My All Time Favorite Thrillers

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  • Mouse

    1. Mouse

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    10

    Nothing beats this honestly. The twists are crazy. Everything about it is top-notch: the plot, the acting, the ost, the world building- absolute perfection.

  • Vincenzo

    2. Vincenzo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    10

    AHHH one of the best there is!!! UGH this was so investing, I loved the character, perfect revenge, and perfect mix of comedy and action and thriller ofc. Lots of great twists too.

  • Strangers from Hell

    3. Strangers from Hell

    Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    10

    Definitely one of the most disturbing thrillers I've watched. Gave me the creeps all the way through, but it was so good!!!

  • Flower of Evil

    4. Flower of Evil

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    10

    Really good, loved the mysterious atmosphere, the ost and all the twists.

  • The Handmaiden

    5. The Handmaiden

    Korean Movie - 2016

    10

    One of my favorite movies, so dark, but so good. The ost and atmosphere, the tension, like omg!!!

  • Taxi Driver Season 2

    6. Taxi Driver Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Consistantly good throughout the entire show, and the character I hated was gone, so it was better than season 1. 

  • The King of Pigs

    7. The King of Pigs

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.5

    Man, how depressing. One of the best serial killer shows. It was so interetsing to see the red thread between the past and present become clearer. This is the type of show where your perspective of the characters at the beginning and the end is completely different. The Revenge was also for the most part satisfying, yet the show was so heartbreaking and terrible. Tragic, but the ending although painful, was also very fitting. 

  • Inspector Koo

    8. Inspector Koo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    9.5

    So good. The tension!! Also I feel there are still some unanswered questions...

  • Taxi Driver

    9. Taxi Driver

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Love the plot and characters. This show is so investing, funny, and sad at times. Best action thriller out there. A little worse rating because of pretty chaotic last couple episodes. 

  • Bad and Crazy

    10. Bad and Crazy

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Ugh this show was peak, so investing. I really fell in love with the characters, and the mix of comedy and serious moments was so well-done. The action was great imo and wow yeah, this show is just very well-done, but it also broke my heart a bit ngl. 

  • The Glory

    11. The Glory

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Great revenge drama, horribly dark though, there was so little happy moments, other than the slight romance which I appreciated honestly. 

  • D.P.

    12. D.P.

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    9.0

    Wow, I feel like this show opened my eyes. The abuse portrayed was gruesome. Yet, the journey the characters went through was so fun to watch. I absolutely loved it. It was very dark, so the glimpses of happiness between the characters was refreshing.

  • The Glory Part 2

    13. The Glory Part 2

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Almost as good as the first one, but wasn't completely satisfied with the last episode. 

  • Vagabond

    14. Vagabond

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Really amazing stuff ngl.

  • A Shop for Killers

    15. A Shop for Killers

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    9.0

    This show was really interesting and pleasently surprised me. The plot was refreshing and original, but omg this show was actual quite tragic. 

  • Extracurricular

    16. Extracurricular

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    9.0

    Amazing, but cliffhanger ending.... IT NEEDS A SEASON 2!!!

  • Squid Game

    17. Squid Game

    Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

    8.5

    Truly a masterpeace of its kind.

  • SKY Castle

    18. SKY Castle

    Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes

    8.5

    Very intense, dramatic, but we love it. imo a bit better quality than penthouse. 

  • Bloodhounds

    19. Bloodhounds

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Ahhhh loved the characters and bromance. It was kind of sad, but also a great watch. I think it was just the ending that ruined it for me.

  • Mask Girl

    20. Mask Girl

    Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes

    9.0

    This was a great binge. The plot was very intruiging and mysterious. It was entertaining the entire way through, but the second half was very different from the first, and unexpected. Didn't ruin it for me though.

  • My Name

    21. My Name

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Loved the ost and vibe. Good plot, great action, altogether very solid.

  • Forgotten

    22. Forgotten

    Korean Movie - 2017

    8.0

    Intense and disturbing and great cinamatography and plot. 

  • The 8 Show

    23. The 8 Show

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    7.5

    This was a very cool plot. Love these type of experimental, psychological shows that reveal human nature and society. It is worth watching for sure. Dark though.

  • Squid Game Season 2

    24. Squid Game Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes

    8.0

    So many new interesting characters. Initially dissapointed by the fact that many of the games were repeated, but it worked well.

  • Squid Game Season 3

    25. Squid Game Season 3

    Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes

    8.0

    Probably the worst out of the three seasons but the ending was intense and sad. 

  • The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life

    26. The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life

    Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes

    7.5

    The same as season one but slighty better? 

