1) Tomb Raiding Dramas (Love)
While it is not exactly a genre per se, dramas that involve tomb raiding are hard to classify. It falls under the mystery + thriller genre definitely, but it still is very different from typical mystery and thriller shows.
I am a huge trash for tomb raiding dramas. I have probably watched every Chinese tomb raiding dramas under the sun. Tomb Raiding dramas are a combination of Mystery, Thriller, Historical, Adventure and Action with some having a tinge of Supernatural. They are extremely amazing in the sense that I can get the best of both worlds since I love the suspense and the link towards actual historical people/events.
Tomb Raiding dramas are getting increasingly popular recently, especially in China with almost 1 tomb raiding drama coming out each year.
Dramas I recommend: The Mystic Nine, Candle In The Tomb.
Dramas I don't recommend: Candle In The Tomb, Mu Ye Gui Shi
2) Sci-Fi (Hate)
Yes, I really really dislike Sci-Fi dramas. The reason why I tend to stay away from them? CG.
Sci-Fi dramas rely rather heavily on CG and CG can make or break my interest towards a drama. It makes me feel really uncomfortable whenever I am watching a drama and the CG just looks too artificial or that it doesn't flow well with the actor's actions. I won't be able to get absorbed into the drama and will end up just dropping it.
Another reason why I do not like Sci-Fi dramas is that it tends to spoil the mystery element to it. Many Sci-Fi dramas include the mystery genre and the Sci-Fi aspect makes it impossible to guess what's behind the mystery since there are so many possible ways to commit the crime. It just makes me feel disappointed and that I watched the drama in vain.
3) Revolutionary period drama/Spy dramas (Love - Hate)
Now comes the genre where I have a love-hate relationship with -- dramas that are set in the revolutionary period of China OR Dramas that are set during the Japanese Occupation in Asia.
Why do I love it? Firstly the plot is definitely solid. The plots are thrilling, suspenseful and you will be on the edge of your seat during every single episode. Trying to hope that the protagonist's identity will not be revealed or be guessing who is also a spy is what you will be doing throughout the whole drama. Dramas like these will also give you good plot twists when you find out the real identity of certain characters. It is definitely a drama that will keep your mind busy
But... why do I hate it? Since it is set during war times, it is for sure that there will be many casualties. You will be spending ALL of your time praying and hoping that the main character or your favourite character will be able to live at the end and a happy ending will take place,only to find out at the last few episodes that your prayer isn't answered. That moment, although necessary is really painful may spoil your whole drama watching experience.
It is also important to see who is the cast is. Their acting skills must be top notch or else you will just be cringing for the whole drama and ruin it for you no matter how great the plot is.
Dramas like these : Sparrow, The Disguiser, No Regrets
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