Midas Touched

A list of my all time favorite dramas.

10 = A+

9.5 = A

9 = A-

Noel mrt 28, 2018
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  • Xing Han Can Lan

    1. Xing Han Can Lan

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    10

    A sweeping period romance that's hilarious and tragic by turns.

    Watching this drama felt like falling into a Chinese Jane Austen adaptation and I loved every, slow burn minute of it. It's all about the yearning and the angst before the happily ever after. My cup of tea, exactly!

  • Lost You Forever

    2. Lost You Forever

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes

    10

    A lush and immersive atypical fairytale about loss, love, and longing.

    It has everything I look for in a story: deeply flawed characters, complex relationship dynamics, and angst so prevalent in the narrative that it should have its own cast credit.

  • Love and Redemption

    3. Love and Redemption

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes

    10

    My favorite Xianxia EVER. 

    It's wacky-cracky fun, has one hell of a main OTP, and isn't boggled down by any unnecessary sub-plots.

    A true gem in a heap of lackluster xianxias.

  • Hei Yue Guang Wen Na BE Ju Ben

    4. Hei Yue Guang Wen Na BE Ju Ben

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    A dark, operatic fantasy romance with a true enemies-to-lovers dynamic between the OTP—it's catered explicitly to my niches! No drama has done what this one has, and I think the IP author, the director, and screenwriter for making this feat possible because it will be living rent free in my head for a very long time. I also applaud Bai Lu & Luo Yunxi (my beloveds) for acting their hearts out and giving us a performance of a lifetime. They will forever be iconic.

  • Yu Feng Xing

    5. Yu Feng Xing

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 39 episodes

    10
  • Arthdal Kronieken Deel 1: De Kinderen van de Profetie

    6. Arthdal Kronieken Deel 1: De Kinderen van de Profetie

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    10

    This brought out so many emotions in me.

  • Dress Sleeved Red

    7. Dress Sleeved Red

    Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes

    10

    This one hurt meeeee. I felt as if a dagger was being plunged into my heart over and over again. But it hurt so good. I'm all for a well-executed angstfest, and that's exactly what this drama gave me.

  • Queen for Seven Days

    8. Queen for Seven Days

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    10

    I was emotionally and mentally exhausted by the end of this drama, but I love tragedies when done right, and QFSD delivered in that aspect by tenfold.

  • Go Ahead

    9. Go Ahead

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes

    10

    A found-family/slice-of-life melo that broke my heart into a million pieces and put it back together again within 40 episodes. This is an absolute must watch!

  • Kobold

    10. Kobold

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    I have rewatched this drama  four times. I will probably watch it a 5th time in the near future. An absolute classic.

  • Cang Lan Jue

    11. Cang Lan Jue

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    10

    It's like the writer took a peeksy in my trashfire brain, plucked my niche narrative tropes from it, and combined them all in one drama, for my personal viewing experience.

    I've never felt more exposed or seen in my entire life. 

  • Hidden Love

    12. Hidden Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes

    10

    This drama is like a drug. I don't know what they put in it, but whatever it is, is addicting as fuck.

  • The Crowned Clown

    13. The Crowned Clown

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10

    The slow, rhythmic drumming at the end of each episode though. I could go on a 5k run and the adrenaline produced would still be less than the amount I got when the ending soundtrack rolled out.

  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    14. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes

    10

    Chinese Jane Austen Adaptation: Take 2!

  • Battle of Changsha

    15. Battle of Changsha

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes

    10

    An absolutely devastating watch but it's beautifully told, has well-written characters, and a main couple you will root for with all your heart.

  • Monarch Industry

    16. Monarch Industry

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 68 episodes

    10

    A visually stunning palace drama that entails political intrigue, nuanced characters, and a delicious romance between adults.

  • MARS

    17. MARS

    Taiwanese Drama - 2004, 13 episodes

    10

    They just don't make dramas like this anymore.

  • Arthdal Kronieken deel 3: De Prelude Naar Alle Legendes

    18. Arthdal Kronieken deel 3: De Prelude Naar Alle Legendes

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    10

    Welp. We're getting a s2, but at what cost?

  • Just Between Lovers

    19. Just Between Lovers

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    A full-fledged hurt/comfort drama that's slow like molasses but all the more delicious for it.

  • Arthdal Kronieken Deel 2: De lucht draait binnenstebuiten, stijgend land

    Phenomenal. I want to inject it into my veins.

  • Vincenzo

    21. Vincenzo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    10

    Vincenzo Cassano, Italy's Corn Salad will forever live rent free in my head.

  • Live Up to Your Name

    22. Live Up to Your Name

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    A kooky delight with lots of heart.

  • The K2

    23. The K2

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    A modern day Snow White retelling with action scenes, political intrigue, and side of romance. 

    Ji Chang Wook was really in his element here.

  • Ik ben geen robot

    24. Ik ben geen robot

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    10

    Gives me the warm fuzzies when I think about it.

  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    25. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    I asolutely adore this drama. It's wacky and has one of the best OTP.

