In this episode we discuss whether or not good action and a strong lead actor can save a mediocre plot and a nonsensical backstory. Or maybe this is all just a dream and none of it ever happened.

In this episode we talk about how good acting can save weak material and how hindsight can expose the flaws of a show you thought you loved. We also ask an important philosophical question: if a boy falls in love in a video game, but none of the people are real, did he really fall in love?

We talk about the highs and if it's enough to cancel out the lows, what a character arc should look like, and is it ok to end this episode with a BLEEP BLEEP...

Mel and Ryan welcome you to the introductory episode of DramaMeans podcast where they discuss what you can expect going forward and introducing their new DramaMeans ranking scale while they disect dramas from all over the world.

We discuss why endings are hard, why plagiarism always comes back to bite you, and why it's very important to do your research when you're writing policeman.

As always, SPOILERS and STRONG LANGUAGE.

Also, not sure why Spotify isn't letting us play the full song...

This week we discuss the power of self discovery, love, and virginity. Turns out waiting for the right person does have its benefits...so does becoming a mind reading wizard.

Join us as we compare and contrast Shining For One Thing the movie and the drama. Find out how we think the movie fared against the 2022 drama version...and if it's necessary to create CG visuals that are reminiscent of a blow-up doll.

This week we discuss the surpises that await you if you happen to travel back in time to hang out with your parents as high schoolers. And if magical music shop owners are really necessary in this economy.

Join us, for our first ever DramaMeans Awards Ceremony and last episode of Season 1! Find out which dramas, actors, or scenes deserved an award from DramaMeans Podcast! We'll be taking a quick break for the holidays and will be back soon next year for Season 2.

In this episode, we examine meet cutes, confusing love triangles, and why romance writers should never try to be gangsta.