battleaxe

-both are historical mysteries with smart detective mls and twisty cases.
-also same FL actress
-both mls have loyal side-kicks
-both are non-romance

both have:
-same director
-similar themes
- ml with poor background going through trials to level up
-cultivation, adventure, disciple mls
-similar sweeping landscapes
-sect/disciple relationships

writing that draws a pleasing and near perfect full circle.
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-both mls are calm, and work discreetly for the govt
-both fl's are smart, proud, brave, downtrodden and very industrious businesswomen
-both cps are very mature
- mls are not the most ideal bachelors
-low-key/almost secret relationship
-falling in love quietly
-deep mutual understanding and care for each other
-ml goes to find fl after dark when her business closes
-ml gives fl money, but she'd rather make her own

- they are both very slow paced fantasy romance dramas with powerful fl's and laid back mls
- both good for a laidback watch

Ming Dynasty
Smart fl
ml starts out as fl's brother in law
still ongoing so more similarities may crop up