The Best of the Best
My most favorite dramas.
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1. Stranger
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
This is the most flawless drama in any language, from any country.
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2. Apenas Entre Apaixonados
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
This drama has earned every one of its ten stars. Breathtakingly beautiful, heartbreaking and yet profoundly emotional, it leaves an impression on the viewer that is hard to match.
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3. Até o Fim da Lua
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
One of the most visually and emotionally captivating dramas I have ever seen.
Three-way tie for #1
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4. Algum Dia ou Um Dia
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes
A masterpiece, full stop. It should be added to film studies curriculum on how to perfectly pace a story arc across multiple episodes.
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5. Reino 2
Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
The sequel was even better than the first - a work of art.
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6. Túnel
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
I was on the edge of my seat until the very end. One of the most tightly paced dramas I've seen.
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7. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
I was a complete wreck when this ended, emotionally drained and at a loss for how to move past the experience of watching this.
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8. Alice na Fronteira
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Alice in Borderland is a feast for the eyes and keeps your heart beating fast. Brilliantly written and acted.
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9. Meu Diário para a Liberdade
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Every episode had scenes that I wanted, or needed, to replay, to think more deeply about. Episode 8 contains one of my most favorite exchanges between two characters.
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10. Beijo da Morte
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
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11. Hotel Del Luna
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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12. Responde 1988
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
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13. De Volta para 1989
Taiwanese Drama - 2016, 21 episodes
Way underrated drama.