Completed in 2024

In chronological order, a list of dramas and movies I completed in 2024 (some may have been started in 2023). Does not include dropped shows (also does not include variety shows).

The comments for each show are spoiler free.

jaxca Jan 1, 2024
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  • BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    1. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes

    6.0

    Meh. Not well developed, no pull, would've dropped it if wasn't only 3eps. Do not recommend.

  • Born in Limbo

    2. Born in Limbo

    Chinese Movie - 2018

    5.0

    This was so bad.  Jumpy.  Rushed.  Waste of time.  Do not recommend.

  • Ripe Town

    3. Ripe Town

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Very well made show.  Great acting.  Beginning was kind of confusing because there were so many characters to keep track of and so many people looked alike.  Some story arcs were way more interesting than others.

  • The Hope

    4. The Hope

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    7.5

    Meh.  Good start but then it became too scattered -- too many characters and too many storylines.  Also didn't have good flow so didn't feel like a story; even though not an episodic show, felt like one at times.

  • Bokutachi no Konai Hoso

    5. Bokutachi no Konai Hoso

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes

    7.5

    Felt flat.  Had good ideas but could've been done better.  Too short (maybe?) to be convincing.

  • Toshishita Kareshi

    6. Toshishita Kareshi

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

    8.5

    Ok.  A series of simple, well made short stories.

  • FAKE MOTION: Yukemuri Onsen Takkyu Jikenbo

    7. FAKE MOTION: Yukemuri Onsen Takkyu Jikenbo

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 3 episodes

    8.0

    Ok light mystery.  Nothing noteworthy though.

  • 3D Kanojo: Real Girl

    8. 3D Kanojo: Real Girl

    Japanese Movie - 2018

    8.5

    Lots of funny moments. Simple and entertaining.

  • Tengu no Daidokoro

    9. Tengu no Daidokoro

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    9.0

    The most peaceful, chill, and calming show I have ever seen.   Nice family, slice of life, and food/cooking-type show.

  • Derailment

    10. Derailment

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    7.0

    Good to see Lin Yi play this type of character, and relationship between ML and FL was great to watch, but show itself was lackluster with way too much unnecessary content in the first half.  Easily could've been a 15 episode show.

  • Tiger and Crane

    11. Tiger and Crane

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes

    9.0

    Well-made show with a good story, great characters, nice use of humor.

  • A Breeze of Love

    12. A Breeze of Love

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    6.5

    Meh. Very bland and forgettable.

  • His Cat

    13. His Cat

    Chinese Movie - 2020

    7.0

    Ok story; very low quality production; easily forgettable.

  • The Forensic Examiner Song Ci

    14. The Forensic Examiner Song Ci

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes

    8.0

    Ok mystery/detective-like show with good cases.  Despite low cost production, it was enjoyable.

  • Across the Furious Sea

    15. Across the Furious Sea

    Chinese Movie - 2023

    6.5

    Acting was good, but story was kind of meh.  Editing was also kind of weird; hard to tell sometimes if it was a flashback, or if they were in a different place.

  • Vocational Path to the Top

    16. Vocational Path to the Top

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

    7.0

    Amusing, not-to-be-taken-seriously type of show.  Despite low budget production, was entertaining.

  • Swords Drawn

    17. Swords Drawn

    Chinese Movie - 2022

    8.0

    Decent special effects laden movie, lots of action scenes, felt complete.

  • Ghost Book

    18. Ghost Book

    Japanese Movie - 2022

    8.5

    Well made kids fantasy/adventure; feels like a classic American kids movie.

  • First Love

    19. First Love

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    9.5

    Highly recommend!  Light, fluffy, funny, angst-free, easy to watch.  Loved it!!

  • You Light Up My Life Again

    20. You Light Up My Life Again

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    8.0

    An ok low budget show about friendship.

  • Sahara Sensei to Toki-kun

    21. Sahara Sensei to Toki-kun

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    3.5

    Hated it.  Waste of time.  Not enjoyable at all.  Do not recommend.  One of the messiest jdoramas, tried to do too much with too many plots and themes going on.

  • Sword and Fairy 4

    22. Sword and Fairy 4

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

    9.5

    Great story and fantastic pacing!!  Very well made, complete, and satisfying.

  • Fate of Broom Star and Lucky Star

    23. Fate of Broom Star and Lucky Star

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    Very enjoyable and fun low budget short series.  Great pull at the start, great use of humor!

  • My Lovely Matchmaker

    24. My Lovely Matchmaker

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    5.0

    Not well made.  No pull.  Boring.  Acting is cringe for most of the cast.  Avoid.

  • Romance on the Farm

    25. Romance on the Farm

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 26 episodes

    7.0

    Way too much yelling, temper tantrums, and crying.  Should be renamed "Family Drama on the Farm" instead.

