Wuxia means “martial heroes”. A story set in ancient China along with a mastery of marital arts. The heroes in wuxia stories are often from the lower social classes in society. Hero, Swordsman II, The Grandmaster and House of Flying Daggers are all fine examples.
Chances are you have seen one, or all of these films. Which ever one is your favorite, here are six Chinese wuxia series that will take you up…up…and up to your next fantastic show.
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
1. Sword Dynasty
What’s It About: Ding Ning is a young, sickly sword cultivator from a humble background. He has disdain against the new royal family. Armed with great martial art skills, Ding Ning embarks on a mission against the Great Heng. To hide his identity, Ding Ning pretends to be a family member in the royal court. The King recognizes the boy and deems him a threat to the crown. Along the way he meets Zhangsun Qian Xue, the daughter of a nobleman. The duo forms an unlikely alliance. Together they hope to gather like-minded allies to help him form a Sword Dynasty that will one day rule the entire country.
Starring: Xian Li, Yitong Li, Di Yao
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki
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2. Legend Of Fei
What’s It About: Zhou Fei’s grandfather was a national hero. He was forced to become a bandit for a greater purpose. With a group of bandits, the fort protected the world against strange, otherworldly warriors intent on bringing chaos into the mortal world. Zhou Fei has lived in the fort all of her life. She wants to escape and makes many attempts to do so. Her life takes a turn when she is saved from drowning by Xie Yun. A special relationship forms between the two. Despite the unlikely friendship, the duo decides to hone their fighting skills. The pair begins an adventure and start unearthing secrets including Xie Yun’s true identity.
Starring: Yibo Wang, Li Ying Zhao, Hui Wen Zhang
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, IQIYI
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3. Handsome Siblings
What’s It About: Two brothers seperated at birth. Both grow up to be supreme martial artists. After being raised to hate each, both siblings realize they can actually be good friends. Together the two takes the martial arts world by storm while searching for their true identities. Xiao Yu Er was raised by the Ten Great Villians in Villians Valley. He’s learned many tricks over the years and is a mischevious prankster. Hwa Wu Que grew up in the Yi Hua Palace under the care of Princess Yao Yue. The Princess had a one-sided love for their father. When it wasn’t returned, she seperated the brothers at birth in hopes they would be enemies and fight each other to the death. The brothers face relentless villians, thorny romances and sibling rivalry as their troubled pasts catch up to them.
Starring: Chen Zheyuan, Hu Yitian, Vicky Liang
Where To Watch: Netflix
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4. The Untamed
What’s It About: Sixteen years after his tragic death, Wei Wuxian is resurrected. His return to the world reunites him with the people of his first life including his soulmate Lan Wangji. A series of mysterious murders have broken out and the duo joins forces once more to investigate. They are determined not to fail again and repeat their past failings that lead to Wei Wuxian’s death. Wei Wuxian slowly begins to remember his time before his demise and the scheme behind his death is slowly revealed. Can the pair get to the bottom of the intrigue?
Starring: Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Zoey Meng
Where To Watch: Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime
Watch The Trailer Here:
5. Love And Destiny
What’s It About: After sleeping for thousands of years, The God of War, Jiu Chen is accidentally awakened by a young maiden named Ling Xi. Jiu Chen decides to keep her as a maid. Their fondness grows for each other after spending so much time together. But their romance is short-lived. Ling Xi is hiding a secret. She was born with an evil miasma that can plunge the world into darkness if she continues to exsist. Jiu Chen has two choices to make. Save the woman he loves or let the world fall into darkness. Whatever he chooses, the fate of the world rests solely in his hands.
Starring: Chang Chen, Ni Ni, Li Jia Ming
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki
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6. The Wolf
What’s It About: Ma Zhaixing, the daughter of a city governer, met a kind teenage boy that was raised by wolves and grew up in the mountain forest. The boy was adopted bu Chu Kui and given the name Bo. Chu Kui believes he can make use of the boys powers. Raised to be ruthless and loyal to Chu Kui, Bo is eventually named as a royal prince. Eight year later, Prince Bo encounters Ma Zhaixing again. Ma Zhaixing learns that Prince Bo still retains his kindness and sense of justice. After going through many trials and tribulations together, will the two finally achieve their own happiness?
Starring: Li Qin, Darren Wang, Xiao Zhan
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, iQIYI
Watch The Trailer Here:
