Both prominently feature feminist themes of independence and self-empowerment in a historical setting, as well as relationships between women who are put in similar circumstances. The cinematography/music gives both dramas a very scenic and almost dreamlike/folktale feel which works well to immerse the viewer in the story, despite the liberties that had to be taken in order to tell a more modern story.
A Dream of Splendor leans much more heavily into the relationships between the three women. The women run a business, so much of the drama is spent on the life of business owners in the capital city.
Rookie Historian tells the tale of female palace historians, therefore, most of the drama centers around the life in the inner and outer palace, and it features political intrigue and plots more heavily. The romance is also more youthful than the mature romance of the main leads in A Dream of Splendor as it ties closely to the coming of age arc of the male lead.
A Dream of Splendor leans much more heavily into the relationships between the three women. The women run a business, so much of the drama is spent on the life of business owners in the capital city.
Rookie Historian tells the tale of female palace historians, therefore, most of the drama centers around the life in the inner and outer palace, and it features political intrigue and plots more heavily. The romance is also more youthful than the mature romance of the main leads in A Dream of Splendor as it ties closely to the coming of age arc of the male lead.
Two dramas are similar as:
1. The male leads are military generals with significant power in both dramas.
2. Female leads are orphans.
3. Both FLs are quick-witted, independant, strong and rather smart.
4. Both main couples has a bickering relationsjip at the beginning with traces of going from hate to love and support.
5. Both male leads are strong and persistent with cold demeanor showed to the outsiders.
6. Both dramas depicted fictional historical setting with slow burning romance keeping the similarity in genres.
1. The male leads are military generals with significant power in both dramas.
2. Female leads are orphans.
3. Both FLs are quick-witted, independant, strong and rather smart.
4. Both main couples has a bickering relationsjip at the beginning with traces of going from hate to love and support.
5. Both male leads are strong and persistent with cold demeanor showed to the outsiders.
6. Both dramas depicted fictional historical setting with slow burning romance keeping the similarity in genres.
If you liked A Dream of Splendor, you might enjoy Les Belles. Both dramas feature determined female leads who rely on their wits and feminine wiles to maneuver tricky situations and improve their lot. Both dramas also feature similar themes of female empowerment and social taboos in a restrictive society, albeit each taking a different approach. Les Belles is a light fluffy romance comedy that lightly pokes fun, while A Dream of Splendor had more serious undertones. Both are aesthetically pleasing and features some artisanal craft. Lin Yun also appears in both dramas.
both FLs are smart, strong, calm, mature, and business-oriented. both MLs are government officials involved in military/defense. the leads' relationship in both dramas start off with distrust, but the leads slowly warm up to each other as they keep helping each other. their relationships are also steady and mature. blossom is more politics heavy and darker, while a dream of splendor focuses more on the livelihoods of three women.
Though not in the same genre; the similarities are:
-Strong and self reliant FL who builds a rag-tag family of people she meets along the way. Not a damsel in distress.
-Rock solid ML who loves to bicker with the FL, but their chemistry is apparent from episode 1.
-Comedic scenes with the support.
-Stunning costumes and scenery.
-Flowing storyline that misses most tropes; ML and FL view each other as equals.
-Strong and self reliant FL who builds a rag-tag family of people she meets along the way. Not a damsel in distress.
-Rock solid ML who loves to bicker with the FL, but their chemistry is apparent from episode 1.
-Comedic scenes with the support.
-Stunning costumes and scenery.
-Flowing storyline that misses most tropes; ML and FL view each other as equals.
Both are historical dramas with a lush, beautiful look and feel, both based upon operas. The MLs are of higher status than the FLs who are orphans and entertainers (musician vs. theatre performer). Both FLs are intelligent and quick to solve problems that come their way. Both dramas are female driven and have court politics , friendship, and extended family at their center.
Okay! In account of the origin of the plot I would say that there's nothing comparable between two the two dramas. It's a different dynasty, different storyline but one thing strongly is attached to both dramas which is the female centered plot and the sisterhood between the leads. I you like ADOS I'm sure you would like Zhen Huan as both stories portrayed a Zhao Pan'er and Zhen Huan trying to find their ways and never admit defeat alongside protecting there closed ones with all it takes!
The two leads are really alike in strength whiteout wielding a sword and smartness in their business (Zhao Pan'er) and harem (Zhen Huan).
The two leads are really alike in strength whiteout wielding a sword and smartness in their business (Zhao Pan'er) and harem (Zhen Huan).
