Dear readers, can you believe that September 2026 is already here? We only have four months left before 2026 is over. Honestly, where did all the time go? It feels like we are still warming up for 2026, and somehow, we have started to talk about our plans for next year. But before we start worrying about how quickly time flies, let’s talk about something much more important: Cdramas and what dramas are going to release in September 2026.
September may not be the busiest month when it comes to new Cdramas, but there are still plenty of interesting ones waiting for us. We have historical romance, family drama, workplace romance, and lots of mysteries. And, as usual, those dramas have ended up on our already packed watchlist.
So, which drama are worth keeping an eye on, and which ones might become our next “Just one more episode” mistake? Let’s take a look at the dramas coming our way this September 2026. Happy reading! 😁😁
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New Chinese Dramas Release in September 2026
1. In My Prime
- Drama Title: In My Prime
- Also Known As: 生逢其时, Sheng Feng Qi Shi
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Cast: Guan Xiao Tong, Wang Zi Qi, Liu Lin, Guo Tao, Guo Xiao Dong
- Episodes: 26
- Date of Release: September 3, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, iQiyi
- Where to Watch: IQiyi
- Adapted from the web novel “Jin Lin” by Han Shi San
Let start this September 2026 with a good Chinese family drama, In My Prime. Sometimes, this genre is exactly what we need when real life hits us hard. They bring warmth into our heart and remind us that life is never perfect.
There’s something comforting about watching people deal with their problems, grow together, and still find their way back to each other. Guan Xiao Tong and Wang Zi Qi stars in this heartwarming drama, directed by Lin Yan, who also brought us She and Her Perfect Husband and With You.
Set in a small town of Qingwu in the 1980s, the Qi and Cao family live next door to each other. Qi Shi is a brave and stubborn girl born with albinism. From a young age, she knows that she looks different from everyone else, and she tries all sort of ways to hide it.
Next door, Cao Xin seems to be the kind of child every parent would love to have. He is well-behaved, disciplined, and always gets good grades. But beneath this “perfect child’ image, is a boy growing up under his father’s strict rules.
Qi Shi and Cao Xin’s lives become unexpectedly tangled when an absurd case of being switched at birth brings the two family even closer. As Qi Shi and Cao Xin grow up, they have to deal with more than just their identities. Family problems, friendships, love, and the expectations placed on them all become part of their journey.
While the children are trying to find their place in the world, the adults have their own battles to face. From careers matters and marriage to family responsibilities. Through the ups and downs of changing times, Qi Shi and Cao Xin slowly grow, heal, and learn what they truly want from life. And perhaps, after everything they have been through, they might finally find their own version of happiness.
2. No. 9 Hunter
- Drama Title: No.9 Hunter
- Also Known As: 九品猎妖官, Jiu Pin Lie Yao Guan
- Genres: Historical, Fantasy
- Cast: Zhong Li Li, Liu Xu Wei
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: September 4, 2026
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
September may not have brought us as many short Chinese dramas as last month. But don’t worry, there are still a few to keep you company. Whether you need something to watch during your commute or while enjoying your lunch in peace, this one is here for you. Now you could enjoy a little drama without sacrificing too much of your precious time. Well, that’s what we tell ourselves every day, anyway. 😏
Long long time ago, the Sky Rift has unleashed disaster to the mortal world. Shangguan Ziyan, a young demoness, a Yuanchu, a Taoist priest, are brought together by fate. They embark on a journey to mend the heaven as the No. 9 Hunters.
But during the journey, Shangguan Ziyan is afflicted with the Stone Curse, that causes her yin and yang is reversed. Suddenly, her body start to constantly switch between male and female. Yuanchu, on the other hand, has an unfortunate fate. Whoever he falls in love with is destined to die.
As they travel between the mortal and demon worlds, they encounter all kinds of people and creatures and slowly uncover the truth behind their own fates. And somehow the two people who probably should stay away from love end up falling for each other.
