In the TV drama market in 2024, the popularity of suspense dramas is simply like a group of crazy sharks, which is extremely exciting. The highly anticipated Pan Yueming finally made a strong return after a full 7 years of silence, bringing the audience the sequel to "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night" - "Dawn of the White Night". This drama will undoubtedly spark a craze for drama chasing again.
Zhang Songwen played a chemical wizard this time, bringing the audience a domestic masterpiece "Ice Hunting" comparable to "Breaking Bad". The drama is impressive with its gripping plot and excellent performances.
At the same time, Sun Li and Luo Jin work together to investigate the case at night, leading the audience into a story world full of cases and mysteries, "Above the Clouds" will definitely keep your eyes peeled.
Recently, a new 12-episode exciting suspense drama "Rivals: Mountains and Rivers Are Nameless" is about to land at the Penguin X Theater, which is expected to be launched at the end of this month. It will compete head-to-head with the equally popular suspense drama "The Three Teams".
The story of "Rivals: Mountains and Rivers Without a Name" takes place in the 14th courtyard of the space city, and tells a case about a spy stealing secrets. The protagonist is Wu Yu, a national security policeman, who bravely pursued the murderer alone for 19 years. In the process of unraveling the mystery step by step, he engages in a witty battle with his enemies. In the end, he not only revealed the truth, but also cleared his suspicions. This story is full of suspense and a battle of wits that is guaranteed to get your heart racing.
Director Diao Yinan is a well-known figure in the field of domestic suspense dramas. His films "The Party at the Southern Station" and "Fireworks in the Day" have not only been praised domestically, but also internationally acclaimed.
Director Chido is also a man full of stories. Although his most recent work, "Infernal," has received mixed reviews, in an interview, he confidently stated that the new drama will win the hearts of audiences with a tighter storyline and a more gripping sense of suspense. Moreover, the plot will bring the audience tightly into the tense atmosphere of life and death at the very beginning.
The actor Liao Fan is a well-known powerful star, who has focused on suspense TV series in recent years and created many memorable characters.
From playing Yan Liang, who insists on justice, in "The Silent Truth", to playing the calm and calm Wu Jianchao in "Gold Rush", and then to playing Lao Sun who does not hesitate to sacrifice himself for justice in "Huanyan", these roles have left a deep impression on the audience. Liao Fan's superb acting skills make these characters lifelike and unforgettable.
In the play, Wu Yu, played by Liao Fan, was originally a national security investigator. But in a big case, he was unfortunately framed as a suspect, forced to lose his identity as a police officer, bid farewell to his stable job and fiancée, and his personality changed dramatically, and he began to roll on the fringes of society.
Although his face was full of scum and he looked a little embarrassed, the tenacity of that kind of iron man could still be seen in Liao Fan's eyes. In the predicament of being isolated and helpless and having no identification, he relied on his inner enthusiasm and firm belief to travel all over the country and began a difficult journey of chasing the murderer.
In addition to Liao Fan, the other actors in this drama are also very strong.
The name Li Jian may be familiar to everyone, and his role as an upright policeman Li Xiang in the popular drama "Hurricane" has made his acting skills widely recognized.
In this drama, he plays the role of Hu Xiafeng, an ordinary policeman. However, when the plot develops to a critical evidence-gathering link, his testimony unexpectedly makes Wu Yu a suspect. Was this deliberate on his part, or was it an instinct for self-preservation? All of this seems to be shrouded in a mysterious fog that makes it elusive.
In the play, Zhang Chi, played by Qi Dao, is the hero's good partner and best friend, he is quick to think and act decisively. When he knew that Wu Yu had been misunderstood, he was the first to stand up for Wu Yu, and he also openly expressed doubts about Hu Xiafeng's testimony.
However, as time passed, in the next 19 years, his relationship with Wu Yu gradually drifted apart, and he was still silently observing Wu Yu's every step, as if he had something hidden in secret.
In this drama, Zhu Zhu plays a character called Huang Xiao, who is the fiancée of the male protagonist. Despite the sudden disappearance of the male lead, she still firmly believes in his innocence. Her sad eyes, just through the stills, are enough for the audience to feel the depth of her emotions.
During the long wait, when Wu Yu approached her for help, she decided to fight alongside him without hesitation, no matter what dangers lay ahead.
Zhang Zhijian's performance strength is recognized, especially when he is wearing a police uniform, his heroic and righteous temperament is particularly prominent.
In the play, the character he plays is called Luo Ping, and he is the team leader who handled the case that year. For 19 years, he has been very unhappy that he can't catch the real criminals. As he nears retirement, he decides to use the resources at his disposal to reopen the investigation, only to find that someone is always one step ahead of him to get the clue. And this person is Wu Yu, who was once expelled by him.
Shi Wenzhong is a veteran actor that the audience is very familiar with, whether he plays a good guy or a bad guy, he can perform it with ease.
In this drama, he plays the role of Wei Dongshan, who used to be an inside line of the police in the past and holds a lot of secrets. Later, he left the police service, made a lot of money in business, and fled to a border town to live incognito. When Wu Yu unexpectedly came to his territory, the memories that Wei Dongshan had sealed for many years were awakened again.
In addition, this drama also brings together a group of new and old actors such as Zhang Kaitai, Xu Fanxi, Yang Zi, Ma Yujie, etc., and the dramatic effect they perform together undoubtedly makes the audience full of expectations. For friends who like suspense dramas, this is definitely a work not to be missed.
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