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That's a hard ask. I have yet to encounter a drama as cathartic as this. I've seen comparisons with My Mister (though I can't comment, as I keep putting that one off for some inexplicable reason) and maybe the most recent My Liberation Notes, but that one had none of the emotional clout that this does. Hmm, I found Just Between Lovers has a similar healing atmosphere, although it also has a lot of frustrating elements too.

I suggest looking into slice of life Jdramas maybe, as they often use simple realism to tell narratives that have a similar healing quality. Sadly, they tend to be harder to track down.

Legally, it's available on Iqiyi. Sadly, only the first 2 episodes are free.

Yeah I was a bit bummed too, I would've much preferred it remain platonic. But hey, at least the actors managed to pull it off very very well.

Yeah, I haven't seen it yet as I plan to wait and see if it becomes legally available where I live first. But yeah, that poster - and then all these comments about how dark it gets...

Well, you're asking someone who only really enjoys serious shows, so my perspective is a little skewed. Maybe, it starts at 8 and ends at 5? The characters are at really low points in their lives at the start, and very depressed, almost suicidal. But also, the whole thing is incredibly cathartic and healing. So, it's kind of depressing, but it doesn't leave you depressed at the end.

It's about two very different people finding sanctuary in each other, basically. Actually, now that I think about, I wouldn't call this depressing at all, even though depression is the main theme.

Also, I would rate My Liberation Notes at about a 7 for depressing levels - and it's more consistent in that it doesn't really improve a whole lot.

Not really sure, numbers aren't how I measure these things. But for the record, Lost was my favourite drama from last year.

Yep. There are all these awesome clothes in the world - and yet most people opt for incredibly boring choices. Etsuko's decision to always dress to the fullest made her so relatable. She's definitely a brilliant character.

I do appreciate how literal it is though. It's almost funny.

It's never really mentioned.

Oh! This drama was nothing compared to Lost (2021) .

Watching this, it was like - after a long and exciting day, coming home to eat a slightly unpleasant meal and then fall back into old habits because life can be dreary. Not positive, but not miserable.

Watch Lost, and it will be like crying yourself to exhaustion, only to breath a sigh of relief as those ugly feelings get expelled for good. And then realising how depressing life can be.

I'm not sure if what I just wrote made any sense. Oops.

This drama was weird. Sometimes it made me uncomfortable, and I'm not sure if I even enjoyed it much. I didn't really like any of the characters. Still, I don't feel like those 16 hours were wasted.

Not much happened, but at the same time, a lot happened.

The story feels complete to me. I feel like a season two would really drag.

It's refreshing!

Depends on the time period it's set in. The iconic Joseon era outfits we always see are only from the last 500 years.

That "mountain" climbing scene in ep 11 haha that was just so bad it was brilliant.

This show is just the perfect kind of crazy. It's equally hilarious and heartfelt.

W is a drama from... 2016, I believe. It's ranked 5 on the list of most popular shows here on MDL. That said, I couldn't get past the first few episodes of it.

I'm a chronic dropper who finishes maybe 1 in every 5 dramas I start. People who always finish things they don't enjoy are like aliens to me.

Yeah, it's still worth it. I figured out who the culprit was pretty early on, and it was still very enjoyable. Well, it dragged a bit in the last few eps, but dramas always do. Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won were mesmerising in this, their characters, their relationship and the relationships around them are also very compelling.

I found the actual culprit kind of boring, but that's not what I enjoyed about this drama anyway. I know the ending, but am planning a rewatch.

This is a valid fear. Tonally, I expect a bittersweet ending at best.

Worth it for the visuals alone! Actors are great, and the set-up is interesting - so yes, definitely.