InSearchOfHappyEndings

Similar in some aspects. Mystery, thriller, although you will keep on guessing the central mystery. Much better writing compared to defendant

Similar kind of premise but price of confession is much better, more tighter with a shorter length as well

- Similar themes surrounding uncertainty and trust

- Slowly unwrapping of the mystery filled tense plot with layers

- very character driven

- Both dramas feature a dark, complicated female main character who uses manipulation to get what she wants.

-Both are psychological thrillers that delve into the complex minds and motivations of their protagonists, often exploring how past trauma influenced their development

-Anna focuses on a woman who lives an entirely fabricated life, while Dear X explores a top actress who hides her cruel, "devilish" side behind a perfect public persona.

Both dark, psychological thriller genres and exploration of morally complex female characters driven by past trauma.

-Morally Ambiguous Protagonists

-The Use of a "Mask": In Mask Girl, the protagonist literally wears a mask while performing online to gain confidence and a different identity due to her appearance-based insecurities. In Dear X, Baek Ah-jin is a top actress who hides her cruel, true nature behind a beautiful, angelic public persona.

-Trauma as a Driving Force

-Focus on Consequences of their actions