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Both shows are set in 20th century, with Mr. Sunshine being set majorly in years 1902-1910 and WOF is set in 1930s, and both showcase a complex time period with Japanese occupation and changing times.

Another major similarity is strong female characters, and the female leads are particularly similar. Both female leads belong to a high status and rich family but both of them are secretly fighting for their nation. In both shows, the female leads have the strongest faith.

Both have the theme of supernatural powers, teamwork and are comedic. Both have mystery as a genre too (although not listed for TROST).

Also to note: TROST is rated 8.5 on douban whereas TUC is rated 7.5 and douban is a site where Chinese shows are rated very harshly while Korean shows are leniently rated and sometimes even overrated. If we go by that, if you loved TUC then you must try TROST.

Mandarin subs are available to download and you can translate subs via some tool for translating subs, which is how I watched the show.

Be aware of the production quality and acting in TROST though, as the show is rated so high for its script and story and everyone accepts that the production quality and acting is bad.

-Premise of investigating the death of wife/girlfriend is similar
-Both shows are thrillers, one has zombies and the other has superpower theme. In a way both shows are sci fi too.
-TROST is known to be better written, so if you liked LOS you might love TROST.

Both shows promote local culture and lives of people in the respective cities it is set in. While Begin again is set in Macau, a relatively more popular and 'urban' city, Bloom Life is set in Kashgar, whose architectural landscape is completely different and unique. However, both show stories of multiple characters and both shows perfectly capture the heart and soul of the respective city they are set in.

Both are cultural slice of life dramas that showcase local culture. While Bloom Life is set in Kashgar of Xingjian, Fragrance of the Pomegranates is set in a town/village at the foot of Tianshan Mountains in Xingjian. Both shows also showcase lives of different people living in the respective places.

Both are cultural slice of life dramas that showcase local culture and talk about preserving the intangible cultural heritage of the respective places. While Bloom Life is set in Kashgar of Southern Xingjian, The Depths of Wumeng is set in Guizhou. Both shows also showcase lives of different people living in the respective places.

Both are cultural slice of life dramas that showcase local culture. While Bloom Life is set in Kashgar of Southern Xingjian, The City of Sunlight is set in Lhasa of Tibet. Both shows also showcase lives of different people living in the respective places.

=Both shows have a similar premise, showcasing the effort of everyone in building a town/city
= Both shows are set during the period of rapid economic growth of China. MT is set in the 90s, while TCM is set in the 80s.
=Both shows are realism heavy mainstream shows.

Alright, I know that at first glance people might think that I must be crazy to recommend Goblin for AMA. However, hear me out.

- I am definitely not recommending this as having a similar romantic storyline as both have romances that couldn't be more different. I personally have a huge dislike towards the romance part of Goblin (worst I have seen yet, makes me disgusted and uncomfortable). As for AMA, it has the best romance I have ever seen. Zameen aasman ka farq as we say in Hindi (meaning as different as earth and sky).

- Why I am actually recommending this is because of the bromance in Goblin. The relationship dynamic between Goblin and Grim Reaper is eerily similar to that of the dynamic between XX & GYZ in AMA. The way I wished that Goblin and Grim Reaper were the actual couple (and I am not a BL fanatic at all. Just a normal bisexual woman that ships regardless of gender), Goblin would have been so much better if it was about these two sigh......

-Adapted by Wei Yu's novel
-A bold, mature and powerful female lead
-Great styling of the FL
-Modern fantasy drama

The stories are very different on the surface, but the core themes appear to be very similar. The kind of response Mirae's character is getting is identical to what Chen Yun Ru got in SOOD. And if you are a mature person with a well functioning brain, you will loathe what certain privileged people have to say about these 2 characters. It will remind you that even in 2025, we still have people that get annoyed at people who are struggling psychologically and look 'depressed' all the time giving 'negative vibes'. SOOD has done an excellent job with Chen Yun Ru's character, and OUS is doing very well with Mirae's character so far. If you need a drama with such complex and highly realistic characters, watch SOOD & OUS.

Both shows are set in the 20th century, WLGYT starts from 50s and RITA starts from the 70s. Both are serious family dramas that are heavy on realism. If you are looking for another slice of life, realistic and emotional drama, RITA is the perfect choice.