My 10/10 dramas
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1. 365: One Year Against Destiny
Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
One of the most intriguing, suspenseful, well-paced mystery / time travel dramas!
Refreshingly original plot, well-written characters, excellent performances and cleverly orchestrated plot-twists.
Highly recommended :) -
2. Avengers Social Club
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
Such a gem! One of the best dramas of 2017! Totally recommended!
Lee Yo Won and Ra Mi Ran were superb as always, and Choi Kyu Jin was such a warm presence...
I'm gonna rewatch this one, for sure! -
3. Bad Guys
Korean Drama - 2014, 11 episodes
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4. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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5. Chief Kim
Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
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6. Come and Hug Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
Ok Hee to Na Moo : "Even if things get tough later, you can find happiness again. Right?"
I think this phrase summarizes the message that this drama succeeded to deliver!
And everyone in the production team (writing, directing, cinematography, music), but most of all the cleverly selected cast [child actors, rookie actors and veterans] gave their best for this incredible outcome!
A definite must-watch, or re-watch! -
7. Cruel City
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
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8. Dear My Friends
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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9. Doctor Prisoner
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
One of the best revenge dramas!
One of the best dramas of 2019!
One of the best trio chemistry on screen (and probably their best performance so far...)
A definite must watch for those who like mind games, intense plot twists, fast pacing, well-written characters and top-notch acting! -
10. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
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11. Falling for Innocence
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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12. Five Enough
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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13. Full House
Thai Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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14. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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15. In This Corner of the World
Japanese Drama - 2018, 9 episodes
A wonderful story about family and bonding, coming of age, war, overcoming loss and grieve, and one of the most beautiful love stories I've seen in a long while between Suzu and Shusaku.
With a magnificent music score from Joe Hisaishi, a brilliant cinematography and depiction of rural Japan during the WW2 and superb performances, this underrated, criminally unnoticed drama was so painfully touching, inspiring and bittersweet! A pure 10/10 in my list. -
16. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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17. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
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18. Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
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19. Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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20. Marry Me, or Not?
Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 15 episodes
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21. Money Flower
Korean Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
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22. Money Game
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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23. Mouse
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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Dark, heavy and very sophisticated.
Unique and tightly knitted plot, masterfully woven characters and interconnections, gripping story-telling.
With some mind-blowing plot twists, top-notch acting, superb cinematography, directing and music and a performance of a lifetime from Lee Seung Gi, this drama is definitely and outstanding watching experience. -
24. My Lovely Sam Soon
Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
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25. Nobody Knows
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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26. On The Way To The Airport
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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27. 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. -
28. Pinocchio
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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29. Prison Playbook
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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30. Queen Seon Duk
Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
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31. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People
Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
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32. Reply 1988
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
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33. Secret Garden
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
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34. Six Flying Dragons
Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
A rare gem! A solid 10/10!
Solid plot, well-casted actors, magnificent performances!
Heart-racing, heart-breaking, thought-provoking... epic! -
35. SKY Castle
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
Captivating story, brilliant writing, phenomenal acting!
Totally worth every praise!
… and when Hero from Family of the Year was playing... the best ending choice! -
36. Smile, You
Korean Drama - 2009, 45 episodes
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37. Splash Splash LOVE
Korean Special - 2015, 2 episodes
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38. The Master's Sun
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
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39. The Most Beautiful Goodbye
Korean Drama - 2017, 4 episodes
If you liked Noh Hee Kyung and Hong Jong Chan previous dramas, especially "Dear My Friends", then this Drama Special is a must see!
Such a gentle but realistic approach to some very difficult family issues...
Such a beautiful, poetic cinematography...
Such superb, emotional performances...
If you are a daughter and a mother like me, you will cry rivers, you will put yourself on their shoes and try to process their reality, you will keep thinking about this drama in your sleep, but it will be worth it. Don't miss it! -
40. Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match
Thai Drama - 2015, 9 episodes
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41. Soredemo, Ikite Yuku
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
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I'd been putting off starting this drama for a long time because I knew it was heavy, deep, dark and very very sad,
so I needed to be in the right mood for it.
But, some recent posts about it and my autumn blues made me decide to watch it - and I binged it in a day.
Nothing much to say about this painfully beautiful masterpiece: story, dialogues, production, acting were perfection.
Nagayama Eita and Mitsushima Hikari were beyond superb!