Coroner's Diary

-Investigation Plot
- Ditective Lead
- murder mystery
-Action
-Strong Male lead
- Ditective Fiction
- Slight Romance

A very similar setup with a case lasting years to solve until the mains work on it.

With some difference being the length of the case in question.

The leads seem to have similar motivations

Feng Miao Jun, a princess of the fallen Anxia Kingdom, crosses paths with Yun Ya, a cruel master from Wei. Despite initial distrust, their fates intertwine. Together with Master Mo Ti Zhun and Saintess Han Yue, they become close allies in their battle against the Heavenly Demons. Through trials, love, and mutual support, they grow into powerful beings capable of facing all challenges.

Both have detective, coroner, and group of friends that help investigate murder mysteries.
Both have thriller mystery as the main genre.
Both ML are clever at investigating.
Both FL also clever at investigating.
Both have hints of comedy and funny bits which makes it light and relatable.

Smart female doctor
Military male protagonist
Mysterious cases
Politics, revenge
Costume drama
Difficult, incomplete family background
Slow romance

Ning Jin Hai is an assassin from Bai Yu Jing - a place where homeless women gather and train to become female assassins. These assassins are then dispatched under the name of “Yin Niang”. This drama tells the story of the “Yin Niang”.

Not exactly a sherlock holmes type genre but Rise of Ning is really good with well entrenched villain

- smart intelligent female lead
- polic officer
- investigation
- murder mystery
- strong smart male lead
- historical romance mystery fiction

- Historical romance mystery drama
- Smart leads
- murder mystery
- cold case
- romance during investigation
- revenge

These dramas focus on forensic science and the resolution of complex cases. Medical Examiner Dr. Qin follows a team investigating crimes through autopsies, while Coroner’s Diary revolves around a coroner uncovering hidden truths behind suspicious deaths.

Both dramas have the same genre: History, Mystery, Investigation… Ao Rui Peng is the male lead of both dramas.

Liang Chen Mei Jin is a female-centered historical drama set in the Ming Dynasty, following the story of Gu Jin Chao, a resilient woman who is given a second chance at life through rebirth. After a tragic past, she awakens in her younger body, determined to rewrite her fate and take control of her destiny. Surrounded by multiple male leads with varying loyalties and intentions, Gu Jin Chao navigates a web of palace intrigue, family conflict, and emotional entanglements. With her intelligence and inner strength, she rises against the constraints of a patriarchal society, challenging not only her enemies but the expectations placed upon women of her time. The drama blends romance, revenge, and political power plays, all set against the backdrop of lavish costumes and the intricate beauty of the Ming court. Ideal for fans of strong female protagonists and reincarnation narratives, Liang Chen Mei Jin promises a gripping tale of empowerment, love, and second chances.

Both are mysterious and thriller dramas. Ao Rui Peng also played in both dramas.

Both fmc solves cases and checks bodies! They're smart, capable and strong-willed. Both of the male leads are enraptured and admire the fmcs for their skills and also aids in investigation. They both have interesting cases to solve. If you like one, you'll LOVE the other!

- solving cases
- horror aspect (not actually horror, but both have a dark/creepy vibe to them)
- romance