The Legend of Anle

As many of you can see the plot seems quite similar to "The Long Ballad" but then again there are obviously going to be some differences in the dramas which we can look forward to.

Also, they both have Dilraba Dilmurat so if you still can't get over her character from "The Long Ballad" you definitely should give this a try!

- Strong, valiant, formidable & warrior female leads
- Female protagonists rising up ranks in power with their efforts, tactics & wits
- Strong, cunning & devoted male leads willing to sacrifice for their love
- Multiple identities
- Wuxia, politics, power struggle, war

Both are stories about revenge
Both main character's family were unfairly beheaded for the throne
Both are political court dramas
Both Main characters change identity and infiltrate court
Both have wuxia elements
Both main characters are smart, cunning and scheming
Both have romeo and juliet kind of love stories
Infact this Legend of anle has been termed as female version of nirvana in fire

- Female protagonists are strong, courageous, intelligent & the leader/heir to their own strongholds
- Male leads are cunning, strong & very affectionate & devoted to the female leads
- Spans over a love story that chronicles the lovers to go beyond everything & leave no stones unturned for the sake of their lovers
- Appearances of revered martial arts masters of the respective continent & their legends

Di Zi Yuan seeks revenge after her family was falsely accused of treason ten years ago and beheaded according to the emperor's edict. As the sole survivor, she changes her name to Ren An Le and schemes her way into the court. She admires Crown Prince Han Ye's concern for his people's welfare. While slowly developing feelings for him, she remains haunted by her past, unable to dismiss the enmity that exists between their two families. Han Ye, driven by his deep love for Di Zi Yuan, vows to resolve their differences at any cost.

- Game changer protagonists who become the chess player instead of being the chess pieces under the power hungry unjust rulers
- Portrayal of filial relationships, sisterhood & brotherhood
- Martial arts masters, sects & techniques
- Political strategies & tactics

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.

- Strong, valiant & formidable warrior female leads
- Strong, calculating, devoted male leads silently & secretly protecting their love
- Protagonists with their own ideals & values to protect their family & dynasty
- Heart-wrenching, painful love stories
- Wuxia, martial arts, politics, power struggle, war
- Multiple identities

Di Zi Yuan seeks revenge after her family was falsely accused of treason ten years ago and beheaded according to the emperor's edict. As the sole survivor, she changes her name to Ren An Le and schemes her way into the court. She admires Crown Prince Han Ye's concern for his people's welfare. While slowly developing feelings for him, she remains haunted by her past, unable to dismiss the enmity that exists between their two families. Han Ye, driven by his deep love for Di Zi Yuan, vows to resolve their differences at any cost.

- Cunning, tactician, strategic & calculating protagonists
- Political intrigue & power struggle
- Calculating emperors throwing challenges at the protagonists
- Love stories with devotion

- smart FL who can outwit everybody else (in the beginning of LOA),
- FL enters palace / court to get revenge for her family / sister

Dilraba is the female lead in both. While The Blue Whisper is a xianxia & Legend of An Le is a historical wuxia, her characters in both have certain similarities, for instance, both Ji Yun He & Ren An Le/ Di Zi Yuan are strong, valiant, intelligent & indomitable protagonists, unwilling to submit to their harsh fates and they fight their way to turn the tables around, sacrifice for their countries and also give up their most valuable things in life for their love. Both have formidable, devoted male leads who sacrifice for their love. Both are heart-wrenching, painful love stories, filled with sisterhood, brotherhood & patriotism.

Both feature enthralling stories with politics, war and power struggle centered around smart, strong, equal female and male leads who can rival each other in terms of power, intelligence and strategy. Female leads are warriors. Male leads are warriors as well as royalties.

Dilraba is the female lead in both. While The Blue Whisper is a xianxia & Legend of An Le is a historical wuxia, her characters in both have certain similarities, for instance, both Ji Yun He & Ren An Le/ Di Zi Yuan are strong, valiant, intelligent & indomitable protagonists, unwilling to submit to their harsh fates and they fight their way to turn the tables around, sacrifice for their countries and also give up their most valuable things in life for their love. Both have formidable, devoted male leads who sacrifice for their love. Both are heart-wrenching, painful love stories, filled with sisterhood, brotherhood & patriotism.

Ruthless, cold, calculating & intelligent leads who are hell-bent on giving justice to people suffering injustice under imperial rule by investigating cases. Strong, independent female leads & strong, cunning male leads who match on standards of wits, talents, strategies & tactics. Both features investigation of cases in investigative offices in ancient settings, mystery, suspense & political intrigues.