Dramas, Specials, & Short Films Completed In 2024

Mingkael Jan 2, 2024

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1. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes

8.5
- This was unexpectedly good and fun despite being so short.
- I loved both main characters so much; they were adorable!
- I need a spin-off of the managers!!!!
2. Paripi Komei

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.5
- This was unexpectedly entertaining and inspiring.
- I loved all the characters, even the antagonists, but obviously Komei was my favorite.
- I need more seasons!!!!
3. Love Senior

Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

6.0
- The story was promising during the first episodes, and then it went downhill.
- Manaow did not deserve my girl Gyoza.
- The last episodes felt like a joke because of the tropes that were used.
4. Ossan's Love Returns Spin-off Drama: Haruta to Maki no Shinkon Shoya

Japanese Special - 2024, 1 episode

8.0
- I watched it without subs so I understood less than 40% of what the characters said.
- It was so endearing to see Maki and Haruta being so domestic.
- I wish they could have included these scenes in the actual 1st episode of season 2.
5. VIP Only

Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

5.0
- The characters and story were so boring.
- I stopped paying attention to the story after 2 episodes.
- There was so much unnecessary drama.
6. Fermat no Ryori

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

5.5
- The plot sounded so interesting but I ended up not liking how it was executed.
- I found almost every character either annoying or boring.
- I barely paid attention while watching the second half of this drama.
7. Be My Dream Family

Korean Drama - 2021, 120 episodes

8.0
- I'm so glad every character had major character development because at the beginning they were insufferable.
- I wonder if one day family dramas will stop being obsessed with making more than 90% of their characters end up in a romantic relationship.
- Overall, it was a relatable but sometimes frustrating show.
8. Ripe Town

Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

6.0
- I stopped paying attention around episode 3 so by the end I understood nothing of the story.
- The acting was good.
- The only thing I will remember from this drama is that at some point there was someone committing crimes while dressed up as the Monkey King.
9. Mahou no Rinobe

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

8.0
- Somebody should add the romance tag in the page of this drama.
- I loved both main characters; they complemented each other so well (and their relationship developed very nicely, which is why the romance didn't bother me too much).
- Because of this drama, now I want to renovate the place where I live.
10. Love for Love's Sake

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

8.5
- The second half had editing and pacing issues, and several plot points weren't properly explained.
- The main characters had excellent chemistry and their interactions were adorable AF.
- My son Yeowoon must be protected at all costs!!!!!
11. Sahara Sensei to Toki-kun

Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

7.5
- Initially, it was sweet and fun but then it became a little boring and EXTREMELY questionable.
- Toki was such a refreshing character. I loved how cool, badass, but cute and kind he was.
- I had mixed feelings about the ending.
12. Joshikosei, So ni Naru.

Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

6.5
- The plot had so much potential but it wasn't executed properly.
- Itsuki was the most entertaining character (mostly because he would do random things to show off his muscles).
- The ending felt so rushed.
13. Death's Game

Korean Drama - 2023, 4 episodes

7.5
- I sympathized with the main character but it wasn't enough to make me care about the story.
- The concept had so much potential but everything felt so rushed.
- The drama was okay but it wasn't good enough to make me want to watch Part 2.
14. Happy Ending

Korean Drama - 2024, 3 episodes

7.5
- The main characters were really cute.
- The story wasn't anything out of this world.
- I expected a little more from the last episode.
15. Chaser Game W: Power Harassment Joshi wa Watashi no Moto Kano

Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

6.0
- The first two episodes were intriguing but then the story fell apart very fast.
- The main characters had good chemistry.
- The ending felt too rushed.
16. Defendant

Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes

6.5
- I liked it at the beginning but then the story became too ridiculous for my taste.
- I honestly thought the villain's life was way more interesting than the protagonist's.
- I barely paid attention to the last 5 episodes.
17. Perfect Propose

Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

7.5
- I felt they wasted the potential of the plot a little.
- The main couple's chemistry was okay.
- It was a nice watch but nothing special.
18. Ossan's Love Returns

Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes

10
- THE COMEDY WAS GOD-TIER!!!!!!!!! I still can't believe this season was even funnier than the first one and the movie combined.
- Maki's and Haruta's growth (as individuals and as a couple) was phenomenal; I felt so happy for them.
- The depth and complexity given to the story, characters, and the relationship between the characters were magnificent. I was not expecting this season to be so heartwarming, relatable, and motivational.
19. Cherry Magic

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

7.5
- I missed seeing TayNew working together, so I tried to be as lenient as possible with this adaptation.
- The comedy did not work on me 90% of the time.
- I did not like the side couples.
20. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes

