Currently watching in 2026

I have very specific dynamics or FL traits or cinematography that I look for. So if the drama doesn't meet them, I move on to one that will. So I drop a lot of dramas, as a result.

I usually look for dramas that have myfavourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. I don't want her to be perfect, so I don't mind if she's pretty or immature or messy. Perfect characters are not my thing, I want more layers. I don't care for mean or cruel characters either." Of course the MLs should have similar qualities. Or they should be okay with the FLs being this way. I don't want the MLs to be merely tolerating this, as my FLs can be too self-possessed or even abrasive at times. I want my MLs to feel loved.

I watch a lot of noona romances or with FLs who are older than the ML, because that's where you'll usually find these types of characters. These dramas have their own cliches and pitfalls and they are so frustrating at times..but they often give me the characters that I like so I'll keep watching haha

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  • A Season for Love

    1. A Season for Love

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 75 episodes

    7.5

    Completed ✅

    1. So the dynamics are sketchy due to many factors. Also this drama got real toxic at times. There was even a grape scene and I remember dropping the drama after that scene. I eventually picked it up a few months later, since the FL was giving everything

    2. But the drama was also childish at one point haha I usually hate it, but it was funny seeing the FL being the childish one for a change.

    3. Speaking of the FL, I liked her general vibe. She's presented as being professional, competent, but also petty. And I love this haha I love how she's in the ML's corner. As in she's very loving, supportive and the whole nine yards. I think she was constantly showing him how much she loved him. And FLs are usually not very vocal about their love, so it's nice to see.vMy favourite scene was when she wouldn't let a phone call interrupt her from kissing the ML.

    4. The ML was okay. He embodied the innocent yet cunning vibe perfectly. As usual, he is very handsome, intelligent and rich haha I want to have more regular shmegular MLs but that's never going to happen,

    5. The cinematography was kinda nice. I noticed that they were trying to be creative with the framing. I liked the colour grading too! Towards the end, it became extra good

    6. I was initially watching on YouTube and I had to buy a iqiyi subscription for better quality haha

    7. Oh, the chemistry was kinda nice. Those kisses were everything. The ML kissed her like he meant it. Love to see it

    8. It has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

  • About Love

    2. About Love

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 26 episodes

    6.5

    Dropped ❌

    1. Something was off, but what? the pacing? Maybe the story was not good enough?

    2. Maybe the way the characters were behaving...not sure. I'm okay with unlikable characters, but these characters felt obnoxious.

    3. Maybe I'm the problem and I'm applying my morality to these characters. Maybe I'm not as accepting of unlikable and messy characters. Food for thought ❗

    4. Random therapy session I guess: maybe I'm so used to FLs who always have some control on their emotions/lives...so seeing the characters in this drama act so crazy felt jarring. Acting this erratic because of love is the opposite of what my type of FLs do. So maybe I need to become comfortable with FLs who are less in control? This says lot more about me, than them. I guess this is why I don't watch a lot of youth dramas? Because most FLs in those dramas are still not in control of their emotions and it exhaust me. But one of my favourite FLs is Su Zai Zai and she was crazy and erratic but also in control....so maybe I'm overanalyzing this. Ugh

    5. Nevertheless, I wanted to like this drama so much. The first 2 episodes had me ecstatic....so I was deeply disappointed as the episodes went on.

    6. I quite like the gorgeous main actress, the cinematography was oh so gorgeous, the editing was so good, the lighting was exquisite, the costumes and sets were so gorgeous. You can see that the budget was actually decent. Which is so rare for modern Cdramas.

    7. Can't believe I finally got a beautifully shot modern Cdrama and it was trash.

    Maybe one day, I'll pick it up again. Because ain't no way..it turned out this bad. I have to watch again to prove something to myself ⁉️

  • Degenerate

    3. Degenerate

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 90 episodes

    8.0

    Completed ✅

    1. This was interesting and way more serious than I thought and I couldn't look away.

    2. The drama has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded."

    3. Everyone in this drama needs to see a therapist.

    4. I felt exhausted after finishing the drama

    5. I will not be rewatching

  • Dominion and Devotion

    4. Dominion and Devotion

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes

    7.5

    Completed ✅ ❓

    1. Looks good for a mini drama. Lighting, composition, editing. Sound is strange. I think they recorded the sound on set, so it sounds a bit echo-y. I kinda dig

    2. The drama is more on the serious side. I hope the drama won't take itself too seriously though. That's worse than a drama that's too silly

    3. I don't care about the ML nor the FL at this time

    4. Cunning, ruthless, palace schemes and other Court shenanigans...are my least favourite subgenre. I've dropped so many dramas because of this ?

  • Echoes of the Self

    5. Echoes of the Self

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 22 episodes

    9.0

    Completed ✅

    I enjoyed every single second of this drama. It fits right in my favourite subgenre " Romance with a side of sci-fi ❤️"

    1. It has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. " Sabrina knocked this out of the park.

    2. My favourite type of ML: a cute "puppy" who's going through it....and trying to get his life together. Our gorgeous ML did well too.

    3. This is how I like my isekai/transmigration/rebirth dramas. Even if everything changes, I want the FL to still have some grasp on the story

    4. . The chemistry was not bad. The main leads look good, but their looks don't "match". I don't know how to explain this.

  • Glory

    6. Glory

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes

    7.5

    Completed ✅

    1. All the ingredients to make a great drama were present, but the drama still turned out boring.

    2. It had good moments, but it could have been better.

    3. I could see how much effort was put into every single aspect of this, but alas....

    4. The drama has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

  • Guardians of the Dafeng

    7. Guardians of the Dafeng

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    7.0

    Dropped ❌

    I was sooooo disheartened when I dropped this. I actually remember almost crying, at my grown age. But the vibes shifted. As soon as the political schemes started, I was done.

    1. The first third was sooo fun! So witty, so funny, so wholesome

    2. The cinematography and editing are really good. I wasn't impressed with some of the costumes. The bronze "gongs" had the coolest costume though

    3. The acting was actually good too!

    4. The actual FL was robbed and this role wasn't good for her, but I guess she wanted to try something different? Her maid with psychopathic tendencies was hilarious though.

  • Her Feast

    8. Her Feast

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes

    7.0

    Completed ✅

    1. I am not sure what the plot was

    2. But I know that everything looked good. The cinematography, costumes, everything.

    3. The men were gorgeous haha

    4. Our FL didn't have much to work with, but she was doing her best.

    5. The Republic Era is my least favorite genre because I never like any of the stories. So this one is on me for hoping for a good story

  • Learning to Love

    9. Learning to Love

    Japanese Drama - 2025, 11 episodes

    7.5
    1. Another drama with sketchy dynamics haha

    2. I don't think I've ever seen a stalker FL before so that was definitely something new.

    3. I liked how there were no good people or bad people. Just different shades of grey.

  • Love beyond the Grave

    10. Love beyond the Grave

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes

    8.5

    Completed ✅

    1. Something was off with the pacing.

    2. The acting was actually good. I expected such from Queen Reba, but the male actor did good too.

    3. The drama has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

    4. The fight scenes were really cool!!! The director gave us some cool fight scenes in "Love Scenery", so I knew this drama would be fun too. That camp scene had me so hyped. OMG. I also liked how the camera work made the audience feel immersed in the fight scenes. This director is so cool.

    5. . Stunning costumes, sets and graphics.

    6. If only the pacing was better..meh

    7. Oh! I absolutely loved the OST. Amapiano log drums?!! Yes ma'am!


    Nevertheless, I added 1 star because the ML was smiling so much. Our Little Foxy has hard a hard life and he could have become the most hardened, stoic and nonchalant man ever, but he chose kindness and warmth. His lopsided cheeky smile illustrated this so well. So it was so nice to see it often!

