Dear readers… how are you today? We finally reach second half of 2026. How is your watchlist doing so far? Have you enjoyed it? Or it becomes an instant regret whenever you choose to push the play button? I hope not. If a year were a drama series, I think we’d just finished Season One.
There have been laughs and joys as well as tears and despair. But let’s hope the second half of 2026 gives us a more reasons to smile. July 2026 is so special because I stumbled upon a little gem of new Chinese Dramas that I’d love to share with you. All right, let’s get started, shall we?
Read also our Articles List of released Chinese dramas in 2026:
- New Upcoming Chinese Dramas in 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premier in February 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premiere in March 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premiere in April 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Released in May 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premier June 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premier in July 2026
New Chinese Dramas Premier in July 2026
1. Burning Rose
- Drama Title: Burning Rose
- Also Known As: 克制升温, Ke Zhi Sheng Wen
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Cast: Zhao Ya Ting, Chen Sheng Heng
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: July 2, 2026
- Original Network: Mango TV
- Where to Watch: MGTV
Do you need a quick dopamine rush? No worries. This Burning Rose is ashort length Chinese drama that will help you with it in July 2026. Whether you’re waiting for a food delivery, taking quick break from assignments, or simply looking for something fun while waiting for soup to boil, this is an easy way to pass the time. Just be careful of the “just one more episode” trap.
Set in the 90s, Tian Yan works as a mahjong parlor employee with a mission on mind. She deliberately approaches Pang Jing Fu, a dangerous jade merchant, to save her master. Her carefully planned schemes draw her into a world where every wrong move could cost her life.
As she navigates deception and dangers, trust unexpectedly grow between them. However, when love becomes entangled with resentment, neither of them could escape the complicated game, nor are they willing to back down.
2. Where Colors Dream
- Drama Title: Where Colors Dream
- Also Known As: 画梦录, Hua Meng Lu
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Cast: Dai Lu Wa, Tang Shi Yi
- Number of Episodes: 3
- Date of Release: July 2, 2026
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
If you had to choose between a longer episodes and fewer episodes, which would you pick? Me? I’d take both. And that’s exactly where Where Colors Dream comes in. This July 2026 Chinese drama doesn’t make you choose. It gave you both.
Each episode is around 60 minutes long, yet the entire drama is only three episodes long. THREE!! No more waiting a month to just reach the ending. You could finish it over a weekend, or in a single afternoon if you are feeling ambitious.
Set in the Republican era, Xu Yan Zhen is an orphan with an extraordinary talent for painting. She unexpectedly crossed path with Jiang Xin Yu, the chief accountant of the Ronghui Bank. At the moment, Jiang Xin Yu fell into a desperate situation after being framed.
The two were forced into an alliance and soon uncover a scheme involving a priceless national treasure that is about to be sold into foreign buyers. Using her skill, Xu Yan Zhen create a flawless replica then swapped the original masterpiece.
As they were surrounded by powerful enemies, Xu Yan Zhe and Jiang Xin Yu bravely navigate through deception and dangers. together they uncover the truth and protect the priceless treasure of their nation’s heritage.
3. Auspicious Nobles
- Drama Title: Auspicious Nobles
- Also Known As: 贵人多旺事, Gui Ren Duo Wang Shi
- Genre: Romance, Comedy
- Cast: Lu Yang Yang, Pan Yi Hong
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Date of Release: July 3, 2026
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
Another short drama in July 2026 to help you through the mundane moments of everyday life. Auspicious Nobles is short enough to fit into your lunch break or keep you company on your daily commute. Just a fair warning, though, this Chinese drama has hilarious and fast-paced story.
Don’t be surprised if you end up watching five episodes in a row, turning your quick lunch break into an overtime or completely missing your stop. We sincerely give you warning because we ended up spend more than an hour just to write this part. 😩
Li Qing Qing used to be a financial genius in the modern world before she suddenly transmigrated into ancient times. Now, she finds herself as the wife of Pan Yang, a useless and amorous general.
