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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  • Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

    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.

  • Sparrow

    2. Sparrow

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 61 episodes

    9.0

    The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

    The best Republican spy thriller.

  • Young Blood

    3. Young Blood

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes

    9.0

    Sing a Song of Six Spies.

    Fun and suspenseful ancient spy team adventure.

  • An Ancient Love Song

    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

  • Fearless Blood

    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.

  • Heroes

    6. Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    8.5

    Three Blind Mice.
    A brilliant action adventure treasure hunt.  

  • The Disguiser

    7. The Disguiser

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 48 episodes

    8.5

    False face must hide what false heart doth know.

    Spy thriller bromance with stellar cast.

  • Lost in 1949

    8. Lost in 1949

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 46 episodes

    8.5

    A kiss is just a kiss.

    Republican period  slice of life with some espionage.

  • Ever Night

    9. Ever Night

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes

    8.5

    Beware of false prophets.

    An epic fantasy adventure with unbeatable fight scenes.

  • Secret of Three Kingdoms

    10. Secret of Three Kingdoms

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes

    8.5

    Sleeping with the enemy.

    Dumas like tale of intrigue, adventure and romance.

  • The Heart of Genius

    11. 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.

  • Evil Minds

    12. Evil Minds

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 24 episodes

    8.5

    The Devil Inside.

    Gripping psychological thriller.

  • The Eight

    13. 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.

  • Heroes

    14. Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes

    8.0

    The Strong Man of Asia 

    Wuxia, Qing dynasty

  • Princess Agents

    15. 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.

  • Definitely Not Today

    16. Definitely Not Today

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    7.5

    Death Proof.

    A very dark comedy.

  • The Examination for Everyone

    17. The Examination for Everyone

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes

    7.5

    When it rains, it pours.

    An inspiring youth themed tribute drama.  

  • Mysterious Love

    18. Mysterious Love

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    7.5

    Abs-olutely Fabulous.

    A smoking hot romance with a dash of mystery.

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