Where Colors Dream 画梦录 (Jul 2 Tencent)
Set in the Republican era of China, the story follows Xu Yanzhen (Dai Luwa), an orphaned painter, and Jiang Xinyu (Tang Shiyi), a meticulous chief accountant for a bank, who form an unlikely alliance. Together, they execute art-forgery schemes, replacing priceless masterpieces with flawless replicas to outwit powerful factions while secretly protecting China’s national treasures.
Unsettled Case 悬案 (Jul 3 CCTV-8, Youku)
Each cold case unfolds over a single story arc, with two arcs making up one season. Season 1 features The Jewelry Store Serial Robbery and The Bianji Hotel Robbery, unraveling how crime reshapes lives across fractured timelines, and how faith and conviction can ultimately lead to redemption. It stars Yang Shuo, Yue Yunpeng and more.
Love for You 野狗骨头 (Jul 5 Hunan TV, Manggo TV)
Chen Yi (Song Weilong) and Miao Jing (Zhang Jingyi), brought together by their parents, are forced to rely on each other after tragedy tears their families apart. As adults, Miao Jing confesses her love, but Chen Yi pushes her away to protect her after becoming a key witness in an arson case. Years later, they reunite, confronting the past and rediscovering love through conflict, healing, and second chances.
Cases Between Us 京城奇探 (Jul 5 Tencent)
Set during the Republican era of China, the story follows Zhao Shaoshang (Zhai Zilu), a young man with a deep passion for traditional culture, whose life is upended when a shocking crime strikes his family. While investigating the case, he crosses paths with the police officer Yuan Hong (Ma Sichao).
Road to Success 灿如繁星 (Jul 5 iQIYI)
After a major setback, psychology PhD Lin Wanxing returns to her hometown to teach. She meets top coach Wang Fa, and together they help a group of struggling students grow into confident, successful young people. It stars Esther Yu and Chen Jingke.
Blossoms of Power 百花杀 (Jul 9 Tencent)
After surviving a massacre, Gu Qingzhi takes on a new identity as Princess Shen Xihe and seeks power to control her own fate. She teams up with the clever Crown Prince Xiao Huayong, and together they navigate dangerous court politics while their bond grows stronger. It stars Meng Ziyi and He Yu.
Xiao Fang 小芳 (Jul 13 CCTV-8, Tencent)
It follows the family conflict that erupts after Gen Z couple Yang Xiaofang (Wang Yinglu) and Qi Xiaowei (Xin Yunlai) become pregnant before marriage. After marriage negotiations break down, Xiaofang’s decision to attend blind dates while pregnant leads to a series of humorous and unexpected situations.
Key to the Phoenix Heart 雀骨 (Jul 11 iQIYI)
Ruthless general Xiao Wuyi (Hou Minghao) forces the money-driven heroine Xie Jiayu (Ai Mi) into marriage. What begins as a contractual union turns into a romance as they uncover each other’s true identities, expose court conspiracies, overcome deadly threats, and fight to protect the nation.
Overdo 这一秒过火 (Jul 19 iQIYI, Tencent)
Set in Republican-era Shanghai, Murong Qingyi (Zhang Linghe), a warlord’s son switched at birth, endures years of hardship until Ren Susu (Wang Churan) changes his life. After tragedy tears them apart, she is believed dead, only to return years later as his future sister-in-law. As love, betrayal, and buried secrets resurface amid the threat of war, the two must confront their past and fight for their future.
Zhao Yang Gong Zhu 昭阳公主 (Jul 23 Bilibili)
Adapted from the novel Pingyang Princess by Qing Wei, it follows Shen Xiao (Li Hongyi), a scholar from humble beginnings, who enters the imperial court to uncover the truth behind his father’s death. After an unexpected one-night encounter with the proud Princess Zhaoyang (Snow Kong), the two become bitter rivals when he publicly impeaches her. As they join forces to confront political intrigue, their animosity turns into respect, love, and a shared fight for peace.
Royal Betrothal 御廷谣 (Jul 28 Hunan TV, Mango TV)
Determined to escape poverty through the imperial examinations, Meng Tinghui (Wu Jinyan) unexpectedly crosses paths with the young emperor Ying Gua (Chen Zheyuan), who is hiding his identity. After joining forces to eliminate corruption in Shazhou, the emperor recognizes her intelligence and secretly helps her pursue her ambitions in the capital.
Mystic Nine 九门 (Jul 30 Youku)
As unrest returns to Changsha, Zhang Qishan (William Chan) teams up with Wu Laogou (Joseph Zeng), Huo Xiangu (Chen Yao), and the other members of the Mystic Nine after the mysterious disappearance of Unit 401 reveals a long-hidden secret.
