My Current 2026 Watchlist (so far)

This was a "leftover" from 2025 that I had just started in December.
FINALLY finished it around mid-March '26.

What a journey ! This was such a Love-Hate relationship between that drama and I.
I enjoyed episodes 1 & 2. Hated episodes 3 to 9 (during which I almost dropped this show a few dozen times because of boredom and sheer frustration). And back to enjoying episodes 10 to 16.
I LOVED the main leads' (great duo) acting skills and non-romantic chemistry but the majority of characters were so infuriating. It made me impossible to connect to them.
The thriller/suspense part of the story was overall interesting but it sadly became almost absent from episodes 3 to 9. I found those episodes quite boring and way too slow. And I'm usually a big fan of slow-paced dramas !
Why didn't I dropped it then and there ? Tbh, I so wanted to. I thought about giving up countless of times but I REALLY wanted to complete that famous -supposedly best of its genre- Kdrama. Everybody and their mothers seemed to love this show and I desperately wanted to understand why, so I pushed through. Do I regret it ? Not really but I'm relieved it's over.

I gave it a generous (for my part) 8 out of 10. I recognise how talented the cast and how (politically) smart the plot is but I think part of the script and storytelling lacked the "fervor/vigor" it much needed to keep me fully engaged throughout it.

Started & Finished beginning of January '26.

This little Kdrama was 2nd watch of 2026.
Different but not bad. Well acted even though I wasn't completely sold on the MLs' chemistry.
Just felt a bit incomplete/underdeveloped.

This cute and funny drama Special was my 1st watch of 2026.
Had previously watched the original drama in April 2024.

3rd show started & finished in January '26. 

It was nice but nothing special.
I found the (Pharmaceutical Industry) business interesting. I enjoyed the side characters a bit more than the MLs.
I rarely say this but I wasn't feeling the -unexpected and sudden- MLs' romance.  Was there even a romance between these 2 characters ??
Personally I still don't understand why being single (or staying unmarried if you're in a relationship) is so shameful in this day and age. People pressuring others to get married (or at least be in a relationship) is a no-go for me.

Started & Finished in January '26. 

Started in January & Finished February 1st, 2026.

Started & Finished end January '26.

I loved it ! A good romcom without crazy storylines. It's super cute and very funny.
The cast's acting skills and chemistry are incredibly good.
Heartfelt healings and friendship, hilarious characters and moments, it truly had it all. Such a wholesome show !

BUT I personaly found the last episodes way too rushed.
Every fight and confrontation are clearly meant to happen but they just bombarded everything in the last 2 episodes. And everything just got magically fixed almost immediately after that.
I know it's fiction but there are so many real life aspects in the series that made it feel so relatable and "it all just magically and perfectly mending on its own" felt completely unrealistic and thus very unfulfilling to me.

Started end January & Finished mid-February '26.

Started at the beginning of February & Finished in May '26.

That was such a slow watch for me !

Started & Finished in February '26.

Started & Finished in February '26.

Started end February & Finished beginning of March '26.

Started & Finished in March '26.

- Spin-off episode of the series -

Started & Finished around mid-March '26.

Started & Finished around mid-March '26. 

Definitely not your typical BL but an overall heartwarming "found family" drama addressing Japanese societal themes with care.
While this show had a lot of fun and interesting characters and a few refreshing parts, there were moments when it felt a bit sluggish and lacked some "oomph". Even the 2 MLs' acting felt a bit off at times.
I don't regret watching it but I found it had the potential to be better.

Started in March '26. DROPPED after completing the first 4 episodes.

It simply bored me. The acting was great and there were a few good scenes here and there but unfortunately nothing was really gripping me the rest of the time.

IMPORTANT: As a matter of principle, I don’t rate shows unless I’ve watched at least half of the episodes. And the ones I did rate were, in my opinion, usually done very generously.

Started in March & DROPPED in June '26.

Why watch the sequel when the 1st season didn't really satisfy me ?
Well, firstly I enjoyed the 2 main actors' interactions, but more honestly because I use this second season as a sleeping pill the nights when I can’t fall asleep.

Finally DROPPED on episode 3.
The "Sleeping Pill" Method worked so well that I never succeeded staying awake past episode 3. So, I decided to definitely drop it in June '26.

IMPORTANT: As a matter of principle, I don’t rate shows unless I’ve watched at least half of the episodes. And the ones I did rate were, in my opinion, usually done very generously.

Started in March & Finished beginning of April '26.

Started end March & Finished in May '26.

Such a sweet and delightful show ! This is exactly what was sadly missing from "Rented in Finland".

Started & Finished in April '26.