  • When We Were Young

    26. When We Were Young

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    10

    I really love the character dynamics and realistic portrayal of adolescence here. It may or may not make you cry, so watch with a box of tissues!

  • Pinocchio

    27. Pinocchio

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    10

    I honestly don't remember much about this drama. I just recall being glued to my screen and marathoning it in two days. So it must be good, it's all just a blur now, 5 years later.

  • W

    28. W

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    Another drama I don't remember that much about. I just recall it being one hell of a ride.

  • Fight For My Way

    29. Fight For My Way

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    A simplistic story with loveable characters and one sugary sweet otp.

  • A Love So Beautiful

    30. A Love So Beautiful

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes

    10

    A sweet, heartwarming story about first love. Also, my very first C-drama. It holds a special place in my heart.

  • You Are My City and Fortress

    31. You Are My City and Fortress

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

    10

    Fucking adorable. My serotonin came from this for a couple of months there.

  • The Evil Face

    32. The Evil Face

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

    10
    The best mini-drama I've ever seen. Also, the horniest. It gave allll the middle fingers to censorship and I love it to pieces for it.
  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    33. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.5

    From the acting to the storytelling, this drama will go down in my books as one of the most well-executed dramas on the market. The only aspect I didn't like about the drama was the mommy-is-alive arc...kind of unnecessary???

  • Cut to Heart

    34. Cut to Heart

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.5

    Contrary to popular opinion, I found this drama to be wonderful and thought the cast change was for the better.

  • The Demon Judge

    35. The Demon Judge

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.5

    I just found it entertaining as hell and that violin bgm did things to me.

  • Falling for Innocence

    36. Falling for Innocence

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    9.5

    The main lead is your typical rich dick but he undergoes some serious character development. He has one of the best redemption arcs I've seen executed on-screen. It makes the story altogether more meaningful and sweet.

  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    37. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    9.5

    Angst. Oh, the angst. It hurt so good. Another drama I would like to inject into my veins. 

  • A Korean Odyssey

    38. A Korean Odyssey

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    9.5

    Here Seung Gi is decked out in vibrantly colored fur coats, is in an enemies-to-lovers dynamic, and rocks a "come to heel" bracelet.

    Much yes.

  • Het verhaal van Nokdu

    39. Het verhaal van Nokdu

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    9.5

    The only fusion sageuk that understood the assignment.

  • Arsenal Military Academy

    40. Arsenal Military Academy

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

    9.5

    My first Bai Lu and Xu Kai drama. They will forever be iconic to me.

  • Coffee Prince

    41. Coffee Prince

    Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes

    9.0

    The best classic. All the older K-dramas can go home. This one wins.

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    42. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    9.0

    The way "Do you like Messi?" caused a cultural earthquake.

  • Hit the Top

    43. Hit the Top

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    9.0

    A young 90's idol is transported to present day South Korea where he unknowingly becomes friends with his son and catches feelings for said son's crush. It's totally wack, but I loved every minute of it.

  • Black

    44. Black

    Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes

    9.0

    Go Ara sees dead people and actually has chemistry with one of her co-stars for once. Really, her acting isn't half bad here and the story is riveting enough that it doesn't matter either way.

  • Doctors

    45. Doctors

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    9.0

    The only doctors I want in my life.

  • School 2017

    46. School 2017

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.0

    It's just pure entertainment and the otp has intense chemistry for being high schoolers in a youth drama. Nothing crackles and sizzles quite like adolescent hormones.

  • My Mister

    47. My Mister

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    9.0

    A very character driven story with phenomenal acting all around.

  • Hotel King

    48. Hotel King

    Korean Drama - 2014, 32 episodes

    9.0

    The only makjang that ever delivered.

  • Miss Hammurabi

    49. Miss Hammurabi

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Another drama Go Ara isn't half bad in. Again, I think it has more to do with the story rather than her ability to act. But nonetheless, I enjoyed this one and liked the dynamic between the leads.

  • Reply 1997

    50. Reply 1997

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes

    9.0

    This series just sparks joy.

  • Hana Nochi Hare: HanaDan Next Season

    51. Hana Nochi Hare: HanaDan Next Season

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 11 episodes

    9.0

    Boys Over Flowers remakes and spinoffs are my drug of choice.

  • Mr. Sunshine

    52. Mr. Sunshine

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    9.0

    The most well made historical to date.

  • Eulachacha Waikiki

    53. Eulachacha Waikiki

    Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes

    9.0

    The funniest, kookiest drama there is.

  • Behind Your Smile

    54. Behind Your Smile

    Taiwanese Drama - 2016, 19 episodes

    9.0

    A story about revenge, love, and forgiveness. I ate this drama up by the spoonful.

  • The Perfect Match

    55. The Perfect Match

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 22 episodes

    9.0

    In this drama you will find older man/younger woman, rival to lovers, and passionate kisses. It's wonderfully quirky and entertaining to boot.

  • Put Your Head on My Shoulder

    56. Put Your Head on My Shoulder

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes

    9.0

    Cute. Exceptionally cute.