  • The Tasty Florida

    26. The Tasty Florida

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    6.5

    Meh.  Didn't have good flow.  Didn't seem like it went anywhere.

  • My Charming Villainous Emperor

    27. My Charming Villainous Emperor

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    6.0

    Bland with lame ending.  Do not recommend.

  • My Lover Is a Mystery

    28. My Lover Is a Mystery

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    5.5

    Not very well made.  Some scenes linger too long, some were cringe, story and characters weren't interesting.  Would not recommend.

  • Psychic Princess

    29. Psychic Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes

    6.5

    Super short vertical show.  Kinda meh, choppy, nothing outstanding, but goes so fast that it was ok and some of the comedy bits were funny.

  • Love for Love's Sake

    30. Love for Love's Sake

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    7.5

    Had some good moments, but the whole gaming/simulation concept ruined the mood and reduced the emotional impact (also a bit confusing).

  • Pending Train: 8:23, Ashita Kimi to

    31. Pending Train: 8:23, Ashita Kimi to

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    5.5

    What a disappointment.  Could've been so much better.  Way too heavy handed with the emotional backstories.  Lacking in the scifi/thriller/mystery department.  Do not recommend.  Want my time back.

  • Wanru's Journey

    32. Wanru's Journey

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    6.5

    Eh, not enough pull due to FL (should've cast someone else who would fit the role better).  Feels like a short series.

  • Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

    33. Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes

    8.0

    Nice light romance that is very easy to watch though some parts were kind of slow.

  • Farewell, My Lad

    34. Farewell, My Lad

    Chinese Movie - 2021

    8.5

    Well made serious youth drama.

  • I Don't Want to Fall in Love With Humans

    35. I Don't Want to Fall in Love With Humans

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 21 episodes

    6.5

    Kinda meh.  Simple.  Nothing outstanding.  Low budget and low quality production.

  • Trillion Game

    36. Trillion Game

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    9.5

    Very fun show, with great acting especially by the two main leads! Highly recommend!

  • Invincible Stepmother

    37. Invincible Stepmother

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    8.0

    Ok, well made short series, felt complete.

  • Perfect Propose

    38. Perfect Propose

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

    9.0

    Good overall.  Wish there had been an extra/special episode at the end.

  • Delicacies Destiny

    39. Delicacies Destiny

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Lots of close up shots of food being cooked and food being eaten!  Enjoyable show for the most part, except for the last episodes.  Suggest watching the alternate ending instead; made more sense.

  • The Theatre Stories

    40. The Theatre Stories

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 35 episodes

    9.0

    Very enjoyable sitcom-like comedy.  Light, easy to watch, funny.

  • The Spirealm

    41. The Spirealm

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes

    5.5

    Too long, too repetitive, too much "tell" and not enough "show", questionable acting, inconsistencies.

  • Super Lunatic Asylum

    42. Super Lunatic Asylum

    Chinese Movie - 2020

    7.0

    An extremely simple and straightforward light movie, but nothing really noteworthy.

  • Just for Meeting You

    43. Just for Meeting You

    Chinese Movie - 2023

    8.5

    Well made school drama.

  • Dramatic Self-Help Strategy

    44. Dramatic Self-Help Strategy

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes

    8.5

    Well made short series, felt complete, great gripping start.

  • Run! T High School Basketball Club

    45. Run! T High School Basketball Club

    Japanese Movie - 2018

    8.0

    Typical sports movie, well made.

  • Your Sensibility My Destiny

    46. Your Sensibility My Destiny

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    8.5

    Nice light romance with a good substantive story plot that is nicely and gradually woven in (unlike most other shows where plot suddenly shows up and it feels like a completely new show).  Underrated.

  • Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka

    47. Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    7.0

    Kinda meh.  Nothing really noteworthy.  Easily forgettable.

  • Everyone Loves Me

    48. Everyone Loves Me

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    9.5

    Nice, light, fun, cute romcom.  Good pacing.  Loved that most of the focus is on ML and FL (i.e., no extended side couple scenes).  9.25/10

  • Beauty Killer

    49. Beauty Killer

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

    7.0

    Well made, but very bland, lacks pull, and very forgettable.  Forced myself to finish it, to be honest.

  • Her World

    50. Her World

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 32 episodes

    Did not rate because not my type of show.  There were three main story arcs and I only watched the one with Guan Hong; I skipped everything else because the other stories seemed super uninteresting to me.

  • Mars: Zero no Kakumei

    51. Mars: Zero no Kakumei

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes

    6.5

    Did not enjoy.  The show seems like it was geared towards kids because a lot of the scenarios and situations required a ton of suspending your disbelief.  The main plot and message was also not very compelling.