At first, Li Qing Qing only wants to make a fortune and live a comfortable life. But one day, her husband returns home with a mistress, Li Mu Yan. And with their comeback, a long-buried secret comes to light, Li Mu Yan is the true daughter of the Li family.
The woman whom Li Qing Qing called “mother” had only taken advantage of her hard work. Li Qing Qing is now surrounded by betrayal on all sides and also must face the scheming Crown Prince. She remains clam and deftly resolves the chaos within and outside the household.
All the while reshapes the ancient business world with her modern financial expertise. Through every problem and setbacks, Li Qing Qing carves her path to the life she dreamed of.
4. Unsettled Case
- Drama Title: Unsettled Case
- Also Known As: 悬案, Po Xuan An, Xuan An
- Genres: Mystery, Crime
- Cast: Yang Shuo, Yue Yun Peng, Jiang Qi Lin, Huang Jue, Wang Chuan Jun, Jiang Guan Nan
- Number of Episodes: 17
- Date of Release: July 3, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku
Mystery lovers, this is your call. If you’re looking for a drama in July 2026 about unsolved case with a hint of comedy and a highly cinematic feel, this is for you. Turn off the light, stack up on some snacks, pay attention to every clue, and enjoy the ride. 🚓
This Unsettled Case drama based on unsolved cases handled by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. There are two cases in this season. Ther first one is Jewelry Store Robbery. It focused on Bai Lang, a sharp intern journalist at a local newspaper, and detective Shi Zhan Jun.
The two first meet during a prostitution raid and then teaming up in a 22-year long collaboration to track down a serial armed robber, Xu Liang. The second case, The Bianji Hotel Robbery, focused on two generations of detective.
Lu Zhi Feng and Li Gan worked together and spend half of their live using DNA Technology. Their main goal it to identify Liu Yong Kun and his accomplices and finally bring them to justice.
Will Bai Lang, Shi Zhan Jun, Lu Zhi Feng, and Li Gan managed to solve these cases and uncover the truth? It won’t be easy, especially when the technology is still in its early days and morality is rarely black and white.
5. Reverse Chase
- Drama Title: Reverse Chase
- Also Known As: 逆时追捕, Ni Shi Zhui Xiong
- Genres: Mystery
- Cast: Jin Han, Jiang Yi Yan, Cao Wei Yu
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Date of Release: July 4, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
Another new Chinese short drama with only 15-minutes episodes in this July 2026. There are so many things to love about short dramas. They’re easy to fit into a busy schedule, whether you only have a little free time after work or just want to watch one more episode before bedtime.
They keep the story moving at a brisk pace, with very little filler. Every minute counts, making them perfect for anyone who enjoys a fast-paced story that gets straight to the point.
And most importantly, you won’t have to stock up on as many snack and drinks for your binge-watching session compared to a standard 45-minutes drama. Your wallet will definitely appreciate the difference. 😆
Reverse Chase is about Detective Xu Wei Zhang, who discovers a skeleton hidden inside the abandoned Scala Nightclub in 2011. The victim is unidentified woman and had been buried for sixteen years.
During the investigation, Xu Wei Zhang unexpectedly makes contact with a police officer named Liu Xin Jian. The problem is, Liu Xin Jian lived in 1995. With this connection that transcend through time, Xu Wei Zhang and Liu Xin Jian worked together to uncover the truth behind the woman’s death.
As the investigation moves forward, they realize the cold case is only the beginning of something much bigger. Together, they must race against time to stop a serial killer.
6. Road to Success
- Drama Title: Road to Success
- Also Known As: 灿如繁星, As Bright as the Stars, Bright as Stars, Can Ru Fan Xing, Narrow Road, Shining like Stars, Xia Lu
- Genres: Romance, Sports
- Cast: Yu Shu Xin, Chen Jing Ke
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Date of Release: July 5, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: Viki, iQiyi
- Adapted from the web novel “Xia Lu” by Chang Er
This July 2026, iQiyi Heartbeat Theatre returned with Road to Success. We loooved iQiyi Heartbeat Theatre because it has dramas that was too good to be missed like. Love Between Lines, Speed and Love, A Dream within a Dream, The Best Thing, Love Song in Winter, Mr. Bad, and See You Again.
