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9. Till the End of the Moon

10.back from the Brink 

10 titles that you think hidden gem. Write the reason

1. Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021) Fewer than 7,000 watched it according to MDL. A really interesting show where I learned how people got around laws preventing widows from re-marrying. They basically kidnapped them. Some were arranged while others were not. But this show was so much more. It had palace intrigue, hidden identities, comedy, action scenes. Was worth watching.

2. Under the Skin - I definitely am a kdrama person, so I was sincerely skeptical about watching a cdrama. Don't get me wrong: kdramas are usually fuller of action than cdramas, so I thought that kind of story would be a bit too slow.
Well, I was happy to be wrong! I really enjoyed from the very first episode, and I sincerely suggest it to those who like crime stories, mystery, tension, plot twists, a not necessarily romantic drama and, last but not least, to those who love Art! 

3. Team Bulldog: Off Duty Investigation - it has around 7000 or so viewers, but it is genuinely one of the best crime/thriller dramas I've seen. It's funny, the characters are awesome and the cases they solve are so interesting, it's truly underrated 

4. I am a Hero (I like zombie movies. It was graphic. It was also funny. # of watchers is less than 4,000 and it came out in 2016)

Bonus

* I am Nobody - it just reminds me of those old Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow type of slapstick comedy and the story is quite good. There are many plotholes, but there might be a part 2. The martial arts, stunts  and friendship are done really well.  
(I don't know if I'd still consider this a hidden gem because people are starting to notice it. It was initially rated 8, now its at 8.6. But compared to the # of watchers of other shows that aired around same time period, it has gotten less attention)

5.Gannibal- I think if you like crime thriller mysteries then this is a must watch. It is simple story at first glance. There is a slow and sinister air that draws you into this creepy little village and its cannibalism related secrets. It is a Japanese drama and those tend to be overlooked on mdl in general.

6.Yonder- This has a black mirror vibe. It is a short and  layered  sci-fi mystery done nicely. It questions  the philosophy and morality of technology in life and death. I though it was just conceptually interesting and it tackles interesting themes.

7. Shining for One Thing -  I binge-watched this because I needed to know how it would end. I also really loved the characters. When I finished watching it, I felt devastated, like I just lost something. I miss watching the characters in this show.

my 2 (3) drama recommendations are based on real stories/persons and deal with an interesting shift in Japans history

8. Tenno no Ryoriban pre/post WWII. Inspiring biography of an underdog no-one believed in rising to the highest position possible in his career - becoming the Emperor of Japan’s personal chef. 

9.  Atsu Hime Era of Bakumatsu. It is a bit long, but interesting if you want to learn how the life of a real japanese princess (wife of the shogun, not the emperor) was. She is really smart, too. ATM about 1200 views. I would recommend watching Yae no Sakura  (about 2000 views ATM)  maybe even before Atsu Hime, for anyone interested in what happened outside the palace (to "normal" people) at the same time frame, so it is easier to understand... I actually prefer the latter, its just hard for me to "sell" in a few lines

if movies count:

10. And so the baton is passed  ATM 1040 views, beautiful movie: Plot, cinematography, acting were great

10 drama with great cinematography and plot

1. Love Between Fairy and Devil (absolutely breathtaking)

2. I Told Sunset About You - this and I Promised You The Moon are the first ones I think of when I think great cinematography and story. The shots, the coloring and the way they all go perfectly with the story, it's beautiful 


3. First love- Hatsukoi

4. Memories of Alhambra