  • You Belong to Me

    52. You Belong to Me

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 25 episodes

    6.0

    Very forgettable low budget, low quality short series.  Extremely basic, nothing special at all.

  • My Heroic Husband

    53. My Heroic Husband

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

    9.5

    Great show all around - pulls you in, humorous situations, clever tricks, good pacing.  Definitely recommend!

  • My Heroic Husband

    54. My Heroic Husband

    Chinese Movie - 2021

    6.0

    Do not recommend.  Lacks wit, charm, and humor of the series.  Very forgettable, absolutely nothing special.

  • Boku no Itoshii Youkai Girlfriend

    55. Boku no Itoshii Youkai Girlfriend

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Very fun show!  Funny and action packed.

  • Be with You

    56. Be with You

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    Loved this show about friendship/found family.  Great mix of goofy humor plus emotional/poignant moments.  Different from your typical wuxia show.

  • Pegasus

    57. Pegasus

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 28 episodes

    9.5

    Great show all around.  The synopsis doesn't do the show justice; it's so much more than that, with interesting and new twists and surprises.  Highly recommend! 

  • My Second Aoharu

    58. My Second Aoharu

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Enjoyable and well made show about someone getting a second chance at college and their career.

  • My Strawberry Film

    59. My Strawberry Film

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    5.5

    What a complete waste of time.  Went nowhere.  Super forgettable.

  • Fei Chai Xiao Wu Zuo

    60. Fei Chai Xiao Wu Zuo

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    8.5

    Good overall.  The relationships and character interactions were great and super enjoyable.  Some of the cases could've had more pull.  8.75/10

  • Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto

    61. Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

    2.5

    First word that pops to mind: "uninteresting."  Aside from the initial scenes, show had no pull.  Did not care what happened.  Waste of time.

  • Romantic Sleeping Guide

    62. Romantic Sleeping Guide

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    7.0

    An ok low budget, low production quality type of show.  Nothing really noteworthy.

  • Be Somebody

    63. Be Somebody

    Chinese Movie - 2021

    8.0

    A decent mystery movie though the beginning may seem slow.

  • Yasha My Deepest Love

    64. Yasha My Deepest Love

    Chinese Movie - 2024

    6.5

    Meh, nothing special, very forgettable.

  • Cambrian Period

    65. Cambrian Period

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes

    6.0

    Way too much screentime on side characters.  ML & FL scenes were enjoyable to watch, but everything else was so boring and draggy. Do not recommend.

  • Angels Fall Sometimes

    66. Angels Fall Sometimes

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    10

    This was so good and so well made.  Never thought I would love a "sad" show like this.  Highly recommend!!

  • Hard to Find

    67. Hard to Find

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 28 episodes

    7.5

    Just ok.  Story was fine, but show had pacing issues and some parts were slower than they needed to be, especially for a short series like this one.

  • First Love: Hatsukoi

    68. First Love: Hatsukoi

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes

    5.5

    The time jumps/flashbacks were so annoying and confusing.  Always took some time to figure out what we're watching.  Nothing new or noteworthy here.  Forced myself to finish.  Did not enjoy.  Waste of time.

  • The Big Boss

    69. The Big Boss

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 18 episodes

    8.0

    Had lots of very creative and great funny moments.  Episodic so can watch at your own pace.  Ending got weird.  Overall ok show.

  • Kiss Me, Save Me

    70. Kiss Me, Save Me

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 23 episodes

    7.0

    Had interesting concept, but all the bad guys (characters and scenes) were so basic and cliched that it took away the magic.  Overall just alright.

  • Unknown

    71. Unknown

    Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    5.5

    Did not enjoy and did not like the way this show was made. Main characters and cast were good, but show was super predictable. Not gripping. Too many slow and pointless scenes. Didn't have good flow. Do not recommend.

  • Tomb Making Notes

    72. Tomb Making Notes

    Chinese Movie - 2023

    7.0

    An alright tomb raiding movie.  Watchable; nothing horrible though also nothing special.

  • Batsuichi ga Moteru nante Kiitemasen

    73. Batsuichi ga Moteru nante Kiitemasen

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    7.5

    Ok.  First 4eps were more enjoyable than final 2eps.

  • Our Memories

    74. Our Memories

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 21 episodes

    8.0

    Loved that this show was mainly told from ML perspective.  Overall an ok straightforward school/youth drama with some side, family, and teacher storylines.

  • Boys Be Brave!

    75. Boys Be Brave!

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    7.5

    Just ok.  Nothing noteworthy or special.  I did not get the second couple and started skipping all their scenes.

  • Youth Melody

    76. Youth Melody

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.0

    Meh.  Everything seemed very forced to me - the acting, the events, the conflicts... nothing seemed natural.

