[FINISHED] Watchlist 2023

Watch history: Jan 04, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Reality TV Series (Dating)

Original Air Dates: Dec 18, 2021 - Jan 08, 2022
Total of Episodes:  08 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review: 
I had no idea I would enjoy this Korean dating reality show. i love the chemistry between each participant, Song Jia and Kim Hyun Joong are the secured couple from the start, Moon Se Hoon and Shin Ji Yeon is the couple I rooted the most.

Watch history: Jan 04 - 05, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Dec 30, 2022
Total of Episodes:  08 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review: 
I'm starting this year Korean Dramas watchlist to Lee Do-hyun and So Hye-kho. This series remind me of how intense Little Women. It offers a slow storyline progress but will definitely hooked the viewers at the edge of their seats in every episode. Can't wait for the Part 2 to be released this March.

Watch history: Jan 05, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Japanese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 27, 2022 - Dec 23, 2022
Total of Episodes:  09 episodes
Network: MBS TV
Stream/Watch on: Disney+

Short Review: 
My first Japanese drama this year and watching this feels like a fever dream. Still, I did enjoy some parts and can't stop cringing in some. 

Watch history: Jan 05, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Feb 08 - 13, 2021
Total of Episodes:  06 episodes
Network: iWantTFC
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC, Netflix

Short Review: 
My first completed Filipino Drama this year. This series has been on my watchlist for some time, and I finally watched it this year. The series synopsis and plot device have questionable and problematic points at first. But watching the series, it slowly explained the story in a fast and easy to follow narrative. Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte undoubtedly have great chemistry. 

Watch history: Jan 05 - 06, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: May 05 - 26, 2021
Total of Episodes:  13 episodes
Network: Cignal Play
Stream/Watch on: Netflix, CignalPlay

Short Review: 
I got frustrated on the female lead from the start until the end watching this. Still, I enjoy Miles Ocampo's performance and her acting chops. She did gerat job, bringing Luna alive at screen.  And Khalil Ramos as Gali is charming. The story narrative feels typical best friends & friend-zoned love story, but with a twist. Still, I didn't like the pacing as it feels predictable after some events.

Watch history: Jan 06, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Feb 12 - Apr 09, 2021
Total of Episodes:  08 episodes
Network: Upstream PH
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review: 
The Netflix version has compressed edit into 8 episodes. Making each episode into 40-50 minutes. Watching this season feels unnecessary, the whole plot was train wreck to begin with (plot holes). The addition of the new cast feels refreshing, but it showed a messy intertwined storyline (too much happening).

Watch history: Jan 07 - 08, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Reality Web Series (Dating)

Original Air Dates: Oct 05, 2022 - Dec 14, 2022
Total of Episodes:  12episodes
Network: Disney+, Hulu
Stream/Watch on: Disney+

Short Review: 
I found this on Disney+ and first assume it was drama instead of being reality TV series. I love the premise of this dating reality show. I consider this to be a reality dating show done right. I love how unexpected the decision and outcome of each date are. I hope in the future is that the secrets of other participants have more depth and balance, unlike being a cow farmer or rich girl.

Watch history: Jan 08 - 09, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Japanese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 17, 2022 - Dec 26, 2022
Total of Episodes:  10 episodes
Network: ABC, tvk
Stream/Watch on: Viki

Short Review: 
The story premise is simple and interesting. I love how the series explained the time travel logic without complicating it too much. The visuals and chemistry from its FL & ML are perfect. I can't keep my eyes off them. The last episode feels rushed, but that is Japanese drama they tend to have shorter span with 06-10 episodes.

Watch history: Jan 09 - 10, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Nov 24, 2021 - Jan13, 2022
Total of Episodes:  16 episodes
Network: KBS
Stream/Watch on: Viki

Short Review: 
IDK, but SCHOOL 2021 feels different among the other School series drama.  One thing that stop me watching School 2015 is because I cannot stand the bullying and the love triangle. I love all the leads there. Meanwhile here, it feels different, much lighter and familiar. Now, I need to finish School 2015.

