For Edutainment purpose:
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A. Must Watch List
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1. A Discovery of Witches: Season 1(9.0)
2. Bodyguard: Season 1(9.0)
(1) Good: Blows you away from the first episode. You begin to get interested in British dramas.
(2) Bad: So mind boggling when the English actress, Keeley Hawes distracts you with her sex scenes. She is younger as 43yo than Gina Mckee, 55 but Gina looks much younger and hotter. If director wanted the love/sex scenes that much in Season 1, Gina should be in there and not Keeley Hawes. I really hope the director would consider excluding sex scenes as it doesn't help the storyline tighter. Kiss would be enough if love scene is really needed.
3. The 100: S1(9.1), S2(9.1), S3(9.0), S4(8.5), S5(8.7)
4. The I-Land: S1(9.0)
5. Manifest: S1(9.0), S2(8.8), S3(7.2), S4(6.0) -- S4E20(8.9)
6. The Mist: S1(9.0)
7. The Night Agent: S1(9.0) -- Acting of Gabriel Basso is a little worse than that in Bodyguard but his awkward smile makes him more likeable.
8. Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area: S1(9.0)
Fun Fact 1: Yunjin Kim's character Seon Woo-jin in 'Money Heist: Korea' was deceived by the Professor, which mirrors her earlier deception of Sukkyu Han's character, Yu Jung-won in 'Shiri.' This creates an interesting sense of karma, where her past actions come back to affect her in a different context, highlighting the complexities of trust, love and betrayal.
Fun Fact 2: Sun-Hwa Kwon, portrayed by Yunjin Kim in "Lost," is a complex character whose journey is deeply intertwined with her relationship with her husband, Jin Kwon. Initially, their relationship is marked by cultural differences and communication barriers, as Jin primarily speaks Korean and Sun often communicates in English. Throughout the series, Sun evolves from a submissive and traditionally-minded wife into a more assertive and independent individual. Her character development is significantly influenced by her struggles for autonomy and her desire to break free from the constraints of her marriage and her upbringing. The couple's relationship is tested in various ways, particularly due to Jin's past as a mob enforcer and Sun's secret about her English-speaking abilities and her own hidden past. These secrets create tension and misunderstandings between them, but they also serve as catalysts for growth. Ultimately, their love is portrayed as strong, with moments of sacrifice and loyalty. Sun's determination to protect Jin, especially during life-threatening situations on the island, underscores the depth of their bond. In the end, their relationship reflects themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the struggle for identity amidst chaos. Overall, Sun-Hwa Kwon's character arc is a powerful exploration of love, sacrifice, and personal growth within the context of a complicated marriage.
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11. The Stranger: S1(8.8)
12. The Order: S1(8.8)
13. Locke & Key: S1(8.5)
Very creative and unique storyline. The well lady has so much power and could have it all but somehow idles away just for the sake of the storyline. If you can ignore that, this drama can stand above The Blackist.
14. The Blacklist: S1(8.8)
A successful series, which will have the 7th season soon, knows how to start the first episode.
15. Arrow: S1(8.5)
I am not a big fan of DC movies but DC drama is way better. DC's Legends of Torrmow is the first one to catch my eyes but now I could easily understand why this drama started it all. Unexpectedly tight storyline prevents me from removing this drama from My List.
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21. Kingdom: S1(8.5), S2(8.5)
I don't like Kdrama, zombies or historical background but this drama beats all the odds. If they hadn't dragged the last episode, I would have given them 9.0. I'll start watching Korean dramas or movies despite this page was supposed to be a edutainment.
22. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: S1(8.0), S2(8.0), S3(7.8), S4(9.1), S5(8.6), S6(8.2)
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61. Homeland: 8.3
62. Timeless: S1(8.3), S2(7.9)
63. 12 Monkeys: S1(8.3), S2(6.5)
Season 1 is very well made. Casting of Aaron Stanford and Amanda Schull seems almost perfect. Season 2 kind of ruins the artwork of season 1 by dragging the storyline like what Lost did. After painfully trying to finish watching season 2, I decided not to watch season 3.
64. Biohackers: S1(8.2)
65. Messiah: S1(7.6)
66. Into the Night: S1(7.5)
67. Salvation: S1(7.5)
71. DC's Legends of Tomorrow: S1(7.0), S2(5.8)
I will put this drama on top 10 if it didn't lose the momentum after a boring love story between Kendra and Ray began in the middle of season 1. Even in season 2, it didn't regain the excitement of the early episodes of season 1.
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91. Instant Hotel: S1(7.5), S2(7.6)
You will like the series if you love Australia.
92. Interior Design Masters: S1E3(7.3)
93. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: V4E2, V3E1
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B. Pending List
Not sure yet
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1. StayHere: S1E1
2. Outer Banks: S1(7.0)
A bit feels like Lost in Space in terms of stress level.
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C. Don't Watch List
Stopped Watching
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1. Flash: S1E1
I love the storyline and Grant Gustin is quite natural in it but I can't stand Candice Patton's acting. She looks so akward in her role and tries to do too much to look cute or hot.
2. The World's Most Extraordinary Homes: S2PB1, S2PB2
(1) Good: Nice houses with unique architecture.
(2) Bad: Enough is enough. I stopped watching this. I don't want my mood of enjoying beautiful architecture to be ruined by having to watch the female presenter swim in every episode. She is 59 years old and her body is far from being well shaped.
3. Madam Secretary
Couldn't even finish watching the first episode of season 1.
4. Star Trek: Discovery
Starting minutes of a drama is very important. Both Sonequa Martin-Green and Michelle Yeoh failed to impress me. I gave them no less than a patient 15 minutes. Having the Chinese feel didn't help, either. Removed from My List.
5. Marvel's Jessica Jones
6. Big Dreams Small Spaces: S1E2
7. The OA: S1E1
8. Russian Doll: The first episode is 24 minute long and I could barely finish the half
9. Lost in Space: S1E7(6.8)
The first few episodes were really cool but the presence of Parker Posey lowers the score of this drama and makes it hard for me to continue watching.
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