Supernatural Dramas
Shows where the elements of the supernatural or otherworldy are a key factor in the show, not just a minor plot device.
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1. Nightmare Teacher
Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
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2. The Master's Sun
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
Ghosts--Angsty romcom with superb acting and well written script.
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3. W
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Interdimensional--What is real? And what does that mean anyway? One of my favorites.
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4. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
Precognition--A little bit on the weak side as far as the other characters sharing the talent but it's definitely a prominent feature.
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5. Faith
Korean Drama - 2012, 24 episodes
Time Travel--Shallow plastic surgeon gets her world shook by a handsome, stoic general and learns what being a doctor and living for others means.
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6. Who Are You
Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
Ghosts--After a near death experience a police officer can see ghosts and uses that to help her solve crimes. Contains an unusual love triangle.
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7. Nine: Nine Times Time Travel
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
Time Travel--This story was darker and had more depth than I was expecting. Enough twists and turns to make my head hurt which is a good thing.
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8. My Love from the Star
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
Aliens--Centuries old alien has horrible timing as he falls in love right when he finally gets his chance to go home.
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9. The Bride of Habaek
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Gods, Mythology--A water god whose shape can take the form of an Eastern style dragon. I haven't stopped squealing yet.
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10. Queen In Hyun's Man
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
Time Travel--A scholar/warrior travels to the modern day era where an actress is playing his current queen. Political intrigue and waterworks ensue.
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11. Secret Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 10 episodes
Ghosts, Angels, Time Travel--Five separate stories and three with a supernatural theme. Nothing innovative with any of them but I did like the time travel story best.
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12. Orthros no Inu
Japanese Drama - 2009, 9 episodes
Healing/Death abilities--One person can heal with their touch and the other can kill with his, and the responsibilities that come with both.
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13. I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
Telepathy--High school kid helps his attorney noona crush in court by reading people's minds. Then things really get interesting.
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14. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Goblin, Grim Reapers, Gods, Ghosts - It'd be easier to list what supernatural aspects WEREN'T in this show.
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15. Signal
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Time Loop-An interesting aspect of shows where time is flexible are the resulting ripples that affect the future; this show explores that masterfully.
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16. Drama Special Season 7: My Happy Home
Korean Special - 2016, 1 episode
Cyborg - A story about morality and motivations.