Possessive romance like Cruel Romance

https://mydramalist.com/9648-legend-of-fragrance might fit the bill - male lead is obessed and in love with female lead early but refused to acknowledge the love initially. Not sure whether there is enough romance for you thought since there's a lot of plotting and side stories in this drama.

There is a turkish drama called "Siyah beyaz aşk" (Black and white love). I love this drama a lot. Hero is a rich mafia guy. He is a badass and dominant character. He is very smart, handsome and sexy. Heroine is a doctor. She is a naive, good girl who loves helping people. She doesn't like bad boys. The hero falls for heroine very early on.. in the 1st episode itself. He is very fascinated by her. He is very possessive, jealous and protective of her. The heroine takes some time to fall in love with him as he kidnaps her in the beginning and behaves like a jerk.  He is super obsessive over her. Though it is a dark romance, there is no rape or anything like like that. The main leads chemistry is incredible. The music is wonderful. Overall the show is simply amazing. You can check out these videos.

https://youtu.be/D-3nJ3BPdVw

https://youtu.be/pNnGttXglBI

There is a facebook fan page which provides english subtitles for this drama.

 chinnim:

There is a turkish drama called "Siyah beyaz aşk" (Black and white love). I love this drama a lot. Hero is a rich mafia guy. He is a badass and dominant character. He is very smart, handsome and sexy. Heroine is a doctor. She is a naive, good girl who loves helping people. She doesn't like bad boys. The hero falls for heroine very early on.. in the 1st episode itself. He is very fascinated by her. He is very possessive, jealous and protective of her. The heroine takes some time to fall in love with him as he kidnaps her in the beginning and behaves like a jerk.  He is super obsessive over her. Though it is a dark romance, there is no rape or anything like like that. The main leads chemistry is incredible. The music is wonderful. Overall the show is simply amazing. You can check out these videos.

https://youtu.be/D-3nJ3BPdVw

https://youtu.be/pNnGttXglBI

There is a facebook fan page which provides english subtitles for this drama.

This is such a pleasant surprise, and what an incredible love! But, it is still ongoing, how many episodes is it supposed to be?

Please recommend another Turkish drama similar to this w/ similar lead characters and  a passionate , intense love! .... he's a  Possessive ML and she's  smart and  Insightful.

I love SBA for its:  Smart Dialogue .... Complex Characters....  Outspoken Independent FL.....   Dark male lead w/ inner Turmoil ....  Deep w/ interesting take on trite themes of good & bad or Beauty & the Beast,etc..... ..... Their personalities are opposites but slowly meld together .. She pulls him into the light as he pulls her into the dark.

It's very well done!  ..... I am addicted and my drug is running out, since it is still airing :(( ... I need more than just a weekly dose :(

@chinnim .... Thank you, but I don't speak Turkish or Hindi :( ... Even if I find it subbed or dubbed, 648 Episodes!!!  ... Wow, that's very long !

It's ur post that finally made me decide to try SBA, so I must thank you for showing me such a gem <3

I have a feeling  Siyah Beyaz Aşk is gonna be one of those gems that will certainly become among my top faves.    It's rare to see such characters, and the dialogue is simply wonderful!

@saycheese is it confirm that it will reach 30 episodes?

 chinnim:

rainruma..  Unfortunately i didn't find any other turkish drama similar to Siyah Beyaz Ask (Black and White Love). 

But there is an Indian drama called "MADHUBALA " which is similar to Siyah Beyaz Ask. The hero is very intense, dark, possessive and jealous. He is a anti-hero with tortured past and behaves like a jerk generally.  His sense of humour and sarcasm is unique. The female lead is strong, independent  and doesn't take shit from hero.  They have a love-hate relationship. He is very arrogant and she is very prideful.  She is a perfect match for him.  He is dark whereas she is white. His love for her is super obsessive. I love this drama a lot.

This drama is very popular and is dubbed in many languages including turkish. In turkish it is called "YALANCI BAHAR".  I don't know how it is dubbed in turkish, but their voices and dialogues are very beautiful in it's original hindi language.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3FVPRIGz7I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BFBWlOB_Ek

you have very vast arsenal of dramas ,thats what i think from your recommendations .

i am an indian ( Hindi) but even i dont watch indian dramas because they very long 500+ ep 

some are 1000+ , you have watched some of them .

As far as recommendation for drama i would like to suggest the chinese drama --- Cambrian period.

and for the possesive type one korean drama --- Cheese in the trap.

@redxxxcrimson tbh I am still trying to figure it out but one website stated there will be 30 while others don't state so not sure too

 rainruma:

I heard that they make 15 episodes initially, and then follow the ratings.  They keep extending if the ratings are high, but when ratings drop, they wrap it up and and find an end.

I hope it goes to at least 50 episodes, I can't get enough of the couple's dynamic and dry-humor ....   It is very rare to find such constant witty banter b/w a couple, and the way they have melded together, each becoming a little like the other ... I won't get tired of watching them bicker.....  If the writers can keep it up that long ;)

I know ^^ the show is amazing but I am afraid of the wrapping up part , a lot of dramas started really really great but that end blow out the masterpiece ( but I will keep my hope up )