2023 Dramas and Movies I'm excited for
Dramas and movies releasing at the end of December 2022 and during 2023 that I am eagerly awaiting. Some titles may get delayed. Feel free to recommend more and I'll add to the list.
I'll include short reviews as and when I finish watching the titles. Shows and movies that I do not end up watching will eventually find their way to the bottom of the list.
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1. Someday or One Day: The Movie
Taiwanese Movie - 2022
Dec 24th '22
Not as enjoyable as the series but it's nice.
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2. Deleter
Filipino Movie - 2022
Dec 25 '22
It's all right. Although the ending is not predictable, it could have been better executed.
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3. Flight to You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 39 episodes
Dec 26th '22
Airport setting. Good show mainly dealing with workplace politics and misogyny. Slight romance.
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4. Island
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
Dec 30th '22
Enjoyed it a lot. Good CGI. Interesting characters.
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5. Brain Collaboration
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Jan 2nd
Was a little annoying. Didn't enjoy the silly rivalry between the male leads at first. Gets better from episode 9. More serious and more focused on cases and mystery so I'm starting to enjoy it. Second half was good but the ending felt unbelievable.
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6. Taiwan Crime Stories
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Jan 4th
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7. Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Jan 11th
Nice and light-hearted. Though ending could have been a tad better. Preferred it to season 1.
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8. One Shot Scandal
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Jan 14th
Interesting characters. Loving the drama. Not a single boring episode! Recommended!
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9. Can I Be Someone Else
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Jan 18th
A little slow but keeping my hopes up. Has some good moments. Ending left a lot to be desired. Overall nice.
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10. Dirty Laundry
Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Jan 18th
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11. Jung Yi
Korean Movie - 2023
Jan 20th
Different kind of a story. Not bad but could have been better.
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12. Scamsgiving
Taiwanese Movie - 2023
Jan 20th
Felt like it was really lacking. Didn't find it funny, the story was a bit weak.
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13. The Wandering Earth 2
Chinese Movie - 2023
Jan 22nd
Better in every way compared to the first part. The visual effects are magnificent. Though the story could have been even better it's a decent watch.
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14. Our D-Day
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Jan 26th
Excellent! Theme might be a bit dark but it's touching. Plus it's a short web series and totally binge worthy.
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15. Spellbound
Filipino Movie - 2023
Feb 1st
Remake of the Korean movie. It's nice but I felt the Korean version was superior. Also, since I knew the story, it didn't have the same impact. Still glad I watched it.
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16. Sleep Memo
Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
Feb 6th
Great start. Slow moving plot with a slow burn romance. Good mystery but not much steam. Could have been better overall.
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17. Blue Birthday
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Feb 8th
Japanese remake of the kdrama of the same name
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18. Love to Hate You
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Feb 10th
A fun show. Always love a strong female character. Finally one that can literally kick bad guys' behinds. Good chemistry between couples. Green flag male leads are always welcome!
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19. The High Priest Rembrary
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Feb 15
Didn't get to watch
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20. Taxi Driver 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Feb 17th
Impressive first two episodes. Loved the action right off the bat! New threats made for an exciting finish! Teased a 3rd season.
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21. Unlocked
Korean Movie - 2023
Feb 17th
End was the best part. Unique way of shooting.
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22. Count
Korean Movie - 2023
Feb 22nd
Some funny moments but overall, it was an okay movie. Typical sports trope.
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23. Ireland: Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Feb 24
Loved it! Second part of the story revolving around lust demons. Good CGI.
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24. Delivery Man
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
March 1st
A sweet drama with a bit of a mystery and crime elements. Not exceptional but a good one-time watch.
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25. Divorce Attorney Shin
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
March 4th
A bit slow moving but nice. Slight mystery. New cases every couple of episodes finishing off with the main plot.
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26. The Glory Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
March 10th
Everything you could ask for in a revenge thriller! A touch of romance as well.
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27. Pandora: Beneath the Paradise
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
March 11th - currently airing
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28. Flower Scholars Love Story
Korean Drama - 2023, 18 episodes
March 20th
Some mystery and action. Good cast. Liking it more than I anticipated. Romantic indeed. Loved it.
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29. Kill Bok Soon
Korean Movie - 2023
March 31st
Good action sequences but the story isn't very deep. Explores a mother daughter relationship a bit.
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30. After School War Activities
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
March 31
Amazing thriller! Loved the CGI! Every episode is a kind of cliff-hanger. Waiting for part 2!
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31. Copycat Killer
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
March 31st
First 6 episodes were quite face paced and interesting but the last 4 slowed down considerably. Since the show is about serial killers, expect blood and gore.
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32. Joseon Lawyer
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
March 31st
A bit slow at times but looking forward to the way the law cases are handled. Picks up from the 3rd episode and gets more and more interesting as the story progresses. Not much romance if that's what attracts you.
