Dramas, Specials, & Short Films Completed In 2024
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1. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
- This was unexpectedly good and fun despite being so short.
- I loved both main characters so much; they were adorable!
- I need a spin-off of the managers!!!!
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2. Paripi Komei
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
- This was unexpectedly entertaining and inspiring.
- I loved all the characters, even the antagonists, but obviously Komei was my favorite.
- I need more seasons!!!!
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3. Love Senior
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
- The story was promising during the first episodes, and then it went downhill.
- Manaow did not deserve my girl Gyoza.
- The last episodes felt like a joke because of the tropes that were used.
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4. Ossan's Love Returns Spin-off Drama: Haruta to Maki no Shinkon Shoya
Japanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
- I watched it without subs so I understood less than 40% of what the characters said.
- It was so endearing to see Maki and Haruta being so domestic.
- I wish they could have included these scenes in the actual 1st episode of season 2.
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5. VIP Only
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
- The characters and story were so boring.
- I stopped paying attention to the story after 2 episodes.
- There was so much unnecessary drama.
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6. A Cozinha de Fermat
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
- The plot sounded so interesting but I ended up not liking how it was executed.
- I found almost every character either annoying or boring.
- I barely paid attention while watching the second half of this drama.
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7. Sejam Minha Família dos Sonhos
Korean Drama - 2021, 120 episodes
- I'm so glad every character had major character development because at the beginning they were insufferable.
- I wonder if one day family dramas will stop being obsessed with making more than 90% of their characters end up in a romantic relationship.
- Overall, it was a relatable but sometimes frustrating show.
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8. Cidade Madura
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
- I stopped paying attention around episode 3 so by the end I understood nothing of the story.
- The acting was good.
- The only thing I will remember from this drama is that at some point there was someone committing crimes while dressed up as the Monkey King.
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9. Maho no Rinobe
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
- Somebody should add the romance tag in the page of this drama.
- I loved both main characters; they complemented each other so well (and their relationship developed very nicely, which is why the romance didn't bother me too much).
- Because of this drama, now I want to renovate the place where I live.
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10. Amor Pelo Amor
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- The second half had editing and pacing issues, and several plot points weren't properly explained.
- The main characters had excellent chemistry and their interactions were adorable AF.
- My son Yeowoon must be protected at all costs!!!!!
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11. Sahara-sensei to Toki-kun
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
- Initially, it was sweet and fun but then it became a little boring and EXTREMELY questionable.
- Toki was such a refreshing character. I loved how cool, badass, but cute and kind he was.
- I had mixed feelings about the ending.
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12. Joshikosei, So ni Naru.
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
- The plot had so much potential but it wasn't executed properly.
- Itsuki was the most entertaining character (mostly because he would do random things to show off his muscles).
- The ending felt so rushed.
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13. O Jogo da Morte
Korean Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
- I sympathized with the main character but it wasn't enough to make me care about the story.
- The concept had so much potential but everything felt so rushed.
- The drama was okay but it wasn't good enough to make me want to watch Part 2.
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14. Final Feliz
Korean Drama - 2024, 3 episodes
- The main characters were really cute.
- The story wasn't anything out of this world.
- I expected a little more from the last episode.
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15. A Chefe Abusiva é Minha Ex
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- The first two episodes were intriguing but then the story fell apart very fast.
- The main characters had good chemistry.
- The ending felt too rushed.
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16. Réu
Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes
- I liked it at the beginning but then the story became too ridiculous for my taste.
- I honestly thought the villain's life was way more interesting than the protagonist's.
- I barely paid attention to the last 5 episodes.
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17. Proposta Perfeita
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
- I felt they wasted the potential of the plot a little.
- The main couple's chemistry was okay.
- It was a nice watch but nothing special.
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18. Ossan's Love Returns
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
- THE COMEDY WAS GOD-TIER!!!!!!!!! I still can't believe this season was even funnier than the first one and the movie combined.
- Maki's and Haruta's growth (as individuals and as a couple) was phenomenal; I felt so happy for them.
