Chinese TV dramas have a long history, and sitcoms, as a unique branch of them, have always been loved by audiences. And in this huge genre, there is one work that stands out for its humor and profound social observation, that is, China's first indoor sitcom "The Story of the Editorial Department".
The show has been established for 30 years and has become a classic of domestic sitcoms, profoundly ridiculing the various social situations and being close to the lives of citizens.
The success of "The Story of the Editorial Department" is not accidental, it skillfully uses the form of chamber drama, the story takes place in a small editorial department, but through the portrayal of the characters and the arrangement of the plot, the whole society is vividly outlined.
The main characters have their own characteristics, the naughty Liu Shuyou, the righteous Yu Deli, the vulgar Sister Niu, the unruly Ge Ling, and the lovely Li Dongbao, each character represents people of different classes and personalities, forming a vivid social picture.
In this small editorial office, every character has their own story, and every line contains profound social observations. Thus, the play successfully became a mirror of the social landscape of the time, which resonated with the audience.
The classic lines in the play are like a dream, spread all over the country, and have become classics that have been handed down to this day.
It is worth mentioning that the success of this drama in shaping the image of the characters has also paved the way for the career development of some actors.
Ge You, Lu Liping and other leading actors became popular because of this, and they were even fortunate to discover Feng Xiaogang, who later became a big name in the director.
This makes "The Story of the Editorial Department" a work with the hallmarks of the times, marking the beginning of a prosperous period of sitcoms in China.
However, it is worth noting that although the show has been beloved for 30 years, the sequel has failed to maintain the spirit of the original.
This makes people wonder, why can't the sequel surpass the success of the original?
Is it because the audience's taste for sitcoms has changed, or has the producers lost the inspiration to innovate in the sequel?
Perhaps, the audience's requirements for sitcoms are no longer satisfied with simple jokes, but also look forward to the work to bring them some food for thought while entertaining.
In this regard, the original success of "The Story of the Editorial Department" is precisely because it is not only a funny work, but also shows all aspects of society at that time through the portrayal of characters and social phenomena.
With the continuous development of society, the aesthetic needs of the audience are also escalating, and the requirements for sitcoms are more diversified.
Therefore, to succeed in this competitive era, creators must remain innovative, dig deep into social phenomena, and engage audiences with deeper content.
In general, "The Story of the Editorial Department" has become the foundation work of Chinese sitcoms with its unique creative techniques, profound social observations and distinctive characters.
It became popular with a group of outstanding actors, excavated some directors who later became industry giants, and is one of the classics in the history of Chinese TV dramas.
However, it is also necessary to see that under the washing of time, the audience's demand for sitcoms is constantly changing, and creators need to continue to improve in order to be invincible in the fierce market competition.