Some similarities:
- chinese crime drama focusing on different criminal cases
- male lead has a tragic past in which a sudden fire destroyed his home and killed his family
- male lead is focused on finding out the truth about the fire and is convinced that it wasn't an accident
- second male lead is a police officer
- female lead is a forensic scientist/pathologist
- a lot of focus on the relationship/bond between the male leads
- wholesome friendship
- good teamwork
- some action, some thrill, some humor
Some differences:
- the main character of The Embers is not an official police officer. He only works with the police because the criminal cases have something to do with him, his brother and his past
- the main character of Unnatural Fire is an official fire investigator and works with the police because the fires are linked to murders
- The Embers focuses on the connection between the main character and his brother
- Unnatural Fire focuses on the connection between the two male leads (fire investigator and police officer) and the female lead (forensic scientist)
- chinese crime drama focusing on different criminal cases
- male lead has a tragic past in which a sudden fire destroyed his home and killed his family
- male lead is focused on finding out the truth about the fire and is convinced that it wasn't an accident
- second male lead is a police officer
- female lead is a forensic scientist/pathologist
- a lot of focus on the relationship/bond between the male leads
- wholesome friendship
- good teamwork
- some action, some thrill, some humor
Some differences:
- the main character of The Embers is not an official police officer. He only works with the police because the criminal cases have something to do with him, his brother and his past
- the main character of Unnatural Fire is an official fire investigator and works with the police because the fires are linked to murders
- The Embers focuses on the connection between the main character and his brother
- Unnatural Fire focuses on the connection between the two male leads (fire investigator and police officer) and the female lead (forensic scientist)
To be honest, I am not really sure why both dramas seem to give similar vibes. One deals with a genius artist joining the police (and has strong bromance), the other deals with someone who doesn't even like most of the police (and there definitely is no actual bromance). UtS spends a lot of time on separate cases, while TE seems to concentrate on a long-running over-arching plot.
And yet, there's just something really similar in the atmosphere they both project - like a dream state where things are what they seem to be but at the same time, very much different. If you've watched UtS (and watching TE), you might "get" what I mean.
Also, both have good soundtracks. At least that's an obvious common thing.
ETA Ah, there it is, the thing that made me feel there's a similarity (eventual reveal in ep 9). Both of these dramas aren't afraid to touch on VERY sensitive topics for mainland audiences. UtS did it more openly, but the police were capable there and no corruption in sight. TE decided to make it darker and not hide the rot under the pretty surface.
And yet, there's just something really similar in the atmosphere they both project - like a dream state where things are what they seem to be but at the same time, very much different. If you've watched UtS (and watching TE), you might "get" what I mean.
Also, both have good soundtracks. At least that's an obvious common thing.
ETA Ah, there it is, the thing that made me feel there's a similarity (eventual reveal in ep 9). Both of these dramas aren't afraid to touch on VERY sensitive topics for mainland audiences. UtS did it more openly, but the police were capable there and no corruption in sight. TE decided to make it darker and not hide the rot under the pretty surface.
The plot's aren't very similar, but the tones are alike. They're both dark, show the horrors of small towns, have truly traumatic stuff happen to characters, and the cases of The Embers remind of some of the experiences the characters in Tender Light go through.
Both series are cleverly written, complex, detailed, deal with psychological aspects, and were made with passion by their creators.
Both series are cleverly written, complex, detailed, deal with psychological aspects, and were made with passion by their creators.
- Brothers relationship (younger ML, older SML)
- Both MLs are strong-willed and stubborn while their brothers are more grounded and experienced.
- Both focused heavily on trauma (PTSD, depression and survivor's guilt)
- ML has amnesia
- Investigating cases from ML's past
- Strong and supportive FL
- Police investigation + independent investigation
- Both are dark and gritty shows displaying the dark side of humanity
- Both are fairly unique for their genre
- Angst galore
Main difference is that Blind focuses on 1 case while The Embers has a case of the week situation that all tie to the main case.
- Both MLs are strong-willed and stubborn while their brothers are more grounded and experienced.
- Both focused heavily on trauma (PTSD, depression and survivor's guilt)
- ML has amnesia
- Investigating cases from ML's past
- Strong and supportive FL
- Police investigation + independent investigation
- Both are dark and gritty shows displaying the dark side of humanity
- Both are fairly unique for their genre
- Angst galore
Main difference is that Blind focuses on 1 case while The Embers has a case of the week situation that all tie to the main case.
