July 2023 Releases
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1. D.P. Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
I really loved the first season; however, for some reason I struggled finisbing this one. It took me soooo long to watch the last 3 and then I had to watch at 2x speed. This season is darker than the first one, which I actually liked. But the corruption annoyed me, though, it all made sense and fit well into the story. I was waiting for a moment when I felt motivated to continue, but it never came, so I just forced myself to finish it. Everyone, myself included, would have believed that I would love this season, but I would not classify it as "love". I still give this one an 8/10 for the actors, characters and first 3 3/4 episodes. I cannot even pinpoint what I disliked specifically, but the excitement that I had felt during the first season and first half of this one was gone. If they ever decide to film a third season, I hope they go back to the 'procedure' episodes. I would still recommend this drama, because the story and characters are delivering. Go for it and enjoy the ride, though it is going to be an emotional one.
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2. Wo De Ren Jian Yan Hou
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Viki. Seems cute.
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3. Imperfect Victim
Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes
Available online. Seems like a stress-inducing but intriguing drama.
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4. I’ve Been Waiting for You for a Long Time
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
Viki. Currently on-hold. I have only watched one ep so far and I wasn't the greatest fan. I will try to watch 2 more episodes.
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5. Lost You Forever
Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes
Viki. Seems nice, though the second season is not out or promoted yet (March 2024).
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6. Namnam
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
It was a fun drama and I love Soo Young. The chemistry between Jin Hee and Jae Won is quite nice; however, they did not receive enough screen time together, in my opinion. I am also not a fan of Eun Mi. She was actually infuriating and even in the end, I was annoyed with her. I guess I had some expectations that weren't fulfilled. I gave a 7/10 rating mainly for Jin Hee and Jae Won and Soo Young and Sung Hoon.
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7. Shadow Detective Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Disney+. The first season is on my list, so here we go.
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8. Legend of Anle
Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes
Viki. Let's give this one a try. Reminds me a bit of The Long Ballad.
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9. The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Netflix. Deffo want to watch this one. First I have to watch the first season, though.
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10. Young Blood 2
Chinese Drama - 2023, 27 episodes
MGTV. The first season is on my watchlist, so here we go.
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11. Trillion Game
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
I really liked the drama. I completely forgot to add it to my watched dramas and this playlist, so by the point I am writing this, a few months have passed since I watched this one. The chemistry between Imada Mio and Meguro Ren was brilliant. I really want a second season, just for them. They were already brilliant in My Happy Marriage. The twists and turns in this drama were also amazing. If you like business dramas with lots of turns, some really good bromance and grey characters as well as sizzling chemistry between Haru and Kirika, you will certainly love this. There is not anything really happening between them, but there is always the opportunity, I didn't mind this. I give this drama a well-deserved 8.5/10 and can deffo recommend this drama! (And I say this as someone who is not a huge fan of jdramas.)