Started & Finished in April '26.

Started in April & Finished in May '26.

Started & Finished on May 1st, 2026.

Started & Finished on May 2nd, 2026.

Started & Finished beginning of May '26.

Such a simple but wholesome short series !

Started in May & Finished beginning of June '26.

I was eagerly waiting for the 3rd and final season to be completely over so I could finally start and binge watch this series from the beginning.

I'm glad I watched this show. I liked it but I was also so nervous and stressed while watching. I had to stop multiple times during some episodes. I'm quite surprised this series had such a trigger effect on me. Tbh I'm still processing and trying to figure out why I was so reactive during this watch...
Maybe season 2 will be less "triggering" for me ;-)

Started & Finished in May '26.

Cute short BL Film. Sweet little watch. Good acting. Cinematography could have been better.

Started & Finished in May '26.

Lovely Special. Talented cast. Moving.

Started & Finished in May '26.

Started & Finished in May '26.

Started & Finished in May '26.

Started & Finished in May '26.

Started & Finished in May '26.

Started & Finished in June '26.

So I started watching season 2 almost immediately after the 1st.
The 2nd season was very emotional but fortunately less triggering for me. I really liked this very entertaining 2nd installment (even though I cried a lot).

Started & Finished in June '26.

So I started watching this last season almost immediately after the 2nd. And I tried to go slow but I binge-watched that one so fast ! I LOVED that 3rd installment so much.
My only complaint: except for the unnecessary long "Love Triangle" sidestory, it was WAY TOO SHORT !

The first two seasons had 14 episodes each and this last one was merely 8 episodes long. This final season could have easily benefited from (at least) 2 more episodes as the last episodes felt a bit rushed compared to the beginning.

In conclusion, this is how I scored each season of this wonderful series:
- Season 1: 8,5/10
- Season 2: 9/10
- Season 3: 9.5/10

Started & Finished in June '26.

What an underrated little show !
I enjoyed this 1st season so much I immediately followed with the 2nd one.

Started in June '26 & Finished in July '26. I voluntarily took my time to watch it as I wanted to make this one last.

I started watching this 2nd season immediately after the 1st one. And guess what, I loved the 2 installment even more !
What an underrated little gem of a show !

Started & Finished in June '26.

Started & Finished in June '26.

See my full review here: Love Me, Love My Voice Review (Chinese Drama 2023) | Ariane - MyDramaList

The premise was genuinely engaging and the first 3–4 episodes were enjoyable.
Then, what began as a cute, quiet slice‑of‑life romance quickly turned into something oversweet, repetitive, and almost aggressively conflict‑free.
Ironically, that’s exactly when the story lost whatever charm it had.

For me, the lack of nuance, the absence of character development, the overly sanitized tone (borderline propaganda‑like), and the (over)sweetness made it a genuine struggle to finish.

In the end, the sweetest thing about this drama was the relief I felt when it ended.

Started & Finished in June '26.

Cute short-length Special. Good actors & natural chemistry.

Started & Finished in June '26.

Started in June '26. Currently watching. Not rated yet.

Started & Finished beginning of July '26.

Started & Finished in July '26.

Started & Finished in July '26.

Started & Finished in July '26.

Special episode.

Started in July '26. DROPPED on episode 12 (of 19 in total).

Visually stunning but bland show
See my full review here: My Cherie Amour Review (Thai Drama 2024) | Ariane - MyDramaList

At first glance, this Thai drama is undeniably beautiful: the production, the costumes, the atmosphere, and the leads’ performances all have a classic lakorn charm. But despite its elegance, the drama suffers from several issues that keep it from reaching its full potential.

My Cherie Amour is visually polished and well‑acted, but its slow pacing, choppy editing, repetitive conflicts, uneven soundtrack, and overly restrained romance prevent it from becoming truly memorable. It’s a pretty and safe drama; just not a fully satisfying one.

PS - "MAJOR CRIME" made by the Prop Team:
At the end of episode 5, the FL is helping tidy up the ML’s bedroom, and there’s a stack of books on his desk.
The one right on top? The Copper Beech by Irish author Maeve Binchy… published in 1992. Meanwhile, this lakorn is supposed to take place around the late 1940s - early 1950s! ??‍♀️
Looks like the prop team had a very long day. Yup… a more than 40‑YEARS long day!?
And this happens again later, in episode 8 (those books in drawer were published in the 1970s)

Started & Finished in July '26.

Started & Finished in July '26.

Started in July '26. Currently watching. Not rated yet.

Started in July '26. Currently watching. Not rated yet.

Started end July '26. Currently watching. Not rated yet.