I don't think the tag Domineering Female Lead quite captures what a dominant personality actually is so I made this list for all the FLs that…
FLs that are trouble. Usually problematic, reserved, abrasive, maybe even abusive and MLs that are kind, supportive, loving and soft. I found…
For titles where ML (or prominent supporting couple) is FL's (or another woman's) consort/concubine. It can either be in a matriarchy or patriarchy. Matrilocal: denoting,…
Where the main couple (or a supporting couple with either quite some screen time or with at least one main character in the coupling) are already…
Dramas where the leads have 10+ years between them. I sourced these titles from various places so let me know if some are incorrect. I haven't…
Reversal trope of the lovers of convenience or fake-dating, where the leads are publicly hostile while secretly being allied/friends/lovers…
MLs that are feminine in appearance and/or behavior. This isn't just about submissive MLs or otherwise masculine men that are a lil gentle. Sister…
A list of my dropped titles and the reason why. Feel free to let me know if I dropped it RIGHT before it got good or if the ending is particularly…
Women (mostly FLs unless otherwise specified) who are either warriors, assassins, generals, soldiers, cops/detectives, martial artists, or other…
Really enjoyed but didn't have that lil cherry on the top to make them my favsFavourite Dramas
For titles where there's a lot of princes in peril/bachelors in a bind/distressed dudes (the male version of damsel in distress) who need saving…
Titles with role reversal that have little to no comedy. That doesn't mean they have no comedic moments at all, most do, but the story and role…
For FLs that aren't sweet, spice and everything nice. Some of these are genuinely awful people, some merely crave violence ^^ Will clarify if…
A list compiling all sibling dynamics in the dramas I've seen, because those are easily among my favorite dynamics to see and explore. The list…
Includes: Full-time stay-at-home fathers and househusbands, men that have a job but do the majority of the housework (and child-rearing if there…
FLs that are down-bad or simping for ML. FLs that go out of their way to flirt, pamper, or be with the ML, FLs that fall first, and FLs that…
A list of dramaland men (mostly MLs) that either are or have homme fatale energy. MLs that are seductive, alluring, and provocative, teasing…
Trope where the lead/s stumble upon a child and end up having to take care of them.
For relationships where the couple are similar rather than opposites. E.g. Cold Male Lead x Cold Female Lead, Warm Male Lead x Warm Female Lead.
A list of men in dramas that are elegant, gentle, and/or soft-spoken because I love it (ideally all three but those are very hard to come by…
Ik the definition of "babygirl" varies from person to person however... I found this description in NBCnews of all places and felt it…
Couples that match each other's freak. The kind that make you go "oh he's crazy.... Oh she's worse" but it can also be about quirkiness…
FLs that are feminine in appearance and/or behavior.This isn't just about dommes or otherwise feminine FLs that are a lil domineering, bossy,…
A list of titles with superheros (because fsr MDL doesn't have a Superhero Fiction tag, despite having zombies and vampires as tags). Because…
Action/Mystery/Thrillers where none of the main leads are a cop, detective, profiler, or prosecutor. Supporting characters could be
List of completed titles in 2025 in order of completion Links: 52 Weeks Challenge | 24 Drama Recommendations2022 | 2023 | 2024✔️ = Recommend…
Couples were ML is the smart but weak one, and FL is the strong executioner of his scheming and/or his protector.
A ML is captured, kidnapped, abducted or held hostage. Titles where he willingly got himself captured don't count unless he ends up whumped…
Link to OG r/CDRAMA Challenge 2026r/KDRAMA Challenge 2024r/KDRAMA Challenge 2025Goal: 00/24Finished: xx/xx/262. A drama where a main character…
UwU Linky | UwU Linky 2Handy linkies: More Info (Challenge FAQ & stuff)Titles: 128/128 |35/35Blocks: 26/26 | 12/12Status: Completed!…
Mostly for my own sanity since I struggle to find titles for the Alphabet/A-Z Challenge. Can include: Movies/Dramas/Tv Shows/SpecialsAlternative…
Epic and well crafted fight/action scenes
Matriarchies, matriarchs, crown princesses, princesses/empresses with high positions of power, female generals, sect leaders, etc. Will not include…
Chinese | (5) IIIIIKorean | (4) IIIIJapanese | (0)Thai | (2) IIITaiwan | (0)Other | (0)
Link to OG | Sheetr/CDRAMA Challenge 2025r/KDRAMA Challenge 2024Goal: 12/12Finished: 10/11/25
Link to OG | Gdocsr/KDRAMA Challenge 2025r/CDRAMA Challenge 2024Goal: 20/20Finished: 16/12/25
Titles which make me curious to read the original source material
Sub-list of Warm Man/Cold Woman. Includes: Dramatic ML / Calm FLSensitive/Emotional ML / Collected/Tough FLEmotionally Stable FL / Emotional…
Feminine men x masculine women (not specifically about appearances but rather personality and behaviour).Similar Lists: Role Reversal MASTERLIST
Consists of full length dramas (so not miniseries or short length series). Anywhere from 11+ episodes of over 30 min!Chinese | (16) IIIII IIIII…
OP: Every Genre Challenge by @ZalcuRules: Watch 1 drama from every genre on MDL's search menu. Optional: Watch a movie, short drama and short…
FLs that are badass mothers. Doesn't have to be physically powerful but do need to be protective, bold, and fierce.
This challenge consists of 6 themes with 6 categories each, means 36 shows in total. I'm already doing like 20 challenges but at the end of…
Also include titles that are very difficult to find subbed (aka anything on Drama Otaku, Discord servers, etc)
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