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The Best TV Shows on Beijing Television

Every Beijing Television Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Beijing Television has over 20 shows broadcast from as early as 1999 and as recent as 2023. Icons of Beijing Television, 3000 Whys of Blue Cat and The Bronze Teeth made their debut in 1999 and 2001, setting industry standards. Our curated list, current as of January 2025, showcases over 20 of Beijing Television’s highest-rated series.

  • 3000 Whys of Blue Cat
    3000 Whys of Blue Cat (1999)10.0

    3000 Whys of Blue Cat is the first large-scale Chinese animated series in mainland China with an emphasis on science. The series is produced by "Beijing Sunchime Happy Culture Company". The show remains one of the longest running children's cartoon series in the world. It is most commonly referred to as "Blue Cat". An English version was made for the first episode titled "The Adventures of the Blue Cat" and was made as a pilot for a series titled "Lucky's Adventures" but due to lack of intrerests, the series was canceled. The show uses a combination of 2D animation and CGI.

  • All Quiet in Peking
    All Quiet in Peking (2014)9.6

  • Nirvana in Fire
    Nirvana in Fire (2015)8.9

    During the great unrest of 4th-century China, war breaks out between the feudal Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties. General Lin Xie of Liang takes his only 17-year-old son, Lin Shu, into battle and successfully fights off the hostile Wei army. But when a political rival frames General Lin Xie, it causes the deaths of 70,000 Chiyan army soldiers. Lin Shu is able to escape with his life with the help of a loyal subordinate. Twelve years later, Lin Shu establishes the Jiangzuo Alliance and returns to the capital as the Chief Mei Changsu. When the Northern Wei forces mount another attack, to what lengths will Mei Changsu go to protect his own people?

  • The Legendary Tavern
    The Legendary Tavern (2019)8.5

    Chen Huaihai leads his fellows to explore new lives in northeast China by running a tavern. They experience different situations and make a whole new life.

  • I Will Find You a Better Home
    I Will Find You a Better Home (2020)8.4

    28-year old Fang Si Jin loves herself. She is a woman who sells houses, the regional manager of a famous real estate company. In a turn of events, she is sent to deal with one of their chain stores, which has been suffering from declining sales. The manager of that store is Xu Wen Dao, a "nobleman" who is kind and can't bear to fire his underperforming employees. Fang Si Jin sees such benevolence as weak and useless. She manages to save the store using her cold, ruthless methods, but it loses its warm, inviting atmosphere. Fang Si Jin and Xu Wen Dao constantly butt heads over their different philosophies

  • The Bronze Teeth
    The Bronze Teeth (2001)8.3

  • Like a Flowing River
    Like a Flowing River (2018)8.2

    The story of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun as they take part in China’s economic reform from the 1980s to the 1990s.

  • Spy Game
    Spy Game (2023)8.2

    In Jinhai, China, a spy game has shot up to popularity among young people. As it turns out, the game is developed by an overseas intelligence organization known as "Night Fog". They are using players to engage in espionage activities without their knowledge and also seizing the opportunity to cultivate spies among them. The evil seeds of the game has been spreading silently throughout the city. At this time, Gao Tian Yang, the head of reconnaissance at Jinhai National Security Bureau works together with intelligence officer Wu Xi to dive deep into the game as they investigate a case surrounding laboratory secrets that have leaked. During their investigation, the two rescue from a conspiracy Huang Zi Cheng, who is like a little brother to Gao Tian Yang, and in turn, he becomes their informant thanks to his rich experience within the spy game.

  • Ⅵ Group of Fatal Case
    Ⅵ Group of Fatal Case (2001)7.9

    Six very different but equally determined and dedicated police officers comprise a group specializing in serious criminal cases involving homicide, mafia activity, terrorism, drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and robbery.

  • Legend of Mi Yue
    Legend of Mi Yue (2015)7.5

    The story of Mi Yue (Queen Dowager Xuan), the first stateswoman in the history of China. Mi Yue was a young princess who lived in the Kingdom of Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu's dowry, separating her from first love Huang Xie. King Ying Si passes away while his sons are still battling for the throne, and ultimately, Ying Dang comes out as the successor. Mi Yue is banished to Yan with her son Ying Ji. However, Ying Dang suddenly dies, leaving Qin in a state of chaos. Mi Yue enlists the help of the "barbarian" Yiqu army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Mi Yue goes on to become the first Empress Dowager (Empress Mother) in China’s history.

  • Home with Kids
    Home with Kids (2005)7.1

    Home with Kids, is a sitcom/drama from Mainland China. Unlike most Chinese multi-camera sitcoms, Home With Kids prominently uses child actors as main roles.

  • Fighting Time
    Fighting Time (2017)7.0

    White collar worker Xu Nuo and her company’s chairman Chen Zhi Ze start out as enemies but later become lovers. Hand in hand, they fight against their opponents.

  • Love Stories in the Countryside
    Love Stories in the Countryside (2006)6.5

  • Surgeons
    Surgeons (2017)6.5

    Renhe Hospital nurse Zhang Shumei is forced to resign after being suspected of accidentally killing a patient. Zhang Shumei’s 4 year old daughter is abducted, and she herself dies in a car accident a couple of years later. 30 years later, Zhang Shumei’s son Zhuang Shu returns to the hospital as a surgeon who is intent on unraveling the secret behind his family’s misfortune.

  • The Glory of Tang Dynasty
    The Glory of Tang Dynasty (2017)6.2

    The life of an intelligent and kind woman who becomes a concubine of the inner court whose love for the people enables her to do great things for the country.

  • In Spite of the Strong Wind
    In Spite of the Strong Wind (2023)5.2

    When Tang Chen's career was booming, he had to declare bankruptcy when he was "sold out" by his girlfriend Shuo Bing. But soon he withdrew from the swamp of failure and actively devoted himself to a second venture. Sha Zhou, a good friend for many years, has an excellent writing style, but he has always been a depressed little reporter. With the persuasion of Tang Chen and the support of his wife, he was the first to join the entrepreneurial team. According to the division of labor within the team, Tang Chen and Sha Zhou worked together to find Hou Zhi, Zhu Ran, and Bai Ying, and set up a gray whale public relations company. Tang Chen used his industry acumen for many years to actively search for customers, lead his partners to overcome difficulties, help pig feed magnate Xie Liqiang to build a public image, push the furious divine comedy, and win Feida's public relations contract.

  • Midnight Diner
    Midnight Diner (2017)5.1

    Chinese adaptation of the original Japanese drama.

  • The Way We Were
    The Way We Were (2018)4.0

    Xiao Qing, the principled daughter of a heroic prosecutor, meets Shu Che, a classmate determined to distance himself from his corrupt father's shadow. Their love blossoms, but when their fathers face off in a legal battle, their relationship is tested, forcing them to choose between love and duty.

  • The Young Doctor
    The Young Doctor (2014)N/A

  • New Fortress Besieged
    New Fortress Besieged (2019)N/A