The Apothecary Diaries vs Theatre Macabre
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 3/10 for Theatre Macabre). Theatre Macabre is the older of the two (1971 against 2023). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Apothecary Diaries
Theatre Macabre| The Apothecary Diaries | Theatre Macabre | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.7/10 | ★ 3.0/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 1971 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Mystery | Drama, Mystery |
| Country | JP | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi | Christopher Lee |
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!
Theatre Macabre
Horror legend Christopher Lee hosts this anthology in the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, each half-hour episode adapting a story from a classic author, with tales by Edgar Allen Poe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ambrose Bierce, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Oscar Wilde.
Where to watch
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