Healing dramas - therapeutic/catharsis content.

Dear All. This is my private, ongoing "healing drama" list*. I've tried to honour more or less popular dramas that gave me a "therapeutic" feeling.  It's either the literal theme of therapy/healing or the healing that comes from the storyline and development of the character.  It might be also a typical "hero's journey" - finding yourself,  feeling the meaning, getting into mojo or healing old wounds. 

Enjoy and feel free to leave recommendations!  

Which drama helped you to heal? Be a better person?

*no particular order as I'm trying to dig them from my memories (which drama/characters stayed with me during past years? what kind of life lessons did I take?)

dudette jan 21, 2023
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  • Kill Me, Heal Me

    1. Kill Me, Heal Me

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    9.0

    I've felt the character's inner struggle. It helped me to connect to my personal traumas.

  • My Mister

    2. My Mister

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10

    One show that made me seriously think about life and personal choices.  And asking the basic existential question: "Am I a good human being?"  

  • Reply 1988

    3. Reply 1988

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    10

    This could be the cinematic "found family" you're looking for.  Highly therapeutic feeling. 

  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    4. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    8.5

    I didn't expect to get anything from this drama. I've learned about mentality, respect, importance of human connections. And hope.

  • Kairos

    5. Kairos

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Time-travelling themes usually don't get into my heart/mind.  But not this time. Lesson of the importance of timing, love, family. And all the things we're taking for granted.

  • Human Disqualification

    6. Human Disqualification

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    10

    "Strangers - healers". Finding soul-mate. Importance of letting go and making space for found hope.

  • Hospital Playlist

    7. Hospital Playlist

    Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    8.5

    It felt "like home". Probably your dream-like work environment ;)

  • The Uncanny Counter Season 1

    8. The Uncanny Counter Season 1

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Found family, healing old wounds (physical/mental), hero's journey. Morality. 

  • My SO Has Got Depression

    9. My SO Has Got Depression

    Japanese Movie - 2011

    7.0

    Serious topic, calm/light approach. Melancholic and life-wise.

  • Mad for Each Other

    10. Mad for Each Other

    Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes

    8.0

    Psycho-romance, therapy theme. Creating a better life while fighting disturbing past and obstacles. 

  • The Light in Your Eyes

    11. The Light in Your Eyes

    Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Haven't finished yet... but it seems like a gem. Taking a slow approach to this one.

  • Yumi's Cell

    12. Yumi's Cell

    Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes

    7.0

    Surprisingly deep, emotional story with a light approach to understanding our mentality. 

  • My Liberation Notes

    13. My Liberation Notes

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    7.0

    Slow, realistic, disturbing and fresh at the same time. Classic cinema vibe. 

  • It's Okay, That's Love

    14. It's Okay, That's Love

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    7.0

    Yup, another title that needs to be finished... so far, so good ;)

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