Looking for hidden gem that are truly underrated, the kind of dramas that barely anyone talks about but totally deserve more love! 
Something like "𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝟏𝟕", "From now on showtime", "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 " or "𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫",  "Reset"—doesn’t matter what genre, as long as it’s a great watch & got happy ending.


But I do prefer romance genre more even if it's just a subplot tho!! Here's my Watchlist.

 mirarmy:

gotta say a very big list! I haven't watched any of them ;) 

Thanks a lot!!

I watch a lot, lol. NP, hope you find something you like! Oh, and I just realized since you like happy endings (I do, too) I completely forgot to add in that list (in case you pick any of those) that Buried City to Shut All Lights has a happy ending as long as you watch the sequel movie (the drama is an open ending), Colourful Bone has two alternate endings (one happy, one tragic so you can pick whichever you like), and Bloody Romance is an open ending that can be seen as hopeful (it was supposed to get a season two but it never happened). All the rest have clear happy endings.

try Definitely Not Today, one of my favs but no one really talks about it. It's short, but really comforting, healing and sweet. It's also a romance! you can watch it for free on youku, or viki if im correct.

Probably Thai romance drama with a splash of comedy but not exactly rom-com since one of the leads has mental health issue:

Or Chinese historical suspense drama which is exciting and thrilling:

Or complicated Chinese friendship drama which always have troubles and problems comes their way but their friends will always be there to support them:

Or Japanese mystery solving drama:

Or Japanese (grand/real/feels like)parents-child bond drama:

 autumn iris:
Probably Thai romance drama with a splash of comedy but not exactly rom-com since one of the leads has mental health issue:

I love the way you've described them all in just few lines; I would make sure to give them all a try! Thanks a lot...

Shining for one thing

What comes after love

My only love song


Not sure if the second one, is something for you, but I loved it

Chicago Typewriter was actually talked a lot when it first aired but since then it has disappeared. However that is a general thing taking place: Dramas get hyped, everyone talks about them and suddenly puff. No one knows about them anymore. :)  

I'm generally loving most of all crime/thriller dramas with complex stories like eg.
Watcher,
 Signal,
Burning River
Burning Ice
Trinity of Shadows 

each one has grey characters, well though through cases, interesting twists, great character development and just absolutely cinematography and music. Truly they are done and a joy for all crime lovers :) 

I love First Frost. Bai Jin Ting is so easy to watch. 

These were all available on official youtube channels, legal and free, when I saw them. Most, perhaps all, probably still are.
Astrophile - A kind, caring and gentle story about kind, caring and gentle people taking care of each other and learning to value themselves, imperfections and all.
Moonlight Chicken - Interwoven stories of loss and healing in a found family of (mostly) gay men, who all have their struggles and arguments but never stop supporting each other.
The Library - 31 minute film, quietly, gently, heartbreakingly beautiful.
Enigma - Creepy AF but not too scary, supernatural. Only four episodes and best binged to carry the energy. What they pull off with acting, lighting and some props is impressive.
He's Coming to Me - A kind-hearted boy who can see ghosts befriends a lonely one, grows up and takes him to live with him at university. As you do. Shenanigans and emotions follow. It's often funny, sometimes sad and so full of acceptance, kindness, warmth and love.

I really like the Thai way with big emotions and the warmth they wrap around them. It's different pacing and feel from k- and c-drama rollercoasters.

These are on Thai PBS, free to stream with English subs. Their website and streaming service (vipa.me) can be tricky to navigate and they've changed things recently so some of the old links on pages might not work. If any interest you, I'm very happy to help.
The Broken Us - Difficult subjects, delicately told with sensitivity and care. I cannot recommend this one highly enough but hesitate to recommend it to anyone in particular because of one of the subjects.
Sweet Sensory - Lovely wee series about friends helping friends with care and respect.
Kru Ma - Unique and very special series about a class of 8-9 yos, their unconventional teacher, creativity, curiosity, and learning what you most care about.
The Rhythm of Life - Excellent youth lakorn.

Some older Thai movies, DM me for links. Thai movies often have this unrushed, we'll get there when we get there feel I've come to adore. Like a two hour conversation with a good friend. Here are a few.
Low Season - Goofy Thai humour mixed with perfectly set up jump scare ghosts but never too scary mixed with a sweet friendship/love story, breath-taking tropical forest settings, great music and a female lead who wears glasses. Excellent one to start with.
Teacher's Diary - Unhurried gem, simple story but so well told.
Suddenly Twenty - Young Mai Davika channeling Audrey Hepburn channeling a feisty gran. Quirky fun but also touching.
Nang Nak - National treasure of a tragic love story.
Pee Mak - Excellent comedy "horror" (it is very NOT scary) adaptation of Nang Nak. Stands alone but you'll miss a layer of humour if you haven't seen the 1999 Nang Nak.