  • The Penthouse: War in Life

    27. The Penthouse: War in Life

    Korean Drama - 2020, 21 episodes

    7.0

    Definitely entertaining, but frustrating, irritating and also just perfect in its own way. Love the drama. 

  • Parasite

    28. Parasite

    Korean Movie - 2019

    9.5

    Phenomenal. Chills though, it was creeeeepy.

  • Sweet Home

    29. Sweet Home

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Really loved it, very intense plot. 

  • Alice in Borderland Season 2

    30. Alice in Borderland Season 2

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Even better.

  • Alice in Borderland

    31. Alice in Borderland

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    8.5

    The plot and characters. Real dark.

  • Beyond Evil

    32. Beyond Evil

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Woooo the atmosphere and cinamatography!!! Really loved it. 

  • Revenge of Others

    33. Revenge of Others

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    8.5

    This was pretty good! I didn't love the ending, but the twist was great and I liked the characters.

  • Kingdom

    34. Kingdom

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    8.5

    Great show.

  • My Name Is Loh Kiwan

    35. My Name Is Loh Kiwan

    Korean Movie - 2024

    8.0

    I was pleasently surprised by this movie. It was touching, intense and fascinating. 

  • Vigilante

    36. Vigilante

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Pretty good thriller crime show, although I felt it was lacking some sort of depth. 

  • Weak Hero Class 1

    37. Weak Hero Class 1

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    7.0

    Don't get me wrong it was kind of good, but at the same time I never got the hype. I just wasn't invested in the characters, and so it wasn't so interesting for me. 

  • Kingdom Season 2

    38. Kingdom Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

    8.5

    Great.

  • The Call

    39. The Call

    Korean Movie - 2020

    9.0

    Really dark and disturbing. Psychotic, and I loved it.

  • Midnight

    40. Midnight

    Korean Movie - 2021

    8.5

    Wow that movie gave exactly what a thriller movie should, the suspense! Like I found myself literally screaming some times out of fear for these people. Omg also the frustration was different here than in other horrors, because it was almost realistic since they are deaf. But wow the way nobody wanted to listen to them was so irritating, but I'm very happy with the ending. Also my deaf girlie is a fighter, she was so smart!!!

  • Class of Lies

    41. Class of Lies

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Interesting and frustrating.

  • Night Has Come

    42. Night Has Come

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    7.0

    Interesting plot, but everything else wasn't that well-done.

  • All of Us Are Dead

    43. All of Us Are Dead

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    7.0

    Good.

  • Train to Busan

    44. Train to Busan

    Korean Movie - 2016

    8.5

    Good movie, zombie apocolypse is just not my fav. 

  • Hellbound

    45. Hellbound

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    8.5

    Played with some interesting philosophical questions. It was carried by the plot, but the characters and other aspects weren't as investing. 

  • The Deal

    46. The Deal

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Really solid but not groundbreaking in any way.

  • Juvenile Justice

    47. Juvenile Justice

    Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    7.5

    It was dark, kind of sad, but didn't really get the ultimate point, idk.

  • A Killer Paradox

    48. A Killer Paradox

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    7.5

    This show really surprised me. The cinematography and mysterious vibes made it so interesting, but the plot fell off a bit towards the second half.

  • Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Part 1

    49. Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Part 1

    Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    7.5

    Interesting ig, but also why?

  • Death's Game

    50. Death's Game

    Korean Drama - 2023, 4 episodes

    6.5

    Fascinating.

  • Unlocked

    51. Unlocked

    Korean Movie - 2023

    6.5

    Eerie, extremely creepy, but not so much deeper than that, although great acting!  

  • Save Me

    52. Save Me

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    6.5

    Honestly, this show felt just extremely dark, repetitive, and dramatic. I know some shows are just dark, but the lack of any joyful moments, and considering how long the show was, (felt it was badly paced), I didn't enjoy it. It showed a disgusting reality of what it is like in some cults, maybe a little (lot) overdramatized, but I can appreciate that, although it was not worth watching for me.

  • The Silent Sea

    53. The Silent Sea

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Can't remember much, it was forgettable.

  • Hellbound Season 2

    54. Hellbound Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

    7.5

    Maybe it was because of the break between season 1, but I felt this one was much worse. It almost felt unnecessary. I just wasn't invested.

  • D.P. Season 2

    55. D.P. Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    5.5

    Meh, fell off for me. It just didn't live up to the first season.

  • Persona

    56. Persona

    Korean Drama - 2019, 4 episodes

    5.0

    Really weird show. 

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