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Alright so recently I haven't been watching a lot of asian dramas. The biggest reason  is probably my frustration with what happened with Signal season 2, something I'd been waiting for 10 years and yeah...

Either way, what I look for is a serious drama with an older cast (30+/40+). I don't particularly care about the genre as long as it has a good story.
 I am particularly looking for dramas/movies released from 2024 to 2026.  

Movies and dramas are both welcome. 

I am particularly looking for Chinese, Taiwanese or Japanese movies/dramas. 

thank you for any recs! 

Yeah, what a pity for Signal 2, not sure if Korean could use AI to replace the actor's face, seems like I never heard Korean did it.

I'm currently watching C-drama Sandstorm because it's highly praised and so far it's good. Plan to finish it today since I don't plan to renew my subscription. 

Shouldn't be so sure about what I haven't watched, but upcoming 18 March C-drama Vanished Name should also be good since it has Ni Ni plus it will air on CCTV.

J-drama: A Suffocatingly Lonely Death is well-made and suspenseful

Great C-movie about a cerebral palsy patient who try to live normally: Big World is a must watch

Republican espionage C-drama Deep Lurk is impressive for me

J-movie about Kabuki actors with morally grey ML: Kokuho /National Treasure is really grand and beautiful with some angst

C-movie centered on disabled father-normal daughter: Mumu is really touching

Comedy law K-drama: Pro Bono is a fun watch

Wuxia C-short drama: Realm's Night Rain Dreamlike, but it has bad ending

Deathly door (mind) game C-short drama: The Spirealm is really heart-wrenching and thrilling

I rated them under 9.5, but these could be for you:

 emeraldarrows:

thank you very much! 

@autumn iris thank you also so much for these recs! 

 Lou:
what I look for is a serious drama with an older cast (30+/40+). I don't particularly care about the genre as long as it has a good story.
 I am particularly looking for dramas/movies released from 2024 to 2026.  

Movies and dramas are both welcome. 

I am particularly looking for Chinese, Taiwanese or Japanese movies/dramas. 

thank you for any recs!

Shogun (2024)

  • Japanese / Western joint production drama. 
  • 10 episodes. 
  • High production value and serious. 
  • The Japanese ML actor was 63, the Western ML actor was 34, and the Japanese FL actress was 31.
 AH :

Shogun (2024)

  • Japanese / Western joint production drama. 
  • 10 episodes. 
  • High production value and serious. 
  • The Japanese ML actor was 63, the Western ML actor was 34, and the Japanese FL actress was 31.

Thank you but this I have actually seen. 

If you are interested in police / investigation genre...
- Unnatural Fire 燃罪 2025
- The Truth Within 剥茧 2025-2026
- Under the Skin 猎罪图鉴 Season 1 2022
- Under the Skin Season 2 猎罪图鉴2 2024

Historical / political genre...
- Joy of Life 庆余年 Season 1 2019-2022
- Joy of Life Season 2 庆余年 第二季 2024
 - Note - Joy of Life Season 3 is coming out this year 2026

Historical / Identity exploration (though its a 2021 drama, but i recommend it.. :P)
- Sword Snow Stride 雪中悍刀行 2021 - 2022
- Note -News about Season 2 has been released, but a release date hasn’t been confirmed yet
Sword Snow Stride Season 2 雪中悍刀行 第二季