These dramas touch our hearts, made us laugh and cry at the same time. This time, Yu Shu Xin (Speed and Love, Ski into Love, A Romance of the Little Forest) was paired with Chen Jin Ke (Summit of Our Youth, Islands, and Amidst a Snowstorm of Love). Surrounding by the youngster with high energy, this couple is already made way into our watchlist.
Lin Wan Xing’s life faces a setback. Just when she is supposed to be working towards her PhD degree, an unexpected events force her to leave everything behind and return to her hometown in Hongjin.
There, she accepts a job as the sports equipment manager at Hongjin No. 8 High School. As soon as she took the position, Lin Wan Xing finds herself taking an impossible mission to rebuilding the school’s soccer team and bring them to victory.
She got a hand from Wang Fa, a former football coach who once worked in the UK and happens to be her tenant. Although he has long walked away from his profession, Lin Wan Xing believes he capable of turning the struggling team around.
Although he was reluctant to take the job, Wang Fa is eventually persuaded to coach the team. Together they guide the students through fierce competition, personal struggles, and the pressure of the college entrance exam.
Along the way, Lin Wan Xing and Wang Fa faced the ups and down of their relationship. As they gradually open up to each other, an unexpected bond begin to grow and turn into a budding romance.
7. Love For you
- Drama Title: Love For You
- Also Known As: 野狗骨头, Mo Dao Sang Yu Wan, Ye Gou Gu Tou
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Cast: Song Wei Long, Zhang Jing Yi
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Date of Release: July 5, 2026
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV
- Where to Watch: MGTV, Viki
- Adapted from the web novel “Ye Gou Gu Tou” by Xiu Tu Cheng
Song Wei Long and Zhang Jing Yi. Can you really refuse this pairing? Not us. Never. Song Wei Long has had us under his charm ever since Shine on Me. Currently, we are patiently waiting the finale of The Eternal Fragrance drama.
And Zhang Jing Yi? Ever since Lighter and Princess, followed by Blossom in Adversity, she has earned a permanent spot in our watchlist. Don’t forget to check out Legend of Zang Hai and Reborn, where she delivers equally heartfelt performances.
This July 2026 both Song Wei Long and Zhang Jing Yi stars as Chen Yi and Miao Jing in Love For You. Let’s see if they can give us the kind of chemistry that’s impossible to forget.
Chen Yi and Miao Jing first meet through their parents’ acquaintance. Initially, Chen Yi is always hostile towards Miao Jing. But after he suffers an injury, Miao Jing’s kindness slowly melts his frozen heart and change the relationship between them.
Unfortunately, they newfound happiness didn’t last long when tragedy struck their lives. Chen Yi’s father dies and Miao Jing’s mother disappears. The two now had to depend on each other. When Chen Yi enters college, Miao Jing finally confesses her feelings.
But at the same time, Chen Yi was involved in an arson case. He is forced to make decision that changes both of their future. Miao Jing leaves Tengcheng while Chen Yi stays behind and cooperates with the police to arrest the suspect.
Years later, fate brings them back to Tengcheng. Chen Yi now runs a billiard hall, while Miao Jing returns to the city for work. Reunited after years of separation, the two must confront the past they left behind and fight for the happiness they almost lost.
8. Cases Between Us
- Drama Title: Cases Between Us
- Also Known As: 京城奇探, Jing Cheng Qi Tan
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Cast: Zhai Zi Lu, Ma Si Chao
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: July 5, 2026
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
This Cases Between Us drama only takes up your 20 minutes of time per episode. Quite short, but not too short for us to fully enjoy it. Every episode gets straight to the point while still keeping the mystery engaging. Before you know it, another clue appears, another secret is uncovered, and suddenly you’ve watched more episodes than you originally planned.
Set in the Republican Era, Zhao Shao Shang and Yuang Hong came from two completely different worlds. Zhao Shao Shang is a young man who with a deep appreciation for the traditional culture. While Yuan Hong is a talented police officer with sharp investigative mind.
