There were many popular spy dramas in 2023, including Seamless, Plum Blossom and Heart, Fated Enemy, Kite, and so on. These dramas performed well in Douban's ratings and the audience's reputation, and they were loved and sought after by the majority of the audience. However, it was impossible to know which spy drama was the most popular based on the search results provided.
There were many popular dramas in the first quarter of 2020, and one of the more famous ones was " Celebrating Years 2: Chang 'an Twelve Hours." This was an ancient drama adapted from a novel of the same name. It told the story of the protagonist Fan Xian's adventures in Chang 'an during the Tang Dynasty. The show was loved and sought after by the audience after it was broadcast in the first quarter of 2020.
Currently, the most popular 2023 Korean drama was D.P's Wanted Deserter 2. This drama was an original Korean drama released by Facebook in 2021. It used military service as the theme to reveal the injustice and bullying in the military. The second season was released at the end of July this year, with Ding Haiyin, Ju Jiaohuan, Jin Chengjun, and Sun Xijiu as the main actors. It was adapted from a popular comic. The drama was based on the Korean army's "deserter tracking group" as the story background, exploring military issues and revealing many insider stories. The second season was directed by director Han Junxi and written by screenwriter Kim Putong. The original cast returned together and new characters such as Ji Jinhee, Kim Ji-hyun, and Cui Xianxu were added. This drama showed the elegy of the military camp and aroused the expectations of the audience.
The most popular 2023 modern dramas were Speedy and The Long Season. " Speedy " was an anti-triad criminal investigation drama directed by Xu Jizhou and starred by Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong, etc. It had a Douban rating of 8.5. The drama told the story of a first-line criminal police officer who was attacked by an umbrella in the struggle against the evil forces. The Long Season was a suspense short drama with a 9.5 rating, which was the highest rating for a domestic drama in the past eight years. This drama had received a dazzling reputation. Other than that, the other search results did not mention the other most popular 2023 modern dramas.
Currently, there were two popular suspense dramas in 2023, namely Speedy and The Long Season. These two dramas were at the top of the 2023 rankings and received high Douban ratings. " Speedy " was an anti-triad criminal investigation drama directed by Xu Jizhou, with Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong, and other leading roles. " The Long Season " was a life suspense drama with Fan Wei as the main character. It had a Douban rating of 9.4. These two dramas were very popular with the audience and had high viewing value.
Well, bl dramas based on novels tend to have a pre - established fan base from the novel readers. So, there is already an expectation and excitement around the adaptation. The storylines usually have more depth compared to those that are not based on novels. They can explore themes such as love, friendship, and self - discovery in a more nuanced way. Also, the cultural and historical elements in the novel can be vividly depicted in the drama, which gives it an extra layer of richness.
Another one is 'Sotus: The Series'. The drama is based on a well - loved novel. It tells a heartwarming story about a relationship that develops between two students in a university setting, with elements of friendship, growth, and love. The characters are well - portrayed, and the plot is full of touching moments.
The chemistry between the characters and the emotional depth usually draw people in. The tension and the slow build-up of the relationship can be very captivating.
A good story like this usually has a mix of sweet moments, challenges they face together, and a depth of emotion that makes you root for them. Also, well-developed characters with unique personalities add to the appeal.