  • Love Game in Eastern Fantasy

    11. Love Game in Eastern Fantasy

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

    7.0

    Dropped ❌

    I don't like unnecessarily rude, tsundere MLs.

    But the cinematography is so good, the costumes are so pretty. And I quite liked the 2FL...so might pick it up again??

  • Melody of Golden Age

    12. Melody of Golden Age

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    7.0

    Dropped ❌



    I don't like unnecessarily rude, tsundere MLs.

    But the FL seems so fun! So I might pick this again if I ever get bored

  • Ming Mu Zhang Dan

    13. Ming Mu Zhang Dan

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 73 episodes

    7.0

    Completed ✅

    It was alright, I didn't hate it. I even replayed some scenes

  • Moonlit Reunion

    14. Moonlit Reunion

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes

    1. The second lead syndrome was strong in this one. Ugh

    2. This drama tried to be so many things at once. It did succeed occasionally, but the ensemble was cacophonic.

    3. The drama has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

    In general though, it was kinda fun! And everyone looked so beautiful

  • Pursuit of Jade

    15. Pursuit of Jade

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes

    Dropped ❌

    1. Such a gorgeous show: the snowy quaint village looked so good.

    2. But I dropped the drama twice. I wasn't sure but.... everything is so extra ? the plot, the acting, the music, the editing, the pacing. It was so tiring

    3. No chemistry whatsoever. The main actress was giving us everything and the ML was giving us nothing. The man is gorgeous though

    4. So I need to pick it up again...maybe

  • Return of the Queen

    16. Return of the Queen

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes

    8.5

    Completed ✅

    1. The story is very cliche and unoriginal, but it has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. " The main actress was acting her little heart out.

    2. My favourite type of ML: a cute "puppy" who's going through it....and trying to get his life together. Our gorgeous ML with the beautiful eyes did well too.

    3. I remember also liking the cinematography and costumes.

  • Sniper Butterfly

    17. Sniper Butterfly

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes

    8.5

    Rewatch - Completed ✅

    1. Li Wu was a simp, but it's alright.

    2. The FL, Cen Jon, was cool enough to make up for it.

    3. She's a club member of my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

    4. The plot was not original, but it was still nice to see their story unfold.

    5. I loved how we experienced the characters during two different timelines in their lives . So cool.

    6. I added 1 star because it's nice to see a FL in her 30s who dresses cute. So stylish.

  • Sweet Trap

    18. Sweet Trap

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    7.5

    Completed ✅

    1. Such a cute watch!

    2. I thought the FL was going to be silly, but I should have known better. This is Su Zai Zai after all. So she turned out to be one of the coolest FLs. She may look weak and silly, but she has her priorities in order. Love to see it.

    3. The ML was giving us nothing. I don't care for tsundere MLs.

    4. The chemistry was non-existent haha..But they were cute though

    5. The story was silly and all over the place; but still fun.

    6. I didn't notice anything in particular regarding the cinematography and editing and costumes or sets. I guess they were okay

  • The Demon

    19. The Demon

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 23 episodes

    6.5

    Completed ✅

    1. The drama was not good but it wasn't bad either. But it could have been so much better. They had everything required but the plot was so messy. Such a shame really

    2. The drama had some cute moments, some funny moments, some romantic moments... it's just that the whole ensemble was not good

    3. The lighting was not so bad. The colour grading is exquisite. Just like how I like it. The costumes are nice.

    4. I absolutely love the main actress so I didn't mind the way her character was. I wish she was less of a mess, but I'm good with imperfect characters. She also had a goal and I vibed with it.

    5. I was surprised by the male actor. He actually was not bad so great for me

    6. I had a bit of SLS haha

    7. I wish the story was better because it's a whole mess. It's like they tried to combine so many plots and genres Together forcefully. I wish it was more on the serious side.

    8. I liked the cute cat scenes

    9. But I'm very disappointed

    10. Such a shame

  • The Glory

    20. The Glory

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes

    Dropped ❌

    This felt very "makjangy". I also don't like harem schemes/politics dramas so this is a pass.

