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The first case of the drama and the movie's plot both are about a curse involving paper brides that have supposedly bewitched and killed the grooms.

Both are short length dramas in which the leads are investigating seemingly supernatural mysteries and curses in a small town.

Both are short length Republican Era mystery dramas with a reporter FL and a small town setting. Both dramas have a supernatural/horror vibe.

Both are Republican Era mini dramas set in a town where murders and wrongful deaths have taken place, with a smart FL and the ML working together to solve the cases.

Both are mini dramas with a Republican Era setting in which the characters are investigating seemingly supernatural mysteries. Both feature a coroner as a main character.