All Dramas I've Watched in 2025 Ranked
Ranking all the new* dramas I've watched in 2025 based on my preference.
*First time watched dramas only. Rewatched dramas are not included.
Note: Drama score =/= ranking. I rank purely on which drama I liked better. Scoring has it's own technical criteria.
-
1. Meet Yourself
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
New Favorite CDrama of all time. I just love everything about this show T^T
-
2. Love Scout
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Give me a chill and mature romance with great writing, and I would rate it 10 any day.
LF: Yoo Eun Ho in my life hahaha
-
3. Legend of the Female General
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
Haven't enjoyed a historical CDrama like this since The Long Ballad. Chemistry of the MC was just beautiful.
-
4. Spirit Fingers
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
-
5. The Judge from Hell
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
One of the best thriller mystery dramas I've watched in recent years. I couldn't binge this one because I knew I had to take my time to appreciate the thought put into this drama. What started as a typical fantasy thriller drama with the usual serial killers turned into a drama that ultimately questions the law and justice system. I loved the writing and how filled with depth and morally gray the characters were. It even made me question my own morals at some point, LMAO. Overall, very solid drama that knew what it wanted and successfully executed it until the end. Honestly, one of the most properly ended dramas in a long while.
-
6. Romantics Anonymous
Japanese Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
This drama took my breath away because of how beautiful it is. People may complain due to the lack of romance, but I could take a slow burn any day if it was done in the way RA was done. The characters were very well written and the story as a whole felt warm hug on a cold day.
*currently looking for handcrafted chocolates in my area*
-
7. Marry My Husband: Japan
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
I liked both versions of MMH but this Japanese version just brought out the emotions better for both the leads and antagonists. Satoh Takeru never disappoints as usual.
-
8. The Best Thing
Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
Every year, I watch a healthy af contemporary romance CDrama and this has to be it for 2025.
-
9. Resident Playbook
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Definitely not on par with HosPlay but it was very realistic and enjoyable, especially the cast.
-
10. Fight for My Way
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
One of the best romcoms ever that took me too long to watch. It's also probably my favorite friends-to-lovers couple in K-drama, alongside Ik-jun and Song-hwa.
-
11. High School Return of a Gangster
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
The drama that I couldn't put down even though I was running only on data. The characters and their developments really took the cake and I really liked how they dealt with the challenges and problems faced. Though a pretty bittersweet ending, I'm so glad I got to see the journeys of our students.
-
12. Love Your Enemy
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
It's been a while since I've read a "true" romcom that brought both genres to the table. Chemistry's great and I'm glad I got to see JJH in a romcom drama again.
-
13. The Prisoner of Beauty
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
I feel like the expectations were high on this one which was why it lead me to not be as impressed as others say. While something pretty new for a historical drama, the premise at the beginning is something I've seen in dozens of contemporary manhua. The cast and production really carried this one.
-
14. Romance in the House
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Surprisingly liked this more than I expected. These types of family dramas are definitely my type and RitH was very enjoyable and fun. I loved the chemistry for both main couples and the family dynamics was entertaining af.
-
15. The First Night with the Duke
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Soshi x 2PM parings never disappoint and Seohyun x Taecyeon was definitely spicier than Yoona x Junho. While the cast and characters were fun though, I wasn't the best fan of the manhua so this plot wasn't something new. Very creative in making it into a Saeguk but nothing out of the ordinary.
-
16. Cheer Up
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Not a better drama than UHS but the I've always been a sucker for teams and found family in "sports" dramas so our Theia team charmed its way into my heart. It had all the ingredients for an amazing college/sports drama but kind of lost it's way while cooking with all the various stuff it tried to squeeze into 16 episodes. Overall very fun and enjoyable that deserves a higher MDL rating.
-
17. Shin's Project
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
-
18. Undercover High School
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Seo Kang Jun the actor that you are. Was a very very enjoyable drama that kind of reminded me of Taxi Driver because of our Intelligence squad. Very enjoyable but pretty average plot that became quite ridiculous at times. Watch it for the fun and quirks, not the plot.
-
19. Would You Marry Me?
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
"If You Love Me Let Me Know" by NCT Wish was to be one of my fave OSTs for the year. Absolutely charming and addictive track. For the drama, WYMM is your typical feel-good romcom that isn't new but tugs at your heartstrings and gives you butterflies. Starting this drama and expecting the best romcom ever is the main reason why it has low ratings on MDL, but for me, it's okay. Not a waste of time, but also not the best one.
I'm honestly just so happy that I finally get to see CWS in a drama where he isn't the pitiful and poor character yassss.
-
20. When Destiny Brings the Demon
Chinese Drama - 2025, 33 episodes
I wanted to rate this higher because of the beautiful chemistry of the leads but I got bored halfway through T^T Watching this after LotFG and PoB was a mistake because my standards were through the roof especially with all the stellar feedback. Still a good historical drama but for someone who doesn't watch xianxia as often, it was okay at most.
-
21. Fireworks of My Heart
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
A perfectly decent drama. Nothing out of the ordinary especially if you've watched other CDramas with Firefighters x Doctor dramas.
It's low on this list because there are too many good dramas I've been watching that I like better.




















