TV series

Scarlet Heart

2011–2014 · 2 seasons

A sweeping, emotionally wrenching historical romance where political intrigue and doomed love intertwine, leaving a lingering sense of tragedy.

Overview: Zhang Xiao, a 21st-century woman, is transported back to the Qing Dynasty during Emperor Kangxi's reign after a bizarre accident. She awakens in the body of Maertai Rouxi, a teenage nobleman's daughter, and must navigate life in a past world shaped by her mysterious connection to this historical figure.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, tense and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Love, power, betrayal, fate
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
power
betrayal
fate
grief
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild