Hungry Ghosts vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 6.3/10 for Hungry Ghosts). Hungry Ghosts is the older of the two (2020 against 2023). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Hungry Ghosts
The Apothecary Diaries| Hungry Ghosts | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | AU | JP |
| Creator / director | Shawn Seet | – |
| Main cast | Bryan Brown, Ryan Corr, Ferdinand Hoang, Lap Phan, Gabrielle Chan | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Hungry Ghosts
When a tomb in Vietnam is accidentally opened on the eve of the Hungry Ghost Festival, a vengeful spirit is unleashed, bringing the dead with him. As these spirits wreak havoc across the Vietnamese-Australian community in Melbourne, reclaiming lost loves and exacting revenge, young woman May Le must rediscover her true heritage and accept her destiny to help bring balance to a community still traumatized by war.
The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
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