The Best TV Shows on Hunan Television

Every Hunan Television Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Stay up-to-date with over 20 of Hunan Television’s elite series, with our list refreshed for March 2026. Leading the pack on Hunan Television are Happy Camp and My Fair Princess, with their initial broadcasts in 1997 and 1998. Showcasing over 20 shows from 1997 up until 2024, Hunan Television stands as a beacon of television excellence.

  • Ming Dynasty in 1566
    Ming Dynasty in 1566 (2007)9.5

    A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.

  • Time Concert
    Time Concert (2021)9.2

    Time Concert is a music variety show. The regular members are time musicians and the guests are time friends.

  • Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
    Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties (2012)8.5

    Heroes emerged in large numbers during the tumultuous and short-lived Sui to early Tang dynasty period. Most famous among them are Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng, Cheng Yao Jin, Shan Xiong Xin and Wei Chi Gong, known as the "Five Tigers of Sui and Tang", who would help Li Shi Min defeat rebels and rivals and pacify the land. The drama will start with the establishment of the Sui dynasty and end with Li Shi Min's ascension to the throne.

  • Back to Field
    Back to Field (2017)8.2

    The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each season takes place in a different rural part of China. The cast members are only provided with the basic life necessities and have to take care of everything else such as cooking their own meals and building their own furniture. To "buy" different cooking ingredients and other tools, they have to complete certain tasks assigned by the production crew, such as planting and harvesting crops. Different guests join the cast in each episode and help out with the daily chores. The goal of the program is to bring the audience along on a slower pace of life and to illustrate the joys of a simple lifestyle.

  • Scarlet Heart
    Scarlet Heart (2011)8.1

    Zhang Xiao, a 21st-century woman, is transported back to the Qing Dynasty during Emperor Kangxi's reign after a bizarre accident. She awakens in the body of Maertai Rouxi, a teenage nobleman's daughter, and must navigate life in a past world shaped by her mysterious connection to this historical figure.

  • Growing Together
    Growing Together (2024)8.0

    Screenwriter Liu Xiangshang has a relatively free schedule in his daily schedule. He is responsible for the education and care of his son Guoning and daughter Guobao at home, while his wife Dai Jing chooses to work in an out-of-town company with a higher salary.

  • Fireworks of My Heart
    Fireworks of My Heart (2023)7.8

    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?

  • My Fair Princess
    My Fair Princess (1998)7.7

    Centers around the legend of Princess Huanzhu during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

  • The Story of Ming Lan
    The Story of Ming Lan (2018)7.4

    Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.

  • Ming Dynasty
    Ming Dynasty (2019)7.4

    Sun Ruo Wei entire family is killed on the orders of the Yongle Emperor in 1402, though she escapes death after being secretly adopted by Sun Zhong. Sun Ruo Wei becomes the concubine of crown prince Zhu Zhan Ji by chance, and continues to investigate the truth behind her family’s death. However, Sun Ruo Wei decides to abandon her revenge plans after realizing how dangerous it would be to destabilize the court for her own personal goals. Touched by Zhu Zhan Ji’s kindness, Sun Ruo Wei resolves to become a virtuous empress who can support him in times of hardship. Unfortunately, Zhu Zhan Ji passes away after a decade on the throne, and Sun Ruo Wei is honored as Empress Dowager once her 7-year-old Zhu Qi Zhen ascends the throne.

  • The Empress of China
    The Empress of China (2014)7.2

    Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.

  • Run for Time
    Run for Time (2015)7.0

  • The Chinese Restaurant
    The Chinese Restaurant (2017)7.0

    Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese celebrity reality show broadcast by Hunan Television.It's Vicky Zhao's first reality/variety show as a regular guest.

  • Divas Hit the Road
    Divas Hit the Road (2014)6.9

  • Ride the Wind
    Ride the Wind (2020)6.9

    A chinese variety show which features 30 female celebrities all over 30 years old who must compete to debut in a seven-member girlsband.

  • Infinity and Beyond
    Infinity and Beyond (2022)6.7

  • Hello Saturday
    Hello Saturday (2022)6.4

    "Hello, Saturday" is the rebranding of the popular Chinese show "Happy Camp", hosted by He Jiong and with a fixed group of regular celebrity members. The program showcases the talent of various stars as well as social topics through creative and diverse content and games. It aims to spread positive energy while keeping up with the current trends and leading youth culture.

  • Singer
    Singer (2013)6.0

  • Viva La Romance
    Viva La Romance (2018)5.5

  • Happy Camp
    Happy Camp (1997)5.3

    Happy Camp is a Chinese variety show produced by Hunan Broadcasting System. The series debuted in 1997, and has remained in production since then due to its popularity. The show was hosted by the Happy Family: He Jiong, Li Weijia, Xie Na, Du Haitao, and Wu Xin. Happy Camp is one of China's most popular shows, with a viewership of tens of millions.