The Apothecary Diaries vs The Penthouse
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 8.4/10 for The Penthouse). The Penthouse is the older of the two (2020 against 2023). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Apothecary Diaries
The Penthouse| The Apothecary Diaries | The Penthouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.7/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Seasons | 1 | 3 |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Mystery | Drama, Mystery |
| Country | JP | – |
| Creator / director | – | Kim Soon-ok |
| Main cast | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi | Lee Ji-ah, Kim So-yeon, Eugene, Park Ho-san, Uhm Ki-joon |
Synopsis
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!
The Penthouse
A woman puts everything on the line to achieve her goal of being able to move into a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. In the process, she gradually finds herself turning into a monster.
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