As the weather turns colder, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some cozy drama nights at home. In this article, we introduce 10 carefully selected foreign dramas to watch this winter (2025 edition). From heartwarming human stories to action-packed titles set against stunning snowy backdrops — why not spend this winter with a drama that warms both your heart and your home?
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Envidiosa (Netflix/2025)
- Streaming Platform:Netflix
- Genres:Comedy/Romance
- Year of release:Year 2025
A woman in her twilight years finds her way forward after a heartbreak, while envying those around her. Her life-sized view of love has been the talk of the town, with many saying, ”I can only sympathize with her.
Recommended points in winter:The colder the season, the more one misses people.The protagonist's complication.is so intense that we forget the cold.
Really? Is this a cake? ~Holiday Edition~ Season 2 (Netflix/2025)
- Streaming Platform:Netflix
- Genres:Variety/Cooking
- Year of release:Year 2025
The popular reality show "Really? Is this a cake?" Season 2 of the holiday edition of the reality show "Is This Really a Cake?Cakes that look too real.Everyone is sure to be surprised by the number of
Recommended points in winter:Full of Christmas mode, you can laugh and watch it with your family and friends. Just watching it makes you feel sweet and happy.
Genie, Make a Wish (Netflix/2025)
- Streaming Platform:Netflix
- Genres:Fantasy/Comedy
- Year of release:Year 2025
A fantasy romance between Jeanie (Kim Woo-bin), the spirit of a magic lamp that has awakened from a thousand-year sleep, and its closed-minded owner, Ga-yeon (Suji). Jeanie is attracted to the emotionless Ga-yeon, and eventually makes a life-threatening contract with her.
Recommended points in winter:Perfect for a quiet winter evening.Adult fantasy romanceThe theme is ”Wishes” and ”Rebirth.” The theme of "Wishes" and "Rebirth" is a story of warmth in a cold world.
🌨️ A masterpiece of ”winter stage” that suits the snowy scenery.
Hawkeye (Disney+/2021)
- Streaming Platform:Disney+.
- Genres:Action/Hero
- Year of release:Year 2021
This new original series is set in New York City after Thanos' finger-pounding. Former Avenger and bowman Clint Barton (a.k.a. Hawkeye) is on a mission to get back to his family for Christmas.
Points of interest in winter:New York City streets covered in snowis beautiful and can be enjoyed as both winter action and romantic.
The Terror (U-NEXT/2018)
- Streaming Platform:U-NEXT
- Genres:Suspense/Survival
- Year of release:2018
This anthology series changes its story and cast each season. Season 1 is based on an actual 19th century Arctic expedition, while Season 2 is based on a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. Season 1's Arctic expedition is based on Dan Simmons' "The Terror of the Arctic",Winter pattern of extreme coldcan be enjoyed.
Points of interest in winter:The sense of presence is so real that you can feel the cold from the screen. The chilling tension and beauty of the images draw you in.
Northern Rescue (Netflix/2019)
- Streaming Platform:Netflix
- Genres:Human/Family
- Year of release:2019
This is a human drama about a father and his three children who start a new life in a snowy town after the death of his wife. Returning to the countryside with their father, a search-and-rescue team, the family overcomes their grief and strengthens their family ties.
Recommended points in winter:The serenity of the snow and the story of rebirth overlap beautifully.Winter ”fresh start”This winter classic depicts the
☕️Healing human drama that relaxes the heart
This Is Us/Dis Is Us (Disney+/2016)
- Streaming Platform:Disney+.
- Genres:Drama
- Year of release:2016
Kate (Chrissy Metz), Kevin (Justin Hartley), and Randall (Sterling K. Brown).The Life of TripletsThis moving work carefully depicts the love, loss, and bonds of a family centered on the It is a masterpiece drama series that will make you think again and again, "Family is great.
Recommended points in winter:A warm story sinks in on a cold night. A drama you want to soak in slowly with a cup of hot cocoa in your hand.
Little Voice (Apple TV+/2020)
- Streaming Platform:Apple TV+
- Genres:Youth／Romance／Music
- Year of release:Year 2020
TalentedChronicling the growth of a singer-songwriter.Romantic coming-of-age drama. The music was produced by American singer Sara Bareillis, and the executive producers included J. J. Abrams and Ben Stevenson.
Recommended points in winter:Music to listen to on a quiet winter night and a positive message. It will gently heal your tired heart.
🕯️ A deeply moving, deeply moving film to watch in one sitting on a winter night.
After Life (Netflix/2019)
- Streaming Platform:Netflix
- Genres:Human Drama/Black Comedy
- Year of release:2019
A middle-aged man who has lost the meaning of life after the death of his beloved wife blames everyone around him, but little by little“A story about regaining ”human connectionsThe film is a masterpiece of humor and pathos. Ricky Jarvais, known for his dry comments and black jokes at the Golden Globes, plays the main character Tony in this masterpiece, a perfect blend of humor and pathos that only Jarvais can deliver.
Points of interest in winter:The heart is touched by the protagonist, who has become as cold as ice after the death of his beloved wife, and tries to move forward, even though he blames everyone around him for the loss. The warmth of the people around him warms his cold heart and body.
After Life articles
- After Life" Season 1｜Can a man recover from the death of his beloved wife?
- After Life" Season 2｜Death strikes Tony again!
- After Life" Season 3｜Tony's growth in solitude brings tears to my eyes.
Modern Love (Prime Video/2019)
- Streaming Platform:Amazon Prime Video
- Genres:Omnibus / Love
- Year of release:2019
Based on a true-life column in the New York Times, this is a one-episode love story. Season 1 consists of eight stand-alone episodes set in contemporary New York City, but in the final episode, the previous characters cross paths on a street corner. Season 2 is set outside of New York City, with encounters, goodbyes, and reunions,Various ”forms of love”will be drawn.
Recommended points in winter:Romantic and warm, it leaves a warm aftertaste, and whether you watch it one episode at a time or all together, it will fill your heart.
Summary｜Another drama to warm your heart on a winter night.
The charm of winter dramas is still special, snuggling up to you on a cold night.
You are sure to find a reason** to watch any of these dramas this season. We hope you will enjoy a heart-warming time of foreign dramas this winter.
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"Envidiosa," Really? Is This Cake? ~Holiday Edition," "Genie, Make a Wish," "Northern Rescue," "After Life," ©︎Netflix, Inc "Hawkeye" © 2021 Marvel "The Terror" ©︎2018 AMC Film Holdings LLC. All rights reserved. "This Is Us"(C)2016-2017 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All rights reserved. "Little Voice" ©︎2020 Apple lnc. All Rights Reserved. "Modern Love" © Amazon Studios
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