Preface
The TV drama market is hot, and there are always some eye-catching new dramas coming out every year. And just as the General Administration announced the ratings list for this week. Among them, there are many old dramas revisited, and many new dramas have entered the top ten.
What kind of market truth does this reflect? After a year of tossing, are the dramas with the help of the CCTV platform really impeccable? An industry insider said that the ratings do not represent the quality of a drama.
A really good play should stand the test of time and word of mouth. So, we might as well take stock of this list to see which dramas deserve their names and which ones rely on the advantages of the platform to make profits.
The old drama turned over, and the strength is still there
The tenth-ranked "Look Up and See Joy" is an old drama about the intersection of the fates of a middle-aged man, Sunset, and a rich second-generation teenager. The two have very different lifestyles, but they are inextricably linked in the city.
The play was once very popular because of the realistic script and good acting skills, and the acting skills of the leading actor Zhang Guoli were deeply loved by the audience. Time has passed, and the show has returned to the screen, still ranking in the top ten with a rating of 0.18, which shows that its influence has not diminished back then.
and the ninth-ranked "Plum Blossom and Red Heart" is quite the shadow of the spy war drama of the past, the heroine Zuo Shuangtao and the male protagonist Chen Jiaping were once a pair of lovers, and then separated due to war. The two who reunite after many years ostensibly pretend to be lovers.
In fact, he used this relationship to cover up people's eyes and ears and complete his mission. The show undoubtedly staged a thrilling revenge story, and even if it didn't end perfectly, the rating of 0.19 was enough to show its strength.
The cutting-edge drama is in full swing
Since the hit of "Fireworks in My World" last summer, the theme of fire protection has once again attracted attention. And the appearance of "He Came from the Fire" just continues this heat. The play tells the story of a rookie firefighter who goes through hardships and finally grows into a firefighting hero.
"What appeals to me most about this show is its authenticity. Entertainment commentator Li Li analyzed, "The design of many critical moments in the play is adapted from real events, and heroism is not deliberately exaggerated."
Let the audience deeply appreciate the dangerous and noble work of firefighters. Sure enough, the show received a rating of 0.25 after it was broadcast on the stars, beating many satellite TV self-made dramas. It can be seen that excellent themes and scripts are always the magic weapon for a play to win.
Big IPs should not be underestimated
Chen Xiao co-starred with Wang Yibo in "Ice, Rain and Fire" this time is one of his representative works.
The play tells the intricate story between an undercover cop and a drug dealer, and Lin Haotian, played by Chen Xiao, regains justice after experiencing the pain of betrayal by his friend and the death of his lover. "The biggest selling point of this drama is the traffic drive of the male protagonists. Li Li said.
Indeed, putting the names of the two powerful factions together is enough for the crew to turn their hands into clouds and turn their hands into rain. The show has occupied the top ten on the ratings list for several consecutive years, and the power of big IP can be seen.
Can the medical theme be "operated" successfully?
In this list, an attempt at a niche genre is also noted - medical dramas. This kind of theme is quite popular in the foreign film and television industry, and mainland film and television people have not been able to grasp the doorway.
This time "The Extraordinary Doctor" seems to be a bold attempt. The drama is based on the American drama "The Good Doctor" and tells the story of a doctor with Asperger's syndrome who gains a foothold in the hospital.
Unfortunately, this attempt still doesn't seem to have worked. Lodge commented, "The essence of medical drama is to reflect the brilliance of human nature through individual cases, rather than staying on the surface of so-called genius.
In contrast, the realm of the old drama "Emergency Doctor" is much higher. Although the ratings are acceptable, the show seems to have a long way to go to achieve leapfrog success.
Inspirational or routine, cutting-edge campus dramas need you
When it comes to campus dramas, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is a variety of routine plots - hard-working poor students and cold and glamorous senior sisters, who are infatuated and will be excluded and so on. This time, "Singing Dragon Boy" seems to be trying to break through this model.
The play is adapted from the Japanese manga of the same name, telling the growth process of several talented students in Longnancheng No. 1 High School. They have their own hidden secrets, but with the help of a good teacher, they find their way in life.
"I appreciate the show's insistence on the theme of growth. Film critic Zhang San commented, "It is not tainted with clichéd ambiguous emotions, but focuses on the young and resolute hearts of students."
This sunny upbeat style is just right. Sure enough, after the show was broadcast on the stars, word-of-mouth and ratings went hand in hand. However, if you want to prosper for a long time, this kind of drama still needs to constantly break through yourself.
Wang's glory, a new choice for business war dramas
As frequent guests of Wong Kar-wai's movies, Hu Ge and Tang Yan all shine under the lens of this master. This time, the business war drama "Flowers" cooperated by the three of them made people impressed by their small screen performance.
The play tells the story of the open and secret struggle between two business groups, but because of a series of bizarre murders, it involves a period of life experience. "The biggest highlight of this drama is Wong Kar-wai's unique temperament. ”
Chen Weidong, a professor at the School of Film at Communication University of China, analyzed, "He will not deliberately explain the ins and outs of each person and event, but let the audience slowly capture key information in the fog." ”
Predictably, this cinematic and stream-of-consciousness style is bound to appeal to a discerning audience. Although it was unpopular at the beginning of the broadcast because of this sense of narrative, as the plot progressed, many viewers were deeply attracted.
Ask the vast starting point, a new attempt at historical dramas
If business war dramas are still in the range of tastes of a small number of people, then historical dramas are familiar to most people. With the introduction of batches of red-themed dramas, the audience is increasingly rejecting empty and inspirational routines.
In the latest historical drama "Ask the Boundless", the director deliberately aimed the camera at the story of the young Mao Zedong. "The biggest advantage of this drama is the theme. ”
Senior film critic Zhang Lin said, "Taking the growth process of young greats as a clue is a new perspective of current historical dramas, which can not only increase the sense of substitution, but also avoid routines." However, there is still a lot of room for improvement in casting and acting.
Song Jia and Wang Renjun's appearance is too far away from the characters, and it is difficult for the audience to identify with them. This may also be a reason for the decline in ratings when other satellite TV broadcasts.
epilogue
To sum up, this list has both the wonderful reproduction of old dramas and the vigorous rise of new masterpieces. Diverse themes such as fire fighting, campus, and business warfare have performed well in their respective fields.
At the same time, the image style of Wang's business war drama is novel, which is worthy of reference from other types of dramas. But there is still a big breakthrough in history and medical dramas.
"A good play can stand the test of time and word of mouth. In the opinion of entertainment critic Li Li, this is the only criterion for testing a play. Whether it is a new or an old actor, only by constantly innovating can we survive in this highly competitive market.
Otherwise, even if it is only a short-term sensation, it will eventually fade the color. For every film and television drama that strives to be on top, this is a tug-of-war with time and quality.