Best family dramas
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1. Dear My Friends
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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2. Smile, You
Korean Drama - 2009, 45 episodes
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3. Avengers Social Club
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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4. Reply 1988
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
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5. Five Enough
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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6. The Most Beautiful Goodbye
Korean Drama - 2017, 4 episodes
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7. Our Blues
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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One of the most affectionate, down-to-earth, wholesome slice-of-life dramas!
Exceptionally detailed in every aspect: not even one character is unnecessary, not even one line or moment of silence is in excess, not even a scene is a filler...
A real gem and a well-deserved 10/10 in my book. -
8. The Light in Your Eyes
Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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9. Mother
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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10. My Father is Strange
Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
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11. Go Back Couple
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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12. The Married Life
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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13. Postnatal Care Center
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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14. What Happens to My Family?
Korean Drama - 2014, 53 episodes
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15. Ojakgyo Brothers
Korean Drama - 2011, 58 episodes
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16. Saka no Tochu no Ie
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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17. Marriage Contract
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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18. Zenkai Girl
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
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19. Battle of Changsha
Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes
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20. 0.5 no Otoko
Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
A precious hidden little gem!
A short but wholesome slice of life drama about the relationships and dynamics, the character development and growth, as well as the daily challenges of an extended family of 2.5 generations, while tackling some serious social issues in the most sincere, subtle and delicate way.
Matsuda Ryuhei did a splendid job depicting his hikikomori character, and his interactions with his nephew and niece were the most touching, sweet and cute parts of this wonderful story.
Highly recommended!
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21. My Unfamiliar Family
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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22. Memory
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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23. Tonbi
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
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24. Kazoku Game
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
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25. Graceful Family
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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26. My Story Is Long
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
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27. Marriage, Not Dating
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
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28. Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu
Japanese Drama - 2016, 11 episodes
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29. Kahogo no Kahoko
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
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30. Once Again
Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes
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31. All About My Mom
Korean Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
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32. Terius Behind Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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33. Oh My Geum Bi
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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34. Bad Mother
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
A heartwarming, fulfilling family drama with a great balance of comic, sad, cute, action and slice-of-life moments, divided equally in many different subplots beautifully interwoven.
A great cast, well-written characters with engaging interactions, and a proper closure for all.
Ra Mi Ran with her fantastic performance was the heart and soul of this story, its driving force and its greatest asset.
Lee Do Hyun did a great job with his demanding 'dual' role and proved that he is a young actor that must be taken seriously, while the twins and the yakuza lady were the cutest people and this drama's trademarks.
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35. Hey Handsome!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Quirky and witty, with lots of light-hearted and deep moments - a brilliant mixture of skit, satire, family bonding and Yoshida Kotaro's charms!
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36. Heard it Through the Grapevine
Korean Drama - 2015, 30 episodes
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37. Woman
Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes
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38. My Husband Got a Family
Korean Drama - 2012, 58 episodes
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39. Gibo to Musume no Blues
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
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40. The Good Wife
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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41. Family's Honor
Korean Drama - 2008, 54 episodes
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42. Angry Mom
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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43. Secret Mother
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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44. Plus Nine Boys
Korean Drama - 2014, 14 episodes
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45. Glorious Day
Korean Drama - 2014, 44 episodes
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46. The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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47. Ok Keub Hak Ab Ruk Khun Samee
Thai Drama - 2020, 15 episodes
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48. Uchi no Otto wa Shigoto ga Dekinai
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
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49. New Tales of Gisaeng
Korean Drama - 2011, 52 episodes
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50. Fukuyado Honpo - Kyoto Love Story
Japanese Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
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51. 35-Sai no Shojo
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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52. Not Others
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
An enjoyable, heartwarming down-to-earth family drama, with a nice depiction of a mother-daughter relationship, bickering and bantering.
Refreshingly unique women-centered story, with relatable dialogues and relationships, without many typical family drama tropes (except an unnecessary mystery subplot) and a well-balanced mixture of funny and touching scenes.
Time well-spent.
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53. Analog Squad
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
An intriguing concept of true love and support among lying, fake family members!
A bittersweet and very touching story of a found family, with a nuanced nostalgic vibe, engaging characters and many strong, heartfelt moments.
Beautifully written, filmed and acted, with well-balanced comic and dramatic moments, this little gem is highly recommended for those who love family and found family tales.
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54. Love Next Door
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
A thoroughly enjoyable rom com, not much for the main romance, but mainly for the FL's story and character growth, as well as the family relationships and dynamics.
