3 Costume Chinese Dramas Competing for Viewers at the End of October 2025, Who Will Be the Winner?

Kapanlagi.com - The end of October 2025 is a hot moment for fans of Chinese costume dramas. Three major platforms iQIYI, Mango TV, and Youku are once again causing a stir by airing their flagship colossal dramas almost simultaneously.

All three have top actors, luxurious production, and a militant fanbase. It's not just a battle of stories, but also a competition of charm and visuals on screen!

1. Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Sword and Beloved (iQIYI)

The first drama comes from iQIYI titled Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Sword and Beloved, starring Cheng Yi and Li Yitong. This series serves as the conclusion to the long-awaited Fox Spirit Trilogy for fans. With pre-order numbers reaching 4.5 million, the enthusiasm has been evident for quite some time.

However, because of the huge hype, audience expectations are also high. The combination of wuxia action and emotional drama will be a significant test for Cheng Yi and the production team, whether they can conclude this trilogy sweetly or end up with an anticlimax.

2. Whispers of Fate (Mango TV)

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From Mango TV, there is Whispers of Fate featuring Luo Yunxi and Bao Shangen. This drama is known for its stunning visuals—from the costumes, lighting, to the strong oriental atmosphere.

Many say that this drama is Luo Yunxi's comeback project after being absent from the costume genre for quite some time. Besides the eye-catching visuals, the chemistry between the two main actors is also one of the main attractions that has kept viewers curious since the release of its first teaser.

3. Blood River (Youku)

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Meanwhile, Youku relies on Blood River, a drama that brings together Gong Jun and Peng Xiaoran. This series is part of the Shao Ge Universe, which already has loyal fans.

Since its premiere, Blood River has recorded a CVB of 2,817, making it the highest among these three dramas for a while. Peng Xiaoran has also caught attention for trying to step out of the shadow of her role in Dong Gong. So far, many have rated her performance as much more mature and strong.

4. Who Will Be the Champion?

When viewed from the perspective of strength, each drama has its own weapons. Sword and Beloved excels in storytelling and nostalgia from its popular IP. Whispers of Fate relies on visual beauty and an elegant atmosphere, while Blood River brings a vast fantasy world with high action and intensity.

These three dramas are all designed to delight the eyes and hearts of the audience. But with their airing schedules so close together, it's unlikely that all of them will win big at the same time. So the question remains: which drama will last the longest at the peak of hype by the end of October?

(kpl/chn)