Pretty Little Liars vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 8/10 for Pretty Little Liars). Pretty Little Liars is the older of the two (2010 against 2023). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Pretty Little Liars
The Apothecary Diaries| Pretty Little Liars | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 7 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | JP |
| Creator / director | I. Marlene King | – |
| Main cast | Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Sasha Pieterse | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Pretty Little Liars
Based on the Pretty Little Liars series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard, the series follows the lives of four girls — Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily — whose clique falls apart after the disappearance of their queen bee, Alison. One year later, they begin receiving messages from someone using the name "A" who threatens to expose their secrets — including long-hidden ones they thought only Alison knew.
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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