I guess you have already watched many of the dramas recommended below, so check out if you missed any:
1. Good mainland TV dramas:
Life ethics dramas: "Double-sided Tape", "Warm Spring", "Golden Wedding", "Chinese-Style Divorce", "New Marriage Era" (the unique feature of these five dramas is that they are close to the lives of ordinary people and are real and touching. )
War drama: "Bright Sword", "Zhongtian Hanging Sword" (both portray the image of Chinese soldiers with flesh and blood)
Epic type: "The Sky of History" (showing unique Historical perspective, highly recommended!), "Crossing the Guandong" (the history of a family's struggle in a specific era), "The Mansion Gate" (a finely crafted masterpiece, with excellent script and actors, highly recommended!)
Historical dramas: "Emperor Wu of Han", "Yongzheng Dynasty" (historical dramas produced in the Mainland are still relatively watchable, especially these two masterpieces with outstanding starring roles)
Youth amp; Inspirational dramas: "Struggle", "Who is in charge of my youth", "Soldier Assault"
Other modern and modern dramas: "Never Close Eyes" (it was amazing when I watched it), "Happiness is Like a Flower" "Like a Child" (military-themed romantic drama, personal hobby, haha)
Almost forgot, I solemnly recommend: "Blood Romance" (across certain eras, embodying the pain and suffering of wanton youth. This film Love the drama! Highly recommended!)
Spy drama: "The Conspiracy", "Insidious" (well-made, great atmosphere)
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2. Good Hong Kong TV series:
TVB
1) Tender and inspirational dramas:
"The First and Fifteenth Day of the Lunar New Year" "Moonlight" (a drama full of warmth)
"Delicious Love" (a masterpiece among food dramas, a fresh and warm sketch, sincere and touching.)
Chong "Up in the Sky" (Growing up and youthful inspiration, TVB's first drama with the aviation industry as the background, the Taiwanese celebration drama that year, went to Rome, Adelaide, Australia and Japan for filming. The drama has beautiful scenery, excellent soundtrack, and actors Excellent performance, actor Ng Chun-yu is in charge)
2) A drama series that portrays a more profound human nature:
"The Great Era" (TVB's pinnacle work, with the style of an epic of the times)
The first part of the Heaven and Earth trilogy, "The Man of Heaven and Earth" (the latter two parts, "Heaven and Earth" and "Genesis", have almost the same number of chapters, and since they are both very long dramas that go back hundreds of chapters, I personally do not recommend them)
"The Hands and Hearts" series (a model of TVB's medical dramas)
The first part of "Ambition on Fire" (a masterpiece of TVB's professional dramas)
"Golden Years" (an excellent work about business wars, love and hatred)
"The Golden Branch" (an excellent work about human struggles)
"Looking for Qin", "Luo Shen" (well-produced and excellent scripts) Costume dramas are basically the highest level of TVB)
The latest 09 "Heroes" (it is indeed a good drama with excellent script and outstanding acting skills of the actors)
3) Criminal Investigation TVB is very good at mystery dramas. It depends on your personal taste:
"Criminal Investigation Files" 1-4
"Forensic Records" 1, 2
"Chasing the Murderer from Another Life"
Supplementary ATV:
"Silver Fox" (some comments said that "this drama's lashing of human nature is bloody")
"Across the Four Seas"
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3. Taiwan’s good TV series
1) "Rose Love": Based on a Japanese comic, the media commented that "Rose" is another masterpiece of Taiwanese idol dramas after "Meteor Garden". Brother and sister BL forbidden love? Full of topicality.
2) "The Prince Turns into a Frog": The general manager of a hotel loses his memory and becomes a "Chrysanthemum". He regains his memory but forgets his lover when he was a "Chrysanthemum"... The plot has ups and downs, and it has opened up the Sanli world. The idol drama breaks the ratings record of Taiwan idol drama.
3) "The Hairdresser of Love": a Sanli idol drama with a background in the hair salon industry, which is attractive to the industry.
4) "My Secret Garden": There are two parts in one film. The ending of the first part has a tragic meaning, so please watch the two parts together. The first part is set in a university, and in the second part the protagonists have just graduated and entered society. This drama is especially recommended for middle school students who are in college or who are curious about college life.
5) "God of War": Another high-level work by the director of "Meteor Garden" Cai Yuexun. It is adapted from a Japanese comic and focuses on the love between a troubled racing driver and a gloomy girl. This drama is recognized as one of the most popular Taiwanese puppets. of masterpieces.
