbidden romance in a world where humans and demons collide.
Quick take: In a time of growing tension between realms, Dongfang Huaizhu and Wangquan Hongye, leaders of rival clans, team up to restore peace – only to find themselves entangled in a blossoming love that could change everything.

Stars: Tiffany Tang, Liu Xue Yi
What you’re in for: A gripping fantasy romance set against the backdrop of an epic battle between gods and demons.
Quick take: Goddess Wu Shuang (Tiffany Tang) descends to the mortal realm to retrieve a powerful artefact but ends up falling for Yuan Zhong (Liu Zue Yi), the high priest she was meant to kill. Together, they fight to save the world from an impending threat.

Stars: Chen Zhe Yuan, Liang Jie
What you’re in for: A wartime romance with themes of resilience and healing.
Quick take: Song Ran (Liang Jie), a reporter, and Li Zan (Chen Zhe Yuan), an explosive engineer, form a deep bond during a dangerous mission. Separated by war, they later reunite to rebuild their lives, symbolised by the white olive tree they plant together.

Stars: Bai Lu, Joseph Zeng
What you’re in for: A reincarnation saga in which immortals confront destiny, betrayal and redemption.
Quick take: Immortal Li Qingyue and the formidable master Bai Jiusi are torn apart by a tragic misunderstanding – but fate has other plans. Together, they must overcome cosmic trials and their own hearts to save the world.

Stars: Zanilia Zhao, Yin Fang
What you’re in for: A soulful journey through virtual worlds and real emotions.
Quick take: A ride-share driver and a passenger are transported into a surreal digital realm where they meet others facing emotional struggles. Through empathy and shared healing, they discover new ways to connect and grow.

Stars: Chen Xiao, Sun Qian
What you’re in for: A rags-to-riches journey powered by ambition, smarts and heart.
Quick take: Banished and underestimated, Gu Pingyuan rises from exile to tycoon by building an empire that transforms his community, one bold move at a time.

Stars: Gao Ye, Edward Zhang
What you’re in for: Legal drama meets crime thriller in this suspenseful series.
Quick take: Prosecutors Duan Hongshan and Fang Lingyuan find themselves caught in a tangled web of justice as a domestic abuse case unearths a haunting past defence, testing their morals and the limits of the law.