Here’s my cdrama list: It’s not long because I can’t stand cdramas older than 2015…
2015 - Love Me If You Dare
pretty good series. Some scenes were surprisingly brutal, but I love Sandra Ma and the ML was good
https://www.viki.com/tv/29266c-love-me-if-you-dare
2018 - Ashes of Love
My favorite xianxia, period. The actors were soooo good, they made me forget any complaints I had about the old style CGI. FL’s CGI pet was so cuteee and the drama made me go through every emotion imaginable - from lighthearted happiness, to head-over-heels crazy love, to heartwrenching sadness (i literally had no tears left to cry), to epic awe, to intense rage and frustration, to happy tears… love it. Deng Lun and Yang Zi were a pair to remember.
https://www.viki.com/tv/35817c-ashes-of-love?qId=7b9e80ac0e257eb366219a8cf3f9b7fd
2019 -
Quite a few good ones but I have to give the crown to Love and Destiny
My other favorite xianxia. Sometimes I think I love it more than AOL. The CGI was, understandably, much better. Ni Ni and Chang Chen were amAZING - I loved the fact that Chang Chen actually looked like a rugged, older God of War instead of some young porcelain-faced baby. The romance was really really cute.
https://www.viki.com/tv/36567c-love-and-destiny?qId=ec993482066569bda5532f9■■■75839e
Honorable mention: Instead of Tipsy, Why Not Get Drunk
unique, outrageously hilarious plot, extremely cute FL, nice side romances - for ONCE, no weird second couple where the woman literally hunts down the man, forcing him into a relationship and making him feel uncomfortable(why is that a trope?
)
https://www.viki.com/tv/36762c-instead-of-tipsy-why-not-get-drunk?qId=5b1ed4611f6b2099d0b6eb8ff51b6237
Others: My Girlfriend is an Alien, Under the Power
2020 - Go Ahead
definitely one of my favorite dramas. I loved the family theme, and the way we get to see these three kids grow up - all the way from elementary school to their adult careers. LOVED the two fathers and the three kids - all of the actors were phenomenal in their roles. Extremely funny, relatable, sweetly romantic, and full of heart. I became a diehard Seven Tan fan because of this one. Have to rewatch sometime
https://www.viki.com/tv/36770c-go-ahead
Honorable mention: Perfect and Casual
yes I know I’ve told y’all a million times - I HAVE A BIG FAT CRUSH ON MILES WEIIII
i love the relationship in this one… the leads actually respected one another even though they were so different/ teacher and student/ whatever. ML didn’t just like or tolerate her(you know, those dramas where you can’t figure out WHY ON EARTH a man would fall for some weirdo immature child-woman), he actually respected her EQ. And FL wasn’t the usual severely entitled, “i’m strong because i hit my significant other and always get my way because he loves me” man-harasser - she respected him and his IQ. I could feel that they actually loved each other. And Miles Wei is such a gentleman.
https://mydramalist.com/54889-mr-perfect-and-miss-almost
Other: Oh! My Sweet Liar! - funny, outrageous historical romcom
Maiden Holmes
2021
ahhh lots of REALLY good ones in this year… can’t choose just one!
You Are My Hero
loved this one to BITS. hilarious and romantic - the chemistry was perfect, the plot was really good, military/medical who can resist?
My Little Happiness
medical/law romcom that was just the right kind of FLUFFYYYY - so romantic, just perfect for those times when you want something without much angst or trials - just happy sweet funny love. It has the best, most satisfying ending I have ever seen in Dramaland. Really.
https://www.viki.com/tv/37626c-my-little-happiness
Honorable mentions:
The Imperial Coroner
superb mystery-romcom with a really strong plot, good characters and development - just really well done. Extremely cute FL.
https://www.viki.com/tv/37852c-the-imperial-coroner?qId=749483061d424cee7a6d2a6e07fb23cd
Others: The Bond - heavy at times, really gritty, raw and real portrayal of a family growing up in poverty. We watch five young children from a dysfunctional family grow up and brave the world.
Fall in Love, Octogenarians and the 90s
2022 - The Killer is Also Romantic
watched only this short series. Totally worth the 180 minutes of my time. Sweet little historical romcom
https://mydramalist.com/724971-the-killer-is-also-romantic