That's A Wrap: August 2026 C-Drama Releases
Updated: Aug 31
A look back at the C-Dramas released in the month of August, and a look ahead at confirmed dramas in September...
How is it the end of August? When did that happen? Why did that happen? I can't believe how fast the year is flying by and somehow I still have yet to master sourdough. My New Year's resolutions are laughing at me. This month I finished Blossoms of Power, Key to the Phoenix Heart, and I am currently three episodes deep in The Road to Splendor. There are so many dramas I'm hoping will make an appearance next month, but my fingers are crossed the tightest for Spring of the Blade. I'm also hoping to dive into Remnants of Gold and Luoyang in the upcoming month.
Currently Airing C-Dramas:
Poster | Title | Details | Current MDL Rating | Platform |
 | Pull Strings | Genre: Comedy, Wuxia Synopsis: Reborn into a mystical realm, a survival-obsessed cultivator employs elaborate schemes to dodge fate's calamities. His low-profile tactics inadvertently make him the architect of world-shaking events he tried to escape. @IMBD End Date: 9/3 | 8.1 | Youku, Viki |
 | The Cicada's Song | Genre: Contemporary Mystery Synopsis: A criminal defense lawyer—whose biological father is a kidnapper and stepfather a police detective—crosses paths with a senior judge who lost his wife and child to an act of revenge years ago, and a charismatic, enigmatic legal elite who exploits human nature while navigating the grey areas of the law. These three lonely strangers engage in a high-stakes battle of wits amidst a complex criminal defense case @MDL End Date: 9/4 (Estimated) | 7.6 | TencentVideo, iQIYI |
 | The Early Spring | Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Fresh graduate Shang Zhitao joins a top global ad agency as a rookie. Her blunt boss Luan Nian tells her to quit on day one, but she perseveres through pressure and challenges to become a skilled professional. @IMBD End Date: 9/12 (Estimated) | 8.7 | Netflix, Youku |
 | The Awake | Genre: Republican Spy Synopsis: Set in wartime China, the story follows Chen Kai Lai, an apprentice photographer who is entrusted with crucial intelligence after an underground operative is killed. Accompanied by a dancer down on her luck, Chen is drawn into the shadowy world of espionage, corruption, and political intrigue in Shanghai. @MDL End Date: 9/02 | 8.1 | iQIYI |
 | See You Later... Maybe | Genre: Contemporary Comedy Synopsis: Fang Haowen, a writer who exposes reality, is boosted by Jin Furong but falls after rejecting her. A fake suicide attempt, pushed by his agent, becomes a viral stunt—until fan Bie Fan breaks the scheme. Together as "Jiong Tu," they go on a wild, life‑or‑death farce.@CPOPHOME End Date: 9/05 | TBD | TencentVideo |
 | Blossom Though the Cloud | Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A former flight attendant returns to her old airline after becoming a pilot. But will her past with the CEO help or hurt her in her new role?@Viki End Date: 9/14 (Estimated) | TBD | Viki |
*End dates do not take into account Express Options.
Finished Airing August C-Drama Releases:
Poster | Title | Details | MDL Rating | Platform |
 | Night Tales | Genre: Period Romance Synopsis: Ye Xiao Wei, a winemaker from a poor background, suffers betrayal from both her lover Cheng An and her mentor Lin Wan Mei. She rises from the ashes of hatred, taking over the Cheng family's household under the identity of their illegitimate daughter, Sang Luo. She navigates the complexities of the wealthy and powerful, each with their own agenda, luring her prey into her trap. Having traversed thorns, the rose will ultimately bloom, dripping with blood. @MDL | 7.1 | TencentVideo |
 | Genius Girlfriend | Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: The drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Su Guangtong. It tells the story of Lin Zhixia, a genius girl, and her childhood friend Jiang Yubai, a top student, as they overcome many obstacles on their journey from school to marriage. @CPOPHOME | 8.1 | iQIYI |
 | Ren Yu | Genre: Contemporary Thriller Synopsis: A neglected girl falls into underground pipes while feuding with a jealous classmate. Her disappearance intertwines with an active case of three murdered women, and she helps police solve the case upon resurfacing. @IMBD | 7.7 | TencentVideo |
