Dramas & Specials Watched In 2020

These are all the dramas and special episodes I started and / or completed this year. Dropped dramas are not included.

I tried to be vague with my comments because I didn't want to spoil anything major in case one of you wants to watch any of these dramas.

Mingkael Sep 15, 2020

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1. 2gether

Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

8.5
- One of the most adorable things I've watched.
- Simple concept, but overall, well executed.
- Loved the first two thirds of the drama but the last few episodes weren't so good.
2. Mr. Hiiragi's Homeroom

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

7.5
- Wasn't that predictable, but when I got answers, they didn't shock or surprise me.
- Didn't leave a big impression on me.
- Had a good message but felt a little cliché and underwhelming.
3. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!

Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

10
- This is the best BL of 2020 and you can't change my mind; I'll re-watch it until the day I die.
- Kurosawa and Adachi are relationship goals!!! They are the healthiest and cutest couple I've ever seen.
- Now my standards for BL dramas are so high that I just hope next year's BL dramas are at least half as good as Cherry Magic is.
4. A Korean Odyssey

Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

6.0
- I was forced to watch it by one of my best friends.
- The female lead was too annoying and the male lead too unlikeable.
- Boring storyline and mediocre characters.
5. Alt.Gameboys

Filipino Drama - 2020, 1 episode

7.0
- A simple but enjoyable special episode about Terrence.
- I felt proud of him for showing that he had learned from his mistakes.
- I wasn't surprised by the "big reveal" because it was very obvious.
6. Ancient Detective

Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

7.0
- Only cared about the two male leads; they had great chemistry.
- The romance felt too unnecessary.
- The storyline was fine but I wasn't hooked.
7. Arsenal Military Academy

Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

9.0
- Took me a while to care about the story and the characters.
- Very funny and entertaining, especially because of the fact that everyone was either in love with the female lead or in love with someone who liked the female lead.
- I was surprised to see so many familiar faces from a previous drama I had watched.
8. Battle of Changsha

Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes

7.5
- Couldn't care much about the family.
- The story was kind of boring.
- I didn't like nor dislike the romance between the main characters.
9. Because of You

Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

7.0
- Only cared about the main couple.
- It was funny to hear one of the main leads speaking Korean while the rest spoke Mandarin.
- Too short to have a proper and well developed story.
10. Better Days

Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

5.5
- I just wonder what was the point of making this drama because nothing happened!!!
- The characters were so one-dimensional I couldn't care less about them.
- At least the cinematography was nice.
11. Birthcare Center

Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

8.5
- Funny, silly, and sometimes weird, but it had great messages.
- I was slightly more invested in the backstories of the secondary characters than the protagonist's.
- The babies stole the show... they were so cute!!!
12. Erased

Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

9.0
- Great adaptation of the manga / anime.
- Very interesting and well executed concept.
- Since I already knew what was going to happen, I wasn't surprised by (almost) anything.
13. Capture Lover

Chinese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

4.0
- The low-budget really showed.
- Poor acting, screenwriting, and story line.
- Only watched it because I wanted to know how it was possible for China to release a BL drama.
14. Craving You

Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

7.0
- I don't really know what to say besides the fact that it was very average.
- I've seen worst BLs this year, so I couldn't give it anything less than a 7/10.
- I couldn't feel the chemistry between the main leads until the very last scene (if you know what I mean).
15. Welcome to Waikiki

Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes

7.5
- I didn't find it as funny as everyone claims it to be.
- Yoon Ah was way too clumsy and naïve (at least at the beginning).
- The baby deserved more screen time!
16. Extracurricular

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

8.5
- Very interesting concept.
- I wanted to slap Gyuri for all the things she did to Jisoo.
- I was very frustrated and at the same time intrigued while watching it.
17. Flower of Evil

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.0
- Very interesting plot although some parts were kind of predictable.
- Kind of disappointing that the main lead didn't actually have Antisocial Personality Disorder.
- The ending didn't convince me but I didn't hate it and at least it was happy.
18. Futmalls.com

Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

8.5
- I wasn't expecting to cry with this drama.
- The characters and story were interesting.
- I hope there's a second season because I still need answers.
19. Gameboys

Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

8.0
- I already knew what was going to happen because I got spoiled on Tumblr multiple times while it was airing.
- It was very enjoyable and the characters were lovable despite their flaws but this drama made me feel a very strong second-hand embarrassment in the first episodes because of Gav's actions and attitude.
- I'm pretty sure Cairo and Gav said the word "baby" at least a 100 times, which was kind of annoying.
20. Go Ahead

Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes

9.0
- I loved the family with all my heart (Noodle Dad deserves the "Best Dad of the Century Award").
- Great story and characters; I was able to relate to them so many times.
- I just wish the romance between Jianjian and Ling Xiao could have been avoided (I know they weren't blood-related... but still...).
21. The Way of the Househusband

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

8.5
- The comedy was very over-the-top but I enjoyed it.
- I think Himawari was a great addition to the story even if she was an original character for the drama.
- I'm looking forward to reading the manga some day and watching the anime next year.
22. Great Men Academy

Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

7.5
- The whole "unicorn granting a wish" was too ridiculous for me.
- I wasn't rooting for any of the characters.
- It was kind of funny but the plot was not memorable.
23. He's Coming to Me

Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

8.0
- The main leads were so cute together although their relationship was unusual.
- I wasn't too hooked on the story but it was still enjoyable.
- The ending was not what I expected and I still don't know how to feel about it, but thankfully it was a happy ending.
24. Hello Monster

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

7.5
- My best friend forced me to watch it because she loved it (Spoiler alert: I didn't).
- It was, overall, a solid and well-done drama, just not my cup of tea.
- As always, the romance bothered me.
25. Hello Stranger

Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

9.0
- I'm glad this was my first Filipino drama.
- The main leads were SO CUTE and their interactions were so adorable I couldn't stop smiling.
- So funny and well-executed despite being short and having a "video-call" concept.
26. Hi Bye, Mama!

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.0
- I cried my eyes out in every episode.
- I wish they had spent a little more time developing the side characters (the ghosts).
- The ending didn't convince me 100% but I was able to accept it.
27. Hikaru no Go

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

10
- Now I want to learn to play Go because of this drama.
- Every character has a place in my heart, but Chu Ying, Yu Liang, Shi Guang , and Hong He are my absolute favorites.
- It was a rollercoaster of emotions from beginning to end but every second was worth it.
28. His: I Didn't Think I Would Fall in Love

Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

8.0
- Simple and short but made me care about the male leads so much.
- Very cute and innocent.
- I'm glad they didn't add unnecessary drama with the female character.
29. HIStory3: Trapped

Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

9.0
- I loved both couples; their chemistry was amazing.
- I'm glad they were able to balance the romance and the crime/action side of the story.
- Funny, entertaining, surprising, and heartwarming.
30. Hospital Playlist

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

9.0
- The five main leads' friendship were #GOALS.
- Made me cry a couple of times, but also laugh; I didn't want the episodes to end.
- I feel that they added too many couples into the story.
31. I Told Sunset about You

Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes

7.5
- I really wanted to like it as much as everyone else, but the story wasn't for me and I couldn't connect with the characters.
- The cinematography and acting was amazing, although some of the crying scenes were cringey and too exaggerated for me.
- Bas was my favorite character. He was such a sweetheart and a selfless person.
32. Alice in Borderland

Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

9.0
- Very interesting characters and plot; I didn't get bored at all.
- I hope it gets a second season because I really want to see the resolution of this story.
- Seeing Machida Keita playing a role so different from Kurosawa was a whole new experience.
33. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

7.0
- As always, the depiction of Antisocial Personality Disorder was not well-done and that bothered me a lot.
- I couldn't care less about the characters (especially the female lead) and the romance.
- The acting, cinematography, visual effects, and music were really good though.
34. Joy of Life

Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes

9.0
- I cared a lot about many of the characters but the romance didn't convince me even though it was necessary for the plot.
- Wasn't too invested in the story at the beginning but it kept getting better, funnier, and more intriguing with each episode.
- The ending shocked me so much that I bumped up the rating by 0.5 starts.
35. Kingdom

Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

7.0
- It was too slow-paced, and I usually don't mind that if the dramas have lots of episodes, but this one didn't.
- I didn't really care about the story and characters.
- The zombies were amazing though.
36. Kingdom Season 2

Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

7.5
- Slightly better than the first season in terms of pacing.
- Finally some of the mysteries were revealed.
- I just want a third season because of the way it ended.
37. Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP

Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode

10
- A fantastic special episode; full of cute interactions.
- I laughed so much throughout the whole thing.
- I didn't realize how much I missed the main leads until I watched it.
38. Princess Jellyfish

