The School Nurse Files

- Quirky, unconventional FLs that are aloof, perpetually tired, and went through a lot.
- Supportive and cute MLs that stand by FL no matter what.
- Stories focused on FL's workplace (in TSNF, ML is her coworker while in MD he is not)
- Local small-town vibes in TSNF, actual small town in MD.
- Both are quirky and unusual watches with absurd humour and heartfelt stories.
- Girlboss x Malewife leads' relationship
- Quirky supporting cast

Main difference is that TSNF is supernatural while MD is medical realism. Also in TSNF's ML and FL's relationship is more implied while in MD the leads get together and date in the drama itself.

Both are independent movies with metaphor-ridden, surrealist plot lines. Albeit in different ways, both stories showcase a wide range of social issues in modern-day society, packaged in unique and occasionally quirky symbolism.

Both dramas deal with the supernatural and are centered around a FL and ML duo that encounters supernatural beings. The FL has a mission to fight against these since childhood and she is supported by the ML who was at first clueless. The dynamics of the duo and their relationship are similar in both dramas. Smart and strong female lead, smart and supportive male lead.

Both dramas also have a dark and complicated past as origin.

Both have the same male lead and both are very meritorious but fictional tales. One great difference between the leads of both shows is that in The School Nurse Files the leads are more friends overall and even though compassion is shown for each other, it isn't elaborated on. Whereas in Abyss the two leads do end up in a relationship.

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