3. The Long Watch
- Drama Title: The Long Watch
- Also Known As: 交锋, Clash, Confrontation, Jiao Feng
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Cast: Wang Kai, Peng Yu Chang, Ou Hao, Zhou Yi Ran, Qiu Tian, Zu Feng
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: September 6, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
We cannot even say how much we love Chinese crime dramas. Most of the crime dramas are not idol dramas. So, their strength is usually not in the face cards, but in the strong acting and the story. Still, they managed to keep us on the edge of our seats almost all the time.
This September 2026, we got everything in The Long Watch: the mystery, the acting, and the face cards too. Starring the handsome Wang Kai (Nirvana in Fire, When a Snail Falls in Love), Peng Yu Chang (I Am Nobody, No Pain no Gain), Ou Hao (The Limbo, My Dear Guardian), Zhou Yi Ran (To the Wonder, Regeneration), Qiu Tian (Bloom Life), and Zu Feng (Upcoming Summer), this drama surely deserves a spot on our watchlist.
Set in the late 1990s, the story follows Chun Xiao and Jin Lan, Lin Kan Shan, Ma Qi as their path intertwined and their stories were linked to the national security and social change. Chu Xiao and Jin Lan are two young officers at the Minzhou State Security Bureau who become an unlikely mentor and apprentice pairs.
Their job puts them on the secret front where they face once case after another, all the way while trying to protect the national security. Their biggest challenge comes from Lin Kan Shan, code-named “North Wind” What starts as a battle of wits turns into a two-decade long game of cat and mouse.
As the years pass and shapes the balance of power in national security, hidden war continues and testing everyone involved. This is not just a story about catching spies, but also about how much people are willing to give up for what they believe in.
4. Fragment of Truth
- Drama Title: Fragment of Truth
- Also Known As: 猎罪现场, Lie Zui Xian Chang
- Genres: Crime, Suspense, Thriller
- Cast: Huan Jun Jie, Zheng Xiao Ning
- Number of Episode: 24
- Date of Release: September 7, 2026
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku
Fragment of Truth is a new short drama around 18 minutes for your watchlist. It’s a good choice when you want something you can finish without committing your wole evening. So, if you’re looking for a quick drama with a little suspense in this September 2026, this one might be worth a try.
Han Ning lost his parents when he was young. Seven years ago, his sister was murdered in a strange kidnapping case, which eventually became the reason he decided to become the part of the police squad.
With his natural talent for criminal profiling, Han Ning can put himself in a criminal’s psychological perspective and accurately reconstruct how a crime happened. However, this special ability makes him get uncomfortable close to the minds of criminals.
Now entering Major Crimes Unit Two, Han Ning works alongside teammates. Captain Ren Fei leads the team with unwavering resolve. While He Lai provide the team with his experiences, guidance, and insight. Later they face a new criminal case that triggers a chain of a series of killings.
Every single case soon leads to the unsolved case of Han Ning’s sister from the past. The team took the case into their own hand and showed that being a good police officer is not just about catching criminals, but also about standing up for those who need protection.
5. Cold Hunt
- Drama Title: Cold Hunt
- Also Known As: 冬城猎凶, Dong Cheng Lie Xiong
- Genres: Crime, Suspense
- Cast: Wang Yang, Wan Qian, Shawn Yue
- Number of Episodes: 18
- Date of Release: September 10, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, Youku
- Where to watch: Youku
This September 2026, Youku has been the most talked-about streaming apps after the success of The Early Spring. We’ve been running it around quite often too. And this new drama, Cold Hunt, surely has to be on our list too.
If you are looking for a drama full of beautiful faces, I’m not sure you’ll find it here. But if you are looking for a good story, you’ve come to the right place. We don’t watch all of Wang Yang’s dramas, but every time we hit the play button, we never regret it.
Crime investigator Li Yu Jing is temporarily assigned to work with Officer Yue Qing Chuan on a child trafficking case. The case takes an unexpected turn when Li Yu Jing finds a clue connected to an armed robbery he investigated 13 years ago.
As the two dig deeper, they discover that the child trafficking case and the old robbery may be more related than they initially thought. With the two cases separated by more than a decade, Li Yu Jing and Yue Qing Chuan must piece together the clue before the truth is buried forever.