Though the male characters (especially the ML) could have been written much better, the duration wisely reduced and the pacing towards the end effectively increased, it still had an interesting story to tell with a strong emotional impact and a heartwarming tone.
Jung So Min -as Seok Ryu- was the highlight and biggest asset of this drama, Shim Ji Yoo -as Yeon Du- was the cutest character ever, and Lavender squad an exemplary sismance goal.
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55. Yeah, That's How It Is
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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56. Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life
Korean Drama - 2019, 100 episodes
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57. Thank You
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
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58. Okusama wa, Tori Atsukai Chui
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
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59. Back to 1989
Taiwanese Drama - 2016, 21 episodes
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60. Ashita, Mama ga Inai
Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes
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61. Wakamono Tachi
Japanese Drama - 2014, 11 episodes
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62. Nechan no Koibito
Japanese Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
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63. Never Twice
Korean Drama - 2019, 72 episodes
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64. Seo Yeong, My Daughter
Korean Drama - 2012, 50 episodes
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65. anone
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
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66. My Golden Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
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67. Shining Inheritance
Korean Drama - 2009, 28 episodes
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68. Nice Witch
Korean Drama - 2018, 40 episodes
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69. Oh My Baby
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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70. We Are Peaceful Brothers
Korean Drama - 2017, 15 episodes
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71. Tokyo Bandwagon
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
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72. Atashinchi no Danshi
Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes
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73. Dae Jang Geum is Watching
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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74. The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law
Korean Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
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75. Creating Destiny
Korean Drama - 2009, 31 episodes
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76. Golden Rainbow
Korean Drama - 2013, 41 episodes
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77. Somehow Family
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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78. Happy Home
Korean Drama - 2016, 51 episodes
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Only for avid family makjang fans.
Though it had some interesting subplots and cool ladies, there were too many frustrating, overly selfish characters and hair-pulling moments to fully enjoy the Bong family's story...
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79. Red Balloon
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
Adultery-centered makjang at its maximum!
Flawed, grey and infuriating people in the most entangled predicaments.
Toxic but addicting, with a great cast and fantastic chemistry.
Not for innocent souls expecting rainbows and balloons...
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80. Beautiful World
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Heartbreaking, as well as inspiring story of the aftermath that bulling, mistrust and miscommunication can cause to young students and their families.
Although predictable and slow-paced, the exceptional, smooth and mature performances of the young actors, especially Kim Hwan Hee and Nam Da Reum (though I'd love to enjoy much more screentime of his) made this family melodrama an interesting watch.
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81. Uchi no Musume wa, Kareshi ga Dekinai!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
A heartwarming single mother-daughter relationship drama, with well-written characters and dialogues.
Full of warmth, love, caring and support among everyone involved and a very cute romance.
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82. Mother of Mine
Korean Drama - 2019, 108 episodes
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83. Life is Beautiful
Korean Drama - 2010, 63 episodes
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84. Come! Jang Bo Ri
Korean Drama - 2014, 52 episodes
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85. Shall We Live Together
Korean Drama - 2018, 50 episodes
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86. Fermentation Family
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
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87. Super Daddy Yeol
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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88. Wonderful Life
Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
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89. Sunny Happiness
Taiwanese Drama - 2011, 25 episodes
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90. It's Okay, Daddy's Girl
Korean Drama - 2010, 17 episodes
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91. One Well-Raised Daughter
Korean Drama - 2013, 122 episodes
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92. Best Wedding
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
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93. A Profitable Cage
Korean Drama - 2024, 128 episodes
Enjoyable for what it is, though too frustrating and over-the-top in many cases.
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94. Ugly Alert
Korean Drama - 2013, 133 episodes
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95. Prime Minister and I
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
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96. Bad Papa
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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97. My Little Baby
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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98. My Heart Twinkle Twinkle
Korean Drama - 2015, 26 episodes
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99. Wang's Family
Korean Drama - 2013, 50 episodes
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"The Korean war was nothing compared to this! Egh, hyo, hyo, hyo, hyo"
With a totally frustrating, illogical, superficial and over-the-top plot, lukewarm love lines and too many (selfish and materialistic) characters not particularly worth rooting for, this family drama was strangely entertaining in its outrageousness, oversimplicity and challenging morals and ethics. -
100. Now Is Beautiful
Korean Drama - 2022, 50 episodes
I expected more with this cast, but eventually it wasn't something memorable.