  • Hatsukoi Harassment: Watashi no Koi ga Konna ni Jigokuna Wake ga Nai

    Eh, too short to really connect with anything in the show.  Would only recommend watching if you're a fan of one of the actors.

  • Let's Go Karaoke!

    78. Let's Go Karaoke!

    Japanese Movie - 2024

    8.5

    Decent movie.  Worth watching.

  • Orange Soda

    79. Orange Soda

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes

    7.0

    Alright serious (i.e., not light/fluffy) short series.  Nothing really noteworthy.

  • Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san

    80. Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    6.0

    Very forgettable show.  From the synopsis, expected something more playful and fun, but was very ordinary and unremarkable.

  • Story of Kunning Palace

    81. Story of Kunning Palace

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    9.0

    All around good show.  Nice pacing, and good balance between different characters and story plots as the show progressed.

  • Kare no Iru Seikatsu

    82. Kare no Iru Seikatsu

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    7.5

    Just ok.  There's nothing horrible about this show, but also nothing memorable.  Watchable.  Just feels very plain.

  • Tientsin Mystic

    83. Tientsin Mystic

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes

    7.0

    Very meh.  Nothing really noteworthy.  Simple story and cases that are easy to follow, but you get to the end and you're expecting a great revelation, and it turns out the bad guy's reason/plot is lame.

  • I Belonged to Your World

    84. I Belonged to Your World

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

    8.5

    Decent time travel youth drama.

  • Inverse Identity

    85. Inverse Identity

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes

    2.5

    Avoid.  Utter waste of time despite it being such a short show.  Horrible acting and poor production values.  Very cringe.

  • Tale of Phantom: A Love Story

    86. Tale of Phantom: A Love Story

    Chinese Movie - 2023

    6.0

    Very plain and forgettable.  Absolutely nothing remarkable at all.  Not worth the time.

  • 25 Ji, Akasaka de

    87. 25 Ji, Akasaka de

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    8.0

    Ok, well made show.  Nothing too special though.

  • The Double

    88. The Double

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    8.5

    Overall, the show was good.   Absolutely loved both of the lead characters.  A lot of explanatory scenes towards the end should've been moved earlier to make things more clear, the ending was unconvincing, and I felt like there were some gaps/plotholes.

    (Note: there's an extra/special episode.)

  • Phoenix Lands in the World

    89. Phoenix Lands in the World

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    6.0

    Meh.  Nothing really outstanding to be worth your time; last third was particularly lame.

  • Konya Sukiyaki Dayo

    90. Konya Sukiyaki Dayo

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Wholesome slice of life, with great performances from the two leads.

  • Young Babylon

    91. Young Babylon

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 26 episodes

    6.0

    Beginning episodes were great fun, the "good guy" characters were all lovable, but show got boring real fast.  Aside from first block of episodes, don't really recommend this show.

  • The Princess Royal

    92. The Princess Royal

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    8.5

    Interesting and enjoyable show for the most part (only exception: hated the consort's acting).  Good pacing and loved how they mixed flashbacks with exposition. 8.75/10

    (Note: there's an extra/special episode.)

  • FLY! BOYS, FLY! Bokutachi, CA Hajimemashita

    93. FLY! BOYS, FLY! Bokutachi, CA Hajimemashita

    Japanese Special - 2019, 1 episode

    7.5

    Ok light-hearted look at airline career.  Had some laugh out loud moments, but overall nothing really special.

  • Jade's Fateful Love

    94. Jade's Fateful Love

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    7.0

    Just alright.  Some parts slow (especially middle and ending).  Not horrible, but a lot of things we've seen plenty of times in other costume dramas already.  Show would've been more unique if story did more with that "time reset" ability.

  • Monster Hunt

    95. Monster Hunt

    Chinese Movie - 2015

    8.5

    Overall, ok movie.  Fun, entertaining, kid-friendly.

  • Uri wo Waru: Issen wo Koeta, Sono Saki ni wa

    96. Uri wo Waru: Issen wo Koeta, Sono Saki ni wa

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes

    6.5

    Meh.  Synopsis is not accurate; show is really about 3 women and their relationships.  Not very interesting at all.  Nothing new.

  • Monster

    97. Monster

    Japanese Movie - 2023

    6.5

    Meh.  Overrated.  Some sections were super boring and predictable.

  • Men's Kou

    98. Men's Kou

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    8.5

    A lot of entertaining episodes with laugh out loud moments.  Overall, decent show.

  • The Best Day of My Life

    99. The Best Day of My Life

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 14 episodes

    3.5

    Did not enjoy.  ML+FL had some fluffy moments, but show itself was anxiety inducing with annoying "bad guys" and had too many boring work scenes.  Also hated 2nd couple.

  • Bright Time

    100. Bright Time

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

    8.0

    Overall, an ok show.  Had some good moments.  Mostly similar to other school dramas.

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