♯ Epic dramas
This is a list of epic dramas or dramas that have epic moments. It may also include:
action scenes (battles or fight scenes)
plot twists/cliffhangers or just a story with a good pacing, that makes you wanting more
fantasy/supernatural elements or maybe an intriguing plot with epic moments without these elements
historical or modern setting
it could have romance or not
heroic/skillful character(s) or a character without any skills training and getting stronger
interesting side characters
camaraderie
the character solving problems in an epic way
exciting sports drama that makes you root for the characters (Racket Boys)
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1. Kingdom
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
One of the best zombie productions I’ve seen. It has a well-developed plot with intriguing political issues and plot twists, plenty of adrenaline, action, thriller, epic moments, and smart strategies for combating the infected. It also has a great cinematography and an interesting male lead, who was kind of heroic.
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2. Imawa no Kuni no Arisu Season 1
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
It’s got tons of adrenaline and some epic moments from the characters solving problems and action scenes from the games. It's one of the most addicting dramas that I've watched and one of my favorites.
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3. Alice in Borderland Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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4. Moving
Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
It had amazing action moments, great visual effects, and powerful moments from emotional scenes and from characters protecting their loved ones using their powers. I loved this drama a lot.
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5. Het verhaal van Nokdu
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
This drama has a little of everything and I loved it so much! At first it was really funny, especially in the first half, then it got packed with action and some sword-fighting scenes that I enjoyed (along with the political issues). The romance was good and enjoyable for me, I loved both leads and got really invested in their personal battles aside from their romance. I also liked the side characters, especially the widows from the village; I enjoyed seeing strong female characters. Plus, it was very addictive to watch for me and the OST was so good and complemented the scenes even more, making them really epic at times. It's in my top 10 of favorite dramas.
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6. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
I loved many things about this drama and didn’t enjoy some others, but I still hold it close to my heart because of its interesting characters and their funny/epic moments, great battles, intriguing plot, and the main character's journey from a weak guy to a strong one. And, of course, the relationship between the male lead and female lead. I also loved the male lead's training.
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7. Alchemy of Souls: Part 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
The second season had even more epic moments (maybe), but my rating for this season was justified by me overall experience with the continuation and conclusion of the drama, which didn't satisfy me.
But I still recommend the drama.
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8. Racket Boys
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
As a big fan of sports anime and manga, I loved seeing the kids improve their skills in this drama, and I wish the matches were longer. Two of the best things about sports stories for me are intense/exciting matches (and training; I love seeing characters train) and watching the characters grow closer because of the sport and develop great friendships.
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9. Healer
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
This drama has good action moments, a skillful male lead, a solid couple, and interesting side characters, but the plot wasn’t always engaging for me. Still, it was a good watch.
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10. Happiness
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
This drama definitely had its good moments, and the main leads were a highlight; they made a great power couple who had each other’s backs during some pretty epic scenes, and they were the reason I stuck with it. I also liked how the show handled the infected/zombies. Unfortunately, I can’t say I loved the side characters and their choices/behavior, which kind of took away from my overall enjoyment.
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11. Six Flying Dragons
Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
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12. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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13. Gyeongseong Creature
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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14. The Killer's Shopping Mall
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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15. Black Knight
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
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16. Lovers
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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17. My Dearest Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
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18. The Uncanny Counter Season 1
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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19. Model Taxi
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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20. Money Heist
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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21. Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area Part 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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22. Gold Spoon
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
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23. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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24. Graceful Family
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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25. De Koning: Eeuwige Monarch
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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26. The Story of Gumiho
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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27. Tale of the Nine-Tailed Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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28. Tomorrow
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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29. My Mister
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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30. Familiar Wife
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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31. Law School
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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32. Stranger
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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33. Stranger 2
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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34. Exemplary Detective
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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35. The Good Detective 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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36. Doctor Prisoner
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
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37. Blue Diamond
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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38. Lovers
Korean Drama - 2006, 20 episodes
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39. Weak Hero
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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40. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
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41. The Gray
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
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42. The Nokdu Flower
Korean Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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43. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People
Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
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44. Haechi
Korean Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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45. You're All Surrounded
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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46. City Hunter
Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes
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47. Bloodhounds
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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48. Kairos
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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49. Life on Mars
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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50. Train
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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51. The Worst Evil
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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52. Incomplete Life
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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53. Lovers of the Red Sky
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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54. The King's Affection
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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55. My Country: The New Age
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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56. Monster
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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57. Hot Stove League
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes