Make me Cry (please)

Rec Request

The title says it all! I’m about to finish up love like the galaxy, and need to queue up my next watch while i wait for some current ones to finish up. (Binge watch is my MO)

So, naturally I’m a looking for a drama that will absolutely wreck me emotionally.

What I am hoping to find;
•A story that will genuinely make me cry — gut-wrenching, high empathy, the works. Happy ending not required, but I need enough hope/momentum to want to see it through to the end. HEA /HFN is preferable.
•A main couple I can root for — they should clearly care about each other, not spend the show antagonizing one another. I want to be cheering for them, not gritting my teeth through their bickering.
•Ancient China setting wuxia, xianxia, traditional historical/fantasy vibes. Costumes and jewelry are sometimes the lead actor in the scene
•Preferably newer releases since sometimes… i’ve struggles with bad graphics/wiring etc

What to avoid/ don’t do well with;
•Heavy political intrigue/court politics — if it's too politics-focused I tend to check out partway through.
• too many side plots/second or third love stories.

Since my watched list is too long to post;

Already watched and loved— my top 5
Top rated (my score): How Dare You!?, Love in the Clouds, Pursuit of Jade, Legend of the Female General, The Untamed

Lowest rated (ones i finished but was not sold on): In the Name of Blossom, Story of Kunning Palace, The First Jasmine, Flourished Peony, Glory

Dropped (the ones everyone loves but i couldn’t finish) ;The Prisoner of Beauty, A Splendid Match, Veil of Shadows, Blossoms of Power, Fangs of Fortune, Blossom

Two actress i prefer to avoid: Meng Ziyi & Ester Yu

Thank you so much! I look forward to the recommendations and to the tear yet to be shed!

Posted Sep 22, 2026, 9:41 PM UTC

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