2023 Kdramas

I love a slow burn but this was nothing of the sort. Just bland... and quite a painful watch.

Cant possibly match up to the first season but the Nina episode made time stop. Amazing.

I wish they had given more attention to the lead's story. Considering how vital it was to the progression of the plot, it was quite rushed. Those first few episodes failed to set things up adequately. To me, it was ironic, given the care the other stories received. However, it's a good watch regardless. Once I got over my first episode slump, it kept me thoroughly engaged. Great stories brought to life by equally great actors. A highlight from 2023.

Well... Korean Nicole Beharie... yeah the acting was not there.

Incredibly underrated body of work. Came like a thief in the night before the year ended. Stellar acting from the leads, particularly Han So Hee. Stunning cinematography and strong storyline.

Quintessential romantic kdrama if you ask me. Hits all the right notes without feeling overbearing.

Everything about this drama was intentional. Major props to the original webtoon creator and those who worked to bring it to life. Stellar acting performances across the board also.

This is between a 7.5 and 8. Gives you all the feels you want from a romance, and it's been a while since we've had that. A very different story in the fantasy realm, but it works to it's advantage, that is until the saeguk subplot is inserted. However, I will say it did not feel out of place, rather, the audience felt a certain fatigue with its overuse in dramas this particular year. Slightly falls into the trap of fan service towards the end, which ultimately keeps it shy of an 8.

Underrated gem.

I couldn't tell you what happened.

Didn't quite have the essence of the first season but still enjoyable.

The Good Bad Mother actually had some of the most moving scenes of last year, with extremely emotive acting. However, outside of these sparse, poignant moments, much of the show felt painfully substandard. Like, I genuinely cannot believe that truly breath-holding scene in the front yard, with the mother's line delivery, holds space with the final plot. There was no continuity or follow-through, every set-up became a mere figment of our imaginations. I cannot fault the acting, particularly the leads, but even that could not remedy the final execution. The twins were an absolute treat though.

very much telanovela but in a good way