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Kill to Love

  • TV Series
  • 2025
  • 35m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Kill to Love (2025)
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An assassin and a prince forge an unexpected bond amid war and chaos. Years later, they meet again-one as emperor, one as king-forcing them to confront their past feelings and choose between... Read allAn assassin and a prince forge an unexpected bond amid war and chaos. Years later, they meet again-one as emperor, one as king-forcing them to confront their past feelings and choose between love and duty.An assassin and a prince forge an unexpected bond amid war and chaos. Years later, they meet again-one as emperor, one as king-forcing them to confront their past feelings and choose between love and duty.

  • Stars
    • Zhe Xu Zhang
    • Jin Mi
    • Ding Wang
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    401
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,458
    2,062
    • Stars
      • Zhe Xu Zhang
      • Jin Mi
      • Ding Wang
    • 23User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Zhe Xu Zhang
    • Duan Ziang
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    Jin Mi
    • Xiao Shu He
    • 2025
    Ding Wang
    • Huo Ying
    • 2025
    Yi Xiang Li
    • Shen Song
    • 2025
    Fang Cheng
    • Xiao Shu Qian
    • 2025
    Da Tao Luo
    • Gu Yuan Shan
    • 2025
    Shu Wei Yang
    • Duan Huai Yi
    • 2025
    Xing Yan
    • Prince of Ji Bei
    • 2025
    Kai Wen Jiang
    • Shu He's Father
    • 2025
    Yichen Chen
    • Young Duan Ziang
    • 2025
    Xuezeng Ni
    • Abbot
    • 2025
    Keyu Wang
    • Young Xiao Shu He
    • 2025
    Wei Long Xu
    • Emperor of Ji Bei
    • 2025
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    aRlqMn-273694

    È meraviglioso, spero di rivedere questa coppia insieme.

    All the scenes were great The chemistry between the actors, especially the main couple, was great The series had great details Thank you to the cast and crew who worked hard for this series Chinese historical series are very beautiful, especially in the wuxia and romance genres It was interesting to see the BL couple in Chinese historical series I hope we see more of this couple in series.
    9ZoloG-8

    Great movie, incredible acting and chemistry

    The acting, the chemistry, the plot and the story that clearly expresses the passionate love that stays within even shadows of greed and power weakens them.

    I truly loved it. I wanna say heartful thank you to the two actors' work. They delivered the characters trully alive and beautiful. Thank you!

    It's truly worth watching! 💙💙
    10AqsaM-5

    Kill to love literally killing it🔥🔥

    Amazing actors and the amazing storyline literally worth to watch it. Woooooooooh amazzzzzzzing draaaaaaama niceeeeeee everything and everyone literalllllllllllly killllllll It. The actors are doing a great job I can't believe that it is their first drama together. I wish that they continue to give another mind-blowing series.
    10JyotiS-467

    Loved it!

    This series is too good. I loved both the main characters' roles. Their acting is top-notch, including their chemistry. I thought that it was a normal BL, but after watching it, my view has been changed. I loved the tension between them, and I want it to have a good ending. This series is in my top 5 list, and it's worth watching. It's too difficult to wait for a new episode, but I can't do anything. I hope that this series gets the recognition it deserves. Just waiting for the last episode. It's sad that it's going to end soon, but once it's completed, I am going to rewatch it.
    8CherrieH-4

    It Hurts So Good

    Kill to Love is a beautifully crafted historical BL drama that I'd honestly compare to fine wine-it just gets better the longer you stick with it, lol. I wasn't hooked at first; the beginning felt a bit vague and slow, but I'm so glad I didn't give up. It keeps building up and gets more and more gripping with each episode.

    Plot-wise, the concept isn't entirely new-there's forbidden love, betrayal, ambition, and power struggles-but the execution is what makes it stand out. It keeps you entertained and always curious about what's going to happen next. Zi Ang and Shu He first crossed paths as kids when Zi Ang saved Shu He from danger. Years later, fate brings them back together as adults, and that's where things really start to unfold.

    I was also pleasantly surprised by the chemistry between the two leads. I mean, there are a lot of BL actors with great chemistry, but these two are on another level. On top of that, their performances were solid-especially Zhang Zhe. It's his first main role, and I was honestly blown away by how good his acting was.

    As the title suggests, Kill to Love is all about the lengths Zi Ang is willing to go just to win back the one he loves. He couldn't care less about power-all he ever wanted was Shu He. You can really feel the depth of the story. It takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. And even though there aren't a lot of traditionally sweet or romantic scenes, the subtle gestures say it all. Through this series, you'll feel sadness, joy, hope, heartbreak, and eventually, some form of healing.

    The ending isn't the typical "happily ever after," but honestly, that's what makes it hit even harder-it feels real. If you're looking for a historical BL that'll make you feel everything, this one's definitely worth watching.

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      • August 25, 2025 (China)
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