6. Abyss
- Drama Title: Abyss
- Also Known As: 深渊无间, Shen Yuan, Shen Yuan Wu Jian, Shen Yuan You Xi Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Cast: Ren Jia Lun, Qin Jun Jie
- Number of Episodes: 16
Date of Release: September 9, 2026 - Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Wach: iQiyi
It’s been FOREVER since we saw Ren Jia Lun playing in a modern-day drama. The short buzz cut and the casual outfit gives Ren Jia Lun completely different, no-nonsense police-officer look. Well, he also has short cut in Silent Tides and Thousand Years for You, but this one hit differently. 😁
The peaceful life of a small town is suddenly disturbed by an online novel titled Abyss. The strange thing is that parts of the novel are almost exactly the same as an old murder case that was never made public. And some of the details are things only the killer and the police should know.
Li Cheng, a young and passionate rookie police officer took the case. As he started to investigate, he finds himself in the middle of a battle of wits against several suspects. The deeper he digs, the more secrets he uncovers about the people involved. What looks like a cold case slowly turns into a heartbreaking story about family, friendship, and one decision that changed lives forever.
7. Against the Current
- Drama Title: Against the Current
- Also Known As: 兰香如故, Lan Xiang Ru Gu, Orchid Fragrance Remains, The Story of Xiang Lan
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
- Cast: Tang Song Yu, Liu Xue Yi
- Number of Episodes: 47
- Date of Release: September 11, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Video
- Where to watch: WTV, Tencent Video
- Adapted from the novel “Lan Xiang Yuan” by He Yan Shan
Dear readers, do you know that the Chinese government has removed the regulation stating that Chinese dramas can only have a maximum of 40 episodes? So don’t be surprised when you read that this drama has 47 episodes.
We are the people who shout hurray because we can enjoy the full story now. No more slow start followed by a rushed ending. but does it mean all our effort to get rid of our dark circles will be in vain?
We had to add something. When the drama is aired in this September 2026, we’ve watched several episodes. And we can only tell you, dear readers, this Against the Current drama will definitely in our watch list this month. 😁
Shen Jia Lan used to be a noble young lady who lives in a comfortable house and surrounded by loving parents. But her world turned upside down when her family falls from grace for a false accusation. And as if it wasn’t enough, her engagement with Lin Jin Qi falls apart. Shen Jia Lan’s life was saved by a couple who wanted to repay her kindness.
From that day on, she becomes their daughter, Xu Lan Xiang. However, fate brought her back to Lin Jin Qi after her family entered the Lin residence as servants. Despite the hardships, Xu Lan Xiang strives hard for a happy and peaceful life for herself and her family.
With her kindness, intelligence, and wisdom, Xu Lan Xiang managed to break free from the suppression and the constraints of social status. Her personality wins Lin Jin Qi’s heart, earns the family’s respects, and ultimately clears the Shen family’s name.
8. Gladiator in the Theatre
- Drama Title: Gladiator in the Theatre
- Also Known As: 云雀叫天录, Behind the Clouds, Beyond the Clouds, Yun Que Jiao Tian Lu
- Genres: Historical
- Cast: Zhang Yi Shan, Tan Zhuo, Cao Lei, Yang Li Xin
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: September 14, 2026
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV
- Where to Watch: MGTV
Gladiator in the Theatre is based on the life of Tan Xin Pei. According to Wikipedia, Tan Xin Pei was a Chinese Peking Opera artist. He was undoubtedly the most important artist of his generation who specialized in the role type of dignified and respectable male characters.
Forty of his family members, spanning over seven generations, also worked as Peking Opera performers. We have never watched any Peking Opera, honestly. However, a drama based on a real-life character? Now that sound interesting enough to give it a try.
Meng Jin Fu is just an ordinary boy with mediocre talent from a poor family. Nobody thinks he has a what it takes to become a great Peking Opera artist. But somehow, he finds his way into the world and starts learning from the very bottom.
