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Best 1 Under the Queen's Umbrella

Under the Queen's Umbrella is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2022 with Kim Hye-soo, Kim Hae-sook, and Choi Won-young. The drama aired weekly on tvN from October to December, initially releasing as a limited series on Netflix. It spanned two months and was broadcast every Saturday...

2 Bridal Mask

Bridal Mask is a 2012 KBS2 drama set in 1930s Seoul during Japanese colonial rule. The narrative centers on Lee Kang-to, a Korean police officer tasked with collaborating with the Japanese to suppress the Korean rebellion. Starring Joo Won and Jin Se-yeon, it depicts his actions within this historic...

3 Red, White & Royal Blue (2019)

Casey McQuiston's *Red, White & Royal Blue* is a charming and witty story about a romance between the First Son and a British Prince. Forced into a fake friendship to repair international relations, their relationship blossoms into something more. The novel's humor, political commentary, and heartwa...

4 The Wind That Shakes the Barley

The Wind That Shakes the Barley depicts the experiences of two County Cork brothers involved in Ireland’s conflicts. The film portrays their participation in the Irish War of Independence and subsequent involvement in the ensuing Irish Civil War, highlighting diverging loyalties within the Republica...

5 Seven Days in May

Seven Days in May depicts a scenario involving a clandestine group’s attempt to seize control of the United States government following a presidential disarmament agreement with the USSR. The story centers on escalating tensions between military forces and civilian leadership during a seven-day peri...

6 Bombay
Bombay

Bombay is a 1995 Tamil-language drama directed by Mani Ratnam. It portrays an interfaith family’s experiences in Bombay during the religious tensions following the 1992-1993 riots. The film, part of a trilogy exploring relationships within Indian political contexts, incorporates Hindi dialogue along...

7 The Last Empress

'The Last Empress' tells the story of a courageous queen who fights to protect her country during a time of war and political turmoil. The series is known for its stunning visuals, epic battle scenes, and passionate romance between the queen and a mysterious soldier. Its a sweeping historical drama...

8 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

Suletta Mercury leaves her planet and enters the Asticassia School of Technology at the behest of her mother. There, right and wrong are determined through duels between students, and the top-ranking duelist will receive Miorine Rembran as their fiancée—this prize being decided by Miorine's father....

9 Empress Myeongseong

The series Empress Myeongseong portrays the life and reign of Queen Regent Myeongjong of Joseon Dynasty Korea. It offers a historical depiction of political intrigue and courtly relationships within the late 19th century Korean kingdom. The drama is primarily for viewers interested in Korean histor...

10 The City Hall

The City Hall is a South Korean television drama centered around a passionate lawyer and a principled city hall director. The series explores their evolving relationship amidst complex legal cases and political maneuvering. It’s notable for its blend of romance, melodrama, and legal themes. Primaril...

11 Banner of the Stars II

Due to a lack of ambassadors for the recently-conquered worlds the rapidly advancing fleet of the Bebaus brothers leave behind, Lafiel is appointed Territorial Ambassador of the planet Lobnas II. Upon arriving to the planet Jinto and Lafiel discover that the planet was used by the United Mankind as...

12 1900
1900

1900 is a 1976 historical drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, set in Emilia, Italy. It depicts the intertwined lives of a landowning aristocrat and a peasant amid political tensions between fascism and communism during the early 20th century. The film’s international cast includes Robert De Niro...

13 Banner of the Stars III

Jinto and Lafiel were riding on a light-armed transport ship "Bokbrusue" and navigating at the planar space of the Hyde System. This was for Jinto to govern the Hyde System, which returned to Empirial rule after the Union retreated, officially as an Earl. However, the government of Martin, Jinto`s m...

14 The Princess Weiyoung

The Princess Weiyoung is a 2016 Chinese television drama based on Qin Jian’s novel. It depicts the events surrounding Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei and Empress Dowager Feng's rule, featuring Tiffany Tang and other cast members. The series broadcast across Dragon TV and Beijing TV during November-...

15 The Princess and the Pilot

The war between the Levamme Empire and the Amatsukami Imperium has been raging for years. In the midst of this struggle, the prince of the Levamme Empire declares his love for Juana del Moral and vows to end the war in one year, as part of his marriage proposal. When the Amatsukami catch wind of thi...

16 Library Wars

In the year 1989, the Japanese government passed the Media Betterment Act, allowing a group of soldiers known as the Media Betterment Committee (MBC) to destroy and censor any "problematic" media under the guise of protecting public morals. As a response, regional governments established the Library...

17 Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth

Hwarang chronicles the formative years of a group of young warriors in Silla Kingdom’s Hwarang cavalry unit. The series explores their journeys of self-discovery intertwined with political intrigue and romantic relationships. Primarily for viewers interested in Korean historical dramas particularly...

18 Ōoku: The Inner Chambers

Edo-period Japan stands strong and proud, decades after its imminent doom was prophesied. The new shogun, Yoshimune "Nobu" Tokugawa, encounters an array of traditions that, to her modern judgment, make little sense. An epidemic exclusively rages among men, resulting in men making up only one-fifth o...

19 The Ides of March

The Ides of March is a 2011 political drama based on Beau Willimon’s play *Farragut North*. The film features Ryan Gosling and George Clooney in a story centered around a presidential campaign staff navigating political maneuvering. It includes performances by Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti,...

20 Grand Prince

Grand Prince is a South Korean historical drama centered around the fictional Joseon Dynasty. The series explores themes of royal family intrigue, political maneuvering, and passionate romance through the intertwined lives of its characters. It’s notable for its lavish production values and dramatic...

21 Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5

Part 5 of Honzuki no Gekokujou. Ehrenfest’s first winter without Ferdinand is colder and more oppressive than usual. A surprise betrayal within the former Veronica faction makes the purge even more urgent, and the few who know about Georgine’s destructive goals compare her to the Goddess of Chaos...

22 As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

After passing away, a Japanese office worker finds himself reincarnated in another world as Ars, the newborn son of the noble Louvent family. The Summerforth Empire, where the Louvents rule over a small territory of a few thousand people, is a medieval-like land plagued by social inequality and poli...

23 Maid in Manhattan

Maid in Manhattan tells the story of a New York hotel maid who becomes entangled with a powerful U.S. Senator. Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes star in this contemporary romantic drama exploring themes of ambition and unexpected connection. The film’s success highlights its appeal to audiences seeki...

24 Napoleon
Napoleon

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' is a sweeping historical epic that tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power and his tumultuous relationship with Josephine de Beauharnais. The film focuses on Napoleon's ambition, military genius, and the personal sacrifices he made in pursuit of his imperial d...

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