I saw some set in ancient China which seemed pretty cool. I'd love to find it and get some subtitles going.
One show had an evil character that was a woman with many lower ear piercings. Starting on her ear lobes, trailing up the edge of her ear. She seemed like a power hungry royal who'd slap and punish other women a lot. Really pretty show. Her looks and character's tendencies are why I remember it.
Comrades, Almost a Love Story is my favorite Chinese film.
I don't know if it'll help you learn Chinese, but I highly recommend it. Maybe people here find it a cheesy romcom, but I think it's beautiful.