Both dramas are similar historical detectives (Song and Ming periods, respectively) with the judge playing the central role.

A subtly nuanced story that includes many unhurried psychological moments makes these dramas intellectual and aesthetic cousins. One is an adaptation of a classic novel, the other a reconstruction of the Song Dynasty period, yet they both provide a deep immersion in the era, reconstructing the hermetic world of mansion and palace life.

Both thrillers have a similar starting point in the plot, the subsequent investigation into the life of a mysterious female victim character, include aspects of manipulation and school life.

Both dramas have similar situations at the base of the crime story and use similar status positions and characters.

Both dramas are psychological thrillers with aspects of family relationships, including sisters' relationships, school life and references to backstory. These dramas are suitable for careful and nuanced viewing.

Both dramas are psychological thrillers with aspects of family story, sisters' relationships, manipulation and references to backstory.

Both dramas are psychological thrillers with aspects of school life, family relationships, touching on themes of manipulating people, a mysterious female character with similar plot twists.