Navarasa

 This is a must watch for the nine short stories that have been presented with love and simplicity. The stories touch your hearts and they seem very realistic. The locations are superb and blend in so well with the stories. These stories bring us a slice of life and the emotions that come with it. The actors are brilliant at what they do. This is a must watch series that is short and can be watched in a day.

It's amazing how we can identify with the emotions portrayed and there are so many similar incidents that have happened in our lives that correspond with these emotions, but in other ways. The songs and the picturization of the title song in the credits is absolutely stunning. I just did not like the eighth story about courage. All the rest were superb. I loved the last couple and their chemistry too.

Nine amazing story tellers have come together to weave this beautiful series. This is a good watch for sure. It's streaming on Netflix.

The Good Doctor

 Just started watching this one and was pleasantly surprised. It is an insightful series about the happenings at a hospital in San Jose.

Some brilliant characterizations and acting on display here. This is all about the trials and tribulations faced by the medical fraternity with a surgeon with autism and savant syndrome among them. This series has some heart-stopping moments.

What are the challenges the doctor has to face to prove his excellence? Is he accepted as one among them? This forms the crux of the story. All those who are a fan of medical cases will enjoy this series to the fullest. Every episode leaves us with a message or something to think about. An amazing series which I am watching as a distraction from the romantic Korean Drama series. This series has been remade in Korean too as Good Doctor so you can watch that one too as an added option to see some Korean oppas.

Do watch this one, you will not be disappointed. I am enjoying every episode so far. Lot of heart, great dialogues and subtle humour.

Streaming on Netflix.

Something in the Rain

 Such a beautiful story!

Complete with love, heart-break, opposition and other challenges. The lead couple is truly adorable. So many heart-warming moments. It is a look at love between an older woman and younger man. The couple have siblings who are friends with each other. There are two songs that constantly play in the background during important events and they are really meaningful and melodious.

It's amazing how even a simple story narrated well can touch your hearts. There is no undue drama, sex or exposure in these Korean dramas yet they are so endearing! The locations, language, food and the bonds they share with their family and friends makes it so realistic and engaging. Do watch this series.