Chinese mini-dramas have become super popular with viewers around the world in recent years, mainly because of their catchy, fast-paced storytelling and high production value. From rom-coms and Xianxia to costume dramas and republican-era stories, there's something for everyone.


In this article, let's dive into the top five costume mini-dramas featuring revenge plots!


1) To Take Revenge, I stole the man my sister loves the most:

When twin daughters were born into the Xue family, a famous Taoist left a prophecy claiming one of the girls would be an evil star. The healthy girl, Xue Lanxi, was marked as the evil star who drained the vitality from her lucky twin, causing her sister to become weak.

They tormented Xue Lanxi to the point of death, but after she passed, a fox deity intervened, helping her travel back in time by seven days to seek her revenge.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/SYy7tlwt6c8?si=-lS85V2H1mrw-_yP


2) After she was married off far away for a peace-making alliance, the crown prince went crazy: 

When Jiang Ning was young, she saved the crown prince’s life. She was the top choice to become the crown princess, but after making a major military contribution, the crown prince unexpectedly proposed to another woman.

Heartbroken, Jiang Ning decided to marry a foreign prince in a peace alliance instead.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/4n8FHiyeXlc?si=MBmgNXtjXX4QsBGk


3) Girl transmigrated into the Demon Race princess and accidentally picked up a merman

Luna found herself transported into a novel, where she became Princess Luna of the Demon Clan. To cultivate and unlock her demon powers, she needed to absorb male energy. However, the original Princess Luna was obsessed with just one male consort.

With the arrival of three new consorts from different clans, Luna now has to juggle the politics of the court while managing her own home life.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/j2s7rkmHs_A?


4) The Baby's Thoughts: A New Fate for the Family :

A girl who died young in the past life was reborn in the novel world. In the previous life, the heroine was deceived by a scoundrel, leading to her family's execution. This time, the tragedy won't repeat. This thrilling rebirth is bound to be exciting because her family can hear her thoughts!

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Hhn5bS2ffpM?si=m-5TiKziP__7pv3O


5) Invincible Stepmother:

Chi Yue is a modern-day movie star who accidentally time travels back in time into the life of a young widow who has a stepson and two stepdaughters. Thrust into a role completely foreign to her, she begins to get closer to her children and works hard to take care of them. She punishes the vicious relatives who dare to bully the kids. In turn, the children grow to love and depend on her.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/z8VaqXVIefk?si=2yUCuKNi83-zGz6c