Noel

The ML is also a walking red flag here who's incredibly possessive and controlling towards FL. He will stop at nothing to keep her by his side, which just deepens her feelings of hatred and resentment for him. Great acting. Great chemistry.

Both are visually stunning gothic horror romances directed by Guo Jingming. This particular director has a distinctive visual storytelling style that's present in all of his works.

Both are set in the Republican era and have a similar premise with characters that have a ambivalent relationship dynamic.

*Both are period costume dramas, more or less. One is slightly more Wuxia themed - that being AD.
*There's lots of sleuthing, case solving, sword fighting, forensic science, etc
*Main characters are smart asf but stupid when it comes to matters of the heart
*Conspiracy/hidden secret trope
*Both are more on the "slight romance" spectrum
*Both could also do with a S2...

While Tientsin Mystic is more on the supernatural side of things, it does share a similar ambiance to that of AMA.

Both have:
- well-written and developed characters
- eye candy...lots of eye candy, people
- a thrilling and cohesive storyline/plot
- strong friendships/camaraderie/squad goals for days
- slight romance (more like the subplot)
- production value is top-tier/cinematography is aesthetic asf
- fantastic chemistry between the cast
- both take place in the 1930s/1940s
- great action sequences/fun antics

- the overall ambiance/narrative are pretty similar
- both take place in the 1930s/1940s
- both are heavy on family dynamics; love, hate, strife, etc.
- both are well-written and executed
- amazing cast of characters you won't soon forget
- the romance is beautiful, yet heartwrenching in both
- emotionally moving and angst-y
- will make you cry at least once, 100% guaranteed