Completed 2023
I decided to track what I have watched/completed this year 2023.
I made notes on all of these and some I reviewed.
If you are interested in checking out my review on the drama go to the link below, select; Sort By: Most Recent and work your way down the list to the drama you are interested in.
https://mydramalist.com/profile/BbalanceD/reviews?sort=recent
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1. Papel de Rainha
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
The queen, Im Hwa Ryung is played by Kim Hye Soo and is the driving force that commands attention. She come across as an intelligent strategist who is fiercely protective for her children, her husband the king and her position in the hierarchy.
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2. Amanhã
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Bravely tackling some dark emotional aspects that compel some people to want to take their own lives.
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3. Animals
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Very glad I was able to locate a vers. with Eng Subs
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4. The Director Who Buys me Dinner
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Turning a dinner buddie into a lover proves difficult.
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5. My Tooth Your Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Delightfully entertaining - hoping for a 2nd season to give air time to the various couples.
Reviewed
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6. Young Blood
Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes
None stop action and plot twists, romance and martial arts from actors having a lot of fun.
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7. Alchemy of Souls: Part 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
I found this entertaining and if I ever rewatch the 1st series I will probably rewatch this as well.
Reviewed
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8. Chijo no Seppun
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Entertaining reminder of young love in it's first passion.
Reviewed
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9. Vocês Estão Cercados
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
As brilliant as it is, for me, the nasty people made it less watchable.
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10. O Começo de Uma Nova Vida
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Great sisterhood relationships to warm the heart.
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11. Entre Nós
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I will watch again because I was expecting/hoping for a feistier, more flirty couple and this was a much slower paced drama
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12. Casamento, Não Namoro
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Good fast paced crazy fun with a terrific choice of backing music .
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13. A partir de agora, hora do show!
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
I enjoyed the first half but I lost enthusiasm when the past life plot was introduced.
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14. Men with Sword
Chinese Drama - 2016, 30 episodes
This drama is primarily exploring power and male friendships.
None of our MLs are married and each has been brought up in court where intrigue, betrayal and suspicion are rife.Reviewed
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15. Crush Secreto em Você
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
Almost dropped. I went back to give it another chance and the friendship aspect between everyone was lovely and supportive.
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16. GAP
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I wanted this to be a gamechanger for the FL scene but it fell short. The GAP was between the actors.
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17. A Dignidade de Um Cavalheiro
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
Loved every aspect of this LOL drama. The actors were terrific and captured my interest and laughter every episode. PS the prologues were brilliant.
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18. Lutas Céu Afora
Chinese Drama - 2018, 45 episodes
This was a Harry Pottter at Hogwarts kind of vibe with lots of fun CGI monsters and fighting.
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19. O Que Você Comeu Ontem?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
The every day actions of work, domesticity, shopping and cooking that this couple share demonstrate the love and care they feel for each other.
Reviewed
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20. Golden Spirit: Joseon Marriage Prohibition
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
The bad guys get a suitable end and the two leads marry. Watch 'til the end for more cute fun and fairy tale ending to wash away any bad taste left over from those middle episodes.
Reviewed
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21. Utsukushii Kare Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
These two beautiful and talented actors have me invested in their outcome as a couple.
Reviewd
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22. One Shot Scandal
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
The actors did well but the main story was lost among all the side stories and the two leads were ill matched.
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23. Para a Minha Estrela 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
A very poignant, messy, break-up that is worth investing time to watch.
Reviewed
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24. Miss S
Chinese Drama - 2020, 34 episodes
Gorgeous and stylish costumes a handsome detective and all the good supporting cast make this highly entertaining.
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25. Mr. Pride vs. Miss Prejudice
Chinese Movie - 2017
Sometimes you just need silliness
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26. A Flor Proibida
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
I want a follow up to these people and their lives I am very invested in their characters.
Reviewed
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27. Absolute BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
Super fun and quirky twist to all the BL tropes and very entertaining.
