Top Chinese Drama Releases for September 2024

September 2024 promises to be a delightful month for Chinese drama enthusiasts, offering a variety of new and captivating shows. The lineup will span genres ranging from romance and costume dramas to thrilling spy stories. Here are some of the standout series scheduled to keep viewers engaged throughout the month.

First up is “The First Shot,” premiering on September 3, 2024. Starring Johnny Huang, Wang Zi Qi, Chloe Xie, Liu Run Nan, and Zhao Yu Tong, this drama is set in the 1990s in Northeast China. At a time when the Narcotics Control Bureau had not yet been established, the region faces a surge in drug-related crimes. An elite team with diverse strengths is assembled to tackle the crisis. As they confront the nefarious drug syndicates, they also face moral dilemmas and the challenges of justice and humanity. All 32 episodes will be available for streaming on Youku.

Another romantic entry in the lineup is “Their Wonderful Time,” also debuting on September 3, 2024. Directed by Wang Feng, the series features Zhou Jie Qiong and Ge Qiu Gu in the lead roles. It follows the quirky love story of Song Ling Ling (Zhou Jie Qiong) and Xiao Ran (Ge Qiu Gu). The web drama will consist of 26 episodes, streaming weekly on Tencent Video and WeTV.

Moreover, “Northward” is set to intrigue audiences, though its exact release date is yet to be confirmed. According to CCTV, it is tentatively scheduled for a September launch. An adaptation of Xu Ze Chen’s “Bei Shang,” the drama is set in the year 2000. A mysterious ten-year-old girl arrives at Flower Street by the canal, stirring curiosity due to her extraordinary appearance. Following a tragic accident that took her brother and grandmother, Ma Si Yi vanished, only to reappear years later. Her return reunites childhood friends who are now grappling with life’s pressures. Northward will be available for streaming on iQIYI.

“The White Olive Tree” is another drama generating buzz this year. The story revolves around Song Ran (Liang Jie), a TV reporter from Liang City, who encounters trouble during an assignment in the turbulent East Country. She is rescued by Li Zan (Chen Zheyuan), a Chinese engineer. Despite their initial differences, shared ideals bring them closer, only to be separated by a bombing attack. Their paths cross again in China, reigniting their romance. This highly anticipated drama will also stream on iQIYI.

Fans of fantastical tales will be pleased with “A Moment But Forever,” based on Shi Si Lang’s novel “Unparalleled in the World.” The series focuses on Goddess Wu Shuang (Tiffany Tang), who descends to Earth to retrieve a heavenly treasure called “God’s Left Hand.” Her mission includes assassinating Yuan Zhong (Liu Xueyi), the high priest of the Youhu Clan. As she discovers more about Yuan Zhong, they fall in love and join forces to save the world. This intriguing drama promises to captivate its audience.

In addition to these series, the Chinese BL drama “Old Days in the Middle of Summer” is set to be released on September 15, 2024. Drama lovers have an exciting month ahead with an array of new shows to savor.

Source: Youku, iQIYI, Tencent Video, WeTV, CCTV