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The Best TV Shows on Hunan Television

Every Hunan Television Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Our curated list, current as of December 2024, showcases over 20 of Hunan Television’s highest-rated series. Icons of Hunan Television, Palace and Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties made their debut in 2011 and 2012, setting industry standards. Boasting a rich catalog, Hunan Television features more than 20 shows, with broadcasting dates ranging from 2011 to 2023.

  • Time Concert
    Time Concert (2021)9.0

  • Meteor Garden
    Meteor Garden (2018)8.5

    An ordinary girl is admitted to the most prestigious school in the country where she encounters F4, an exclusive group comprised of the four wealthiest and handsomest boys in the school - Dao Ming Si, Hua Ze Lei, Xi Men and Mei Zuo.

  • The Rise of Phoenixes
    The Rise of Phoenixes (2018)8.1

    When a secret from the past rears its head, respected warrior Feng Zhiwei is forced to choose between revenge and her loyalty to ruling prince Ning Yi.

  • Only for Love
    Only for Love (2023)8.1

    Zheng Shu Yi, a reporter who excels at her job and is determined to land a front-page story, has tried very hard to earn an exclusive interview with top financial executive Shi Yan. Their love story then blossoms due to a mistake. Zheng Shu Yi has written numerous reports through her in-depth research of various industries while Shi Yan is constantly looking for socially responsible start-ups to invest in as he hopes to give back to society as much as he can. Shi Yan finds that Zheng Shu Yi's opinions conveyed through her reports coincide with his own, so he agrees to let her write a series of reports on their company. The two eventually open up new opportunities in their career and also find love.

  • Back to Field
    Back to Field (2017)8.0

    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.

  • The Endless Love
    The Endless Love (2017)8.0

    The young gifted painter Gu Ye Bai is affected by a mental disease; to him, the world has lost all its colors. While preparing for an international arts competition, an accident happens that makes him worried a lot. At this time, he gets to know the cute and amiable sunshine Lu You Yan. She will help him heal his mind and fight for his dream of becoming a recognized painter.

  • Fireworks of My Heart
    Fireworks of My Heart (2023)7.6

    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?

  • Princess Agents
    Princess Agents (2017)7.5

    During the Warring Period, the Western Wei enslaved large numbers of civilians. The slave girl, Chu Qiao, is thrown into a forest along with other slaves and becomes the next hunting target for the rich lords. She is saved by the Prince of Northern Wei, Yan Xun. Afterwards, she is brought into a powerful family of Yuwen and witnesses their bloody power struggle. Seeing this, she swears to take her younger sister and flee from the situation. However, she catches the attention of Yuwen Yue, and undergoes strict training while building a sense of companionship with Yan Xun. Unfortunately, Western Wei goes into battle and Yan Xun’s family is slaughtered. After that incident, Yan Xun grows ambitious and cruel to avenge for the things and the people he lost. He doubts Chu Qiao and takes advantages of her loyalty and love many times, disregarding their relationship as well as the sacrifices he will have to make for power. Disappointed with the man she once loved, Chu Qiao eventually breaks off her relationship with Yan Xun and chooses to fight with Yuwen Yue, destroying Yan Xun’s plans of vengeance. She eventually convinces Yuwen to free the country from slavery, becoming a successful military strategist/female general in the people’s hearts.

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

    The Story of Ming Lan, based on the novel written by Guan Xin Ze Luan, follows our heroine through her youth, into her adulthood, and well into her marriage life as well. She’s the 6th child of the Sheng household. Though she is an intelligent and beautiful child, she was not loved by her family (her dad, her sisters, her mom dies early.) She has to hide her intelligence and suffers through the years, hoping to avenge for her mom. During this process she will meet many friends and foes, one of which is our male lead, Gu’s second son, Gu Ting Ye. He has helped and mistreated her before, but also the one to witness her sharp wits and lonely soul. After they get married, they will work together as a power couple, managing the new King’s regime as well as harvesting a world of happiness on their own.

  • Sisters Who Make Waves
    Sisters Who Make Waves (2020)7.4

  • Divas Hit the Road
    Divas Hit the Road (2014)7.3

  • The Legend of Chusen
    The Legend of Chusen (2016)7.2

    Can a man love a woman but still take down her father? Zhang Xiao Fan and his childhood friend Lin Jing Yu were the only survivors of the Grass Village massacre that wiped out both of their families. Taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, the boys were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword. Xiao Fan falls in love with Bi Yao, the daughter of the Ghost King. But when the Ghost King tries to grow his power by overthrowing the Qing Yun Sect, Xiao Fan must choose between protecting his people and hurting the woman he loves.

  • Hello Saturday
    Hello Saturday (2022)7.2

    "Hello, Saturday" is the rebranding of 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 whilst keeping up with the current trends and leading youth culture.

  • Infinity and Beyond
    Infinity and Beyond (2022)7.2

  • Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
    Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties (2012)7.0

    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.

  • 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.

  • The Empress of China
    The Empress of China (2014)6.8

    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.

  • I Am A Singer
    I Am A Singer (2013)5.8

  • Viva La Romance
    Viva La Romance (2018)5.5

  • Palace
    Palace (2011)5.4

    A series that follows different women and their stories during the Qing Dynasty