Drama Drought Survival List
This is a list of dramas that are not currently in vogue - they are often overlooked, underrated or older dramas that stand the test of time. These are all dramas I turned to going while through a drama draught and found enjoyable. They are not the highest rated dramas I have watched and especially the older ones are lower rated to reflect advances in production quality. Nonetheless, they are enjoyable and worth considering if you are looking for dramas to tide you through a drought. They are ranked in the order of my personal preference.
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1. Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
Closure.
It is unfathomable why this most outstanding sequel to Nirvana in Fire gets not enough love.
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2. Sparrow
Chinese Drama - 2016, 61 episodes
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
The best Republican spy thriller.
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3. Young Blood
Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes
Sing a Song of Six Spies.
Fun and suspenseful ancient spy team adventure.
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4. Uma Antiga Canção de Amor
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
A timeless love story with no beginning and no end.
One of my Must Watch dramas of 2023 -
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5. Sangue Destemido
Chinese Drama - 2023, 18 episodes
Today is a good day to die.
A mind-blowing, thrilling dark comedy Republican era wuxia. -
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6. Heróis
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
Three Blind Mice.
A brilliant action adventure treasure hunt. -
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7. The Disguiser
Chinese Drama - 2015, 48 episodes
False face must hide what false heart doth know.
Spy thriller bromance with stellar cast.
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8. Lost in 1949
Chinese Drama - 2018, 46 episodes
A kiss is just a kiss.
Republican period slice of life with some espionage.
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9. Noite Eterna
Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes
Beware of false prophets.
An epic fantasy adventure with unbeatable fight scenes.
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10. O Segredo dos Três Reinos
Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes
Sleeping with the enemy.
Dumas like tale of intrigue, adventure and romance.
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11. Lei básica do Gênio
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.
An inspiring parallel universe story with amazing kid actors.
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12. Evil Minds
Chinese Drama - 2015, 24 episodes
The Devil Inside.
Gripping psychological thriller.
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13. The Eight
Chinese Drama - 2020, 34 episodes
t is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
Action packed with a great ending twist.
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14. Fearless
Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes
The Strong Man of Asia
Wuxia, Qing dynasty
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15. Agentes da Princesa
Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes
Could have, would have, and should have been epic but just isn't.
Great action, bad-ass FL but disappointing second half.
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16. No Young Man Park
Chinese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Death Proof.
A very dark comedy.
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17. The Big Examination
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
When it rains, it pours.
An inspiring youth themed tribute drama.
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18. Amor Misterioso
Chinese Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Abs-olutely Fabulous.
A smoking hot romance with a dash of mystery.
