Gong Jun as lead: In both dramas, his roles are distinctly male-centric, placing him at the heart of the narrative.
Wuxia / martial / historical setting: Both series involve martial-arts style fighting, political intrigue, betrayal, and high stakes.
Themes of revenge / loyalty / power: Blade of Vengeance has revenge at its core; Blood River has loyalty, betrayal, and duty (especially to a fragile hierarchy in the assassin world).
Moral ambiguity: Likely both will explore shades of grey — in Blood River with assassins and loyalty among killer clans, in Blade of Vengeance with revenge, impersonation.
Wuxia / martial / historical setting: Both series involve martial-arts style fighting, political intrigue, betrayal, and high stakes.
Themes of revenge / loyalty / power: Blade of Vengeance has revenge at its core; Blood River has loyalty, betrayal, and duty (especially to a fragile hierarchy in the assassin world).
Moral ambiguity: Likely both will explore shades of grey — in Blood River with assassins and loyalty among killer clans, in Blade of Vengeance with revenge, impersonation.
Historical / Court Setting + Costume Drama
Both are set in historical/costume environments which has similar elements: power structures, court politics, hierarchies, intrigue, uniforms, rituals, etc.
Political Intrigue / Power Struggles
Legend of Zang Hai is heavy on court intrigue, conspiracy, betrayal, plots to ignite war. Bai Yi Gong Qing is considered to include political / palace intrigue. So that’s a strong overlap in terms of tone and stakes.
Likely Romantic Interest or Personal Relationships
Legend of Zang Hai has alliances, emotional relationships that intersect with the protagonist’s mission. Bai Yi Gong Qing is expected to combine politics and romance.
Strong Visual / Production Ambitions
Both seem set up to be more than just light romances: Legend of Zang Hai is very ambitious in world-building, aesthetic, political stakes. Bai Yi Gong Qing’s production team suggests attention to visual style and depth.
Both are set in historical/costume environments which has similar elements: power structures, court politics, hierarchies, intrigue, uniforms, rituals, etc.
Political Intrigue / Power Struggles
Legend of Zang Hai is heavy on court intrigue, conspiracy, betrayal, plots to ignite war. Bai Yi Gong Qing is considered to include political / palace intrigue. So that’s a strong overlap in terms of tone and stakes.
Likely Romantic Interest or Personal Relationships
Legend of Zang Hai has alliances, emotional relationships that intersect with the protagonist’s mission. Bai Yi Gong Qing is expected to combine politics and romance.
Strong Visual / Production Ambitions
Both seem set up to be more than just light romances: Legend of Zang Hai is very ambitious in world-building, aesthetic, political stakes. Bai Yi Gong Qing’s production team suggests attention to visual style and depth.
