Historical dramas with high quality production

Historical dramas are very popular for plot devices modern dramas can't use. But some just use the historical setting for these, some simply focus on the romance or the fun and don't need big budget or stunning visuals. And they can still be great, some of them are among my favorites. But this is the list of dramas that do look like they cost a fortune and the scenes themselves are basically a piece of art, their fights' choreography is amazing even for people usually bored by fight scenes etc.

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  • A Korean Odyssey

    1. A Korean Odyssey

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    8.0

    This adaptation of the Chineese classic really played with modernization of these godly creatures and just looking at it was a treat.

  • Alchemy of Souls

    2. Alchemy of Souls

    Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes

    It's usually China, where you look for these stunning fantasy dramas. Alchemy of Souls pulled that off as well.

  • Alchemy of Souls: Part 2

    3. Alchemy of Souls: Part 2

    Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

  • Arthdal Kronieken Deel 1: De Kinderen van de Profetie

    4. Arthdal Kronieken Deel 1: De Kinderen van de Profetie

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    Often compared to GoT, I can't figure out why, this drama used the opportunity to play with the costumes that not being set during Joseon period gave them to the fullest.

  • Arthdal Kronieken deel 3: De Prelude Naar Alle Legendes

    6. Arthdal Kronieken deel 3: De Prelude Naar Alle Legendes

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

  • Cang Lan Jue

    7. Cang Lan Jue

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    Do you know how they always accompany news of upcoming dramas with pictures from the book or manga and the characters have these intricate hair ornaments and costumes? And they seriously downgrade it for the drama? Well, not in this case.

  • Good Bye, My Princess

    8. Good Bye, My Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes

    If you would name thing from this drama, who wouldn't name the FL's memorable red dress? But there were also ML's bedroom (loving that bed), crown prince's hall and much more.

  • Half of Us

    9. Half of Us

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    While the drama is not set at a palace and costumes look quite simple at first, the more you look at it, the more you're amazed. And the fight scenes are just beautiful.

  • Hotel del Luna

    10. Hotel del Luna

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    8.5

    This drama should be on this list if only for IU's wardrobe, but not just because of it.

  • Joy of Life

    11. Joy of Life

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes

    It's rare to see a drama that seems like every straw on the floor and every sigh of some extra in the crowd took hours of preparation. This is one of them. With no filler second.

  • Legend of Fu Yao

    12. Legend of Fu Yao

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes

    The beauty of fantasy dramas - complete freedom, no dynasty with given fashion, architecture etc.

  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    13. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes

  • Luo Yang

    14. Luo Yang

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes

    Just play the the video of how they built the set,basically rebuilt the whole historical city and you'll understand.

  • Ming Dynasty

    15. Ming Dynasty

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 64 episodes

    I can't say I like Ming fashion very much, but it looks really realistic. Drama is also using some huge sets that look really good.

  • My Demon

    16. My Demon

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    Nice job with special effects.

  • The Rise of Phoenixes

    17. The Rise of Phoenixes

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

    When someone tells you C-dramas are just for girls and they like quality historical series like HBO makes, not these ones, show him this drama.

  • Under the Queen’s Umbrella

    18. Under the Queen’s Umbrella

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    Do you know how when you look up a Korean monarchs, they have a list of like 40 concubines and 60 children, but in dramas, they are all monogamists (except Sukjong, who always has those 3 women around him) and have the same number of children as the average modern father? Just like when the armies gather in dramas. There are like 10 people. All to simply save money for the cast that wouldn't be much relevant to the story. But this drama has the cast packed with royals.

  • Xing Han Can Lan

    19. Xing Han Can Lan

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    There is just a few dramas set during Han dynasty in recent years, so some might be unaccustomed to its fashion. This drama can also seem a bit bland with its color scheme, but it all feels very realistic.

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