Best Drama Series

FXs Atlanta is a surreal and darkly comedic series following Earn Marks as he navigates the Atlanta rap scene to manage his cousin's burgeoning career. The show's unique blend of humor, drama, and social commentary has earned it widespread critical acclaim. Its experimental storytelling and insightf...

Navillera is a South Korean drama series based on a popular webtoon. It centers around Hwang Jun Ho, an aging male clothing inspector who unexpectedly fulfills a decades-old dream by becoming a ballet dancer with his grandson, Deok Moon. The story explores themes of second chances and pursuing passi...

Hello, My Twenties is a South Korean drama series exploring the lives of seven twenty-somethings navigating careers and relationships in Seoul. The show offers an honest portrayal of young adult experiences centered around friendship, ambition, and romantic pursuits. It’s primarily for viewers inter...

“It’s Okay, That’s Love” is a South Korean drama series exploring themes of mental health and unconventional romance. The show centers on a successful surgeon and a psychiatric nurse who develop an unexpected connection while navigating personal struggles. It offers a nuanced portrayal of emotional...

Reborn Rich is a Korean television series based on a web novel, featuring Song Joong-ki. The drama aired on JTBC from November 2022 to December 2022, with distribution across platforms including TVING, Netflix, and Viu. It was available for streaming in South Korea and select international territori...

Nobuta wo Produce is a Japanese drama series based on Gen Shiraiwa’s novel. It portrays the complex relationships between students striving for social acceptance within a high school environment. The story examines how popularity and peer pressure shape individual actions and interactions among teen...

Misaeng is a South Korean television drama focusing on Lee Jung-hwan, a former baduk player navigating his first office job. The series realistically portrays the challenges of corporate life through a psychological slice-of-life lens. It explores themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the often-u...

Big Little Lies is a psychological thriller set in affluent coastal California. The series investigates complex domestic relationships and hidden truths among a group of mothers. It examines themes of wealth, power dynamics, and potential abuse within seemingly perfect lives. This drama primarily ap...

Dr Romantic 2 is a South Korean medical drama series produced by SBS. The show centers on Sunwoo-jin, a brilliant surgeon who returns to Busan General Hospital after a scandal. It explores themes of patient care, ethical dilemmas within the medical profession, and personal relationships. This drama...

Secret Affair is a South Korean drama series from 2014 centering around a complex love triangle involving Kim Hee-ae and Yoo Ah-in. The sixteen episode television show, broadcast on JTBC, explores themes of deception and passionate romance within a melodramatic setting. It’s primarily for viewers in...

“Daily Dose of Sunshine is a South Korean drama series based on a popular webtoon. The show follows a former nurse who finds herself unexpectedly working at a small, independent bookstore. Starring Park Bo-young and Yeon Woo-jin, it’s notable for its gentle romantic comedy elements and slice-of-life...

Northern Exposure chronicled the lives of unusual individuals residing in the Alaskan town of Cicely. The series centered on Dr. Joel Fleischman, a New York physician fulfilling his obligation to the state after receiving subsidized medical training. It ran for five seasons from 1990-1995, featuring...

Ekaterina is a Russian historical television series focusing on Sophie Friederike Auguste’s transformation into Empress Catherine the Great. The initial season depicts her ascent through political maneuvering following her husband's assassination and subsequent coup. Subsequent seasons chronicle her...

The English is a Western miniseries set in 1890 America, centering on an Englishwoman’s journey to exact retribution following her son’s death. Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer star in this Drama Republic and Eight Rooks production, which premiered across BBC platforms and Amazon Prime Video in Novemb...

If You Wish Upon Me was a 2022 KBS2 television series featuring Ji Chang-wook, Sung Dong-il, and Choi Soo-young. The sixteen episode drama aired from August 10 to September 29, 2022, with broadcasts on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Streaming availability included Viu in specific regions and Viki across...

The West Wing is a television drama focusing on the daily operations within the American presidency. The show realistically portrays the challenges and complexities faced by staff working in the White House during the administration of President Josiah Bartlet. It’s notable for its intelligent dialo...

Californication is an American television series that ran on Showtime from 2007 to 2014. The show centers on Hank Moody, a novelist who relocates to California and grapples with personal struggles including substance abuse and complex relationships with Karen and Becca. It spanned seven seasons and...

The Emigrants is a 1971 Swedish drama film adapting Vilhelm Moberg’s novels about Swedish emigration from Småland to Minnesota during the mid-19th century. The story, starring Max von Sydow, chronicles the hardships faced by these emigrants in Sweden and throughout their transatlantic journey. It re...

Daisy Jones & The Six is a television miniseries presented in a documentary format, exploring the formation and dissolution of a fictional rock band within the Los Angeles music scene of the 1970s. The series utilizes interviews and concert footage featuring Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, and other cast...

Stairway to Heaven was a 2003 South Korean television series broadcast by SBS. The twenty-episode drama starred Choi Ji-woo and aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 between December 3rd and February 5th, 2004. The show’s title referenced the Led Zeppelin song of the same name, which appeared i...

“When the Weather Is Fine” is a South Korean drama series adapted from a novel of the same name. The story centers around the complicated romantic relationship between a struggling artist and a successful businessman. Park Min-young and Seo Kang-joon star in this melodramatic television production,...

Mine is a 2021 South Korean television series centered on several women, including a lead lesbian character, navigating societal prejudices while pursuing personal fulfillment. The narrative explores the lives of both wealthy family members and their domestic staff. It marks the first time a Korean...

Encounter is a South Korean television drama that explores themes of love and identity through the premise of two young people swapping lives. The series, broadcast on tvN from 2018 to 2019, garnered significant attention within Korean cable television viewership. It’s particularly appealing to audi...

The Legal Wife was a 2014 Philippine drama series produced by ABS-CBN, directed by Rory B. Quintos and Dado C. Lumibao. Featuring Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, and JC de Vera, it aired on Primetime Bida and TFC from January 27 to June 13, 2014. The series initially replaced *Maria Me...

The Beauty Inside is a 2018 South Korean television series featuring Seo Hyun-jin, Lee Min-ki, Lee Da-hee and Ahn Jae-hyun. Adapted from the 2015 film of the same name, it was broadcast on JTBC between October 1st and November 20th. The show’s premise centers around two individuals who share a body.

Why Her is a South Korean television drama series focusing on Oh Soo-jae’s elaborate revenge plot. The show explores themes of betrayal and justice through a blend of romantic comedy and dramatic elements. Starring Seo Hyun-jin, it appeals to viewers interested in suspenseful mysteries and complex c...

Madam Secretary follows Elizabeth McCord, a former intelligence professional, after she assumes the role of U.S. Secretary of State due to the circumstances surrounding her predecessor’s death. The series explores her challenges navigating international relations and domestic politics while dealing...

Miss Night and Day is a South Korean drama series from 2024 produced by JTBC. The story centers around two women who unexpectedly find themselves living together after a chance encounter. Starring Lee Jung-eun, Jung Eun-ji, and Choi Jin-hyuk, it explores themes of love, friendship, and personal grow...

Lovers in Paris premiered in 2004 as a twenty-episode SBS television series starring Park Shin-yang, Kim Jung-eun, and Lee Dong-gun. The production, created by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Shin Woo-chul, was the initial installment of a trilogy set in European cities. It ran from June to August of t...