6) "Betta 1": Based on the novel "Little Daisy", it shows cruel youth and regretless love, and is a masterpiece among Taiwanese puppets.
7) "Snow Angel": A touching idol drama, although it is not popular, the plot is attractive.
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4. Good Japanese TV series:
Short and concise Japanese TV series are generally It contains a certain philosophy of life, and some Japanese dramas with realistic themes can be classified as masterpieces.
1) Realistic Japanese drama:
"Underage" (1995): criticizes the adult world through five teenagers and various things that happen in their lives The corruption and darkness and the increasingly weak love, friendship and affection between people.
"The March of the Saints" (1998): The protagonists of this drama are a group of mentally retarded people working in a sheltered factory. It describes their growth experience and every detail of their lives. It is the screenwriter Nojima Shinji Mata. A masterpiece that exposes the dark side of society.
"The White Tower" (2003): The masterpiece of Japanese medical dramas. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Yamazaki Toyoko. In the play, Toshiaki Karasawa and Yosuke Eguchi, one pursues power and fame, the other values ??human life, describe the human struggle of two opposing doctors in a university hospital and reveal the dark side of the medical system. It was broadcast on CCTV and remade in Taiwan. This drama is highly recommended! ! !
"Homeless Child 1": a classic work of critical realism.
"Beauty", "Lipstick", "Forever Boy", "Our Textbook", "White Night Walk", "Female Family", "Black Leather Manual", "Gorgeous Family"
2) Detective mystery Japanese dramas: the classic "Jumping Search Line", "Galileo" in which a physics professor uses physics knowledge to solve crimes, "Yakumo Tree" in which folklore is used to solve crimes, and the alternative campus mystery drama "Puzzle~" "Mystery", criminal investigation dramas with female protagonists "The Impossible Detective" and "Unfair"
3) Easy-line Japanese dramas:
"Love Shuffle" (2009): Narration Four pairs of men and women swap partners in search of true love, rotating every week. There are twists and turns in the process, but in the end the ending is happy.
"Symphonic Lover's Dream" (2006): A youth inspirational drama with classical music as the background, which was well received.
"Hotaru no Light" (2007): The heroine Hotaru Amemiya is a typical "thing girl" - she is a white-collar beauty in the company. As soon as she comes home, she puts on a sweatshirt and sits on the floor drinking beer. The house is a mess and she has no interest in love at all. Such Xiaoying has ushered in the spring of love~ This is a drama that makes people feel warm and happy after watching it.
"Diary of a Ghost Marriage" (2005): Use humor to describe a new type of relationship between a domineering wife and a frustrated man. The play is said to speak for the tragic aspirations of all little men!
"Wild Boar Makeover" (2005): A youth school drama with the theme of friendship and inspiration.
4) Suspense Japanese dramas: "The Demon King", "Sleeping Forest", "Sand Container"
5) Pure love Japanese dramas: "One Liter of Tears", "In the World" "The Center Calls for Love", "orange days"
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5. The better idol dramas in Korea:
1) "Full House": a popular Korean drama, adapted from the Korean comic "Full House", a light-hearted comedy route, a cohabitation love story between a big star and a small writer.
2) "Hero Chunhyang": Popular Korean drama, light comedy route, Lee Mong-ryong and Cheng Chunhyang are a perfect match.
3) "My Girl": a popular Korean drama, a funny love story between a female liar and a big business heir.
4) "My Name is Kim Sam-soon": a popular Korean drama with a comedy line, especially recommended for women between the ages of 20-35.
5) "Coffee Prince Shop No. 1": a popular Korean drama, quoting a description of the drama "a story of green youth, fragrant coffee, and a vibrant story of love and dreams..."
6) "Biscuit Teacher Star Candy": A relatively unique Korean drama, with the theme of teacher-student love. Each episode contains a certain philosophy and depth. The actors perform well. I personally like this drama very much. .
7) "Rooftop Kitten": Similar to the "full house" setting, the male and female protagonists are also forced to live under the same roof for some reasons, and the male protagonists initially have other loves. , and finally found his way back... Of course, the rooftop kitten appeared earlier.
8) "The Bright Girl's Success Story": Cinderella's setting of a prince in distress, a relaxed route, but also inspirational. (Jang Nara, Jang Hyuk)
9) "Dazi's Spring": Describes the love of a 30-year-old mature woman, with laughter and tears. (Cai Lin)
10) "The Story of Bali" and "Sorry, I Love You": both have tragic endings, with excellent scripts, recommended.