Shows/Movies Touching on Dark Themes (Recommendations)

*Just a note.. my ratings are quite high because I rate them with literally everything about the show in mind (e.g. plot, acting, characters, writing, audio, sfx, pacing etc).

As such, my ratings are as follows: -7-7.5: Good enough, but overall, not great. // 8: Good // 9: Pretty darn good, memorable. // 9.5: Really enjoyable, however, something  is stopping me from giving it a 10. // 10: Memorable, really good, I definitely recommend.

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  • Imawa no Kuni no Alice

    1. Imawa no Kuni no Alice

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    10

    Pacing and writing are pretty commendable for an 8 episode long drama. Characters are not only diverse, but are realistic in the environment they are put in. I really enjoyed this one, I recommend!

  • Sweet Home

    2. Sweet Home

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    10

    Another drama that has some really good pacing, especially for a somewhat "shorter" drama (especially for a Kdrama, they're usually about 16 episodes, while this one is 10 episodes).

    Season 2 may be on it's way!

  • Strangers from Hell

    3. Strangers from Hell

    Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    9.5

    Since I watched this, I've been on a life-long crusade for a show that's a lot like it - however, to no current avail. This one is more of a realistic slow-burn, as you watch the protagonist fall into madness. It also has some incredible twists, and unique characters not usually touched on in popular media.

  • Save Me

    4. Save Me

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.5

    A cult classic. Quite literally.

    Another "somewhat" of a slow-burn, with some incredible writing and well thought out situational development. Very good!

  • Beyond Evil

    5. Beyond Evil

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.5

    This series is quite literally the definition of plot twists.

    The writing is so incredible - what they show you may not be the truth, and the plot thickens as each episode runs on. Let's be honest, the characters are the main stars here.

  • Extracurricular

    6. Extracurricular

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    9.5

    Suspense. This series plays around with this word, as if it's food. The screen writing lets us follow the protagonists as they work their way around, and as the situation becomes more and more dire, we the audience begin to create an intense attachment to them and their wellbeing.

    It'll make you rethink crime as a whole. Trust me.

  • Nightmare Teacher

    7. Nightmare Teacher

    Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes

    8.5
  • Squid Game

    8. Squid Game

    Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

    9.5
  • Vagabond

    9. Vagabond

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10
  • The Silenced

    10. The Silenced

    Korean Movie - 2015

    8.5
  • Todome no Kiss

    11. Todome no Kiss

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    9.0
  • Boku Dake ga Inai Machi

    12. Boku Dake ga Inai Machi

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    9.5
  • While You Were Sleeping

    13. While You Were Sleeping

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    9.5
  • Who Are You: School 2015

    14. Who Are You: School 2015

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    9.5
  • Zombie Detective

    15. Zombie Detective

    Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    9.5
  • The Gifted

    16. The Gifted

    Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes

    9.5
  • Pinocchio

    17. Pinocchio

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    9.5
  • Please Come Back, Mister

    18. Please Come Back, Mister

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10
  • I Hear Your Voice

    19. I Hear Your Voice

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    10
  • Solomon's Perjury

    20. Solomon's Perjury

    Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes

    8.5
  • Blood

    21. Blood

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    8.0
  • Parasite

    22. Parasite

    Korean Movie - 2019

    9.5

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