Dramas with a Disappointing Second Half or Ending
Just my personal opinion, obviously. For context, I don't mind tragic endings (some of my favourite endings are tragic) as long as the romantic storyline is resolved in a way that feels satisfying.
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![The Rise of Phoenixes]()
1. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
Ending
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![Mr. Queen]()
2. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
Ending
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![Love Game in Eastern Fantasy]()
3. Love Game in Eastern Fantasy
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
Second half
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![Something in the Rain]()
4. Something in the Rain
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Second Half
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![Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo]()
5. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
The ML's choices near the end
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![Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow]()
6. Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Second half
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![Mr. Sunshine]()
7. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
Ending. I have to acknowledge that the ending was appropriate for the story that was being told, but as someone who was largely watching for the romantic storyline, I was left feeling unsatisfied.
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![Misty]()
8. Misty
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Ending. Again, the ending was more or less appropriate, in terms of tone, but pretty depressing. Not an ending that makes you want to watch the drama again.
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![Doom at Your Service]()
9. Doom at Your Service
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Second Half
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![Go Ahead]()
10. Go Ahead
Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes
Both really. But the ending especially.
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![Ru Hua Ru Tu Season 2]()
11. Ru Hua Ru Tu Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 21 episodes
Ending
