Both dramas are set in the Ming dynasty and are focused on the "small folk" (notably constables, prostitutes).
Ripe Town is a short series that revolves around a single case, while Under the Moonlight is a longer series that feature 10 different cases.
Both dramas share some cast members, including a child actor Yu Yao who plays a tragic character in Ripe Town but shines with his comedic delivery in Under the Moonlight.
The story in Ripe Town doesn't have a romantic storyline while Under the Moonlight features a love triangle (but this drama is one of the rare cases where it's done well)
Overall, Ripe Town has better cinematography and tighter writing but Under the Moonlight, despite being a lower budget project, punches way above its weight.
Ripe Town is a short series that revolves around a single case, while Under the Moonlight is a longer series that feature 10 different cases.
Both dramas share some cast members, including a child actor Yu Yao who plays a tragic character in Ripe Town but shines with his comedic delivery in Under the Moonlight.
The story in Ripe Town doesn't have a romantic storyline while Under the Moonlight features a love triangle (but this drama is one of the rare cases where it's done well)
Overall, Ripe Town has better cinematography and tighter writing but Under the Moonlight, despite being a lower budget project, punches way above its weight.
Both dramas are starring Luo Jin and Huang Zhizhong and the plot mainly revolves around their relationship.
In Royal Nirvana Huang Zhizhong plays the Emperor and Luo Jin plays the Crown Prince.
In the Long River their roles are reversed: Luo Jin takes on a role of a real emperor of Qing Dynasty - Kangxi, while Huang Zhizhong plays a righteous governor.
It's quite funny to see the same actors in very different roles, the both dramas highlight their acting range.
The plot is very different, RN is extremely depressing but the LR also has its share of sad moments.
History buffs will enjoy the attention to details in the Long River.
In Royal Nirvana Huang Zhizhong plays the Emperor and Luo Jin plays the Crown Prince.
In the Long River their roles are reversed: Luo Jin takes on a role of a real emperor of Qing Dynasty - Kangxi, while Huang Zhizhong plays a righteous governor.
It's quite funny to see the same actors in very different roles, the both dramas highlight their acting range.
The plot is very different, RN is extremely depressing but the LR also has its share of sad moments.
History buffs will enjoy the attention to details in the Long River.
If you liked dark humor and graphic violence in Heroes, you'll definitely enjoy Fearless Blood.
Fearless Blood is set in 1930s. Both dramas have a fairly high body count.
Both dramas are beautifully shot and while Heroes has unpredictable elements of Tarantino's movies, Fearless Blood is reminiscent of Fargo-esque storytelling.
Fearless Blood is set in 1930s. Both dramas have a fairly high body count.
Both dramas are beautifully shot and while Heroes has unpredictable elements of Tarantino's movies, Fearless Blood is reminiscent of Fargo-esque storytelling.