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28. No ar Um Homem Que Desafia O Mundo de BL 2
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Our ML has succumbed to the BL world, however, it is not all plain sailing despite his wry observations.
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29. 609 Bedtime Story
Thai Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
The build up to the mystery and not providing all the answers made this a standout BL.
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30. Amigo Íntimo — Temporada 1
Thai Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Mostly showing flirtation they are easy to watch and entertaining.
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31. O Amor Estrelado
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Excellent production with so many aspects to like, enjoy and be entertained with.
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32. Amigo Íntimo — Temporada 2
Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
There is a hint of a 3rd season I will happily watch as their seems to be an improving trend from the writers.
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33. Madeira Norueguesa
Japanese Movie - 2010
Prepare to feel jaded.
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34. Ode to Daughter of Great Tang
Chinese Drama - 2021, 55 episodes
Disappointed with some incredibly cruel, sexist and overly privileged behaviours from the main characters and lack of romance.
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35. Dra. Atraente
Chinese Drama - 2020, 28 episodes
Delightfully funny had me grinning and chuckling over the tropy cross dressing antics of the FL.
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36. Tem Algo de Errado Conosco
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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37. The Intimate Lover
Korean Movie - 2005
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38. Love You Forever
Chinese Movie - 2020
Clever time travel used for a sad and poignant love story
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39. O Que Você Comeu Ontem?
Japanese Movie - 2021
The every day actions of work, domesticity, shopping and cooking that this couple share demonstrate the love and care they feel for each other.
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40. Ore no Kawaii wa Mosugu Shohi Kigen!?
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
The cuteness factor is captured beautifully by the male lead and his personality had me rooting for his success.
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41. Our Dating Sim
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Both actors fit their character well and the romance is well paced and believable.
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42. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
There is not enough good acting to make the pairing believable as a romance only a bromance.
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43. Watashi to Otto to Otto no Kareshi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Take one heterosexual female married to a closet gay man and introduce a bisexual, polyamourous cutie who is romantically interested in both of them and you realise this is not a simple cheating story.
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44. Bed Friend
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
I think the two main leads in this drama did a terrific job these two oozed sexiness and they felt very connected.
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45. Luz em Mim
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
The themes of first love, heartbreak and emotional bravery are all here and this is what made this a good series.
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46. Calor em Uma Noite
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
The two leads are constantly bickering, bantering and teasing each other and their connection is very likeable.
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47. Love Battle
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Heaps of laugh out loud moments, comedic, cringe, slapstick and acerbic wit combine to deliver good romance/comedy.
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48. Two Belles in Love
Chinese Movie - 2021
A brief entry into a story depicting two lives imitating beautiful opera.
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49. I Will Hit You
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
A super BL story that is about love and uses comedy to touch our hearts.
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50. Tell Me It's Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
A very well acted drama but it needs patience to endure the slo-mo action.
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51. Meu Marido Mandão
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
A short, refreshing palate cleanser
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52. Novolândia: O Castelo No Céu
Chinese Drama - 2016, 28 episodes
A bit dated now (7 years on) but lots of action, magic, machines and fantasy to keep me interested.
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53. Rinko-san Quer Experimentar
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
A well depicted Jdrama romance with a pretty FL
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54. Their Report Card
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Terrific way to tackle taboo sexual topics. Tasteful, funny and believable I enjoyed this short drama.
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55. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Force deserves a better written vehicle so he can show off his acting skills.
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56. Bu Liang Zhi Nian Qing Chu Shi
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
The main characters are 3 dimensional and we get to see their strengths and weaknesses.
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57. Cafe Funiculi Funicula
Japanese Movie - 2018
Some of the stories were the best part because those actors were very good.
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58. Chefe Kim
Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
I am joining the throng of enthusiasts that fell in love with this offbeat comedy.
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59. Peach of Time
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
The plot was muddled and took on too much for the no. of eps.
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60. Unintentional Love Story
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
I was totally captured by the 4 main actors in this drama.
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61. Ela e o Seu Marido Perfeito
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
It has an interesting plot framework that jarred with me on many levels.
