both set in the same time period and about chinese opera. tragedy lurks in the shadows, but the censorship hatchet cut every controversial theme
They are both Chinese bromance series. Both portray a beautiful relationship between the main leads.
The Bromance is on a high level and I they are both historical dramas. They also are about friendship and loyalty.
If you enjoyed Killer & Healer, you’ll really enjoy Winter Begonia! Down to the details: I felt K&H had a more beautiful cast, but hands down, Huang Xiaoming was soooo handsome in WB, & the production was 10/10! Costume and scenery was impeccable. The relationship between the two main characters was much more vivid in K&H. Both really great dramas and cheers to China for pushing the boundaries on these BL dramas!
Police officer Pang Hong Mei amid the many obstacles created by U.S. and Jiang spy agents, rescued Ji Danyang, a patriotic scientist who returned from the United States from the enemy spy. She accompanied Ji Danyang to Lumen City to participate in the "Water Drop Project". Enemy special forces formulated a sabotage plan codenamed "Operation Rock" and concentrated their forces and tried to destroy the "Water Drop Project." Pang Hongmei and Ji Dan Yang fought a life-and-death battle with enemy agents in Lumen, thwarted the enemy's conspiracy, protected the "Water Drop Project" and finally achieved the expected success. The couple who went through the test of life and death, also realized their dreams and firm ideals.
Both feature opera singer/performer male leads. Chinese Opera is a primary focus with the turbulent times as a backdrop for both dramas. They're both also based in a similar era, although Gladiator in the Theater starts in the Late Qing before entering the Chinese Republic Era, which is where Winter Begonia starts.