From a martial artist to a martial ats student, from a rookie in Jutan to a famous actor in the opera house in the capital. Meng Jin Fu slowly improves while the world around him keeps changing. His journey was far from easy, but he refuses to give up.
Step by step, this ordinary boy grows into a respected opera artist, finally making a name for himself in the fiercely competitive world of Liyuan and becoming a legend in history.
9. Spring of the Blade
- Drama Title: Spring of the Blade
- Also Known As: 一瓯春, A Cup of Love, Yi Ou Chun
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Family, Political
- Cast: Xu Kai, Zhou Ye
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: September 17, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi, Youku
- Where to Watch: iQiyi, Youku
- Adapted from the novel “Yi Ou Chun” by You Si Jie
Yes! Xu Kai and Zhou Ye are finally starring together in a drama. Honestly, this is one of those pairings that makes you want to click the play button just to see what they can do together. But Spring of the Blade isn’t just about putting two popular actors in the same drama and hoping their chemistry will do all the work.
This is the kind of Chinese drama that will keep you glued to your screen, not just because of the two leads, but because the story will keep you curious all the time. So, is Spring of the Blade worth adding to our (and yours too) watchlist in September 2026? Let’s take a closer look. 😉
Xie Qing Yuan is an orphan who had to survive on the street. There, she met Shen Run, a boy who also been sent to the army after a tragedy struck his family. The two became friends and promised to survive no matter what happened.
Before they parted ways, Shen Run gave her a penny as a keepsake. Years later, Xie Qing Yuan returns to the Xie family with determination to uncover the truth behind the death of her mother.
Meanwhile, Shen Run has rise to the power and become a cunning and ruthless strategist. He is also sent to take charge of the Xie family during a crisis. Their reunion brings back the bond they once shared. But this time, they are no longer two children trying to survive on the street.
With Xie Qing Yuan’s courage and intelligence, she joined hands with Shen Run when they get caught up in the fierce power struggles within a powerful aristocratic family and stir up political intrigue of the imperial court
10. Take a Nap
- Title: Take a Nap
- Also Known As: 海岛舒服日志, Hai Dao Shu Fu Ri Zhi
- Genre: Romance
- Cast: Lu Hao Ran, Li Lan Di
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: September 19, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
We love this Chinese drama title, Take a Nap. We really do, especially since we’re all adults. Remember when we were younger and our parents told us to take a nap after lunch?
We refused, of course. Why would we waste our precious playtime sleeping? These days we work all day, and suddenly nobody tells us to take a nap. In fact, we would really appreciate it if someone did.
Well, that’s enough complaining about adulthood for now. As for the drama synopsis, you can read it below. We would love to write more, but the rice from lunch is taking charge right now, and our eyes are getting heavier by the minute. 🥱
A girl who feels lost in life and a boy who never know what it feels like to be loved are unexpectedly travel to a remote, unknown island. As they spend more time at the island, they begin to discover that the place is hiding something much bigger than they expected.
Together, they uncover the secrets of time and space that sent them to the island. Gradually, the investigation turned to be a wonderous love journey for them. Will they ever find their way home and to each other’s heart?
11. A Prophet
- Drama Title: A Prophet
- Also Known As: 我不是大师, Chang Feng Qi, Jiang Xiang, Wo Bu Shi Da Shi, Wo Shi Ge Suan Ming Xian Sheng
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Cast: Li Xian, Li Yi Tong, Wu Gang, Liu Guan Lin, Guo Jing Lin
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: September 23, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video, iQiyi
- Adapted from the novel “Wo Shi Ge Suan Ming Xian Sheng” by Yi Zhi
A Prophet is one of our must watch picks Chinese drama in this September 2026. This drama has only 24 episodes, but the story, gosh… is anything but small. The mystery is surely would keep you at the edge of your seat.
Mystery Chinese dramas are always a good choice if you enjoy putting your detective hat and trying to figure things out before the characters do. And with this one, good luck, because the drama might just outsmart you. 😜
Shangguan Cheng Ming grew up as a wealthy young man who spent more time in opera theatres than studying. There he met Jiang Fei Yan, a young actress, and eventually fell in love with her.
