The Best TV Shows on Hunan Television

Every Hunan Television Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Our curated list, current as of July 2026, showcases over 20 of Hunan Television’s highest-rated series. Highlighting Hunan Television’s quality programming, Happy Camp and My Fair Princess stand out, premiering in 1997 and 1998. Hunan Television’s extensive portfolio includes more than 20 shows, spanning the years from 1997 to 2026.

  • The Classic of Mountains and Seas
    The Classic of Mountains and Seas (2016)10.0

    Based on a classical text, the drama tells the tale of a royal who is abandoned at the young age of ten because of a prophecy that said he would kill his father. As he grows up, he must deal with two parts of him that fight between good and evil.

  • Never-Ending Summer
    Never-Ending Summer (2026)9.3

    To save her gravely ill grandmother, top student Zhou Wan approaches her mother's stepson, Lu Xixiao, for funds. They fall for each other over the summer after graduation but are torn apart by misunderstandings in reality. Ten years later, they reunite at work. Though Lu Xixiao harbors resentment, his love for Zhou Wan remains. As they uncover the truth behind a "factory accident," they resolve their differences and reunite.

  • Love For You
    Love For You (2026)8.7

    In the 1990s, teenagers Chen Yi and Miao Jing met due to their parents, initially getting off to a rocky start. However, Miao Jing's kindness eventually softens Chen Yi's attitude towards her. Chen Yi and Miao Jing's relationship deepens after Chen Yi's father dies and Miao Jing's mother disappears, leaving the two to rely only on each other. Miao Jing eventually confesses her feelings for Chen Yi, but he pushes her away after he gets tangled up as a crime witness, urging her to leave their city. Years later, Chen Yi runs a billiards hall in their hometown, while Miao Jing returns for a work assignment. But when Chen Yi suspects that Miao Jing's boss is involved in smuggling, he vows to protect her – and stay by her side.

  • Back to Field
    Back to Field (2017)8.1

    The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each season takes place in a different rural part of China. The cast members are only provided with the basic life necessities and have to take care of everything else such as cooking their own meals and building their own furniture. To "buy" different cooking ingredients and other tools, they have to complete certain tasks assigned by the production crew, such as planting and harvesting crops. Different guests join the cast in each episode and help out with the daily chores. The goal of the program is to bring the audience along on a slower pace of life and to illustrate the joys of a simple lifestyle.

  • Fireworks of My Heart
    Fireworks of My Heart (2023)8.0

    Fire chief Song Yan and emergency doctor Xu Qin were separated by family opposition when they were younger. Now ten years later, they meet again due to their professions. After experiencing life and death together, they manage to find their way back, working together and encouraging each other. They acknowledge each other's individual growth after years apart, but will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their path this time to stay together?

  • My Fair Princess
    My Fair Princess (1998)7.7

    Centers around the legend of Princess Huanzhu during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

  • The Whirlwind Girl
    The Whirlwind Girl (2015)7.7

    10 years ago in the town of An Yang, the origin of Yuan Wu Dao martial arts, world champion Qu Xiang Nan was accused of doping and his prestigious title was stripped. He became a disgrace to the town and tarnished their name in the arts of Yuan Wu Dao. The story of Tornado Girl is set in the present and revolves around his adopted daughter and student Qi Bai Cao in her journey of becoming a true Yuan Wu Dao martial artist, fighting her way to the top and reclaiming her Teacher's innocence. Along the way she encounters friends such as her stoic and selfless Yuan Wu Dao senior Ruo Bai, the warm and caring but mysteriously secluded medic Yu Chu Yuan, and the flirtatious, playful Fang Ting Hao with a hidden agenda. Together they learn, grow, compete, find love and fight for their dreams.

  • The Chinese Restaurant
    The Chinese Restaurant (2017)7.3

    Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese celebrity reality show broadcast by Hunan Television.It's Vicky Zhao's first reality/variety show as a regular guest.

  • Swords of Legends
    Swords of Legends (2014)7.2

    Set during the Tang Dynasty, a young and quiet swordsman name Baili Tusu is infected by the aura of an ancient demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. Living with the dark energy, he grew up without family. Until one day, he meets a friendly girl Feng Qingxue along with a group of heroes, and together they wander the land to seek out destiny and bring balance to the world.

  • The Journey of Flower
    The Journey of Flower (2015)7.2

    She is the last god of the world and a Lone Star (an unlucky star). On the day of her birth, flowers wilted and the sky turned dark as her mother passed away during childbirth. Therefore, she was named Hua Qian Gu, meaning a thousand flower bones. Her body has a strange scent that attracts and provokes demons. Taking the advice of her dying father, Hua Qian Gu sets out on the journey to seek for a teacher to teach her martial art skills so that she could protect herself. On her journey she met friends such as Dongfang Yu Qing, Meng Xuan Lang, and Sha Qian Mo.

  • Ride the Wind
    Ride the Wind (2020)6.9

    A chinese variety show which features 30 female celebrities all over 30 years old who must compete to debut in a seven-member girlsband.

  • Divas Hit the Road
    Divas Hit the Road (2014)6.8

  • Flourished Peony
    Flourished Peony (2025)6.8

    He Weifang, the daughter of a merchant, partners with the infamous Jiang Changyang to run a flower business, empowering women and challenging societal norms. As their bond deepens, He Weifang uncovers Jiang Changyang's true identity and is inspired to focus on ventures that benefit the greater good.

  • Infinity and Beyond
    Infinity and Beyond (2022)6.7

  • Hello Saturday
    Hello Saturday (2022)6.5

    "Hello, Saturday" is the rebranding of the popular Chinese show "Happy Camp", hosted by He Jiong and with a fixed group of regular celebrity members. The program showcases the talent of various stars as well as social topics through creative and diverse content and games. It aims to spread positive energy while keeping up with the current trends and leading youth culture.

  • My Little One
    My Little One (2019)6.3

  • Sparrow
    Sparrow (2016)6.0

    This drama is set during the revolutionary time in Shanghai, based on a novel of the same name of Hai Fei. During the republican revolution, Chen Shen is a secret agent under Special Operations Executive Director Bi Zhongliang, among the agents called “sparrow” (similar to the program “zero” in Japan)

  • Ice Fantasy
    Ice Fantasy (2016)5.9

    A century after the war between the Ice and Fire Tribes, Prince Ka Suo of the Ice Tribe becomes king, searching for his missing lover and brother. He uncovers a dark conspiracy within his tribe, unaware that his brother, now the Fire Prince with no memory of his past, is leading the Fire Tribe. As tensions rise, the brothers are forced into a new conflict, this time against each other.

  • Viva La Romance
    Viva La Romance (2018)5.5

    Viva La Romance (妻子的浪漫旅行) Mango TV produced the Chinese observational reality show, which debuted on August 15, 2018. It depicts celebrity wives on vacation while their husbands observe, comment, and communicate from a studio, with the goal of understanding and emotional expression to heal and improve marriage dynamics.

  • Happy Camp
    Happy Camp (1997)5.3

    Happy Camp is a Chinese variety show produced by Hunan Broadcasting System. The series debuted in 1997, and has remained in production since then due to its popularity. The show was hosted by the Happy Family: He Jiong, Li Weijia, Xie Na, Du Haitao, and Wu Xin. Happy Camp is one of China's most popular shows, with a viewership of tens of millions.