Not sure what t watch this April, here are 5 Upcoming C-Dramas in April 2025. April is shaping up to be an exciting month for fans of Chinese drama. Whether you crave high-stakes espionage, heart-warming romance, or pulse-pounding mystery, the slate of premieres offers something for everyone. From a cunning national-security thriller to a charming amnesia-tinged love story, these five series showcase the breadth and depth of modern C-drama. Dive in, pick your next binge, and get ready to be hooked from the very first episode.
1. Hidden Master
Stars: Xu Zhisheng, Fan Jingyi, Wang Shuai, Chu Junchen
Episodes: 30
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Streaming Platform: Tencent Video (WeTV)
Synopsis: Gou Lingfeng (Xu Zhisheng) is a disillusioned knight-errant whose moral code has led him into dead ends—until he crosses paths with the ingenious Ma Yingdan (Fan Jingyi) and spirited Zhuge Heng (Wang Shuai). Together they form an unlikely trio chasing down a shadowy conspiracy that threatens the realm. Humor, martial-arts spectacle, and unexpected twists abound as loyalties shift under moonlight and danger lurks in every bamboo grove.
2. My Destined Consort
Stars: Xu Haiqiao, Hai Lu, An Yuexi, Mu Le’en
Episodes: 28
Release Date: April 10, 2025
Streaming Platform: Tencent Video (WeTV)
Synopsis: On her wedding night, noble Shen Jiangli (Hai Lu) is tricked into marrying the cold but honorable Lu Jingming (Xu Haiqiao). Falsely accused and separated from her newborn son, she must return to the Lu household five years later to protect her child’s life. Navigating court intrigue and the churning tides of her own heart, Jiangli seeks justice—and perhaps, a second chance at love.
3. Secret Files of XSA
Stars: Jason Koo, Shang Yuxian, Zhao Renjie, Lin Yongjian, Xu Wenguang, Dong Chunhui
Episodes: 16
Release Date: April 16, 2025
Streaming Platform: Tencent Video
Synopsis: When Project Azure-1’s cutting-edge research is sabotaged by foreign agents, National Security Officer Huo Min (Jason Koo) leads an elite XSA task force to expose the traitors. With hacker-genius Luo Shanshan (Shang Yuxian) providing digital cover and stalwart Tian Niu (Zhao Renjie) on the front lines, the team uncovers a labyrinth of espionage that will test their trust—and their lives.
4. Serendipity
Stars: Wang Ziqi, Lu Yuxiao, Wang Hongyi, Kong Xue’er, He Qiu
Episodes: 40
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Streaming Platform: Tencent Video
Synopsis: After a fall from a cliff leaves Jian Mingshu (Lu Yuxiao) with amnesia, her devoted fiancé Lu Shang (Wang Ziqi) rescues her from a tragic fate. Together they journey to the capital to resume their imperial exams, but Mingshu’s forgotten past holds secrets that could shatter their budding romance. As she pieces together her history, every clue deepens their bond—and complicates the game of court politics.
5. A Better Life
Stars: Sun Li, Dong Zijian, Myolie Wu, Gao Xin, Chen Yao
Episodes: 36
Release Date: April 17, 2025
Streaming Platform: CCTV-8 (online on Youku)
Synopsis: Hu Manli (Sun Li), a top insurance broker in Shanghai, faces ruin when her marriage and a landmark deal collapse in one fell swoop. Enter Xue Xiaozhou (Dong Zijian), a brash heir bent on revenge. When professional rivalry turns to mutual respect, they join forces to navigate ethical minefields in China’s cutthroat finance world—discovering that rebuilding a “better life” might start with an unexpected partner.