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

8.5
- I liked the anime a lot so I'm glad I enjoyed this live-action drama; it was fun and lighthearted.
- Kuranosuke stole my heart as expected; I stan a confident and sassy crossdresser.
- The romance was not annoying at all and I actually couldn't decide who I wanted the female lead to pick.
39. Life: Love on the Line

Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

8.0
- The story was cute but the angst made me suffer a lot even though it didn't last long.
- I wish it had ended the same way the manga did, but I still loved the way they decided to end the story.
- The H3:MODC cameo made me tear up.
40. Kidnapping Game

Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

8.0
- The concept was interesting but they didn't take advantage of it.
- The plot twists were good.
- The romance didn't feel necessary.
41. The Bad Kids

Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

6.5
- My expectations were too high and I got way too disappointed.
- Definitely not my cup of tea; I couldn't understand the hype because I didn't care about the characters and the story felt too boring and slow.
- It annoyed me that too many things didn't get an answer nor were explained.
42. The Long Night

Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

8.0
- Very interesting premise but since I wasn't fond of any of the characters, I wasn't too invested in the story.
- I started to get bored in the second half, so I missed a lot of important information and hence, struggled to understand some of the storylines.
- I was expecting a little more from the highest rated Chinese drama of 2020 in Douban.
43. Like in the Movies

Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

9.5
- You can truly tell that an actual queer person worked on this; the struggles and lives of LGBTQ people were very well-portrayed.
- Fantastic storytelling full of parallels and symbolism. Every detail mattered.
- Beautiful OST with beautiful lyrics that fit each scene so perfectly.
44. Love by Chance Season 2: A Chance to Love

Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

5.0
- This season shouldn't have existed, it was so bad not even my love for Tin, Can, Ae, and Techno could save it.
- I didn't mind much that they "rebooted" TinCan's story but they truly messed up so many storylines and characters.
- Kengkla needs to go to jail!!!
45. Lovely Us

Chinese Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.0
- The five main leads were, as the title says, very lovely and their friendship was so cute.
- The romance didn't bother me at all since I loved every single character and wanted them to be happy.
- The plot was simple but very well-executed, heartwarming, relaxing, funny, and relatable; I might have shed some tears in some scenes.
46. Missing Persons

Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

6.5
- The concept was good but they didn't execute it properly.
- They spent way too much time showing the backstories of the characters instead of focusing on the main plot.
- Nothing got explained at the end.
47. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

6.5
- Once again, I watched it because my best friend liked it and because I was curious to see why some people disliked the ending.
- I wasn't rooting for any of the princes to end up with the female lead.
- I wasn't able to care about the story but some of the characters were entertaining and the ending didn't bother me at all.
48. Mother

Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes

7.5
- I felt that the female lead was kind of a flat character but I didn't mind much.
- It was heartwarming but also full of angst and emotions.
- I felt the pacing was a little too slow.
49. Mr. Heart

Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

7.0
- Very short and simple plot but extremely adorable.
- Some things were unnecessarily dramatic and exaggerated to make the plot more interesting.
- Sangha has to be one of the prettiest and cutest persons to exist.
50. My Day the Series

Filipino Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

6.0
- In two words: A MESS!
- It was so bad and cringey that it was entertaining.
- I think the only reason I didn't drop it was because the main leads had great chemistry.
51. My Gear and Your Gown

Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

6.5
- Too many mixed feelings... I don't even remember what I expected from this drama but I can tell you that it still disappointed me.
- So much unnecessary drama and many misunderstandings.
- Folk deserved better!
52. Mystic Pop-Up Bar

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

7.0
- I was excited to watch it because of its concept but ended up disappointing me.
- The only characters I cared about were Kangbae and Yeorin (but individually, not as a couple).
- A lot of things were too predictable and the story never interested me.
53. Nirvana in Fire

Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes

10
- I was too confused at the beginning so I wasn't enjoying it but once I got a hang of the story, I loved it.
- The way the plot and subplots unfolded and intermingled was so well done.
- It was a story full of emotions, suspense, and mystery combined with great characters.
54. Pops Loves Kawaii Stuff

Japanese Drama - 2020, 5 episodes

9.5
- One the cutest, fluffiest, and funniest things I've watched.
- The concept is silly and simple, but at the same time so relatable; I need more episodes.
- The friendship between the main characters was so pure that sometimes I'd think I was watching a BL drama.
55. Ossan's Love

