2024 Better CDramas

Excellent slice of life drama set in the late 70s, early 80s with terrific plot and characters.

[Review Link] Realistic, humorous, heart-wrenching, and inspiring--one of the best of 2024

Started in 2023, mostly aired in 2024.

Shanghai's gilded 90s, depicted through the stylistic lens of Wong Kar-Wai

Highly rated, looks to be similar in style as 'To The Wonder'

Coming-of-age hidden gem mixing humor and heart, that dials up the emotions for an intense finish.

Review:  https://mydramalist.com/profile/MyLangyaList/review/393268

Chinese adaption of Japanese drama about ALS.  An emotional and contemplative drama.

Short, touching, and hilarious subversion of the classic JTTW tale to lampoon the drudgeries of career peon life, and ponders the meaning of life and friendships.

Engaging thriller that offers a valuable exploration and commentary on the social inequalities of contemporary China.

Review:  https://mydramalist.com/profile/MyLangyaList/review/398272

Gritty thriller that impresses with its production and acting*.

Review:  https://mydramalist.com/profile/MyLangyaList/review/397412

[Review Link]  A funny and heartfelt adaptation of Red Band Society with Chinese characteristics.  

[Review Link]  A relaxing and healing cinematic excursion from the ordinary.

Managed to crash through my lowest expectations.  Still puzzled how the sequel could be so much worse when it still features the same team, top-notch actors, a much bigger budget and 5 years of preparation.

Putting it in top 10 because most people will consider it a top show for 2024, even though I rate it much lower, not even top 30.