But I promise they’re all worth the watch. Warning: Taiwanese dramas are sometimes rather cringe-worthy, especially the older ones. These dramas are usually ‘lighter’ than Korean dramas, so if you’re looking for something that’s easily digestible or you just want a trip down memory lane, here are some of the best dramas from each year. Since then, we have been treated to wonderful dramas one after the other. The year 2001 was the year Taiwanese idol dramas became an official genre in Taiwanese broadcasting.