From the Westernization Movement to Yuan Shikai's proclaimed emperor, this period of history is really worth pondering, but I don't know why there are few TV dramas and some movies. Unfortunately, they are all old movies, such as burning Yuanmingyuan, the Empress Dowager of the two palaces, and listening to politics with curtains. However, it is rare to discuss that period of history with a serious attitude.

In TV series, "Towards Harmony" may be the only work that meets your requirements. Cixi, Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, Yuan Shikai, Sun Yat-sen and others all performed well in it. The story begins with the assassination of Song before the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, and the time span is very large.

At that time, this TV series also caused some controversy. After the first broadcast of CCTV, local TV stations have not let go. I don't know why. The film is beautifully made. You can watch it if you are interested, but it's a TV series after all, so don't watch it as an official history.