  • Angel's Last Mission: Love

    57. Angel's Last Mission: Love

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    9.0

    I live for star-crossed lovers and the way the trope is portrayed here is simply poetic. Also, the soundtrack is gorgeous and on par with the iconic Goblin ost.

  • Ancient Detective

    58. Ancient Detective

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    9.0

    Lord of The Rings if it was Wuxia.

    Objectively speaking, it shouldn't be as good as it is, it being a low-budget production and all. Yet it's one of the best fantasy dramas to come out of 2020. The characters are all pretty clever and likeable, the overall plot cohesive, and the cinematography has a certain flare even some big-budget dramas can't achieve.

  • My Youth

    59. My Youth

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes

    9.0

    What stands out to me about this drama is the way the otp's relationship is presented to the audience. The ml is portrayed as the sml in the beginning but as the story progresses, you realize he's the one that will win the fl's heart in the end. Witnessing them become endgame made the me that's been burned one too many times by sls feel as happy and content as the cat that ate the canary.

  • Buitengewoon Jij

    60. Buitengewoon Jij

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    9.0

    Rowoon as a manhwa character feels so right.

  • Skate Into Love

    61. Skate Into Love

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes

    9.0

    Enemies-to-lovers on ice. Disney could never.

  • Tientsin Mystic

    62. Tientsin Mystic

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes

    9.0

    A whimsical adventure/thriller that draws strongly from Chinese folklore during the Republican Era. It gives off Pirate of the Caribbean vibes and leans heavily on the Power of Friendship, theme wise. 


  • The Little Nyonya

    63. The Little Nyonya

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes

    9.0

    This is a generational story about two women (a mother and daughter) as they live their lives respectively and experience all the sorrow and joy that it has to offer. It absolutely annihilated my heart.

  • Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru

    64. Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    9.0

    My love for this J-drama knows no bounds. It's exactly what I want from a shoujo live adaptation.

  • Love is Sweet

    65. Love is Sweet

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

    9.0

    Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi making on-screen chemistry history in an office romance. Who knew I needed this in my life?

    #MyActingQueen&King4Life

  • Come and Hug Me

    66. Come and Hug Me

    Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

    10

    I rewatched this drama and would now bump down my rating to a 9/10. I enjoyed it my second go around and loved the melo aspect of it but I saw some negative traits that I didn't upon my first viewing. Mainly, the pacing. I felt it was too drawn out by the end.

  • The Rise of Phoenixes

    67. The Rise of Phoenixes

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

    9.0

    In this drama you will find smart female leads, morally ambiguous men with luscious locks, and political intrigue/palace warfare that requires adult-level-comprehension. 

  • Royal Nirvana

    68. Royal Nirvana

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 60 episodes

    9.0

    An unrepentant tragedy that will make its viewers cry tears of blood.

  • Half of Us

    69. Half of Us

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.0

    I always thought Wuxia dramas weren't for me, but then I realized they would be if they were always about hot young gothic men who are secluded away on a mountain and frequently get honey-trapped by cold-blooded assassin women because their murder agency is running a dating service under the pretense of world domination.

  • Monster

    70. Monster

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    "Your life from now on is completely fucked."

    SIR, my loins.

  • The Day of Becoming You

    71. The Day of Becoming You

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 26 episodes

    9.0

    When you switch bodies with your frenemy and start to like it...?

  • Frightening Cohabitation

    72. Frightening Cohabitation

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Ridiculously funny and witty.

  • You Are My Glory

    73. You Are My Glory

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes

    9.0

    Two of the prettiest people in C-ent paired up in a mature, saccharine romance drama. What's not to love?

  • Secrets in the Lattice

    74. Secrets in the Lattice

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    9.0

    Fucking adorable!

    The adolescent pining went hard in this one.

  • Secrets of Three Kingdoms

    75. Secrets of Three Kingdoms

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes

    9.0

    A dialogue-heavy historical with a great cast of characters. Bonus points for the sizzling romance between the main pairing! I enjoyed this one a lot.

  • My Liberation Notes

    76. My Liberation Notes

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    9.0

    A character-driven story with lots of heart, relatability, and humor. But between me and you, I was only here for Mr. Gu and his worshipping.

  • Rainless In A Godless Land

    77. Rainless In A Godless Land

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 13 episodes

    9.0

    Reminiscent of Goblin but stands apart with its aboriginal folklore and riveting storyline.

  • The Lighter and the Princess' Gown

    78. The Lighter and the Princess' Gown

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    9.0

    As edgy and toxic as censorship will let a urban romance get.

  • Lovers

    79. Lovers

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    9.5

    Bumped down my rating to a 9.0/10

  • Royal Nirvana Special

    80. Royal Nirvana Special

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Ning An Ru Meng

    81. Ning An Ru Meng

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    9.0
  • Di Jia Qian Jin

    82. Di Jia Qian Jin

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    9.0
  • Lost You Forever Season 2

    83. Lost You Forever Season 2

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 23 episodes

    9.0
  • The Story of Mystics

    84. The Story of Mystics

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes

    9.0

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