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33. Hei Yue Guang Wen Na BE Ju Ben
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
April 6th
Fast paced, intriguing plot, great CGI. Even though the plot is quite complex and it takes a while to fully grasp the new world introduced, it keeps you engrossed completely. The editing towards the end, rushed an episode but it's still worth the watch.
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34. Karma: Seven Joseon Notices
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
April 12th
Good first episode. Nice action and comedy. Entertaining and better than I anticipated considering it was a last minute add.
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35. I'm Serious About Dating
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
April 12th
Will keep you hooked from the first episode!
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36. Rebound
Korean Movie - 2023
April 15th
Predictable and typical sports movie. Enjoyable.
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37. Doctor Cha
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
April 15th
Interesting first episode. Absolutely hilarious with a very serious plot. Beautiful so far. Disappointing ending.
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38. Family
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
April 17th
A slow start and the main flaw is finding decent subs. One issue I do have is the romance between kids was not needed.
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39. Duty After School: Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
April 21st
Absolutely disappointment towards the end.
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40. The Good Bad Mother
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
April 26th
Not as depressing as it sounds! Surprisingly funny! Loving it! Bitter sweet.
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41. Knights of the Zodiac
Japanese Movie - 2023
April 28th
A lot of story compacted into a single film. Not bad. Lots of action and good CGI but also left something to be desired.
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42. Bumped Into You
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
May 1st - (previously known as Run Into You)
Love a time travel drama. Strong start. At times I feel it could be faster. Still enjoying it. A nice show with good mystery. Less romance but wrapped up well.
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43. Love, Do It
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
May 5th
A bit melo with sweet moments.
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44. Hu Xin
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
May 9th
Cute but actually got me emotional is several points. Not like the usual wuxia where people of the sects are portrayed as good irrespective of their actions. Shows you the evil of people who claim to be acting under the guise of the greater good. Slow midway. Picks up after a few episodes. Good last 10 episodes. Emotional too but ending could have been better. Leaves you wanting a bit more.
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45. Race
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
May 10
PTW
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46. Beneficial Fraud
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
May 29th
Off to a strong start! Waned in between. Ending was good.
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47. Gong Su Jing Ying
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
May 29
PTW
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48. Cheongdam International High School
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
May 31st
PTW
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49. Bloodhounds
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
June 9th
Thrilling action!
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50. The Way You Shine
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
June 11th
Extremely interesting right off the bat. Not heavy despite lots of bad things happening with the FL. Enjoying it up until ep 14. Addictive and a bit emotional towards the final episodes. Rushed end. Still enjoyed it a lot.
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51. King the Lander
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
June 17th
Slow start but 3rd episode was hilarious. Good romcom but a lot of story arc were created but not properly depicted and were disappointing. Second couple relationship didn't get much air time. Friendships were fun. Overall good for the main leads romance.
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52. See You in My 19th Life
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
June 17th
Tad slow. Liked the first 2 episodes quite a bit. Already hooked 4 episodes in. Enjoyed it thoroughly. A nice light drama.
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53. A House With A Yard
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
June 19th
Good creep factor. Somewhat disappointing end.
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54. Accounting Firm
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
June 23rd
2nd episode better than 1st. A bit dull in between but picks up again towards the end. Looking forward to the finale. Finale was "realistic".
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55. The Devil
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
June 23rd
Loved the first two episodes. Not that scary. Mostly an occult thriller. Good mystery, great acting and chemistry. Worth watching.
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56. My Heart Beats
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
June 26th
A bit slow moving but building up interest by the end of 4th episode. A bit of a mess and disappointing by the end.
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57. Celebrity
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
June 30th
Every episode was amazing! Loved the fast pace of it!
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58. Wo De Ren Jian Yan Hou
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
July 5th
Slow build-up. Some episodes are slow but over-all love the firefighting and the drama between the leads. Excellent drama. Loved watching it.
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59. Shadow Detective Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
July 5th
A little confusing. Lots of characters to keep track of. Better towards the end.
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60. Burn the House Down
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
July 13th
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61. Enigma
Thai Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
July 15th
Not a scary horror drama. First 3 episodes were interesting but the 4th was a let down. Very short so some things were not explained well and story was left incomplete for the next season.
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62. Saiko no Kyoshi 1 Nen Go, Watashi wa Seito ni Sareta
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
July 15th - currently airing
Intense first episode!
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63. The Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
July 23rd
Good mystery and brotherhood but a bit slow around ep 12. Different cases being solved. Story was good but not happy with the ending. Unnecessarily upsetting.
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64. I’ve Been Waiting for You for a Long Time
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
July 26th
Intriguing after watching the first 4 episodes. It's good but not outstanding as of now. A lot of annoying characters because they are just not as smart as the bad guys. Pretty frustrating to watch. Disappointed.
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65. D.P. Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
July 28th
Excellent. Easy to binge. Dark plot, bitter sweet end.