Watch history: Jan 04 - 10, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Reality TV Series (Dating)

Original Air Dates: Dec 13, 2022 - Jan 10, 2023
Total of Episodes: 10 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review: 
For me, this season exceeds season 1 in terms of couple chemistry. The couple this season has overflowing chemistry, looking at Lee So-e & Kim Se-jun. Also, the friendship created among the participants this season is amazing. One thing that I hate this season is some of the challenges that look unfair (the tug of war between the three, Dong-Woo, Jong-Woo, & Jin-young). Overall, this is a great season.

Watch history:  Jan 11, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Dec 20, 2022
Total of Episodes:  15 episodes
Network: iQiyi
Stream/Watch on: iQiyi

Short Review:
Has an interesting plot narrative. Though it became messy towards the end. Still, I love howthe series attempt to make interesting take on a sci-fi romance trope.

Watch history: Jan 09 - 10, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Apr 30 - Jun 19, 2021
Total of Episodes:  09 episodes
Network: Naver TV
Stream/Watch on: iQiyi, Viki

Short Review: 
This series remind me a lot of the Chinese drama "I Hear You".  Though this series has more superior story narrative and has a nostalgic korean drama narrative. 

Watch history: Dec 13, 2022 - Feb 04, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 14, 2022 - Feb 03, 2023
Total of Episodes: 16 episodes
Network: Viu
Stream/Watch on: Viu

Short Review:
The series has very felt good narrative, while it plays on familiar tropes (unrequited love, friendship archetypes, and familial relationship). I love how light, fun each episode and characters in the series. The series progression, has slow and easy to digest narratives, having 20 minutes TRT makes it even more watchable. 

Watch history: Dec 13, 2022 - Feb 12, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Reality TV Series (Survival Competition)

Original Air Dates: Nov 19, 2022 - Feb 12, 2023
Total of Episodes:  26 episodes
Network: Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
The first Filipino idol group reality competition that caught my attention. It is indeed similar to Korean idol competition like Produce 101. The contestant in this is amazing, and wonderful. I am looking forward seeing more of this kind of show in PH.

Watch history: Feb 11 - 14, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Feb 10, 2023
Total of Episodes:  12 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review: 
I love romantic comedies that involves enemies-to-lovers narratives, and this series is a perfect example of that. A light-hearted and feel-good series that has some funny scenes that I will look back every now and then. While, I am quite unfamiliar with the two leads, still I enjoyed watching them. This is my third time watching Kim Ji Hoon (met him on Flower of Evil), and romantic comedies suits him, he is a versatile actor.

Watch history: Jan 18 - Mar 10, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jan16, 2022 - Mar 10, 2023
Total of Episodes:  40 episodes
Network: GMA Network
Stream/Watch on: GMA Network YT Channel (No Eng. subs)

Short Review:
The whole series reminds me of the feeling reading a Wattpad back in the day. There's a lot of familiar Wattpad tropes in this drama series. The short running time between the episode ruined the storytelling, as it prolongs the story into a little mess.  Still, it is worth watching for few laughs and drama.

Watch history: Jan 23 - May 05, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jan 23, 2022 - May 05, 2023
Total of Episodes:  73 episodes
Network: Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
The first episode hooked me up! It was intense as hell. I hope it will not downhill from that and sustain the narrative and intensity on each episode.  *Look for Season 2 for full Short Review

Watch history: May 05 - 15, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Japanese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Mar 30, 2023
Total of Episodes: 12 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
It was good! The pacing of the story is okay, but it feels long even though it has 30 mins TRT. I must watch the Anime and the Film!

Watch history: May 17 - 18, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Mar 10, 2023
Total of Episodes: 08 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review: 
Wow! Just wow! What a good drama!

Watch history: Mar 17 - May 27, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Mar 17, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Total of Episodes: 12 episodes
Network: iWantTFC & Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
I feel great watching this series, I can say it is one of the most enjoyable and exciting teen romance-comedy among the Filipino Wattpad adaptations. I didn't expect the overflowing chemistry between Jayda and Aljon. Love how the story and romance unfolds naturally and the chemistry between the cast are perfect. Hope that you'll enjoy watching this. 

Watch history: April 03 - May 31, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Apr 26 - May 31, 2023
Total of Episodes: 10 episodes
Network: YouTube
Stream/Watch on: Regal Entertainment YouTube

Short Review:
I love how fun the series was at the start, and turns into a dark and deep series that I didn't expect. Rabin Josh's acting queues are natural, while Tommy Alejandrino's cheerful mood radiates even when the scene is serious. A must watch BL Drama!

Watch history: May 19 - June 10, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: May 18 - Jun 10, 2023
Total of Episodes:  06 episodes
Network: YouTube
Stream/Watch on: GMA Public Affairs YT Channel

Short Review:
It has interesting premise, though it may fall shorter on storytelling as it was fast-paced story building that can confuse some viewers. 

Watch history: Apr 28 - June 21, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Apr 28 - Jun 16, 2023
Total of Episodes: 08 episodes
Network: YouTube
Stream/Watch on: ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube

Short Review:
It is back, short love stories inspired by real people bitten by love.

Watch history: June 12 - Aug 02, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jun 12 0 Jul 28, 2023
Total of Episodes: 35 episodes
Network: GMA Network
Stream/Watch on: GMA Network YT Channel

Short Review:
It is cheesy as much as it gets! I get that it is an Adaptation of the Wattpad book, though the winding of the story to pro-longed the existing narrative exhausts the viewers who know the ending already.

Watch history: May 09 - Aug 26 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: May 08 - Aug 25, 2023
Total of Episodes:  80 episodes
Network: Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
Unexpected ending that baffles me until the next series I watch. I am lowkey disappointed in how the writers built up the story in a compelling route and ended up creating many plot holes in the story narrative. Looking at you Aidan with High heels at the beginning. 

Watch history: Aug 22 - 30, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jun 20 - Jul 06, 2023
Total of Episodes:  25 episodes
Network: Youku
Stream/Watch on: Netflix, Youku

Short Review:
I was bewildered by how their love story unfolded; however, who am I to judge the beginning if I didn't complete the whole story. Zhao Lu Si and Chen Zhe Yuan have that calming effect whenever they're on screen. I just fell in love with both of them and how fluffy this drama is. I also love the friendship between the characters, especially the sibling bond of Sang Zhi and Sang Yan!

Watch history: October 30, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 20, 2023
Total of Episodes: 09 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review: 
I need to take a moment to reflect on the ending! Each episode is like a rollercoaster that I want to get off but still make it to the end. Bae Suzy and Yang Se Jong have a chemistry that lingers even after the story ends. I can't stop thinking if there will be another part of the story!

Watch history: Sept 06 - Nov 04,  2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Aug 28 - Nov 03, 2023
Total of Episodes: 50 episodes
Network: Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
A compelling PH Teen Drama! It shares a similar vibe to the teen dramas outside of the Philippines liberated, out of the norm, and an eye-opener to the viewer of what teenagers do. The episodes are engaging til they become repetitive with the expected outcome of finding Luna's killer. It will point you to every student and even parents involved and ask for every detail. However, the overall narrative becomes messy as it throws a bunch of unresolved issues in each episode that will be resolved until the finale.  

Watch history: Nov 05, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Sep 15 - Nov 03, 2023
Total of Episodes: 08 episodes
Network: iWantTFC
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
Daniella Stranner is a standout! Kaori Oinuma and Jeremiah Lisbo still have that chemistry! Seth Fedelin, Francine Diaz, Raven Rigor, and Sean Tristan are okay. Like the title itself, the story is fractured by all the ideas presented. It still has cohesive storytelling; however, it lacks a compelling narrative that links them to each other.

Watch history:  Nov 16, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Web Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 20, 2023
Total of Episodes: 05 episodes
Network: YouTube
Stream/Watch on: ABS-CBN Entertainment (YouTube)

Short Review:
A very cliche story, nothing important. It is good for a break from the heavy dramas and a good background noise when you're doing something!

Watch history: July 06 - Aug 01, 2023 - Onhold - Nov 09 - 11, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: May 08 - Aug 25, 2023
Total of Episodes: 16 episodes
Network: JTBC
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
Another great and lighthearted romance this year.

Watch history:  November 27, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 01 - Nov 19, 2023
Total of Episodes: 08 episodes
Network: GMA Network
Stream/Watch on: GMA Network (YouTube)

Short Review:
IDK, this series confuses me a lot. While the story has many cliches on high school romance tropes that I expected. I cringe a lot in some scenes it might be because of how exaggerated/ comical/Wattpad-esque the story and acting are. Also, I am more distracted by the beauty effect or the soft glow effect they put on the actor's face. The only savior about this drama is the second lead characters and their chemistry (Michael Sager & Zephanie).

Watch history: Dec 05 - 06, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Feb 15 - Mar 23, 2023
Total of Episodes: 12 episodes
Network: tvN
Stream/Watch on: Vui

Short Review:
It was engaging at first. However, as the series progresses, it disengages the viewer in familiar tropes we've known before, and how it becomes confusing in some parts, which makes me want to end the drama immediately. The unappealing villain that you'll forget.

Watch history: Dec 06 - 07, 2023

Status: Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 28 - Dec 03, 2023
Total of Episodes: 12 episodes
Network: tvN
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
That OST stuck in my head! Easily became one of my favorite K-dramas this year. Park Eun Bin didn't disappoint me in her acting. The story narrative easily flows and hits like waves that constantly hook me in every episode!

Watch history: Nov 25, 2023 - Jan 19, 2024

Status: Continued watching in 2024
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: May 08 - Aug 25, 2023
Total of Episodes:  12 episodes
Network: MBC
Stream/Watch on: Viki, Viu

Short Review:
OMG! A drama that speaks to me! Love the first - five episodes! Let's see if my excitement on this series remains till the end!

Watch history: Dec 14, 2023 - Jan 20, 2024

Status:  Completed
Type: Korean Reality TV Series (Dating)

Original Air Dates: Dec 12, 2023 - Jan 09, 2024
Total of Episodes:  11 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
---- *Go on 2024 watchlist for the short review

Watch history: Nov 15, 2023 - Feb, 2024

Status: Continued watching in 2024
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 16, 2023 - Feb, 2024
Total of Episodes: 150 episodes
Network: Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: Netflix, iWantTFC

Short Review:
Bingo and Caroline are meant for greatness! They complement each other with their strengths and weaknesses perfectly sync with their fate. Snoop and Irene are meant for each other! 

Watch history: Nov 08, 2023

Status: Onhold after episodes 21 of Season 02
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 16, 2023 - Feb, 2024
Total of Episodes: 55 episodes
Network: Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
The search for Luna's Killer goes in circle! And each episode gets tiring!

Watch history: April 21, 2023

Status: On hold after episodes 10
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 03, 2022 - Feb 24, 2023
Total of Episodes: 105 episodes (52 episodes on Netflix)
Network: GMA Network
Stream/Watch on: GMA Network Website (No Eng. subs), [With English Subs]: Netflix, iWantTFC

Short Review:
I did watch some clips before watching it fully. It removes my excitement about continuing the series. I might pick it up in the future!

Watch history: May 26, 2023

Status: Dropped
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 16, 2023 - Feb, 2024
Total of Episodes: 52 episodes
Network: GMA Network & Viu
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC, Viu

Short Review:
I dropped this after eight episodes! I have high expectations of this series; however, it died down after seeing a few episodes.

Watch history: Feb 13 -  Mar 03, 2023

Status: Dropped
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Feb 13, 2023 - ongoing
Total of Episodes: 240 episodes (as of Jan 2024)
Network: Kapamilya Channel (ABS-CBN)
Stream/Watch on: iWantTFC

Short Review:
Coco Martin is back on our Philippine Television Screen. And thats it. I watched the pilot week until the fourth week and I am impressed.  The story telling between episodes are cohesive and worth waiting, until each action and scenes become absurd dramatic dialogue and scene.  I believe as the story progress, it became "Ang Probinsyano 2.0 (Extended edition)".