1. Elizabeth R
This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.
It has an average vote of 7.361 on TMDB.
2. Pride and Prejudice
Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth.
It has an average vote of 8.216 on TMDB.
3. The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion (如意芳霏)
Fu Rong is born into a family of goldsmiths, and is intelligent and hardworking. Due to her elder sister's unfortunate marriage, she vows to control her own destiny and flees from her own wedding. At the capital, she meets the arrogant and proud Xu Jin at a festival.</p><p></p><p>Their lives became entangled together as they join hands to to uncover corruption and crimes. They managed to investigate the truth behind the gold murder case and discover the real culprit who poisoned Consort Duan. With her wide knowledge, kindness and independence, Fu Rong wins Xu Jin's admiration; while Xu Jin also saves Fu Rong from danger. When Fu Rong's master commits suicide, Xu Jin aids Fu Rong as she finds the mastermind. They get caught in a rebellious plot brewing in the palace, and finally resolve it in the end. After undergoing a series of life changes, Fu Rong and Xu Jin retire to their homeland and lives a peaceful and happy life together.
It has an average vote of 6.714 on TMDB.
4. The Rulai Palm (如來神掌)
(如來神掌)
5. Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (倚天屠龍記)
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1978.
6. The Slicing of the Demon (凶城計中計)
(凶城計中計)
7. Gentle Reflections (恨鎖金瓶)
Based on the famous Chinese novel “Kam Ping Mui”, “Gentle Reflections” is about the love and hatred of three girls, Lin , Yi and Mui . Lin was forced to marry Long . She was miserableand begged Chung to take her away, but he refused. Lin was desperate and when Hing came and seduced her, she was more than willing to kill Long and marry Hing. Yi loved Chung but due to misunderstanding, she married Hui instead. Hing lusted for Yi and killed Hui to get his hands on her. Yi then pretended to marry Hing in order to kill him for revenge. Lin and Yi competed for Hing’s attention and Lin’s maid Mui was involved…
8. 新梁山伯与祝英台 (新梁山伯与祝英台)
(新梁山伯与祝英台)
It has an average vote of 9 on TMDB.
9. 侠女闯天关 (侠女闯天关)
(侠女闯天关)
It has an average vote of 4 on TMDB.
10. Father Brown
Father Brown was a Catholic priest who doubled as an amateur detective in order to solve mysteries.
It has an average vote of 6.625 on TMDB.
11. Virtues of Harmony (皆大歡喜)
Virtues of Harmony is a long-running sitcom from Hong Kong, lasting 322 episodes with two direct seasons. Produced by Tsui Yu On, the sitcom was a TVB production and aired five days a week from September 17, 2001 to December 28, 2002. The series chronicles the comical events and life of the Kam household, a rich family during a prosperous time in the Ming Dynasty of China. The series was inspired by the 2000 TVB comedy drama Colourful Life.</p><p></p><p>Originally planned to be an 150-episode sitcom, an extra 200 episodes were added due to the sitcom's rating success. After the episode finale, a spin-off sequel, Virtues of Harmony II was released in 2003, as well as a spin-off musical, which starred the same cast.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
12. Death Comes to Pemberley
Adaptation of PD James's bestselling homage to Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth and Darcy, now six years married, are preparing for their annual ball when festivities are brought to an abrupt halt.
It has an average vote of 6.825 on TMDB.
13. I, Claudius
Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.
It has an average vote of 7.914 on TMDB.
14. Maidens' Vow (鳳凰四重奏)
The history of the Phoenix Restaurant is closely intertwined with the stories of four women of different generations. It portrays the commonest marital problems and various kinds of stress suffered by women over the centuries.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
15. The Eunuch (龍仇鳳血)
Eunuch is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "Eunuch" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.
16. Ladies Of The House (神女有心)
(神女有心)
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
17. Bodyguards: Jade Dolls (保鏢之翡翠娃娃)
(保鏢之翡翠娃娃)
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
18. Land Girls
The lives, loves and highs and lows of four members of the Women's Land Army working at the Hoxley Estate during World War II.
It has an average vote of 7.78 on TMDB.
19. The Heroine of the Yangs (II) (穆桂英之十二寡婦征西)
After a long period of peace, the Western Xia dynasty invades the Song dynasty, leading to the deaths of Yang Liu Lang and Yang Zong Bao at the hands of Pang Tai Shi. Mu Guiying attempts to lead the female warriors of the Yang family into battle, but is falsely accused and faces many obstacles, including being separated from Yang Pai Feng, who later encounters an amnesiac Yelü Haonan and develops feelings for him.</p><p></p><p>Li Yuanhao, the prince of Western Xia, secretly approaches Guiying and others to deceive them and attempts to use their help to seize the throne. In the end, his scheme is exposed, and he is saved by the Bǎihuā Princess. Guiying is appointed as the commander to fight against Western Xia, but Yuanhao kidnaps Pai Feng and forces Haonan to help him kill his father and seize the throne, as well as to fight against the Song army. Guiying vows to eliminate Yuanhao.
20. Adventure of Phoenix'S House (大鬧粉粧樓)
Grand Preceptor Shen Qian colludes with the nomadic Nu Muqi tribe to divide and conquer China. When the tribe attacks Yunzhong City, Emperor Xian sends Luo Zeng to resist them. However, Shen tricks Luo and he gets captured. The Emperor mistakenly believes Luo betrayed him, executes his whole family, and Luo's son Luo Kan, along with his brother, escapes and seeks help to save their father. Three women who once rejected Luo Kan's advances also join forces to assist him. However, they are captured, and Luo Kan and Luo Cang lead the people of Yunzhong to fight the invaders. They succeed in defeating Shen Qian, and Luo Zeng demands that he testify to Shen's treachery. Shen's son plots to overthrow the Emperor and imprisons him in a tower. He and his allies, with the help of Luo Kan and Luo Cang, rescue the Emperor and confront Shen.
