March 2020 Releases
March 2020 dramas on my Watchlist.
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1. 76 Horror Bookstore
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
It's a mediocre horror drama. I have deffo seen better ones but I liked the concept of different stories essentially making this drama a collection of short stories. I don't think you are wasting your time when watching it but if you are a horror film/series lover, you might be a bit disappointed.
Watched: September 2022.
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2. 365: Repita o Ano
Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Usually, I am not a huge fan of time-travelling dramas because there are always factors that don't make sense. This drama started out really well. I liked the plot and the premises. I really like the quest of finding out why the resetters were chosen and why they are dying. However, I believe that the drama should have ended after they caught the culprit. They would have needed to add a method to prevent further resetting but apart from that it seemed like a really good ending. Then, at the end of ep 22 (ep 11), they added unnecessary plot twists that were already unlikely to be solved properly. 1hr is just not enough to solve these and wrap the drama up nicely. Up until ep 22, I rated this drama an 8/10 but that final two eps (or final ep) prevented the high score. Instead, I have rated this drama a 7/10 as they left all the solving for the final 15 minutes, and I don't think that it was done neatly either. I am actually disappointed in how they wrapped up this drama that could have easily been way better. The ending left so much open: Wouldn't Ga Hyun still be with her cheating ex? Wouldn't the others still live the miserable lives? The drama was so good just to fall in the same trap that most time-travelling dramas fall into. It is very unfortunate.
Watched: November 2024.
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3. As Memórias do Homem
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
Available online. Another recommendation from my bestie Ellen.
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4. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Oh, I absolutely loved this drama! It is soooo good. I love the characters, the stories, the warmth and the hospital setting. Their friendship was amazing and I enjoyed watching every single episode. Hence, I recommend everyone to watch this masterpiece! It is simply amazing!! It moves you and gives you comfort. So a well-deserved 9.5/10 from me. It's one of the best hospital-setting dramas with no unnecessary hospital politics. It's pure warmth and full of family vibes.
Watched: March 2022.
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5. Reino 2
Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
Netflix. Let's first watch the first season.
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6. O Leitor de Memórias
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
I quite liked this one. For anyone interested in profiling and investigation paired with the supernatural, this is deffo a drama for you!
Now (2024) looking back, I could have added a bit more. I believe I would have rated this a tad bit lower if I would have watched it now (I will leave the rating of 8/10 nonetheless). "Memorist" is a nice thriller and if you like supernatural dramas, I am sure you are going to enjoy this one. As a criminologist, I am often quite critical when it comes to profiling, but I guess this one is not too bad. In my opinion, this is quite a forgettable drama but you are certainly not losing out if you decide to watch it. I was not a huge fan of the characters (similar to many in the comment section), but I made it through (and rated it an 8/10 at the time).
Watched: March 2022.
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7. Meu Colega de Quarto é um Detetive
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
This is one of my comfort dramas. Sometimes the FL behaved a bit stupidly but I can forgive her. I accuse lazy writing for that, lol. I like the individual cases and the bromance between the male leads. I like the connection to gangsters and how the FL tried to leave that behind her. I really liked the drama overall and can recommend this one. It is not super dark or anything. For me, it's comfort. However, I my rating of 8/10 is heavily influenced on that comfort. If I would go solely on acting/writing/plot, then this would probably be a 7/10. Nonetheless, if you want something fun to watch, this one is good.
Watched: April 2022.
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8. Ninguém Sabe
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Available online. I really want to watch this one.
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9. Mais Uma Vez
Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes
Oh, I really liked this family drama. I was rooting for every main character as they were all likeable. Some needed some warming up but eventually, I found myself in love with and rooting for them. Yes, it is a bit long but certainly worth the journey. "Once Again" is probably my favourite family drama so far (as of 2024, this is still true). Especially Song Da Hee and Yoon Jae Suk stole my heart. I can deffo recommend this family drama. Hence, I rate this a well-deserved 8.5/10. It's a really great and comforting drama.
Watched: March 2022.
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10. Reborn
Chinese Drama - 2020, 28 episodes
Available online. I am deffo intrigued.
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11. O Mundo dos Casados
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Available online. Seems stressful but worthy of my stress.
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12. Begônia de Inverno
Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes
Viki. Apparently quite good.