It’s terribly difficult to review a series like NHK’s My Family. Not because there’s nothing to be said about it. No, no. Quite the opposite, really: there’s way too much to be discussed. But, at the same time, it’s as if our vocabulary is too limited. It’s as if the dictionary simply doesn’t have the…
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Spooky in Love: Here’s to More Empathy and Less Fear
Despite its 12-episode format, tvN’s Spooky in Love has an old-fashioned charm to it. Its tone and aesthetics — its strengths and weaknesses — remind us of the K-dramas of yore, with their blend of romance, comedy, supernatural, and chaebol intrigue. That should come as no surprise considering that the series was loosely inspired by…
Time for New Series: 6 Korean Dramas Out in September 2026!
As the summer (or winter!) finally comes to a close, it’s time to welcome milder days with definitely-not-mild series! September 2026 promises to be a month full of thrilling and diverse K-dramas. Whether you’re looking for a new mystery or romance, slice-of-life or sageuk, September will surely deliver the brand-new Korean drama you’ve been craving!…
Our Sticky Love: Messy, Flawed, but Sweet Like Taffy
It’s been hard to find a “classic” rom-com these days. I mean, a proper quintessential one — not one of those genre-blending series. That kind of story that is funny and sweet, driven by two people who happen to fall in love through incredibly clumsy means in a mundane setting that presents them with ordinary…
Agent Kim Reactivated: The Action Spectacle(s) of a Quirky Middle-Aged Trio
Back in 2009, renowned film critic Roger Ebert offered one of his witty reviews to Pierre Morel’s action-thriller Taken, in which he mentioned that ‘It’s always a puzzle to review a movie like this. On the one hand, it’s preposterous. But who expects a “Bourne”-type city-wrecking operative to be plausible? On the other hand, it’s…
What’s Next? 8 New Korean Dramas Out in August 2026!
After a very busy July, we’re getting ready for a slightly calmer — but equally exciting! — August! New seasons, new romances, and new rivalries arrive in full force with eight captivating Korean dramas coming out this month. Is everyone ready? We’ll be updating this post with trailers, new dates, and international streaming services, so…
The East Palace: This Is Properly Disquieting, Spellbinding Storytelling
In an interview with the Tudum platform for the making-of featurette of her visually astounding new project, star Roh Yoon-seo explained that Netflix’s The East Palace is “an occult fantasy action period series.“ Yes, The East Palace is a genre-blending drama that can be described in a thousand different ways. The show has drawn comparisons…
Netflix’s Human Vapor Is Heartbreakingly Intoxicating
On December 11th, 1960, Toho released The Human Vapor, the third and last instalment in their “Transforming Human” series of sci-fi features (following 1958’s The H-Man and 1960’s The Secret of the Telegian). Written by Kimura Takeshi, directed by Honda Ishiro, and counting on Tsuburaya Eiji’s visual effects (quick reminder that Ishiro and Tsuburaya also…
My Royal Nemesis: Centre on the Couple, Overlook the Mental Gymnastics
Where do we even start with SBS’s My Royal Nemesis? Directed by Han Tae-seop and written by Kang Hyun-joo (who previously penned 2023’s Soulmate and 2025’s Lost in Starlight), My Royal Nemesis quickly climbed the charts to become one of the year’s greatest hits. Its series finale proudly earned an average nationwide rating of 11.8…
Reborn: The Case of a Good Heart Against Bland Execution
TV Asahi’s Reborn certainly has a lot going on for it: led by the excellent Takahashi Issey in a dual role, it relies on an exciting blend of time slips, reincarnation, and found families. Top that off with a witty hero who helps the poor underdog win against the greedy magnate, and you’re bound to…