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66. The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
July 29th
First episode starts off with a bang but gets a bit slow in between. Some good action sequences. Not a bad watch. Enjoyed it more than the first season though some scenes of the evil spirits were a bit cheesy.
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67. Useless Lies
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
July 31st
First two episodes were amazing! Most interesting show among the ones I'm currently watching. Good mystery and sweet ending.
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68. The Moon
Korean Movie - 2023
Aug 2nd
Start was a bit slow but got progressively better. The visuals were amazing!
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69. The Police Station Next to Fire Station Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
August 4th
Good first two episodes. Picks up from the first season's serial arsonist story so it's good to recap a bit of the first season. Went all over the place in between however ep 6 - 8 were enjoyable. Season 1 was better. Wasn't as excited watching this season.
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70. Moving
Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
August 9
Strong start. A bit dark and unexpected. Slow but interesting. Episodes focus on different individuals with abilities giving insight into who they are/were. Excellent series.
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71. National Death Penalty Vote
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Aug 10th - currently airing
Excellent start! 3rd episode was slower yet enjoyable. Mystery of who is behind the mask is thrilling to try and figure out. Love the OST.
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72. Cruel Mrs Ae Ran
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Aug 11th
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73. Behind your Touch
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Aug 12th
First episode was funny, a bit boring in between and good at the end. Comedy and mystery are definitely a massive improvement as the show continues. Worth the watch. Love the theme music as well.
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74. Gifted Season 1
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Aug 12
Loved the first episode! It's good but could be better. I expected more with the student's special ability to see murderers. Ending was okay. At least it wrapped up the main story. Lacked bromance.
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75. Dissipated Traces
Chinese Drama - 2023, 32 episodes
Aug 18th
Story isn't as compelling in the beginning.
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76. One Night Stand
Thai Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
Aug 18th - currently airing
Interesting mystery. Good acting until ep 4. Enjoyed the BTS after every episode. Ending gave the show an added edge.
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77. Mask Girl
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
Aug 18th
More of a shock value show. Too dark for my liking.
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78. Death Notice
Hong Kong Movie - 2023
Aug 18
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79. Pure Boxer
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Aug 21st
PTW
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80. Destined with You
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Aug 23
This is so good! First half was brilliant! Only 1 thing is off-putting and it's the cheating. Second half was okay. A bit disappointing considering how well it started.
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81. Girl in the Mirror
Korean Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
Aug 27th
Some of the bullying is hard to watch. Interesting start though. Really good drama for a short one. Good message.
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82. A Time Called You
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Sept 8
No change in the main plot but there are some differences. Pretty great remake but the original was something else!
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83. Arthdal Chronicles : Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Sept 9
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84. Day of Kidnapping
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Sept 13th
First two episodes were so good! Love the relationship forming between the two. An excellent drama. Almost every episode is gripping and has it's funny, sweet moments.
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85. Han River
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Sept 13th
A nice light drama. First 2 episodes were good! It's got some good action. Not the best show but it's a decent one for a 6 episode drama.
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86. Seven Escape
Korean Drama - 2023, 17 episodes
Sept 15
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87. Song of the Bandits
Korean Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
Sept 22nd
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88. Twinkling Watermelon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Sept 25
Time travel premise with more than 1 traveller. A bit slow at times but getting better with every episode. Only downside is I couldn't buy the love interest of the leads. Rest was enjoyable.
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89. The Worst Evil
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Sept 27
Quite a violent first episode.
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90. Possession
Korean Movie - 2023
Sept 27th
Plus points is that the story isn't overly complicated. Just felt like something was missing in order to feel the full impact of the set up. It was over before I knew it.
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91. Georae
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Oct 6th
Not a bad start.
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92. Strong Girl Kang Nam Soon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Oct 7
First two episodes were excellent! Great comedy! Getting a bit silly at times towards the middle. Leads are still adorable. A bit disappointing towards the end.
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93. Een goede dag om een hond te zijn
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
Oct 11th
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94. Hwaran
Korean Movie - 2023
Oct 11th
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95. My Dearest Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
Oct 13
Less violent but not as interesting as part 1 for the first 3 episodes. Episodes 4 - 9 were scant. Not much happening. Dragging the story alone. Last 2 episodes were much better. Ending was good but left a lot of questions unanswered.
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96. Gifted Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Oct 14th
Much better and more exciting that season 1. Bingeable. Interesting negative character.
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97. Biography of a Villain
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Oct 14th
Interesting first 3 episodes. Some gore. A really good series. Great acting. Grey characters. A predictable end but worthy of a watch.
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98. Bionic
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Oct 18
It had an interesting start but fell a bit flat. The cinematography was lovely. Just wish they had invested more in the plot.
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99. Doona!
Korean Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
Oct 20 - all episodes released
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100. Hyena
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Oct 20
Awaiting subs.