『 Gems: Dark Short dramas ♡
This list includes enjoyable dark short dramas (in no order) I have watched, that take you on a ride with a limited episodes number (6-15).
Dark means anything that is not Romance related: Thriller , Mystery , Horror , Psychological, Crime, Action, etc.
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![Doce Lar]()
1. Doce Lar
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Notes: Cinematic show, original plot and amazing acting.
Sci-Fi
Action
Drama
Horror
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![Sweet Home 2]()
2. Sweet Home 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Notes: Interesting enough, not better than the first season.
Sci-Fi
Action
Drama
Horror
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![Sweet Home Season 3]()
3. Sweet Home Season 3
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Notes: Always love the first season more for some reason.
Sci-Fi
Action
Drama
Horror
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![Alice na Fronteira]()
4. Alice na Fronteira
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Notes: Adventurous show, exciting events, fast-paced.
Sci-Fi
Action
Thriller
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![Alice na Fronteira 2]()
5. Alice na Fronteira 2
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: Season 2 was such a let down to me.
Sci-Fi
Action
Thriller
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![Extracurricular]()
6. Extracurricular
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Notes: Really disturbing, great acting, amazing plot.
Crime
Youth
Drama
Psychological
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![A Glória]()
7. A Glória
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: Great acting, kinda triggering, bittersweet.
Drama
Thriller
Melodrama
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![A Glória - Parte 2]()
8. A Glória - Parte 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Notes: Season 2. Great acting, but was too slow for my taste.
Drama
Thriller
Melodrama
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![Missing]()
9. Missing
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Notes: Good acting, aesthetically pleasing scenery, warm feel.
Mystery
Thriller
Supernatural
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![Missing: The Other Side 2]()
10. Missing: The Other Side 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
Notes: Season 2. Became one of my favs.
Mystery
Thriller
Supernatural
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![Estranhos do Inferno]()
11. Estranhos do Inferno
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Notes: Intense, great acting, will make you question your existence.
Drama
Horror
Thriller
Psychological
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![Traços de Fumaça]()
12. Traços de Fumaça
Japanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
Notes: Very heavy, blood and gore, dark.
Crime
Drama
Action
Thriller
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![Finger]()
13. Finger
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: Disturbing, great acting, epic ending.
Mature
Mystery
Thriller
Psychological
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![Todos Nós Estamos Mortos]()
14. Todos Nós Estamos Mortos
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Notes: Very thrilling, will keep u on your toes,
Sci-Fi
Action
Horror
Thriller
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![Armadilha]()
15. Armadilha
Korean Drama - 2019, 7 episodes
Notes: Very well written script, Love the ML, Human hunters.
Psychological
Mystery
Thriller
Drama
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![Possessed]()
16. Possessed
Korean Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
Notes: OK visuals, Acting on point, Intriguing.
Supernatural
Mystery
Romance
Horror
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![Connect]()
17. Connect
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
Notes: Cinematic on a high level, Original plot, 6 episodes were not enought.
Mystery
Horror
Crime
Sci-Fi
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![Gannibal]()
18. Gannibal
Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
Notes: One of the best ever Horror shows i've ever watched. Can't wait for season 2. Highly recommended watch!
Psychological
Mystery
Thriller
Horror
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![Um Dia Comum]()
19. Um Dia Comum
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Notes: Excellent performance of Kim Soo Hyu. Depressing feels overall.
Thriller
Mystery
Crime
Law
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![Weak Hero]()
20. Weak Hero
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: The definition of cool and devastating at the same time. A Masterpiece.
Action
Drama
Youth
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![Mau e Louco]()
21. Mau e Louco
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Fun watch and amazing BRomance.
Thriller
Mystery
Comedy
Action
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![Buraco Negro]()
22. Buraco Negro
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Enjoyable watch. Sci-Fi with a tad bit of horror.
Thriller
Horror
Action
Sci-Fi
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![Cidade Natal]()
23. Cidade Natal
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Masterpiece. Heavy watch with a lot of trigger warnings.
Historical
Thriller
Mystery
Horror
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![King of Pigs]()
24. King of Pigs
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Notes: Easily one of my fav ever dramas. Heavy feels with major trigger warnings.
Thriller
Mystery
Drama
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![O Véu]()
25. O Véu
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Very well done action packed show.
Thriller
Mystery
Action
Crime
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![Family Gravesite]()
26. Family Gravesite
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Notes: Very dark feels overall. Amazing cast.
Thriller
Mystery
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![Parasyte: Cinza]()
27. Parasyte: Cinza
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Notes: Even though, I really loved the FL, the plot was not well developped imo.
Mystery
Horror
Action
Sci-Fi
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![Mask Girl]()
28. Mask Girl
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
Notes: Enjoyable watch. Kinda disturbing.
Thriller
Mystery
Comedy
Drama
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![Goedam]()
29. Goedam
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Notes: Typical ghost story. Nothing new.
Supernatural
Psychological
Thriller
Horror
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![Delete]()
30. Delete
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Notes: Forgettable show. Not original.
Thriller
Mystery
Drama
Sci-Fi
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![Money Game]()
31. Money Game
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Notes: Really enjoyable & exciting watch.
Psychological
Thriller
Mystery
Drama
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![The Murderer and the Toy]()
32. The Murderer and the Toy
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Notes: Easily one of my favs. The ML did a great job. Dark humour.
Psychological
Thriller
Mystery
Comedy
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![Round 6]()
33. Round 6
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Notes: One of the most brilliant concepts I’ve ever seen in a drama.
Mystery
Thriller
Action
Drama
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![Justiça Juvenil]()
34. Justiça Juvenil
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Notes: Intensely brutal yet deeply moving. Outstanding performances, particularly from the younger actors.
Drama
Law
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![Bad Guys]()
35. Bad Guys
Korean Drama - 2014, 11 episodes
Notes: Even though it was action packed, it's thouroughly enjoyable!
Psychological
Thriller
Action
Crime
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![Mulheres de Milhões de Ienes]()
36. Mulheres de Milhões de Ienes
Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
Notes: Really fun and enjoyable watch.
Mystery
Thriller
Drama
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![Celebrity]()
37. Celebrity
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Notes: The subject matter is truly important and amazingly portrayed by the FL.
Mystery
Thriller
Drama
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![Voz 2]()
38. Voz 2
Korean Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
Notes: Season 2 of the series Voice. This is, in my opinion, a legendary show with an amazing FL.
Psychological
Supernatural
Mystery
Thriller
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![Vinganca em Terceira Pessoa]()
39. Vinganca em Terceira Pessoa
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Notes: One of the best revenge dramas that I have ever watched. Easily one of my favs ever.
Mystery
Thriller
Action
Drama
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![Os Amaldiçoados]()
40. Os Amaldiçoados
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Notes: Not much to say, but enjoyable watch for its genres.
Supernatural
Mystery
Thriller
Horror
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![Inspetora Koo Kyung Yi]()
41. Inspetora Koo Kyung Yi
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Crime show, but there's better.
Thriller
Mystery
Comedy
Action
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![Através da Escuridão]()
42. Através da Escuridão
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Notes: Strong performance by the main leads. Heavy watch.
Thriller
Mystery
Crime
Drama
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![Garota de Fora]()
43. Garota de Fora
Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes
Notes: The FL especially was just amazing.
Psychological
Supernatural
Mystery
Drama
