The premise still strikes me as innovative and thrilling, but the execution couldn’t live up to it, and rather than the mystery getting more exciting as we got deeper into the criminal’s reality show, it felt duller and more pedestrian. Heroine’s flat acting was the nail in the coffin for me.

Where the hell was the plot? Adorable couple with great chemistry, but nothing really happens. Hong sisters, please take a nap and come back when you have ideas.

This drama made me angry at Yoo Yeon-seok, which I didn’t think was ever possible. I want this cast in a new romance just to undo this one.

Breathtakingly badass and bromantic. Can get draggy at times. Just fast-forward to the fight scenes.

Charming and fresh, like every proper youth romance should be. This couple was aces, and the heroine’s foibles as a newbie in love were realistic and earnest in a way that made you want to be right there with her, cheering her on.

One of the most satisfying heroine-centric coming-of-age dramas out there, that really explores what it’s like to be a young woman full of insecurities. The friendships made me smile, the romance made me swoon, and the heroine’s growth made me proud.

Good follow-up by writer of Samsoon. Go Hyun-jung is always a treat to watch, as is Chun Jung-myung. Not necessarily exciting, but humorous and witty.

So. Cute.

Hauntingly stark and beautifully shot. A compelling, psychologically tense character study with a flair for darkness that leaves you amazed, and a little scared.

This drama is all heart. Surprisingly better than its silly start, it gets steadily better as you go along, and the body-swapping is both hilarious and meaningful. Yoon Kye-sang is a standout.

Watchable mix of mystery, paranormal, and procedural cases lightened up by intermittent comic beats. Neither as poignant nor as dark as I wanted it to be; lead couple lacks that spark. Decent showing, but leaves some of its potential unfulfilled.

Tension-filled high school drama driven by constant supply of conflict and well-paced push-and-pull between heroine and her awesomely hateful foe. Be warned: the romance might disappoint if you choose the wrong ship!

Addictive, tense, and worth it for Kim So-hyun alone. But the romance still makes me ragey.

First half of this romance melodrama is poignant, emotionally wracking, layered; second half gets too convoluted for comfort. Go Soo is marvelous.

The quintessential Hallyu hit, which skyrocketed Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo to mystifying heights. There’s amnesia, incest, switched identities, life-threatening illnesses, and a lot of crying. A whole lot.

Pro: It’s unexpectedly charming. Con: Messy plot and weak secondary characters. Adorable kids and an appealing heroine keep it watchable.

Endlessly mockable, but in the fun way. Pure eye candy, no nutrition.

This cute workplace noona-romance does nothing different in the rom-com genre, but it hits all the sweet spots and has sizzling couple chemistry.

What can I say? The world could always use another noona-killer. Rawr.

Complex character relationships and story of familial healing can be sweet and heartfelt, but the pace gets overly meditative to the point of plodding. Could really have used a punch of energy.

Definitely one of the most innovative dramas of recent years. Second half doesn’t quite match its heart-pounding first half, but if it had lived up to everything it promised, it could have been an epic game-changer in dramaland.

The fresh sci-fi premise that melded a comic book world with reality blew me away and kept me glued to the screen. It’s flawed in execution, but the themes are complex and the world is so interesting that I still want more.

One of the most dramatic examples of a drama starting off with a huge bang—excitement, intrigue, pulsing tension—and then fading away into the same old mundane plot turns. It’s a waste of a truly exciting start, and also a waste of a sidelined Joo-won.

With its winsome comedy, sizzling chemistry, and a zippy story, it’s not hard to see why this became the rom-com sensation of the year. It’s got some plot holes, but still is one of the best rom-coms to come around in a while.

Lightning in a bottle. A case where its astronomical popularity is well-deserved and then some.

The endearing quartet of teammates-turned-friends was the highlight, but the plot was a bit of a yawn.

Simplistic, upbeat story about rookie cops, but cast chemistry and earnest writing take it up a notch. The laughs are pretty plentiful too.

Hilarious situations, fast-moving plot, memorable characters. Park Shin-hye is adorable (if dim), but it’s Jang Geun-seok who kills it.

I never knew I wanted to be a cross-dressing girl/boy in an idol band…until this drama. It takes crazy up a few notches, but in the best way possible.

Alternately adorable and aggravating; had all the parts of a cuter, funnier show yet failed to take advantage of its assets. Focused too much on the insufferables, not enough on the more enjoyable storylines. Not the worst family drama ever, but not the fun ride I wanted it to be.

Cute players, breezy, youthful vibe. But lacks anything resembling an interesting plot.