- The depth and complexity given to the story, characters, and the relationship between the characters were magnificent. I was not expecting this season to be so heartwarming, relatable, and motivational.
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19. Cherry Magic
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
- I missed seeing TayNew working together, so I tried to be as lenient as possible with this adaptation.
- The comedy did not work on me 90% of the time.
- I did not like the side couples.
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20. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
- This season was even sweeter than the first one!!!!
- I loved the integration of the two secondary characters.
- There needs to be a 3rd season!!!
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21. O Acordo
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
- My expectations were a little high so I ended up disappointed.
- I didn't care about any of the characters except for the girl trying to become a cop.
- I stopped paying attention in the last 3 episodes.
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22. Ossan's Love Returns Telasa Spin Off: Forbidden Gout Temps Nouveau
Japanese Special - 2024, 2 episodes
- Thank god we got two special episodes because I didn't want to let go just yet.
- I'm so happy we got to know a little more about Izumi x Akito.
- I can't believe Mr. Kurosawa wasn't in either of the episodes.
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23. Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
- It was so frustrating to see the lack of communication between the characters.
- There wasn't much chemistry between the main leads.
- The ending was rushed.
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24. Kaso Girei
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
- I loved the dynamic between the main characters (and honestly I low-key shipped them hehe).
- The plot was very interesting and it took turns that I was not expecting.
- The ending surprised me.
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25. Anti-redefinição
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
- The first two episodes were promising but then the rest of the show started lacking logic and consistency.
- The main actors had good chemistry though.
- There was a little too much drama.
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26. Jazz for Two
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- The story was all over the place and became too dramatic in the last episodes.
- I didn't like either couple; both felt forced.
- This needed to be longer for the story and characters to be properly developed.
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27. Yamibaito Kazoku
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
- Interesting plot but the execution could have been better.
- It was funny enough.
- If there's another season, I might watch it.
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28. Ossan no Pants ga Nandatte Ii Janai ka!
Japanese Drama - 2024, 11 episodes
- A very touching story about growth and acceptance.
- I loved everyone's character development.
- The ending was so sweet.
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29. O Amor É Melhor na Segunda Vez
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
- I was expecting more from it.
- The execution was kind of lousy.
- The characters had good chemistry,
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30. Guerra de Fé
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
- I started this just because of Wang Yibo, and ended up falling for all the principal actors; everyone did a fantastic job at portraying their characters.
- The story was more engaging and interesting than what I expected.
- If there is truly a second season, I will definitely watch it.
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31. Sad Temptation
Korean Special - 1999, 2 episodes
- The title did not lie when it stated it is SAD.
- I was shocked when I realized that the younger actor was the same one that played the king in "A Frozen Flower".
- This story deserves to have a remake as a longer series because the plot had so much potential.
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32. Desconhecido
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
- I feel bad for not liking this BL because it seems everyone considers it a masterpiece.
- I tried so hard to accept the relationship between the main characters, but I felt weirded out by it from beginning to end.
- I honestly did not find anything exceptional about the story, acting, or chemistry between the characters.
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33. Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
- Maybe I love the first season too much to the point I couldn't enjoy this one.
- I didn't find this season as engaging as the first one.
- The romance felt so unnecessary and was so boring and annoying most of the time.
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34. Gray Currents
Korean Drama - 2024, 5 episodes
- Very melancholic and realistic.
- Some questions were left unanswered .
- I feel it needed at least one more episode to properly conclude the story.
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35. Identidade
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
- The story was simpler that what I expected.
- The acting was good.
- The ending was a little rushed but it made sense.
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36. Parasita : O Cinza
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
- They used the original plot really well.
- I liked the dynamic between the main characters.
- I'd love a 2nd season mostly because of the character/actor that appears as a guest in the last episode.
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37. Matalada
Thai Drama - 2023, 21 episodes
- I loved Mata soooooo much :3
- I wasn't expecting to end up relating to and sympathizing with the "bad characters".
