Dramas with a Disappointing Second Half or Ending
Just my personal opinion, obviously. For context, I don't mind tragic endings (some of my favourite endings are tragic) as long as the romantic storyline is resolved in a way that feels satisfying.
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1. The Rise of Phoenixes
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
Ending
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2. Queen Cheorin
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
Ending
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3. Black Lotus Tactics Manual
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
Second half
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4. Prietena Surorii Mele
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Second Half
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5. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
The ML's choices near the end
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6. Alchemy of Souls: Part 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Second half
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7. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
Ending. I have to acknowledge that the ending was appropriate for the story that was being told, but as someone who was largely watching for the romantic storyline, I was left feeling unsatisfied.
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8. Misty – O Crimă Misterioasă
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Ending. Again, the ending was more or less appropriate, in terms of tone, but pretty depressing. Not an ending that makes you want to watch the drama again.
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9. The One Day Destruction Entered the Front Door of My House
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Second Half
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10. Go Ahead
Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes
Both really. But the ending especially.
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11. Ru Hua Ru Tu Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 21 episodes
Ending