My Current 2026 Watchlist (so far)

This was a "leftover" from 2025 that I had just started in December.
FINALLY finished it in mid-March '26.

What a journey ! This was such a Love-Hate relationship.
I enjoyed episodes 1 & 2. Hated episodes 3 to 9 (during which I almost dropped this show a few dozen times because of boredom and sheer frustration). And back to enjoying episodes 10 to 16.
I LOVED the main leads' (great duo) acting skills and non-romantic chemistry but most characters were infuriating. It made me impossible to connect to them.
The thriller/suspense part of the story was overall interesting but it sadly became absent from episodes 3 to 9. I found those episodes quite boring and way too slow. And I'm usually a big fan of slow-paced dramas !
Why didn't I dropped it then and there ? Well, I so wanted to. I thought about giving up countless of times but I REALLY wanted to complete that famous -supposedly best of its genre- Kdrama. Everybody and their mothers seemed to love this show and I wanted to understand why, so I pushed through. Do I regret it ? Not really but I'm glad it's over.

I gave it a generous (for my part) 8 out of 10. I recognise how talented the cast and how (politically) interesting and smart the plot are but I think part of the script and storytelling lacked the "fervor/vigor" it much needed to keep me fully engaged throughout it.

Started & Finished beginning of January '26.

This little Kdrama was 2nd watch of 2026.
Different but not bad. Well acted even though I wasn't completely sold on the MLs' chemistry.
Just felt a bit incomplete/underdeveloped.

This cute and funny drama Special was my 1st watch of 2026.
Had previously watched the original drama in April 2024.

3rd show started & finished in January '26. 

It was nice but nothing special.
I found the (Pharmaceutical Industry) business interesting. I enjoyed the side characters a bit more than the MLs.
I rarely say this but I wasn't feeling the -unexpected and sudden- MLs' romance.  Was there even a romance between these 2 characters ??
Personally I still don't understand why being single (or staying unmarried if you're in a relationship) is so shameful in this day and age. People pressuring others to get married (or at least be in a relationship) is a no-go for me.

Started & Finished in January '26. 

Started in January & Finished February 1st, 2026.

Started & Finished end January '26.

I loved it ! A good romcom without crazy storylines. It's super cute and very funny.
The cast's acting skills and chemistry are incredibly good.
Heartfelt healings and friendship, hilarious characters and moments, it truly had it all. Such a wholesome show !

BUT I personaly found the last episodes way too rushed.
Every fight and confrontation are clearly meant to happen but they just bombarded everything in the last 2 episodes. And everything just got magically fixed almost immediately after that.
I know it's fiction but there are so many real life aspects in the series that made it feel so relatable and "it all just magically and perfectly mending on its own" felt completely unrealistic and thus very unfulfilling to me.

Started end January & Finished mid-February '26.

Started at the beginning of February '26. Currently watching. Not rated yet.

Started & Finished in February '26.

Started & Finished in February '26.

Started end February & Finished beginning of March '26.

Started & Finished in March '26.

- Spin-off episode of the series -

Started & Finished around mid-March '26.

Started & Finished around mid-March '26. 

Definitely not your typical BL but a heartwarming "found family trope" drama addressing Japanese societal themes with care.
While this show had a lot of fun and interesting characters and a few refreshing parts, there were moments when it felt sluggish and lacked spark. Even the acting (of the 2 MLs) felt a bit off at times.
I don't regret watching it but I found it had the potential to be better.

Started in March '26. DROPPED after completing the first 4 episodes.

It simply bored me. The acting was great and there were a few good scenes here and there but unfortunately nothing was really gripping me the rest of the time.

Started in March '26. Currently watching. Sloooooowly. Not rated yet.

Why watch the sequel when the first season didn't really satisfy me ?
Well, firstly I enjoyed the 2 main actors' interactions, but honestly because I use this second season as a sleeping pill the nights when I can’t fall asleep ?

Started in March & Finished beginning of April '26.

Started end March '26. Currently watching. Not rated yet.

Such a sweet and delightful show ! This is exactly what was sadly missing from "Rented in Finland".

Started & Finished in April '26.

Started & Finished in April '26.

Started in April '26. Currently watching it. Not rated yet.

Started & Finished on May 1st, 2026.