Shadow Punisher 魅影神捕 (Oct 2 iQIYI)
Li Si leads the Divine Constable Bureau in investigating a series of bizarre cases involving bloodless corpses, deadly mystical plants, human cocoons, etc. As the mysteries deepen, his team must uncover the dark secrets of the fallen kingdom of Liluo in order to protect the people. It stars Luo Yunxi, Fang Yilun and Shen Yujie.
King of Comedy 喜剧之王 (Oct 6 iQIYI)
Adapted from Stephen Chow’s The King of Comedy, but rather than remaking the original, it tells a new story about a village facing a tempting relocation offer from a property developer. Set in Shapu Village, a fishing community along China’s southeastern coast, the series follows village beauty A Zhen (Yang Chaoyue) and struggling Hengdian actor Zhou Ke (Jiang Long) as they lead the villagers in revitalizing the local economy and protecting their home.
The Vanishing Beauty 美人余 (Oct 9 Dragon TV, Tencent)
Yu Meng, a popular lifestyle blogger seemingly has the perfect life. But on her fifth wedding anniversary, her ideal marriage begins to fall apart. Facing betrayal and financial pressure, she turns to her friends and fights to regain control of her life. It stars Li Yitong, Esther Wang Jiajia and Chang Huasen.
Good Night 此处通往繁星 (Oct 9 Youku, Mango TV)
A job that bridges life and death, for a group of people who understand farewells better than anyone. Funeral worker Wang Can returns to the embalming team, turning the old friends’ reunion at Qingliang Mountain into a workplace reunion. It stars Guo Qilin and Zhang Xueying.
The Lament of Autumn 玉簟秋 (Oct 12 Hunan TV, Mango TV)
In the turbulent 1920s, Yu Changxuan (Cheng Lei) and Ye Pingjun (Xu Ruohan), a university student who becomes involved in an assassination plot while trying to raise money for her mother’s medical expenses, make a bet: they must solve the case within ten days. In the process, they fall into a love-hate entanglement, defying war and fate together.
Dream 醉梦 (Oct 16 Tencent)
Many years ago, journalist Shen Leshui documented the lives of the workers at the old Lancheng Brewery. Now, she returns, once again picking up her camera to explore the forgotten corners that time has left behind. Cao Jun, Tu Chunyan, Qian Yichuan, Cheng Youtian… These people were once the subjects of her camera, but over the years, they have weathered the ups and downs of fate. It stars Liu Shishi, Li Naiwen and Hu Xianxu.
Where the Mask Ends 嫁金钗 (Oct 16 CCTV-8, Youku)
A Chou was once a lowly young woman who collected night soil from the streets, despised and bullied by everyone. But because her face bore an uncanny resemblance to Wei Rao, the precious daughter of a noble marquis’s household, she unexpectedly became the bride of Lu Zhuo, the heir of a duke’s mansion, in a marriage intended to bring good fortune to her dying husband. Though the duke’s household appeared harmonious on the surface, it is in reality a den of hidden traps and deadly schemes. It stars Tian Xiwei and Yan An.
Light the Dark 把黑夜点燃 (Oct 15 iQIYI)
Set against the booming 1990s oil rush in Wugang, China, the story follows Chen Shan, a young man whose family is torn apart by the dark undercurrents of corporate greed and factional warfare. His father is killed in a pipeline explosion, and his mother falls victim to internal politics. By 2001, Chen Shan has risen to become a construction team leader. His life is violently disrupted when he stumbles into a new explosion case. It stars Chen Zheyuan and Jiang Xin.
Small Town Remedy 小城良方 (Oct 21 CCTV-8, iQIYI)
The story follows the genius doctor Liu Zhengliang (Xiao Zhan) after his career hits rock bottom, forcing him to return to his hometown to start over from scratch. Back home, he rounds up a ragtag crew of seemingly “unreliable” misfits to passionately tackle the most “reliable” and meaningful medical missions.
Tigers Sniff the Rose 尚公主 (Oct 23 Tencent)
Tells the story of Mu Wanyao, a noble daughter unwilling to accept her fate, and Yan Shang, a brilliant young man from a humble background. Together, they fight to build a peaceful world. Amidst the chaos of a troubled era, can their dreams come true?
