The Double

Gothic vibes, fl back with different identity to punish who wronged her, strong ml...rich backstory and guest appearance, slow burn...

- both FL have double identity
- both FL take on identity of their saviour
- both FL seek revenge
- both FL were wealthy and had high status, then lost everything

If you like sweet sweet revenge, but the manner in how it's done is calculated, crafty, smart, etc. etc., then Nirvana in Fire is a great option! The romance factor is not as prominent in Nirvana in Fire, as it's main focus is really on the politics and revenge.

Shen Miao, the daughter of a military lineage, foolishly throws away her honor and stubbornly marries Prince Ding. After assisting her husband for six years, she finally became the Empress. She accompanies him to fight for the country and volunteers to become a hostage in another country for the sake of peace.

When she returns five years later, there is no place for her in the Inner Palace as she is replaced by Lady Mei, the woman the Emperor favors. Her daughter then meets a violent death, her son, the Crown Prince, is deposed, and her parents and brother, who sacrificed themselves for the country and the Emperor, not a single one of them, were lucky enough to escape alive. Even more, she is also executed under the order of her husband.

But in a strange turn of events, she manages to return to the age of fourteen, when the tragedy has yet to occur, her family is still alive, and she is still the pure daughter of a military lineage. With the knowledge of future events, she vows to protect her family and avenge her son and daughter.

Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a wealthy magistrate, loses everything after a major upheaval. She’s saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, and takes on Jiang Li’s identity to return to the capital. With help from Duke Xiao Heng and others, she faces numerous challenges, fights injustice, clears her father's name from wrongful imprisonment, aids Xiao Heng in seeking justice, and protects the people

In her past life, Chu Yu fled an imperial marriage for Gu Chu Sheng, only to die far from home. Reborn at fifteen and facing the same choice, she instead marries into the doomed Wei family, determined to change their tragic fate. Knowing young Wei Yun would one day rise as the feared “Living Yama,” she vows to stand by him and protect the family's legacy. Unexpectedly, she truly becomes the Wei family's “eldest lady.”

A revenge drama with complicated and intriguing relationship between our leads. Just like how the leads in 'The Double' trusted each other amd worked together to bring down all the corrupted people wish the same for this one.

Great Autumn Drama, just perfect for the season, if you enjoyed the feel of The Double, then you will definitely enjoy this drama. The intense feelings of the Double is not easy to reach, but the whole theme, chemistry and feel of this Drama is worth discovering.

If you loved how intelligent and witty the fl was, the story of yanxi palace is right up your alley. It's always a treat to see smart FL, and both the double and the story of Yanxi Place won't disappoint.

Bonus: FL is played by the same actress in both.

Romance takes a backseat in both of these series, but not in an annoying or dull way. The main story and everything surrounding it is riveting, while the loveline helps ground our characters- stopping them from crossing over into insanity.

Because the Lead is smart and cunning, knows her opponents better than she knows herself and is someone who goes through her revenge

The drama is also talking about a revenge. She comes in and try to seek revenge on those who wronged her

I am just shocked at how smart both male and female leads are. The double the FL uses her cunning and wits to survive, similar to the FL for love in nirvana. Both ML are just as smart as well and they seem to have this mutual understanding of one another although they seem to hate each other from the beginning. It was like enemies to lovers for me. Both move in such a fast pace you can't help but keep watching.

The Double Special is the parent story that narrates the life of Xiao Heng and Xue Fang Fei after they met again.

Le Double tells the story of Xue Fang Fei, a county magistrate's daughter. After a serie of upheavals, she embarks on a perilous ride to avenger the death of her family and seek justice.

Doing so she crosses paths with Duke Su Xiao Heng...

Both dramas share similar vibes and storytelling elements that attract the same kind of viewers:

? Complex relationships and dual identities –
The Double and Legend of Anle both explore characters who live double lives or hide their true selves behind another identity. The tension between truth and deception drives the drama in both.

?? Strong female leads –
Each features a bold, intelligent heroine who’s not afraid to fight for justice or take control of her fate. Fans who liked the empowered yet emotionally layered women in The Double will definitely appreciate Legend of Anle’s Anle too.

?? Romance with political intrigue –
Both shows mix romance with revenge, loyalty, and power struggles. If you like your love stories with a side of strategy and royal secrets, they hit the same notes.

? Aesthetic and emotional tone –
Both dramas deliver that elegant costume drama look — sweeping cinematography, emotional storytelling, and intense chemistry between leads.

So basically:
? Legend of Anle feels like The Double’s dramatic cousin — same flavor of suspense, slow-burn romance, and secret identities.