 | My Mr. Ostrich | Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A boy loses an arm in childhood, and a cheerful girl grows up as neighbors over two decades. Their intertwined lives, marked by mutual rescue and growth through life's trials, culminate in a comic, "My Crab Girl", reuniting them and unveiling a decade of hidden affection. @MDL | 7.7 | Youtube (free) |
 | The Road to Splendor | Genre: Period Idol Romance Synopsis: Zhao Ling, a generous and affectionate private salt dealer, was born in a humble family, but he had great ambitions. He met Fu Ting Yun, a lady from a noble family who was falsely accused of having an affair, and they were forced to flee together. The two went through many tests from their families and the court, fought against fate, and finally became a legendary couple. @MDL | 8.5 | TencentVideo (WeTV) |
 | Forging Justice | Genre: Contemporary Crime Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of China's early Reform and Opening-Up era, the story spans the years leading up to the 1997 revisions of the Criminal Procedure Law and the Criminal Law. The central characters, Chen Yi Zhong, Yu Gao Yuan, Zhang Li Hui, Xia Ying Jie, and their fellow law school graduates, embark on careers in different branches of the justice system after graduation. @MDL | 7.7 | iQIYI |
 | Cang Feng | Genre: Contemporary Crime Synopsis: New SWAT instructor Tan Yan and Captain Liao Bu Fan, who had difficulty cooperating, gradually become united in their thinking. The SWAT team also gets better and better under their leadership. Tan Yan mistakenly became a "hero" in a case, gave up his "honor" after discovering the truth, and successfully completed the task of the "Hidden Front" plan. @MDL | 7.7 | TencentVideo (WeTV) |
 | Remnants of Gold | Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Three hundred thousand taels of gold appear without warning in the vast desert, stirring the winds of fate. Rumor has it that all who seek the treasure are doomed to become vengeful spirits, consumed by greed and madness. @IMBD | 8.0 | TencentVideo (WeTV) |
Confirmed September 2026 Releases:
In My Prime
Synopsis: In a small 1980s town, two families face an unexpected child swap between Qi Shi, a courageous girl with albinism, and Cao Xin, a disciplined boy seen as perfect. As they navigate identity, family, and love, both children and parents confront personal and societal challenges. Together, they struggle through hardships to find happiness and belonging in a changing world.
Release Date: September 3rd
Estimated End Date: 9/22
Episode Count: 30
Genre: Contemporary Family/Romance
Starring: Guan Xiao Tong (Dazzling) and Wang Zi Qi (Imperial Coroner)
New on News: August Edition:
Wrapped Filming
Fan Jian Wei Sheng (Contemporary Crime starring Ou Hao and Qin Jun Jie)
A Touch of Green (Contemporary Romance starring Li Xian and Zhang Jing Yi)
Beyond the Blazing Sun (Contemporary Thriller starring Ci Sha and Annabel Yao)
The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng (Wuxia starring Gong Jun and Zheng Ye Cheng)
The Infinite 10 Days (Sci Fi Adventure starring Xiao Zhan and Wei Da Xun)
Empress Reborn (Period Idol Romance/Rebirth starring Meng Zi Yi and Dylan Wang)
Ting Yin (Period Idol Romance starring Darren Chen and Zhao Qing)
Distribution License (Ready to Air)
Shadows of Desire (Period Idol Romance starring Daniel Zhou and Zhao Qing)
Wild Bloom (Contemporary Mystery starring Victoria Song and Wang Luo Dan)
Tigers Sniff The Rose (Period Idol Romance starring Meng Zi Yi and Li Yun Rui)
Blade of Vengeance (Wuxia starring Gong Jun and Wang Yu Wen)
Clandestine Mission (Contemporary Mystery starring Guo Jing Fei and Victoria Song)
Sunshine Though the Rain (Contemporary Romance starring YangChao Yue and Winwin)
Side Note: Yang Chao Yue looks like the twin of Korean Actress Roh Jeong Eui. YCY's look is very similar to Roh Jeong Eui's in The Witch.
The Unseen Qin Empire (Period Political starring Chen Xiao and Zhang Xin Cheng)
Started Filming
How to Slay Your Boss (Period Transmigration starring Landy Li and He Yu)
Zhu Xia (Contemporary Romance starring Zhang Kang Le and He Shi Yu)
Back to Life (Contemporary Romance starring Chen Du Ling and Qu Chu Xiao)
He Qing Hai Yan (Contemporary Crime/Romance starring Arthur Chen)
The Pearl Swindle (Period Idol Drama starring Huang Yi and Deng Kai)
My Senior Coroner (Period Idol Romance Starring Xia Zhi Guang)
Endless Summers (Starring Deng Yu Xi and Meng Zi Yi)
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