The genre of historical drama has a place in the current film and television industry, providing a window into the past and allowing modern people to trace the successes and failures of their ancestors.
Over the past few years, many historical dramas have come into being, which can be described as a hundred flowers. However, the quality is uneven, and we need to choose carefully. This article selects the 7 historical dramas with the best reputation in the past 30 years, hoping to give readers some recommendations and references.
These dramas faithfully reflect history, and after watching them, they not only have a three-dimensional understanding of those bygone eras, but also draw wisdom from them.
If you haven't watched these episodes yet, we recommend that you find the time to enjoy them, and I'm sure you will find them inspired. Let's take a look at these 7 word-of-mouth masterpieces.
The seventh-ranked Kangxi Dynasty premiered in 2001 and is based on the novel of the same name by Februaryhe. The biggest highlight of this drama is the wonderful performance of the actor Chen Daoming.
He played Kangxi as wise and far-sighted, and portrayed the image of this Ming Jun deeply in the hearts of the people. In particular, his performance in the court accusing the ministers was imposing, with a passionate tone and rich expressions, filling the screen with Kangxi's righteous indignation against traitors.
The audience was all moved after watching it, and many people watched this speech repeatedly, praising Chen Daoming for interpreting Kangxi's great mind to the fullest. It can be said that Chen Daoming's high-level acting skills have made this drama surpass the original novel and become a masterpiece for understanding the prosperous era of Kangxi.
Released in 2005, "Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty" focuses on the story of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty creating a prosperous world. "Old drama bone" Chen Baoguo played Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in the play, and successfully created a wise and powerful image of Han Wu.
It is especially worth mentioning that before the decisive battle of the Han army against the Xiongnu, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty played by Chen Baoguo stood on the battlefield with the neighing of thousands of horses, facing a section where tens of millions of troops declared "Kou can go, I can also go".
His bearing is calm, his tone is firm, and his expression is calm, and in just one sentence, the audience has seen his self-confident and far-sighted demeanor of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Chen Baoguo's vivid and delicate interpretation made this god-level figure vivid, and also made the audience marvel at the glory of the Han Dynasty and never forget.
"The Reign of Zhenguan" aired in 2006, but it was initially unremarkable, and as time went on, this drama about Li Shimin's benevolent government gradually became discovered.
The tone of the whole play is low, the scenes are simple, and the props are not gorgeously decorated, reproducing the diligent and loving side of the Tang Dynasty monarch. In the play, Li Shimin carefully considered the country's major plans, listened to different opinions widely, and took decisive measures to ensure social stability and unity.
After watching it, the audience all admired Li Shimin's great bearing in implementing the rule of Zhenguan. This drama makes people see the peaceful scene of the Tang Dynasty's government, Qing and people's peace, and it also makes people unforgettable for a long time about the benevolence and virtue of Emperor Li Shimin.
The 2009 hit "The Fission of the Great Qin Empire" reproduces the historical story of the Qin Dynasty's Shang Martingale Reform in a vivid and delicate way. In the play, many powerful actors successfully performed the process of Shang Ying assisting Qin Xiaogong to strengthen the country and enrich the people step by step.
In particular, it is worth mentioning that Shang Ying's unremitting will to persist in changing the law and his noble character of finally giving his life for his ideals deeply moved the audience. When watching, many viewers were moved by Shang Ying's tragic fate, and sincerely admired his resolute and resolute spirit in the face of death.
It can be said that this magnificent historical story is vividly reproduced through the TV series, and it will linger in the hearts of the audience for a long time.
"Yongzheng Dynasty", which is also from director Hu Mei, is of better quality than its predecessor "Kangxi Dynasty". The play is magnificent and grandiose, depicting the brutal political struggle between Yongzheng and his brother for the throne after succeeding to the throne, and showing the cruel reality of the brothers of the imperial family.
After watching it, the audience couldn't help but be moved by the arduous journey of lying on the salary and living in simplicity in the early days of Yongzheng's reign. It also allows people to see the political wisdom of Yongzheng step by step and sitting firmly in the country.
It can be said that this drama vividly reproduces the great bearing of Yongzheng Zhizhi, and also allows the audience to have a more three-dimensional understanding of the palace battles of that era.
This epic masterpiece "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", which was broadcast in 1994 with an investment of up to 170 million, established the classic status of the Three Kingdoms-themed TV series. In the play, Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao and many other historical figures have been brilliantly interpreted.
Popular classic scenes such as "Burning Red Cliffs" and "Taoyuan Three Knots" truly restore the original appearance of history and become gorgeous pictures that the audience talks about. The superb acting skills of many leading actors are still unparalleled, portraying these historical figures three-dimensional and vivid.
In particular, Zhuge Liang played by Sun Yanjun, from a young man full of vitality to a gray-haired old man, deduced the colorful life of a resourceful prime minister, which deeply moved the audience and was recognized as the best interpretation of this role.
This "Ming Dynasty 1566", which premiered in 2007 but did not attract attention and became popular after 10 years of replay, is recognized as the highest masterpiece of domestic historical dramas.
Screenwriter Liu Heping and director Zhang Li cooperated with an amazing chemical reaction, coupled with the superb performances of the "old drama bones" Chen Baoguo , Ni Dahong and other leading actors, making the audience feel as if they had traveled through time and space to witness the history of the Ming Dynasty.
Especially Ni Dahong, who was in his 40s at the time, played the 80-year-old Yan Song brilliantly, from his speech and demeanor to his demeanor and tone, he revealed the spirit of his twilight years, which amazed the audience.
The play truly reflects the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty and the suffering of the people, and is considered to have reached the highest level of historical dramas, which is worth watching repeatedly and pondering.
To sum up, these well-known historical dramas all adhere to history and faithfully reflect the rise and fall of different dynasties. Brilliant writers and directors integrate history into their plots through rigorous research and careful artistic treatment.
A large number of outstanding actors rely on their excellent acting skills to bring these popular historical figures to life in front of the audience. It can be said that a good historical drama opens a window to the past for the audience, allowing people to have a more three-dimensional and vivid understanding of the passing era, and also draw wisdom from it.
No matter how many years have passed, these episodes are still classics, and they are worth taking time to reminisce after our busy lives. I believe that every time I revisit it, I will have new insights.