    Cinematography was good though! And the drama has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

    Mais hélas...

  • The Longest Day in Chang'an

    21. The Longest Day in Chang'an

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

    Dropped ❌

    1. Cinematography was so good. So many one shot scenes. I liked how realistic everything looked.

    2. The acting was good.

    3. But the MLs were talking way too much at the beginning and I couldn't like them. Why not show us, instead of telling us?

    4. On the contrary, I remember a scene with a random barber, that was executed so well...so I wonder what happened with the MLs.

    I think I'll eventually pick it up again

  • Too Young to Love

    22. Too Young to Love

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 24 episodes

    Dropped ❌

    1. I think I liked the FL and she's so adorable!

    2. But I just couldn't get into it the ML. I guess I really don't care for rude tsundere MLs haha

    3. Or... did I maybe judge him too hastliy? Because this actor plays too many aloof characters?

    4. I'll try to pick this up if I ever get bored. Because I quite like this actor with his cute dimples.

  • Veil of Shadows

    23. Veil of Shadows

    Chinese Drama - 2026, 29 episodes

    8.5

    Completed ✅

    1. Stunning drama: cinematography, costumes, actors, everything looked good.

    2. I didn't care for the lighting. It was always so harsh and made most things look washed out. It was not bad, per se. But I didn't care for it.

    3. The makeup was good too.

    4. Pacing was tight and fast-paced, which is so rare in cdramas.

    5. Some story arcs where unnecessary: the story about the drought guy was not needed. I didn't care for him.

    6. I wasn't buying the main leads "fated" love.

    7. I absolutely loved the second leads more grounded love. I think the time they spent in the stone illusion really made their relationship feel "earned".

    8. I added 1 star because of how much agency the female characters had. You love to see it. The drama has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

    9. Oh! I absolutely loved the OST. Dubstep?!! Yessir!

  • Weeds Are Thriving Unchecked

    24. Weeds Are Thriving Unchecked

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 71 episodes

    7.0

    Completed ✅

    1. Nothing special really. I did think that our main leads were good looking

    2. The acting was not so bad for a vertical drama: the male actor did well

  • When Destiny Brings the Demon

    25. When Destiny Brings the Demon

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 33 episodes

    Dropped ❌

    I couldn't get into it.

    But I remember the sets and cinematography being good

  • Wonderland of Love

    26. Wonderland of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    8.0

    Completed ✅

    1. The FL was so cool. And The drama has my favourite type of FL: "unbending, self-possessed, rational , gorgeous and not too too jaded. "

    2. It's so rare that we have a FL who has to choose between two bad choices. I thought that was different haha

    3. Cinematography was nice. Even the Windows screensaver background they used so many times

    4. The ML was okay. I was not used to seeing XK acting upbeat and positive...so I'm still not sure if I liked it haha

    5. So many fun cameos and other fun support or background characters.

    6. Did I get second lead syndrome? Not sure

  • You Want to Run Whenever You're Tempted

    27. You Want to Run Whenever You're Tempted

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 70 episodes

    Dropped ❌

    Couldn't find subtitles

  • Yummy Yummy Yummy

    28. Yummy Yummy Yummy

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes

    7.0

    Dropped ❌

    1. The premise of the whole family transmigrating together was so freaking cool!

    2. The first 5 episodes were so fun! I was so happy and delighted while watching them.

    3. The editing was really fun! Cinematography and costumes. Sunglasses in the Tang dynasty? Yessir!

    4. But alas, the drama became tedious just after a few episodes. So I had to drop.

    5. My main point of contention was The fact that some male characters were annoying. It was like in the olden sitcoms where the husband was a lazy bumbling fool. I believe men can be written with more nuance. I don't like perfect male characters, but I don't like lazy caricatures either

    6. I think one day I'll try to finish the drama, because it's a shame really

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