The Great White Tower (2003)

The Great White Tower is the original adaptation of the Japanese novel; White Tower is the Korean drama remake. The former is known as a classic, although it seems that people who prefer K-dramas might enough the remake more. Both feature great actors, though.

They're both depicting the corruption of the higher ups and power struggle that devours the humanity. They are both drawing the viewers attention with its consistent script writing and the abilities of the actors. However, The Great White Tower is a much heavy drama and has a broad concept that will leaves you with deep impressions while the other one with Sakai Masato, you'll enjoy the ravage between the characters, tackling the hidden agenda, and etc.

Both dramas are from the same writer 'Yamasaki Toyoko'. They are both played by phenomenal actor ' Karasawa Toshiaki' and they both a heavy duty drama. The battle between faction, struggle to survive, and endearing to achieve something glorious that may influence to the society.

On the other hand, both character were in a different perspective though. 'Goro Zaizen' is an ambitious person while 'Iki Tadashi' is a practical man. All in all, they are both a must-watch drama.

Both are written by the same author. They remind me of the excellent American Godfather movies, minus the violence. Both are about control and power and family structures.