Despite their differences, the two share the strong sense of justice and become partners as they work together to solve mysterious cases. What begins as a series of investigations gradually leads them to even greater challenges that put both their courage and loyalty to the test.
9. Summer Serendipity
- Drama Title: Summer Serendipity
- Also Known As: 冰淇淋的夏天, Bing Qi Lin De Xia Tian, Bing Qi Lin Lian Ai Le
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Bao Chen Xi, Zhou Zhan
- Number of Episodes: 20
- Date of Release: July 6, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi, Mango TV, Youku
- Where to Watch: iQiyi, Youku
- Adapted from the web novel “Bing Qi Lin Lian Ai Le” by Rao Xue Man
Do you need a very light drama with only 10-minutes episodes? This Summer Serendipity drama is for you. There’s no need to think too much about the story, just sit back and let yourself be carried away.
Before you know it, you’ve already watched half of the drama. It’s the kind of drama that disappears as quickly as a bag of potato chips. Your hand just keeps on reaching for another one, and it only stop when there are no more chips… or, in this case, episodes.
Su Wan is a young woman with a severe fear of intimacy who choose to study animal science to avoid dealings with people. She has loved animals since childhood and can’t bear to see them harmed.
She even willing to disregards her own safely to rescue a group of kidnapped dogs from a criminal gang. But just as the situation spirals out of control, she is saved by a mysterious young man who turns out to be Ye Tian Yu.
He is her childhood friends she hasn’t seen in sixteen years. Their unexpected reunion brings them back into each other’s lives and marks the beginning of a sweet new chapter in their story.
10. Blossoms of Power
- Drama Title: Blossoms of Power
- Also Known As: 百花杀, Bai Hua Sha, Dong Feng Xin, Wo Hua Kai Hou Bai Hua Sha
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Meng Zi Yi, He Yu
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: July 9, 2026
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Wacth: WeTV, Tencent Video
- Adapted from the web novel “Wo Hua Kai Hou Bai Hua Sha” by Jin Huang
Blossom of Power reminded me of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. Why? Because there were so many gorgeous faces in it. Aside from the gorgeous Mang Zi Yi, we also got many good-looking princes right in the first episode.
Aside from the captivating He Yu, we also got Lai Wei Ming (Shine on Me), Chen He Yi (Fated Hearts), Jeremy Xu (Royal Rumours), and Ye Zu Xin (The Vendetta of An). And FYI, iyamoyya said that she had to pause the episode several time just to appreciate the visuals. We respect the dedication. 😆
Gu Qing Zhi survived the extermination of the Gu family, because of her status as Princess Consort. Unable to bear living alone, she chooses to follow her family into the afterlife. But instead of perishing, she awakens in the body of Shen Xi He, the Commandery Princess Zhaoning.
The once innocent and pure peach blossom of the Northwest have now become the cold flower queen above all others. She is calculating, resourceful, and determined to seize control of her own destiny.
Meanwhile, the frail and sickly Crown Prince, Xiao Hua Yong, hides his true intentions behind harmless façade. Blessed with sharp mind, he could see through the treacherous currents of the court. And as their fates become intertwine, Shen Xi He and Xiao Hua Yong join forces and stand side by side to fight their enemies and survive the ruthless power struggles within the palace.
11. Key to the phoenix heart
- Drama Title: Key to the Phoenix Heart
- Also Known As: 雀骨, Bird Bone, Que Gu
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Hou Ming Hao, Ai Mi
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: Jul 11, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
Calling all the fans of Hou Ming Hao in the world! He has finally returned with a new period drama in this July 2026, Key to the Phoenix Heart. And we couldn’t be happier. Honestly, we still think that he looks much more handsome in period costume than in modern outfits. Feel free to disagree, but we probably won’t change our minds.
During the rebellion of the powerful feudal lord of Dayou, the kingdom was thrown into chaos. The cold and ruthless commander general of the Northern Army, Xiao Wu Yi, was forced into a political arranged marriage with Xie Jia Yu.
