Drama Drought Survival List

This is a list of dramas that are not currently in vogue - they are often overlooked, underrated or older dramas that stand the test of time. These are all dramas I turned to going while through a drama draught and found enjoyable. They are not the highest rated dramas I have watched and especially the older ones are lower rated to reflect advances in production quality. Nonetheless, they are enjoyable and worth considering if you are looking for dramas to tide you through a drought. They are ranked in the order of my personal preference.

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1. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes

9.5

Closure.
It is unfathomable why this most outstanding sequel to Nirvana in Fire gets not enough love.
2. Sparrow

Chinese Drama - 2016, 61 episodes

9.0

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
The best Republican spy thriller.
3. Young Blood

Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes

9.0

Sing a Song of Six Spies.
Fun and suspenseful ancient spy team adventure.
4. An Ancient Love Song

Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes

8.5

A timeless love story with no beginning and no end.
One of my Must Watch dramas of 2023
5. Fearless Blood

Chinese Drama - 2023, 18 episodes

8.5

Today is a good day to die.
A mind-blowing, thrilling dark comedy Republican era wuxia.
6. The Disguiser

Chinese Drama - 2015, 48 episodes

8.5

False face must hide what false heart doth know.
Spy thriller bromance with stellar cast.
7. Lost in 1949

Chinese Drama - 2018, 46 episodes

8.5

A kiss is just a kiss.
Republican period slice of life with some espionage.
8. Ever Night

Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes

8.5

Beware of false prophets.
An epic fantasy adventure with unbeatable fight scenes.
9. The Heart of Genius

Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes

8.5

Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.
An inspiring parallel universe story with amazing kid actors.
10. Secret of Three Kingdoms

Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes

8.5

Sleeping with the enemy.
Dumas like tale of intrigue, adventure and romance.
11. Evil Minds

Chinese Drama - 2015, 24 episodes

8.5

The Devil Inside.
Gripping psychological thriller.
12. The Eight

Chinese Drama - 2020, 34 episodes

8.0

t is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
Action packed with a great ending twist.
13. Heroes

Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes

8.0

The Strong Man of Asia
Wuxia, Qing dynasty
14. Princess Agents

Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes

7.5

Could have, would have, and should have been epic but just isn't.
Great action, bad-ass FL but disappointing second half.
15. Definitely Not Today

Chinese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

7.5

Death Proof.
A very dark comedy.
16. The Examination for Everyone

Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes

7.5

When it rains, it pours.
An inspiring youth themed tribute drama.
17. Mysterious Love

Chinese Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

7.5

Abs-olutely Fabulous.
A smoking hot romance with a dash of mystery.