Japanese Drama - 2018, 7 episodes

9.0
- It had so many iconic and funny scenes; sometimes they were over-the-top but they never felt annoying.
- Despite being so funny, it also had some serious and relatable parts.
- I'm glad no one character was made the villain.
56. Oxygen

Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

6.0
- I thought it had potential after watching the first episode but it turned out to be a mediocre and boring drama.
- The acting was bad... Not the worst but it was almost "robotic," especially the main characters.
- I liked Phu x Kao more than Solo x Gui.
57. Please Wait, Brother

Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

8.0
- Even though this drama was weird and didn't really have a plot, I still enjoyed it a lot.
- I loved Chu Yi so much; he was very sweet but he could also be a badass if he wanted to.
- As always, you can never trust the endings of Chinese dramas
58. Prison Playbook

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

10
- Started it without knowing what to expect and ended up finding a true gem.
- The balance between the funny and serious parts was amazing; I never got bored.
- The friendship between the characters was so genuine and the character development was so good that it warmed my heart.
59. Psych-Hunter

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

8.0
- The romance was so damn unnecessary and annoying (just like the female lead).
- At first it was very intriguing but I started losing interest in the second half.
- I don't really know how to feel about the ending but at least I didn't hate it.
60. Red Balloon

Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 8 episodes

7.5
- Nothing extraordinary about the story.
- It felt a little rushed, especially in the present time.
- The main characters looked cute together, especially their younger selves.
61. Roommate

Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

5.0
- Low budget but kind of decent.
- There was no plot and everything felt rushed.
- The ending was too confusing.
62. Roommate Special Episode

Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode

6.0
- They picked up where the last episode ended and explained exactly what had happened.
- The characters had more chemistry in this special episode than the actual drama.
- They were able to wrap up the story more appropriately.
63. Save Me

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

7.5
- Started off too slow that by the time the actual story finally began, I had already lost interest.
- Individually, each character was interesting but it wasn't enough for me to care about what was going happen to them.
- The acting was really good though.
64. Signal

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

8.0
- Very interesting concept and thankfully, well executed.
- I adored the first half but for some reason I got bored with the second half.
- Jaehan was the MVP of the story; I was rooting for him throughout the whole drama.
65. Someday or One Day

Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes

9.0
- One of the most intriguing, complex, and best executed dramas about time-travel I've seen.
- The plot twists were so good that whenever I thought I had figured out something, my theories were completely destroyed.
- The romance between the main leads was so cute that I was rooting for them so hard.
66. Still 2gether

Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes

8.5
- As expected, Sarawat and Tine were so cute, but the other couples were too; so glad we got to see more of Man x Type and Phukong x Mil getting together.
- It was really nice that they fixed some of the plot-holes and compensated for some of the things we didn't like from the first season.
- It was too short but at least we finally got a proper kiss!!!
67. Story of Yanxi Palace

Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

10
- So many episodes but never once I got bored; the story and all the characters were phenomenal.
- The female lead was so smart and independent that it was impossible for me not to love her, but the characters that owned my heart were the Fuca siblings.
- Great cinematography, beautiful costumes, and good pacing.
68. Strangers from Hell

Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

9.0
- Very intriguing and interesting from beginning to end.
- The male lead had more chemistry with the (creepy) dentist than with his own girlfriend.
- My biggest complain is that they never really showed or talked about the backstories of many of the characters more in depth.
69. Sweet Home

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

8.5
- So gorey (and with weird CGI) but still so good, though I got a little bored in the last two episodes.
- I loved many of the characters, but sadly most of my favorites died.
- I'm so confused with the ending so I need the second season now!
70. Tale of the Nine-Tailed

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

7.0
- It started off so well and then became a disappointment.
- I didn't care about the romance at all; the brothers' relationship was way more interesting and touching,
- Lee Rang was the most iconic and complex character, which is why I loved him a lot.
71. Bridal Mask

Korean Drama - 2012, 28 episodes

5.5
- Watched half of it around 2013 and never finished it so decided to give it another try and ended up regretting it.
- It started off so well but then got so repetitive and hence, boring.
- The romance (and love triangle) between the main characters was plain stupid and annoying.
72. The Fiery Priest

Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

8.0
- Kind of enjoyed it but just for some of the funny scenes rather than the plot.
- Thank God there was no romance between the male and female lead.
- The action scenes were cool.
73. The King’s Avatar

Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

8.5
- The high budget really showed that it made me feel so poor.
- The plot was not my cup of tea but the characters were very entertaining and likeable.
- The friendship between the characters was what I liked the most.
74. The Gifted

Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes

8.0
- Nothing special about the plot and I didn't like how it was executed.
- Didn't really care about any of the characters.
- I really liked the ending, which is the main reason why I gave it an 8/10 instead of a 7.5/10.
75. The Gifted Graduation

Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

7.0
- Only watched it because I was curious to see how they would continue the story.
- There were many twists and some of them actually shocked me.
- I didn't like the new characters at all but at least the original cast was still included in this new season.
76. The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

Chinese Drama - 2020, 48 episodes

7.5
- The plot was fine but not really interesting; the second half was way better than the first half.
- I wasn't very fond of Tang Fan and couldn't feel the chemistry between him and Sui Zhou until the last few episodes.
- I would have dropped it if it wasn't for Wang Zhi (and Ding Rong).
77. The Story of Ming Lan

Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes

8.0
- It took me around 15 episodes to finally care about the characters and understand where the story was going.
- Before the main leads became a couple, I wasn't sure if I was going to like them together, but once they married, I loved how wholesome their relationship was.
- I really liked how strong , smart, and independent the female lead was.
78. The Untamed Special Edition

Chinese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

9.5
- Just a shorter version in chronological order of the original drama.
- I was hoping they would add more deleted scenes but at least we got more of drunk Lan Wangji.
- Gave me an excuse to re-watch this phenomenal and unforgettable story.
79. Theory of Love

Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

8.0
- I enjoyed it more than I thought but it was still lacking in some aspects.
- The main couple had amazing chemistry but they made me suffer a lot.
- All the girls were crazy.
80. Theory of Love: Special Episode "Stand By Me"

Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode

7.5
- To be honest, I didn't see the point of making this special episode.
- The storyline was very simple and not very interesting.
- I wanted to see Un (interacting with Two), so I was disappointed that he didn't appear at all.
81. Tsuge & Minato

Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode

9.0
- Tsuge and Minato are so cute; they inspire each other so much.
- Tsuge is as dramatic as always and I love him for that!
- Udon has seen things yet again...
82. Until We Meet Again

Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes

7.5
- It started off well and got boring very quickly despite having a good concept.
- The main couple was cuter in their past lives, and the second couple deserved more screen time; however, I have to admit both relationships were very healthy.
- I wanted to eat all the sweets and desserts Pharm made.
83. Valentine's Day / Rokkaku

Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode

9.0
- This was absolutely hilarious and adorable.
- I'm so glad we got to see Kurosawa x Adachi's first Valentine since they got together.
- Rokkaku tried his best but it wasn't enough XD.
84. Where Your Eyes Linger

Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

8.0
- A good start for Korean BL dramas.
- It was very short but still engaging and entertaining.
- The chemistry was good and I actually was kind of surprised we got a kiss.
85. White War

Hong Kong Drama - 2020, 30 episodes

7.5
- My first drama from Hong Kong and the first time I realized how different Cantonese and Mandarin sounded.
- The plot was not for me but I kept watching because of the three main characters and their friendship.
- The romance annoyed me.
86. Why R U?

Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

6.5
- Terribly executed, too many characters, and boring and nonexistent plot.
- I wasn't able to like Fighter x Tutor but Saifah and Zone stole my heart, they were the cutest.
- I genuinely don't understand all the hype it got unless it only was for the good-looking actors and steamy scenes.
87. Winter Begonia

Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes

10
- By far my favorite drama of the year because of the cinematography and attention to the details, stunning costumes, great pacing, interesting and complex characters, engaging story, and beautiful soundtrack; also the symbolism and parallels were perfection.
- The chemistry between Shang Xirui and Cheng Fengtai was off the charts that there was no way their relationship could be considered a simple friendship; they are #SOULMATES and I still can't believe some scenes were able to get past censorship because there was no heterosexual explanation for most of them.
- Thanks to this drama I was able to appreciate the beauty of Peking Opera; I hope one day I can watch a performance with my own two eyes.
88. Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart

Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

7.0
- Everything felt too rushed because there were very few episodes and each of them was so short.
- I didn't care about the main characters at all.
- Overall, the story was boring and forgettable.