- It wasn't what I expected, but I still enjoyed the story.
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38. Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Japanese Drama - 2000, 11 episodes
- This was a weird but engaging drama.
- I was shocked when I realized who the main actor was; he was so young here!
- The last two episodes were wild.
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39. Jogo Mortal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes
- Since I love the novel, there were some changes in the drama that I felt were unnecessary.
- Although I still don't think the main actors fit the characters, they grew on me the more episodes I watched.
- Overall, it was a good adaptation and I'm glad it was able to be released properly.
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40. You Are Mine Extra Episodes
Taiwanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
- I didn't know I missed this couple so much until I watched this special episode.
- I lost count of how many times the characters kissed.
- They deserve the world!!!!
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41. Meninos, Sejam Corajosos!
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- It was cute but the story was underdeveloped.
- I liked the main couple more, but I still wanted to see more of the secondary couple.
- I need THAT plushie and THAT keychain.
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42. Stay by My Side Extra Episodes
Taiwanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
- They were as adorable as I remembered.
- I completely forgot that one of the main characters used to be able to hear ghosts.
- It was a little all over the place, but I still enjoyed it.
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43. 23.5 Degree the World Incline
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
- I can't believe I actually found this funny; it truly is a miracle I liked the comedy in a Thai drama.
- All the couples were sooooooooooooooo cute.
- There were some character inconsistencies, but I didn't mind too much because this GL was cute, relatable and heartwarming.
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44. Living with Him
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- The story was so uninteresting.
- I wasn't fond of the characters so I couldn't care less about their relationship.
- It's a shame the plot wasn't well executed because it had potential.
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45. Anti Reset Extra Episodes
Taiwanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
- Nice kisses as expected lol.
- I wish the storyline had been better thought out because nothing really happened.
- The cameo of the couple from "Stay By My Side: was my favorite part.
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46. Alegria da Vida 2
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
- I was so happy to see all my favorite characters again (especially Fan Xian), and was glad that the story was easy to follow and remember despite the 5-year gap between seasons.
- The mix of genres (comedy, mystery, politics, suspense, action, drama, romance) was soooo well done.
- I hope I don't have to wait 5 more years for season 3 to come out because I need answers to the many questions that were left unanswered as soon as possible!!!.
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47. Extremamente Inapropriado!
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
- I did not expect this drama to be a "musical"; it caught me off guard in every single episode lol.
- A lot of the comments and actions by the characters made me uncomfortable, but that was the point of the show.
- I appreciated the effort to raise awareness about issues such as sexism, gender inequality, misogyny, etc.
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48. Ichiban Sukina Hana
Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
- This drama was everything I wanted and more; I loved it so much.
- The relationship and dynamic of the friend group in this drama was phenomenal; they were so different from each other and at the same time they have so much in common.
- I related to the characters and their troubles so many times, so I cried a lot while watching this drama.
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49. A Horas da Minha Vida
Japanese Drama - 2014, 11 episodes
- I thought this would be more dramatic and devastating, but it was still sad.
- I wasn't expecting to see some familiar faces!
- It was very inspirational and relatable.
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50. The Legend of the Condor Heroes
Hong Kong Drama - 1983, 59 episodes
- Decided to watch it because I heard it was the best adaptation of this story but it left too much to be desired.
- The female lead was so annoying and therefore I disliked the romance.
- The fighting scenes were really well done though.
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51. 25 Ji, Akasaka de
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
- The story dragged several times.
- The plot had so much potential and its execution was boring.
- My favorite episode was the one were the POV shifts; it added so much ore depth to the characters and their relationship.
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52. VR Ojisan no Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
- I was expecting this to be a silly and funny show but it made me cry so much.
- I related to the main characters so much.
- Very queer-coded!
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53. Unmet: Aru Nogekai no Nikki
Japanese Drama - 2024, 11 episodes
- The main actress was phenomenal; her acting was sooooooo good; I need to watch more of her projects.
