5 High-Rated, Exciting, and Thrilling Chinese Military-themed Drama Recommendations

Kapanlagi.com - Chinese dramas have become popular recently. Similar to Korean dramas or K-dramas, Chinese dramas also present stories with various themes. One of the popular themes in Chinese dramas is the military. There are several interesting and exciting Chinese military-themed dramas that have achieved high ratings.

Among the many themes or topics frequently portrayed in Chinese dramas, the military has become a popular genre among viewers. These dramas not only feature interesting stories, but also often include thrilling actions. With advanced production and more complex storylines, these dramas can be an exciting watch.

Interested in watching Chinese military-themed dramas? If so, check out the list of recommendations and brief reviews below.

1. YOU ARE MY HERO

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One of the highly-rated Chinese military-themed dramas is YOU ARE MY HERO. This military drama tells the story of a newly graduated doctor, Mi Ka, who is in a jewelry store to buy a gift for her parents when a jewelry robbery occurs by an armed robber.

The SWAT team is specifically deployed to control the situation. In this moment, Mi Ka meets Captain Xing Ke Lei of the Special Forces who helps her calm down the dangerous situation. However, because Xing Ke Lei is wearing a complete combat uniform and his face is covered, Mi Ka doesn't know what he looks like.

Several years later, while completing the qualifications to become a full-fledged surgeon, Mi Ka decides to participate in a joint emergency rescue exercise between her hospital and the police SWAT team. Unbeknownst to her, she meets Captain Xing Ke Lei again. Their relationship begins to develop as they get to know each other more and face various military and medical situations in the future.

2. THE INDOMITABLE MISSION

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THE INDOMITABLE MISSION is another highly-rated Chinese military drama. This drama tells the story of a Kuomintang officer in the midst of the Chinese Civil War. At that time, he was tasked with reviewing red propaganda materials and eventually switched sides after being inspired by the Communist Party's beliefs.

One day, Kuomintang officer Zhao Yunfei entered the Communist headquarters in Yan'an. Under the leadership of Li Kenong, he then became a secret intelligence officer sent as a spy to establish a position that could directly communicate with the Communist Party from within. As a secret agent, Zhao Yunfei has achieved great success along with many other unknown heroes.

3. ARSENAL MILITARY ACADEMY

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ARSENAL MILITARY ACADEMY tells the story of the situation in the 20th century, when the Chinese military forces were involved in a prolonged bloody conflict as they fought against the Japanese Empire army.

The government recruited young men to defend the besieged northeastern region of the country. However, a woman named Xie Xiang also wanted to participate in the battle. She decided to cut her hair short and disguise herself as her brother in order to join the Chinese army.

Xie Xiang quickly proves herself more than capable as a soldier, and soon earns a place at the elite military academy in Shanghai. At the academy, she befriends several male recruits, including a wealthy troublemaker, Gu Yan Zheng, and the gentle and introverted Shen Jun San. Their struggle becomes more complicated when both Gu Yan Zheng and Shen Jun San develop feelings for Xie Xiang.

4. GLORY OF SPECIAL FORCE

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Recommendation for another exciting Chinese military drama to watch is GLORY OF SPECIAL FORCE. The story of this drama focuses on the adulthood of Yan Po Yue, an extraordinary military youth in everything but still remains a loner who doesn't fit in with his team.

Yan Po Yue comes from a family of warriors. With the determination to prove himself to his father, he enrolls in a military school during the gaokao examination. During the new member acceptance ceremony, Yan Po Yue shows outstanding results but fails to attract the attention of his superiors. He is then sent to be part of the cooking team, which turns out to be a place full of talented hidden individuals.

5. BATTLE OF CHANGSHA

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Finally, there is BATTLE OF CHANGSHA as a recommendation for a Chinese military drama with a high rating. This military Chinese drama retells the chaotic events of the Sino-Japanese War from the perspective of a 16-year-old girl named Hu Xiang Xiang and her twin brother, Hu Xiao Man.

It is told that Gu Qing Ming is a strict Intelligence Officer in the Nationalist Army. He is also the only child of a famous political family who goes against his family's wishes. Qing Ming wants to join the front lines of the war and serve his country.

Until finally, Gu Qing Ming meets Hu Xiang Xiang, who is enthusiastic at a matchmaking event held without their consent. From there, interactions and meetings begin, and eventually unexpected secrets of Gu Qing Ming with other members of the Hu family start to be revealed.

However, as the war becomes more intense and Changsha is repeatedly besieged, Gu Qing Ming and Hu Xiang Xiang soon learn that there is more to each other than meets the eye, and whether their newly formed relationship can withstand the flames of war and the threat of separation.

Those are some recommendations for Chinese military-themed dramas with a high rating. Enjoy watching!

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