The Best TV Shows on Beijing Television

Every Beijing Television Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Showcasing over 20 shows from 1990 up until 2024, Beijing Television stands as a beacon of television excellence. Notable series such as Expectation and I Love My Family from Beijing Television first graced the screens in 1990 and 1993. As of October 2026, our compilation of Beijing Television’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows.

  • Control by Zhen Guan
    Control by Zhen Guan (2006)9.7

  • I Love My Family
    I Love My Family (1993)8.8

    The first Mandarin-language sitcom.

  • 3000 Whys of Blue Cat
    3000 Whys of Blue Cat (1999)8.5

    3000 Whys of Blue Cat is the first large-scale Chinese animated series in mainland China with an emphasis on science. The series is produced by "Beijing Sunchime Happy Culture Company". The show remains one of the longest running children's cartoon series in the world. It is most commonly referred to as "Blue Cat". An English version was made for the first episode titled "The Adventures of the Blue Cat" and was made as a pilot for a series titled "Lucky's Adventures" but due to lack of intrerests, the series was canceled. The show uses a combination of 2D animation and CGI.

  • The Young Detective
    The Young Detective (2000)8.5

  • Like a Flowing River
    Like a Flowing River (2018)8.5

    The story of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun as they take part in China’s economic reform from the 1980s to the 1990s.

  • The Bronze Teeth
    The Bronze Teeth (2001)8.4

  • Ⅵ Group of Fatal Case
    Ⅵ Group of Fatal Case (2001)8.2

    Six very different but equally determined and dedicated police officers comprise a group specializing in serious criminal cases involving homicide, mafia activity, terrorism, drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and robbery.

  • Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
    Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty (2022)8.2

    General Lu Lingfeng and Detective Su Wuming uncover supernatural mysteries and hidden conspiracies threatening the empire during Emperor Xuanzong’s reign.

  • In the Name of the Brother
    In the Name of the Brother (2024)8.0

    In 1945, Harbin has come under the rule of Japan's puppet state known as Manchukuo. Communist agent Song Zhuo Wen successfully infiltrates Harbin Secret Service where Guan Xue holds a post as the chief of special police.

  • Medal of the Republic
    Medal of the Republic (2021)7.7

    An anthology about the lives of eight legendary figures in China: Yu Min, Shen Jilan, Sun Jiadong, Li Yannian, Zhang Fuqing, Yuan Longping, Huang Xuhua, and Tu Youyou.

  • Home with Kids
    Home with Kids (2005)7.5

    Xia Donghai returns to China with his son to reunite with his daughter and marries Liu Mei, a nurse with her own son. The blended family navigates different parenting styles and the mischievous behavior of their children, leading to both humorous and challenging situations.

  • Trident
    Trident (2020)7.5

    Cui Tiejun, Xu Guozhu, and Pan Jianghai, known as the Trident of the city police come together to fight crime.

  • Legend of Mi Yue
    Legend of Mi Yue (2015)7.3

    Mi Yue, a princess from Chu, is sent to Qin as a concubine. She loses her first love and becomes entangled in royal power struggles. After being exiled with her son, she returns during a time of chaos to try to defeat her rival and secure the throne for her child.

  • The Glory of Tang Dynasty
    The Glory of Tang Dynasty (2017)6.2

    The life of an intelligent and kind woman who becomes a concubine of the inner court whose love for the people enables her to do great things for the country.

  • Love Stories in the Countryside
    Love Stories in the Countryside (2006)6.1

  • Idler: Sister Ma
    Idler: Sister Ma (2000)6.0

    Chinese sitcom set in a residential neighborhood in Beijing, centered on Ma Xiao Yan, a middle aged woman known as Sister Ma, her relatives and friends.

  • Expectation
    Expectation (1990)5.5

  • Midnight Diner
    Midnight Diner (2017)5.4

    A mysterious chef and his late-night diner, open from midnight to dawn, featuring ordinary stories from his patrons every night as they chatter and eat the one requested dish.

  • In Spite of the Strong Wind
    In Spite of the Strong Wind (2023)5.2

    Betrayed and bankrupt, a resilient PR professional rebuilds his life and business, confronting the ex who once shattered his world and seeking redemption.

  • The Young Doctor
    The Young Doctor (2014)N/A