Best of 2021

My personal ranking of dramas I've watched that were released in 2021 plus my favourite quote from the drama. This list is updated as I watch more dramas.

misscassify May 9, 2021
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  • Vincenzo

    1. Vincenzo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    10

    Best drama of 2021 and one of my absolute favourites.

    "Vinchenzo Quassano?"

  • You Are My Glory

    2. You Are My Glory

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes

    10

    A grown-up show. My new favourite c-drama!!!

    "But you are already the rabbit that has seen the most stars" Qiao Jing Jing

  • Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte

    3. Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    10

    Everything about this drama....EVERYTHING

    "People's evaluation on it doesn't matter. Just be proud of yourself. I think that's all that matters." - Fujino Shun

  • My Name

    4. My Name

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    Intense, fast-paced, emotional and some really great acting from Han So Hee

    "Every night I dreamt of killing that faceless bastard. And eventually, my face changed. Like a murderer consumed with rage. I was stabbing myself. Stop destroying yourself." Jeon Pil-do

  • Hospital Playlist Season 2

    5. Hospital Playlist Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    9.5

    Seok Hyeong and Chuchu!

    "One more time...WOW" Lee Ik-Jun

  • Kingdom: Ashin of the North

    6. Kingdom: Ashin of the North

    Korean Special - 2021, 1 episode

    9.5

    Incredible acting by Jun Ji-hyun

    "I am not lonely. We are together, so I am not lonely." Ashin

  • The Red Sleeve

    7. The Red Sleeve

    Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes

    9.5

    The heartbreaking forbidden-love vibes of MLSHR reincarnated 

    "What would have happened if I was not a court lady and you were not a King?" Sung Duk-im

  • My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    8. My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Absolutely hilarious, cliche-shattering, incredibly well-written drama with a lovable FL

    "Your rejection is rejected. Life isn't that complicated. Let's make it simple and just do it." Lee Dam

  • My Little Happiness

    9. My Little Happiness

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes

    9.0

    Cute romcom with a height difference that was adorable to watch.

    "Thanks to you, Tagore's poems finally speak to me: 'When I stand before thee at the day's end, thou shalt see my scars and know that I had my wounds and also my healing' Love can be a battle in which we break each other's shells." Wen Rang 

  • The Long Ballad

    10. The Long Ballad

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    9.0

    Historical drama about an incredible and brave princess of the Tang Dynasty

    "Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to face yourself" Li Changge

  • D.P.

    11. D.P.

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    9.0

    This one broke my heart.

    "Us humans can't gain anything without sacrifice."

  • Mad for Each Other

    12. Mad for Each Other

    Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes

    9.0

    Hilarious and my favourite enemies to lovers 

    "If you think about it, we're the okay ones. It's everyone else who's crazy." Noh Hwi-oh

  • The Devil Judge

    13. The Devil Judge

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    What a rollercoaster!

    "I'll see you in court." Judge Kang Yo-han

  • Dali and the Cocky Prince

    14. Dali and the Cocky Prince

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    I'll wait while you try to find a better cast romcom

    "It wasn't a mistake for me, So I want you to think it over again; if the moment we shred yesterday was truly a mistake or not." Jin Moo-hak

  • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    15. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Therapeutic and good vibes!

    "I'm you and you've become me in a way" Hong Du-sik

  • Snowdrop

    16. Snowdrop

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    I just let this drama break my heart over and over again

    "Who are you really? Are you Superman or something?" Eun Young Ro

  • Youth of May

    17. Youth of May

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    8.5

    A heart-breaking love story in the context of a significant moment in history.

    "I have no regrets. But it's not like there's no pain just because we don't regret things. Even if we don't seem strong or happy, I hope we can show each other everything.". Kim Myeung-Hee

  • The King's Affection

    18. The King's Affection

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    8.5

    Love in the Moonlight wannabe?

    "This is a path that neither of us chose." Dam-i

  • The Day of Becoming You

    19. The Day of Becoming You

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 26 episodes

    8.5

    They nailed that switch!

    "Maybe our body switch was not a coincidence but fate. It made me step out of my path so that I would meet you." Jiang Yi

  • Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest

    20. Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest

    Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes

    8.5

    Because we didn't get enough of the original.

    "The King never sulks" The King (of course)

  • Our Beloved Summer

    21. Our Beloved Summer

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Has a show ever been tooo much for you? How amazing was Choi Woong though?

    "Dating is like living in a different world. Dating Yeon-su is especially a completely different world for me. But as you know, that world doesn't really suit me. What can I do though? Back then and even now, I want to keep living in this world. Forever, without an end." Choi Woong

  • Doom at Your Service

    22. Doom at Your Service

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Stunning cinematography and a SML that stole the show

    "What should I call it? The feeling of inability to stop myself...what should I call it? I don't know the answer to that. So the only thing I could do is call it you." Tak Dong Kyung

  • Always Have, Always Will

    23. Always Have, Always Will

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    8.0

    Short and sweet...just how I like it 

    "Her:    why are you here?
      Him:    because you are here"

  • Falling into Your Smile

    24. Falling into Your Smile

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes

    8.0

    I was here for Chubby and his facial expressions!

    "How about building a new belief with the determination to win?" Lu Sicheng

  • Hello Mr. Gu

    25. Hello Mr. Gu

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    7.5

    One of those dramas that I start and keep saying I'll drop until I am surprised that I got to the end

    "I refused to lose to anyone, but I don't mind losing to you." Mr Gu

  • You Are My Hero

    26. You Are My Hero

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

    7.5

    Medical/Police Drama with the Nicest Leads

    Let's commemorate here the most unromantic statement that ever followed a declaration of love in any drama ever - "wish a good cooperation with you" - followed by a handshake. Wow!

  • Renai Mangaka

    27. Renai Mangaka

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes

    7.5

    Mmmh...I want to say it was good...but mmmmh

    Him: I just don't know what exactly 'in a relationship means.

    Her: Why don't we create its meaning together?

  • The Other Half of Me and You

    28. The Other Half of Me and You

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes

    7.0

    Someone created the feminist utopia with all the problematic cliches..so what was the point?

    "100 people would have 100 different dreams. All of them in the dream can experience a completely different world, playing different roles. So we are just playing different roles in this world."

  • Love Unexpected

    29. Love Unexpected

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    7.0

    A really unique storyline that I think the leads executed well; the ending was an anticlimax

    "It's raining today. I love you as much as yesterday" Xu Nuo

  • Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling

    30. Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    7.0

    A jumbled up plot with no proper flow but hey, Zhao Lusi

    "Ling Yue, not everyone can find a goal to strive for. But you have found it, striven for it and you're doing so well. You're the lucky one." Gu Anxin

  • Once We Get Married

    31. Once We Get Married

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    6.5

    Oh my gosh....I was rolling my eyes the whole time.

    "Giving is better than taking and demanding" Yin Sichen

  • Love Alarm Season 2

    32. Love Alarm Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    5.5

    My worst drama because it was too painful to watch Sun-oh's heartbreak

    "I promised that I'd make your Love Alarm ring 10 times a day." Lee Hye-jung

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