Everything seemed to be going well until a blind man named Du appeared at the wedding. He claimed to be a fortune teller and warned Shangguan Cheng Ming to stay away from his wife, or else a family tragedy would occur.
Shangguan Cheng Ming refused to listen. But a few days later, his father was dead, his siblings disappeared, and his stepmother was in a coma. Just when he thought things could not get worse, Shangguan Cheng Ming almost died but was saved by an elderly man, Jin Bu Huan, who reveals that the tragedy in his family was plotted by his own wife.
The truth leads him to the Jiang Xiang Sect, a mysterious group that uses astrology and fortune telling to deceive people. Determined to uncover the truth, he sets a trap, using deception against deceivers. But when everyone is playing their own tricks, figuring out who is telling the truth may be harder than getting revenge.
12. Shadow Punisher
- Drama Title: Shadow Punisher
- Also Known As: 魅影神捕, Mei Ying Shen Bu, Shadow Unisaber, The Phantom Detective
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Fantasy
- Cast: Luo Yun Xi, Fang Yi Lun
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: September 26, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the novel “Mei Ying Shen Bu” by Wang Ke
Dear readers, this Shadow Punisher drama caught our eyes right away, because it has Luo Yun Xi and Fang Yi Lun names on it. But judging at the synopsis, it seems we’re not just getting handsome faces. There are mysterious deaths, people coming back from the dead, and three detectives trying to make sense of it all. Well, this should be fun. 😏
Li Si, known as Master Qing Yang, deliberately joins the Imperial Detective Bureau to investigate the mysterious death of the Fourth Prince. There, he meets Bai Zhen Zhu, a brilliant forensic examiner, and Meng Rui, a skilled detective who is also seeking revenge.
The three soon become the Divine Detectives. Together, they take on a series of strange and terrifying cases. From mysterious corpses and disappearing villagers to people who seem to come back from the dead.
But as they investigate the Eight Great Mysterious Cases, they discover that these bizarre crimes may all be connected to the fallen Li Luo Kingdom. With danger waiting around every corner, the three detectives must uncover the truth before another bloodbath falls upon the dynasty.
13. Irreplaceable
- Drama Title: Irreplaceable
- Also Known As: 无可替代, Wu Ke Ti Dai
- Genres: Business, Romance, Melodrama
- Cast: Zhao Jin Mai, Wei Da Xun
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: September 27, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku
Have you got your workplace romance on the September 2026 list? Well, we finally got one for you on this new Chinese drama Irreplaceable. Because apparently watching other people fall in love at work is much enjoyable than actually dealing with our own coworkers. 😆
Xu Chi witnessed her mother’s suicide after her parent’s divorce. It left her determined to never become someone who could be easily replaced. Coming from an ordinary college, she works hard and uses her sharp mind to build herself into a successful professional consultant.
Meanwhile, Ye Xin Zhi is already an elite figure in the industry. But his career doesn’t start smoothly. After being framed by his boss, he quietly makes a plan to get his revenge. he also remembers Xu Chi, who had believed in him early on, and invites her to become his assistant.
As her mentor and friend, he helps he improve while the two slowly become closer. But just when they both achieve their goals, their relationship gradually deepens. But at this time, their lives take another turn.
Yue Xin Zhi’s career suddenly faces a major setback, while Xu Chi gets the chance to move into the company’s top management. With their careers pulling them in different directions, they have to decided what they really want for their future.
The Conclusion
September is just so promising, isn’t it? We may have started the month thinking there wouldn’t be that many dramas to talk about. Yet, look at us now, worrying about our bank account because the amount of eye cream that we must buy is ridiculous.
So which new September 2026 drama has caught your attention the most, dear readers? Are you waiting for a particular one, or are you still trying to decide which drama deserve a spot on your watchlist?
Whatever you choose, we hope you find something that makes your days a little more enjoyable. And if your weekend were so packed with dramas that you can barely leave the house, don’t blame us. We are trapped in the same situation. Happy watching! 😆