- The story was beautiful and overall, very well-executed, and the characters were lovely as well; Dr. Kawauchi and Dr. Sanpei were my beloveds.
- The last episode had me at the edge of my seat.
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54. Fake Buddies
Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes
- This was so much cuter than I expected!
- I loved that this included both a mlm couple and a wlw couple.
- It needed more episodes!!!!
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55. Conexões Traiçoeiras
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
- Very interesting first 2 episodes... then it became a generic drama.
- Funny enough, I was more interested in one of the "villains" than the good guys.
- Imo, several plotlines were not concluded properly and the ending was boring.
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56. My Stand-In
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
- I went from kind-of-liking Ming to disliking Ming, and finally to really liking Ming; I decided to embrace his toxicity lol.
- I couldn't take the story seriously at all because of its poor execution.
- Too many ridiculous scenes and the comedy was bad.
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57. Marahuyo Project
Filipino Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- This was so uplifting and informative!
- I loved the gang so much, but Venice was my favorite; her personality was phenomenal!
- I'd love another season because I want to see more of the characters and their personal journey!
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58. We Are
Thai Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
- I stayed for QToey; they were the only character / couple I cared about.
- The main couple was annoying; they had hooked up so many times and still would not get together or would question if they liked each other.
- Just too many couple and very little plot.
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59. Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 3
Japanese Special - 2024, 6 episodes
- Entertaining but not as funny as previous seasons.
- Ngl, it bothered me that Kikuchi only appeared at the beginning of the first episode and in the last episode.
- If there's another season... can they please make Mobu get together with Kikuchi once for all?
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60. Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
- I was skeptical about the romance because of the age up, but thankfully, it handled very well.
- All the food looked so tasty; I wish I could try them.
- There's so much potential for another season!
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61. My Aletai
Chinese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- It was so interesting to learn a little about the Kazakh culture.
- The scenery was beautiful and the mood of the story was relaxing.
- Imo, the romance wasn't necessary.
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62. Nichiyo no Yoru Gurai wa…
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
- The friendship between the main characters + their loved one was so wholesome.
- The realism of the life of the characters made me feel so stressed, so I was very happy when things started working out for them.
- I felt there was something missing, but overall, it was a very inspiring drama.
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63. Meet You at the Blossom
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
- This was not good; the script, transition between scenes; the acting, and the story itself left much to be desired... BUT, at least it was an uncensored danmei adaptation.
- The main couple was toxic, but I decided to accept it as it was because it was very obvious that no matter what, they would get together.
- The secondary couple deserved more screentime!!!!
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64. Sweet Home Season 3
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- Ngl, I did not pay attention at all after the first episode so I cannot comment any further.
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65. My Love Mix-Up!
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
- I liked the first episode... that's it, the rest was not good at all.
- I cannot believe the director of this drama is the same as My School President's... WHAT HAPPENED?!
- Thailand just doesn't know how to adapt Japanese stories without making them extremely cringey and without changing the story so much it barely resembles the source material.
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66. Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- The protagonist was stunning!!!!!
- Ngl, I'm not a fan of the trope "character changes their entire appearance and personality to make their love interest like them back" but at least the story was cute.
- The last few episodes felt a little rushed but overall, it was a nice watch.
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67. Cosmetic Playlover
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- I ended up liking it more than I thought.
- The love interest of the protagonist was so pretty.
- There a little too much drama for such a short show but still, it was fluffy and cute.
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68. Takara no Vidro
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
- The story felt so plain so I got bored of it very quickly.
- I didn't like the characterization of the protagonist.
- There were very few scenes that I found sweet.
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69. Sensei no Otoriyose
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
- I'm so glad I was finally able to finish this drama; it was a fun watch.
- The dynamic between the main characters was so fun!
- The plot was kind of silly but it was still relatable.
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70. Mitsuya Sensei no Keikakutekina Ezuke.
Japanese Drama - 2024, 7 episodes
- The older actor's facial expressions didn't convince me.
- I didn't feel the chemistry between the main characters.
- There was potential for more.