2024 dramalist

This was a solid drama that touched on the complexity of mental illnesses, and I loved how we got to see the different types of disorders patients were dealing with in each episode. I also liked the portrayal of a nurse with depression and that it is unfair to stigmatize health professionals who can also suffer from psychological problems. This whole drama felt character-driven and slice of life which fits the title. The drama was not only centered around the FL but also the supporting characters. I just wish the unnecessary romance part was not there. It would have been much better if the leads remained friends and sought comfort in each other in a platonic way.

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A beautiful depiction of a healthy relationship, well-written characters, and deep reflection points. I only wish there were more fluffy scenes between the leads, but they came through in the end. Also, wouldn´t have mind if the whole drama was set in the countryside:)

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What a heartwarming show with a beautiful, found family aspect. Besides the delicious udon mouth-watering scenes, I loved that the series also delved into the characters.

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A cute short watch that portrays our FL respectfully and not as a joke for being plus-sized. Lovely coworkers with one of the cutest and greenest flags in ML to ever exist in the history of dramaland. I also love that FL came to terms with her pre-amnesia self but still found assurance in feeling good about her new confidence, which made her more of a complex and well-written character.

January

SKY Castle meets Celebrity, except we´re dealing with obnoxiously rich mommy influencers. I thought the drama did a great job of maintaining the suspense, but I wish the FL could have been more active in figuring out what happened to Yujin so that there was more of a push-and-pull/revenge aspect throughout the show. I do, however, think that the way she dealt with the case was realistic because of all the human emotions that come with having to deal with a murder, especially of someone that she knew personally. But it would have been more entertaining and satisfying as a viewer if she took more initiative and outsmarted the bad guys over time.

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Had to hop on the hype train, and I´m glad I did. I usually don´t opt for high school set dramas anymore, but this one surprised me—a sort of unconventional take on the quintessential cliches done wonderfully. The chemistry between our cute leads and the friendship between the rest of the cast made my heart so warm and fuzzy. I can´t wait to watch season 2.

February

This poster did not do the drama justice. A surprisingly enjoyable watch touching on  healthy working environments, friendly colleagues, and learning to live and enjoy life.

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I enjoyed this one quite a lot, and I loved how natural the first encounter was between ML and FL before slowly developing into a romantic aspect. The relationship between a racer and an engineer is based on «trust» (as the title shows), and I love that this was a central theme throughout the episodes. The trust also carries through the general relationship where, over time, both characters find comfort and support in one another as they heal their trauma.

Our FL is quite shy and introverted but is embraced so beautifully by the extroverted ML. In the same way, she helps to repair his relationship with his sister and the closure he never got when his mom passed away. This trait of healing together while simultaneously working as a team intertwined so nicely. This is the type of relationship that I want to see more of in dramas where both characters are imperfect but complex and captivating as well.

Now, onto my disappointment, which was the lack in the romance department, which I was waiting for as the main plot was tackled. Unfortunately, the romantic development only came through slightly with a proper kiss at the tail end of the last episode. Had that part been more substantial, I would have felt more satisfied.

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Just as good as the first one

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