9.0
- This season was even sweeter than the first one!!!!
- I loved the integration of the two secondary characters.
- There needs to be a 3rd season!!!
21. The Deal

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

6.5
- My expectations were a little high so I ended up disappointed.
- I didn't care about any of the characters except for the girl trying to become a cop.
- I stopped paying attention in the last 3 episodes.
22. Ossan's Love Returns Telasa Spin Off: Forbidden Gout Temps Nouveau

Japanese Special - 2024, 2 episodes

8.5
- Thank god we got two special episodes because I didn't want to let go just yet.
- I'm so happy we got to know a little more about Izumi x Akito.
- I can't believe Mr. Kurosawa wasn't in either of the episodes.
23. Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka

Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

7.0
- It was so frustrating to see the lack of communication between the characters.
- There wasn't much chemistry between the main leads.
- The ending was rushed.
24. Kaso Girei

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.0
- I loved the dynamic between the main characters (and honestly I low-key shipped them hehe).
- The plot was very interesting and it took turns that I was not expecting.
- The ending surprised me.
25. Anti Reset

Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

6.5
- The first two episodes were promising but then the rest of the show started lacking logic and consistency.
- The main actors had good chemistry though.
- There was a little too much drama.
26. Jazz for Two

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

6.0
- The story was all over the place and became too dramatic in the last episodes.
- I didn't like either couple; both felt forced.
- This needed to be longer for the story and characters to be properly developed.
27. Yamibaito Kazoku

Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

7.0
- Interesting plot but the execution could have been better.
- I was funny enough.
- If there's another season, I might watch it.
28. Ossan no Pants ga Nandatte Ii Janai ka!

Japanese Drama - 2024, 11 episodes

8.5
- A very touching story about growth and acceptance.
- I loved everyone's character development.
- The ending was so sweet.
29. Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto

Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

7.0
- I was expecting more from it.
- The execution was kind of lousy.
- The characters had good chemistry,
30. War of Faith

Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes

8.5
- I started this just because of Wang Yibo, and ended up falling for all the principal actors; everyone did a fantastic job at portraying their characters.
- The story was more engaging and interesting than what I expected.
- If there is truly a second season, I will definitely watch it.
31. Sad Temptation

Korean Special - 1999, 2 episodes

8.0
- The title did not lie when it stated it is SAD.
- I was shocked when I realized that the younger actor was the same one that played the king in "A Frozen Flower".
- This story deserves to have a remake as a longer series because the plot had so much potential.
32. Unknown

Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

6.0
- I feel bad for not liking this BL because it seems everyone considers it a masterpiece.
- I tried so hard to accept the relationship between the main characters, but I felt weirded out by it from beginning to end.
- I honestly did not find anything exceptional about the story, acting, or chemistry between the characters.
33. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes

7.0
- Maybe I love the first season too much to the point I couldn't enjoy this one.
- I didn't find this season as engaging as the first one.
- The romance felt so unnecessary and was so boring and annoying most of the time.
34. Gray Shelter

Korean Drama - 2024, 5 episodes

8.0
- Very melancholic and realistic.
- Some questions were left unanswered .
- I feel it needed at least one more episode to properly conclude the story.
35. Shoutai

Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

8.0
- The story was simpler that what I expected.
- The acting was good.
- The ending was a little rushed but it made sense.
36. Parasyte: The Grey

Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

8.5
- They used the original plot really well.
- I liked the dynamic between the main characters.
- I'd love a 2nd season mostly because of the character/actor that appears as a guest in the last episode.
37. To the Moon and Back

Thai Drama - 2023, 21 episodes

8.0
- I loved Mata soooooo much :3
- I wasn't expecting to end up relating to and sympathizing with the "bad characters".
- It wasn't what I expected, but I still enjoyed the story.
38. Ikebukuro West Gate Park

Japanese Drama - 2000, 11 episodes

7.5
- This was a weird but engaging drama.
- I was shocked when I realized who the main actor was; he was so young here!
- The last two episodes were wild.
39. The Spirealm

Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes

8.0
- Since I love the novel, there were some changes in the drama that I felt were unnecessary.
- Although I still don't think the main actors fit the characters, they grew on me the more episodes I watched.
- Overall, it was a good adaptation and I'm glad it was able to be released properly.
40. You Are Mine Special

Taiwanese Special - 2024, 1 episode

8.0
- I didn't know I missed this couple so much until I watched this special episode.
- I lost count of how many times the characters kissed.
- They deserve the world!!!!
41. Boys Be Brave!

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

7.5
- It was cute but the story was underdeveloped.
- I liked the main couple more, but I still wanted to see more of the secondary couple.
- I need THAT plushie and THAT keychain.