She is famous for being a cunning and money-driven young woman despite her status as the daughter of the Grand Tutor Xie Huai Gui. What appears to be a marriage arranged by royal edict, in reality, is a carefully calculated move to serve hidden agendas in a game of power.
While Xiao Wu Yi seeks to suppress the uprising, Xie Jia Yu hides secrets of her own behind her cheerful façade and obsession with mechanical inventions. Forced to work together, the unlikely couple soon finds themselves caught between dangerous court conspiracies, hidden identities, and enemies lurking on every side.
12. Overdo
- Drama Title: Overdo
- Also Known As: 这一秒过火, Ru Guo Zhe Yi Miao, Wo Mei Yu Jian Ni, Zhe Yi Miao, This Second Went Too Far
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Zhang Ling He, Wang Chu Ran, Fu Xin Bo, Xu Zhen Xuan, He Qiu, Wang Zi Su
- Number of Episodes: 33
- Date of Release: July 29, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: iQiyi, Tencent Video, WeTV
- Adapted from the web novel “Ru Guo Zhe Yi Miao, Wo Mei Yu Jian Ni” by Fei Wo Si Cun
Waiting this Chinese drama to be air is such an arduous work to do. Zhang Ling He’s popularity reached another level after Pursuit of Jade became a huge hit both in China and overseas. It earned praises for its compelling story and beautiful production.
No wonder expectations for his next project have been sky-high ever since. Thankfully, we got a bunch of Zhang Ling He’s drama review so you could read them and carefully picked his dramas while waiting for this one to be aired.
Our top picks of Zhang Ling He’s drama are The Best Thing, The Story of Kunning Palace, My Journey to You, Love Between Fairy and Devil, The Princess Royal, and Our Generation. And don’t forget to watch Wang Chu Ran’s How Dare You!?, Are You the One, and The Longest Promise. You could check the reviews in this website too.
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Set in Shanghai during the Republican-era. Murong Qing Yi is the youngest son of a powerful warlord who grows up enduring years of abuse by his adoptive father. He was separated from his real family after being mistakenly switched at birth.
While escaping his troubled past, Murong Qing Yi was rescued by Ren Su Su, a kind-hearted girl whose life is forever changed by their encounter. Years later, fate brings them together once again and they quietly fell in love. But the long-awaited reunion is overshadowed by unexpected circumstances.
To save others, Ren Su Su fakes her death. Her disappearance leaving Murong Qing Yi devastated. Three years later, Ren Su Su returned. However, she already engaged to become Murong Qing Yi’s future sister-in-law.
They are no longer the people they once were. Murong Qing Yi is consumed by resentment of her betrayal, while she carries painful secret that she cannot bring herself to reveal. They continue to test each other’s limits, and slowly the line between love and hate gradually fades.
As hidden truths slowly come to light, Murong Qing Yi and Ren Su Su’s feelings rekindled. The happiness didn’t last long because the nation is thrown into turmoil. Murong Qing Yi and Ren Su Su stand side by side to face dangerous enemies, until the fate writes the final chapter of their story.
Our Musing
So dear readers, have you guessed which hidden gem we unexpectedly stumbled upon? It’s the Auspicious Nobles. The moment we finished writing its section, we went right back to watching it. And we didn’t stop until there were no more episodes left.
Auspicious Nobles is funny and frustrating at the same time. But why did we keep on watching it? Probably because the absurd misunderstandings between the main characters. They were hilarious, and honestly, it was exactly the kind of laughter we needed.
Aside from that, you should also give Road to Success and Blossom in Power a try. We promised ourselves we’d only watch the first episode before writing the synopsis but somehow ended up watching far more episodes than we originally planned. It seriously messed up our schedule, but we can’t even complain because we had such a great time.
Anyhow, we certainly hope that this article will help you decide which drama deserve a spot on your July watchlist. We also sincerely hope your watchlist is always full, your free time somehow keep expanding, and every drama your watch brings a smile to your face. Happy watching, dear readers!
