The Spirealm

One actor is same and had good chemistry with other ml so we get a good bromance, this story has three main caracter two ml and one fl and all three of them make a good and strong team, but both ml have a good amount of moments and amazing crime and investigation story line, and plot twist are amazing especially last one it's unexpected and super, really enjoyed it

- greatly written main characters
- alliance between main characters
- fighting for greater good
- main characters against the world
- loveable side characters
- straight romance between side characters
- fantasy world, supernatural
- investigating and conflicts with others
- long and comlex storylines
- bromance/bl
- based on novels
- censored adaptation of same-sex original work
The whole story of both of the shows feels odly familiar to each other. The pain and suffering when watching the series, left big impact on me, i can't even explain why and how, it just did. You can find bromance in both of them, that's probably why you here. The Spirealm takes place in our world how we know it, but with some future developments. It tells story about people being stuck in a game, VR to be exact. However, The Untamed takes place in ancient China, which is totally different from The Spirealm, but it still has some similarities between them. The whole story is pretty comlicated if you ask me in both of the series. You'll have to really pay attention, if you miss something, you can get lost easily. There are lots of good side characters, which is not really common, they're very likeable and greatly played out. But, if i'm gonna talk about acting, The Untamed made me laugh by the worst acting i've ever seen. The acting doesn't include main characters, they were extraordinary. I'm gonna talk about side side characters. They weren't almost seen, maybe that's why it was so bad. Just look at some fighting scenes, you can see clearly what i'm talking about. I think they forgot that we can see them, i don't know.
The Untamed is lacking some good CGI effects, it's something that i hated when i fisrt watched it. But don't be mistaken, the show is really good overall, but this is something that stands out a lot. There's no way we can change it, let's just recognize the fact and move on.
I feel that if you liked one of these, you'll like the other. It has the same vibe and energy, terrifying and tension moments, sad and torturing scenes, but also some nostalgic and pleasant moments that makes you feel odly satisfying. Also, both of them are a threat to Chinese censorship, which led to some unexpected actions. So, if you like scandals, this two shows will make you cry because of it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Have a nice day

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SYNOPSIS: It started off peculiarly; first, his domestic cat refused to let him cuddle it. Lin Qiushi soon found that a sense of disharmony and incongruity began to pervade everything around him. Then, one odd day, he pushed open a door, and he discovered that the hallway he was familiar with turned into a boundless corridor. At both ends of this corridor were twelve, identical iron gates. Thus, the story began.

Both dramas have a main lead who's face to a car accident in the beginning and they both try to solve mystry with friends they met new. Also ending is very similar i think.

It's a bromance obv. And also this jitd give you massive heartbreak so you gotta cure it with some pure bromance ?

it's quite shocking that nobody recommend Guardian to The Spirealm watchers. I don't want to give spoilers but there's one exact important scene which is almost the same. Also yes both of them is chinese bromance (bl) and there's a group to help to solve problems

I am surprised nobody put this drama in rec section yet! Love For Love's Sake is another drama where the main character enters a game (taking place in a school), meets the love of his life. Both dramas have apparently confusing endings....

Both have very solid fantasy plots related to folktales and urban legends

Both are stunningly good dramas dealing with human emotions like rollercoasters.

Both have characters you fall in love with.

Both dramas are about a group of people starting out in a virtual reality game and then involuntarily get sent back to the game without the headset. If they die in the game, their bodies in real life will also suffer dire consequences.

Although Serendipity is more on the romance side and lacks the bromance that Spirealm has, both of the story bases are similar - in both shows they visit different worlds (VR games/books) with different settings, solve problems and find out about mysteries.

I would say both are episodic dramas cause there are different cases/stories for every three/four episodes but there is still main plot throughout whole series
Main characters of two shows gives the same vibe, they understand minds of killers/monsters while being really kind hearted, both of them have above average skills (hearing/drawing) and they're very observant and ingenious
Both shows have amazing mystery elements and outstanding ways to solve problems
Also good music and found family trope

Some similarities:
- a group of people end up in a game and have to complete various missions/levels
- they have to solve tasks, fight enemies and, above all, survive
- friendships and rivalries develop between the players
- here and there we get a bit of bromance
- we get to know the characters within the game and also get an insight into their real lives outside the game
- they are trying to find out more about the origins of the game
- the main character of Geats and the main character of The Spirealm are very connected to the game for some reason and both are very smart

Some differences:
- in Geats each player transforms into a Kamen Rider and can find or win a "mission box" that contains a "raise buckle", this gives them additional armor, weapons and abilities
- in The Spirealm they participate in their normal appearance and don't transform, but sometimes they equip themselves with items or weapons that they find in the level
- in Geats the focus is particularly on exciting and action-packed fight scenes
- in The Spirealm there is less fighting and a lot of focus on solving the mystery in each level/"door" to finally find the "key" to finish the level
- the atmosphere in The Spirealm is more oppressive and creepy, there are a lot of horror elements

A quirky supernatural short series. The first episode is about doors, and it's a cracker!
Not only does it have Liu Chang in it but also Kenji Chen and my favorite short drama guy Yan Zi Xian (starring in the doors sequence)!

Psych-Hunter revolves around a trio of a cop, a doctor (psychologist), and a hypotist working together to solve multiple mysteries that all connect to a larger, overarching plot. It's light romance, and well written bromance/friendships. To add on, it has mystical elements and is a entertaining and fun watch for any fan who enjoys The Spirealm.

The Spirelam revolves around a gamer mc who gets pulled into a virtual reality game where if you die in VR, you die in real life. He meets with another player who is surrounded in mysteries. It has no romance, but is extremely well written, and it-- like Psych-Hunter-- solves multiple mysteries that connect to an overarching plot.

Seriously, any fan of one of these shows will absolutely love the other. I was surprised no one else had reccomended it. Both of themm have great storytelling, good bromance, and a plot that moves along at the right pace. They are incredible shows for anyone who's a fan of the mystery genre. I mean, just watch the first few episodes of either and you'll be hooked.

No spoilers but everything related to Ruan Lanzhi's character is extremely similar to Suda Masaki's. Even the damn good relationship between the two male leads. All Rider universes have tons of odd monsters including ghosts and especially W has a lot of the same similar angst and hot people getting in trouble and hurt and crying their eyes out. The vibe of W gets just as dark at one point even though on the whole it's funny and lighter there are still some episodes that will get to you.