Ranking 10 K-dramas praised for having no filler episodes

Collider published a ranked list of ten K-dramas noted for having no filler episodes, placing Healer at number one.

The list highlights a mix of recent and older titles that keep plots tight: Healer (2014–2015) tops the ranking; Stranger (2017–2020) is singled out for maintaining momentum across 32 episodes in two seasons; Kingdom (2019–2021) comprises two six-episode seasons plus a feature film; The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call was released in January 2025 and runs eight episodes; other entries include The Glory (16 episodes), My Name (eight episodes), D.P. (two seasons of six episodes), Mad for Each Other (13 half-hour episodes), The Silent Sea (eight episodes), and Taxi Driver, which is noted as currently in its third season on Netflix.

The article frames the list as a viewing guide for people who want compact, plot-driven series and notes that while many older K-dramas can be drawn out, a number of titles—both newer and a few from the past decade—avoid filler. Some entries tackle heavy themes (the piece mentions school bullying in The Glory and military service in D.P.), and the list may help readers choose a weekend binge, comfort watch, or a shorter, satisfying series run.

Key Topics

Culture, Healer, Stranger, Kingdom, Taxi Driver, The Glory