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62. His
Japanese Movie - 2020
A well acted and thoughtful story
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63. Moonlight Chicken
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
All in all I found the characters flawed and believable .
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64. Até o Fim da Lua
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
The ML is definitely the star of the show and this is well acted. The FL is gutsy and cute and also cold blooded at times.
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65. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
This is a cleverly written and acted slice of life BL that is heartwarming.
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66. Xian Wei Jing Xia De Da Ming
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
A well written tale well told and relevant today.
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67. O Sangue da Juventude
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
A rollicking fantasy drama with heaps of special effects martial arts.
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68. Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
This was a very off beat comedy that touches on just about every sexual topic that 20 somethings have to think and deal with.
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69. Park Ha Kyung Travel Diary
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
A very easy watch and calming.
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70. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
I felt totally invested in the characters portrayed by the two main leads.
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71. Muchu sa, Kimi ni
Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
Quirky, well made and surprisingly good.
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72. Minha Nossa, Fantasma
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Good in parts and off in parts so quite inconsistent but the actors nailed it.
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73. Conto da Nove Caudas 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
A showcase for the Goblin crew with Ryu Hong Joo being the outstanding character.
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74. O Retorno do Abismo
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
A terrific Wuxia fantasy that needed just a bit more loving in their romance.
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75. Se os Gatos Desaparecessem do Mundo
Japanese Movie - 2016
A very life affirming drama that tackles the subject of living and the contribution we all make to it.
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76. A Tractor Loaded with Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Short and sweet with great location and music
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77. Jack Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Well worth watching and a cut above most BL offerings.
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78. Go Princess Go
Chinese Drama - 2015, 35 episodes
A fabulously funny parody of imagined palace life.
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79. The New Employee
Korean Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
An enjoyable sweet tale of love.
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80. 17 Sai no Teikoku
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
It is a good premise and deserves to be developed further.
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81. Silent
Japanese Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Beautiful, sad and yet uplifting - well worth watching.
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82. Call Boy
Japanese Movie - 2018
Wonderful acting and rewatch value is there because of the emotional journey.
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83. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
Terrific. Looking forward to the second series.
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84. Sherlock
Japanese Drama - 2019, 11 episodes
The cases are interesting and the criminals are sufficiently odd to attract Shishio's attention.
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85. Celebrity
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
There are many twists and reveals and some heart pounding moments that kept me watching.
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86. O Amor Maior
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
Pure entertainment
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87. Amor Como Galáxia: Parte 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
A high quality production that I scored lower due to the latter part of the episodes.
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88. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
If your cynicism has not enured you to sweet romance then you will feel uplifted, warm and fuzzy watching this well made drama.
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89. His Man Season 2
Korean TV Show - 2023, 14 episodes
Attractive men who get the chance to step out of their comfort zones to quickly choose and declare their interest in the inhabitants and hope it gets reciprocated.
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90. See You In My 19th Life
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
I lost patience in the last quarter
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91. Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Parts of this BL were well done, however, the acting was not great. They seemed to conscious of the audience so intimacy was toned down.
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92. A Princesa e o Lobisomem
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
An easy to watch drama that wraps up all the elements at the end and gives us a happy ending.
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93. Casa Vazia
Korean Movie - 2004
This is a subtle tale that deserves your attention.
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94. Flores para Algernon
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
I was pulled into the plight of Sakuto and was pleased how the ending was wrapped up.
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95. Senhorita Sherlock
Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes
This female Sherlock is not a compelling as male versions
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96. O Mundo dos Casados
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Not one for the soft hearted.
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97. Stray Kids
Korean TV Show - 2017, 10 episodes
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the Stray Kids when the first fought for their debut in the highly competitive KPOP world
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98. Fique Comigo
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
I sincerely hope a season two with these two MLs is slated.
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99. Ore no Sukato, Doko Itta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
A school drama with a difference.
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100. Para todo Sempre 2
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
This is an unrequited love story and ends tragically, however, there is a sequel to assuage your sadness Forever and Ever.