"Flowers" has received a flood of bad reviews since it was broadcast! The color tone is dark, the plot is dragging and greasy, and Hu Ge cannot save the Wang family
The high-profile TV series "Flowers" has finally started, but the audience's evaluation is not ideal. The color palette is dark, the plot drags on, and the characters are greasy, and even the starring Hu Ge is difficult to save the Wang family. Today we will discuss the problems of this drama together.
First, the plot drags on and the rhythm is not tight
"Flowers" tells the story of the changes in the metropolis of Shanghai from the 90s to the beginning of the 21st century, as well as the life journeys of various characters in the Wang family's mansion. However, the plot seems to be quite dragged and the pace is not tight, which makes the audience a little bored to watch. The time span in the play is as long as 20 years, but the advancement of the plot lacks tension, and many important historical events have not been deeply excavated and displayed, resulting in the entire story line being bland.
Second, the character image is not clear enough
In addition to the plot, the character image in the play is also a little disappointing. Although the various characters in the Wang family's mansion have certain personality characteristics, they lack in-depth portrayal and shaping. It's hard for the audience to really feel their inner world and emotional changes, and the relationships between the characters seem a little chaotic. Especially among the many characters, there is no one that can really resonate and project emotions from the audience.
Third, the color grading is dark, and the beauty of the picture is insufficient
The color palette of "Flowers" is a bit confusing. The picture of the whole drama gives people a dark and oppressive feeling, and the color saturation of many scenes is quite low, which makes people very uncomfortable to watch. This color palette style may be intended to show the prosperity and indifference of the metropolis, but excessive gloom and depression will make the audience feel visual fatigue and affect the viewing experience.
Fourth, Hu Ge's performance is a little bland
As one of the leading actors of "Flowers", Hu Ge's performance was also considered a bit dull by the audience. Although Hu Ge's acting skills have always been very good, in "Flowers", his performance does not seem to meet the audience's expectations. Perhaps because the character's personality characteristics are not prominent enough, or because the plot is bland, Hu Ge's performance in the play does not have much of a bright spot, which also makes some viewers feel a little disappointed.
Fifth, it is difficult to get rid of the label of "idol drama".
Although "Flowers" is a TV series set in the metropolis of Shanghai, it has been labeled as an "idol drama" by many viewers because it has gathered a group of young actors, especially the popular Xiaosheng Xiaohua. This has also led some viewers to have a preconceived notion of this drama, thinking that it is just a drama based on appearance and cuteness, while ignoring the themes and ideas it wants to convey. This also makes it difficult for "Flowers" to make a greater breakthrough in word-of-mouth and ratings.
To sum up, "Flowers", as a TV series set in the metropolis of Shanghai, although it has gathered a group of excellent actors and production teams, there are still many problems in the plot, character building, and picture aesthetics. It is hoped that the production team can strengthen the compactness of the story and the depth of the characters in the subsequent plots, so that this series can truly become a work that can resonate and think with the audience. At the same time, I also hope that the audience can look at this series rationally and not ignore its problems and shortcomings because of some factors.