A Dream of Splendor (2022)

Two dramas are similar as:
1. The male leads are military generals with significant power in both dramas.
2. Female leads are orphans.
3. Both FLs are quick-witted, independant, strong and rather smart.
4. Both main couples has a bickering relationsjip at the beginning with traces of going from hate to love and support.
5. Both male leads are strong and persistent with cold demeanor showed to the outsiders.
6. Both dramas depicted fictional historical setting with slow burning romance keeping the similarity in genres.

different genres but definitely similar chemistry between leads. respectful, brave, independent but also dependent on each other.

Though not in the same genre; the similarities are:
-Strong and self reliant FL who builds a rag-tag family of people she meets along the way. Not a damsel in distress.
-Rock solid ML who loves to bicker with the FL, but their chemistry is apparent from episode 1.
-Comedic scenes with the support.
-Stunning costumes and scenery.
-Flowing storyline that misses most tropes; ML and FL view each other as equals.

Both are historical dramas with a lush, beautiful look and feel, both based upon operas. The MLs are of higher status than the FLs who are orphans and entertainers (musician vs. theatre performer). Both FLs are intelligent and quick to solve problems that come their way. Both dramas are female driven and have court politics , friendship, and extended family at their center.

Okay! In account of the origin of the plot I would say that there's nothing comparable between two the two dramas. It's a different dynasty, different storyline but one thing strongly is attached to both dramas which is the female centered plot and the sisterhood between the leads. I you like ADOS I'm sure you would like Zhen Huan as both stories portrayed a Zhao Pan'er and Zhen Huan trying to find their ways and never admit defeat alongside protecting there closed ones with all it takes!
The two leads are really alike in strength whiteout wielding a sword and smartness in their business (Zhao Pan'er) and harem (Zhen Huan).

- smart FL;
- smart ML;
- similar vibe and costumes;
- ML is a government official;
- interesting supporting characters

Similarities:
- Female centered, strong female leads
- One of the FL also was sold to a brothel because a crime of her father
- Women fighting together to survive and succeed in the patriarchal society
- Amazing cinematography, direction, acting, beautiful and meaningful dialoges.
- Weak men causing trouble to amazing women, even the actor is the same (ok, in Marvelous Women he is not so bad as Ouyang Xu lol)

In both dramas, the main male lead (ML) is the star of an investigation and enforcement force with many powerful political players seeking to manipulate or neutralize him. He's sucked into the middle, until the main female lead (FL) inspires him to find a way out

In both, the FL has her own ambitions and desires for her life that the ML is happy to support and pursue. The FLs take their fates into their own hands and come up with their own strategies.

A Dream of Splendor however is better produced and is less cruel and sadistic. Also a little less romantic and a bit more focused on female friendship than a main romance.

A completely different era and country, but both dramas follow three very different women looking to make their way in a male dominated world. Both are well-produced and tightly written.

A Dream of Splendor is a bit more romance focused, but both have romance elements.

Both great dramas, both dramas have leads with great chemistry between the leads, bothqare underrated on MDL lol.

Much in common : Mature actors, serious story, strong female characters; moreover beautiful costumes and scenes.