Recently, China's domestic costume drama "Walking with the Phoenix" released a new poster on official channels, but it unexpectedly caused a heated discussion about aesthetics and expectations. This highly anticipated TV series has become a hot topic on the Internet because of its unique use of netherworld filters and the controversy over the treatment of the images of the leading actors Zhao Liying and Lin Xinxin.
The styling of Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin in the poster was evaluated as "outrageous" by many netizens, and they believed that their style was in strong contrast with the previously released trailer. Despite this, the number of pre-orders for the series is still steadily climbing, and it has crossed the 4 million mark so far. This figure undoubtedly shows the audience's high attention and expectation for "Walking with the Phoenix".
It is worth noting that "Walking with the Phoenix", as a work with an original script, is particularly precious in the domestic costume drama market. The audience is generally critical of domestic costume dramas, but has high expectations for original content and fresh story lines. The identity of the heroine in "Walking with the Phoenix" is set as the tyrant of the demon world, and this unconventional and unique character setting has aroused widespread interest and has become the focus of discussion.
In addition to this, fans have also expressed concerns about the lack of a sense of CP (i.e., chemistry between characters or a sense of couple). After all, the affectionate eyes and heart-warming interludes shown in costume dramas are often important elements that attract viewers to savor the content of each episode. The tacit understanding that Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin have shown in other works in the past is loved by the audience, and they look forward to seeing the heart-pounding love story of the two leading actors again in "Walking with the Phoenix".
However, the frustration caused by the newly released poster also exposed the audience's concern about maintaining a high standard of post-production quality. After all, in today's world, where visual effects are increasingly becoming an important criterion for evaluating a good drama, promotional materials such as posters that make a deep impression at first glance have naturally become the focus of attention of all parties.
In the end, the success of "Walking with the Phoenix" does not depend solely on the flawless external image or promotional materials. It is more necessary to rely on a solid, powerful, twisty and moving storyline and the exquisite and delicate performances of the actors to conquer the audience. With Zhao Liying's innovative heroine becoming a highlight, and the number of reservations continues to rise, it has become an indisputable fact that "Walking with the Phoenix" has not been broadcast.
Although the current public opinion environment is complex and changeable, it will only be clear whether the show can win the hearts of the audience and achieve good ratings. However, it is safe to say that "Walking with the Phoenix" has successfully attracted the public's attention and stimulated everyone's desire for in-depth exploration and appreciation of this upcoming costume masterpiece.