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"The list of 'Top Ten Chinese Dramas' in 2023 is out!" The news has TV drama fans across the country excited. 2023 is undoubtedly a bumper year in the field of mainland TV drama creation.
Whether it is the novelty and diversity of creative themes, or the comprehensive coverage of audience groups, this year's domestic dramas can be described as a hundred flowers blooming and a hundred schools of thought contending, which is overwhelming.
As a senior TV drama commentator, I am very interested in the achievements of this year's domestic drama creation. Judging from the popularity data and Douban scores of major online platforms, both the audience and film critics have given high praise and extensive attention to this year's domestic drama works.
Therefore, I decided to personally sort out and refine these "top ten" high-quality dramas, and unveil the mystery of the creation of domestic TV dramas in 2023 with you.
Before starting, it is necessary to make a brief summary of the current situation of domestic drama creation this year. In 2023, the mainland TV drama market can be described as blooming and unprecedentedly prosperous.
Dramas with different themes have sprung up, whether it's costume suspense, modern city, or sci-fi fantasy. What is even more gratifying is that these works are not only rich and diverse in terms of subject matter, but also jump out of the previous inherent framework in terms of creative techniques and expressions, and strive to break through and innovate.
Such a prosperous scene undoubtedly presented an audio-visual feast for the audience.
In general, the creation of domestic TV dramas in 2023 will show a vigorous development trend, which also reflects the continuous improvement of the mainland's cultural soft power.
Let's start to officially enter the big reveal of this year's "Top Ten Chinese Dramas"! The first thing that catches your eye is "Thirteen Years in the Dust", which ranks tenth. The show is based on the critically acclaimed "Theater of the Mist" series and successfully portrays an impressive cast of police characters.
Different from the stereotypical images in the past, this drama presents the audience with another side of the police profession through delicate and nuanced character portrayals. No longer a cold enforcer, but an ordinary person with a complex inner world.
Especially the excellent acting skills of the leading actor Chen Xiao add a lot to this work. He broke through the stereotypical image of the male protagonist of the previous idol dramas and showed the unique style of a powerful actor.
And Chen Jianbin who starred with him, with his deep accumulation of "four masters", added a lot of weight to this work.
In addition to the excellent performance of the leading actors, the supporting roles in the play are also refreshing. From the brave and resolute Wei Zhengrong, to the calm and calm Yang Zhe, to the pitiful Zhang Shanshan, each character has his own distinctive personality characteristics and rich life experience.
In particular, Zhang Shanshan's story deeply attracted the attention of the audience and resonated with everyone. This emphasis on supporting roles not only enriches the three-dimensional sense of the characters in the whole play, but also better promotes the development of the plot.
In addition, in terms of filming techniques and techniques, "Thirteen Years in the Dust" has also reached the top level in the industry. The superb editing and shot scheduling, and the smooth plot progression, all demonstrate the ingenuity of the production team.
The so-called "superior technology, self-contained", this drama is undoubtedly a model work of domestic drama production.
"Under the Prosperous City", which ranked sixth, is also quite similar to "Thirteen Years in the Dust" in some aspects, but it is different. This drama pays more attention to the process of case reasoning, and skillfully integrates the classical atmosphere into it, so that the audience can feel a unique historical charm while enjoying the suspenseful plot.
And the starring lineup is also strong, joined by powerful actors Bai Yufan, Ning Li, etc., which undoubtedly adds a lot of highlights to this work.
In comparison, "Hurricane", which ranked fifth, is even more eye-catching. With the full participation of star actors such as Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, and Li Yitong, this hit drama attracted widespread attention as soon as it was broadcast.
Netizens said: "Just with Brother Qiang's words, let me go to the end of the world with him." It can be said that this drama is undoubtedly the limelight in the domestic drama market this year.
However, in addition to the many highlights, "Hurricane" also has some flaws in the last 13 episodes, that is, the plot rhythm is slightly delayed, which has a certain impact on the overall integrity.
But we also have to understand the pressure of the production team to go online within a certain period of time, so such flaws can also be tolerated. In general, this drama is still this year's national drama masterpiece, which is remarkable.
Speaking of which, I believe everyone also has a preliminary understanding and cognition of the "Top Ten Chinese Dramas" in 2023. However, let's take another look back at the highlights of these excellent works.
First of all, we would like to mention the work "Thirteen Years in the Dust". It successfully broke the stereotype of the previous police image, and showed the audience another side of this profession through the delicate and nuanced character portrayal.
The protagonist played by Chen Xiao broke through the inherent frame of the male protagonist of idol dramas and showed the demeanor of a powerful actor. And Chen Jianbin who partnered with him, with the profound accumulation of the "Four Masters", added a lot of weight to this drama.
In addition, "Thirteen Years in the Dust" is also excellent in the portrayal of supporting roles. From the brave Wei Zhengrong, to the calm Yang Zhe, to the pitiful Zhang Shanshan, each character has distinct personality characteristics and rich life experience.
In particular, Zhang Shanshan's story deeply attracted the attention of the audience and resonated with everyone. This emphasis on supporting roles not only enriches the three-dimensional sense of the characters in the whole play, but also makes the advancement of the plot more smooth and natural.
In contrast, "Under the Prosperous City", which ranked sixth, pays more attention to the process of case reasoning. The play skillfully integrates the classical atmosphere into it, so that the audience can feel a unique historical charm while enjoying the suspenseful plot.
The joining of powerful actors such as Bai Yufan and Ning Li undoubtedly added a lot of weight to this work.
"Hurricane", ranked fifth, is undoubtedly the most eye-catching existence in the domestic drama market this year. Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong and other star actors joined in, which attracted widespread attention as soon as it was broadcast.
Netizens even said, "Just with Brother Qiang's words, let me go to the end of the world with him." It can be said that this drama is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching works of the year.
Speaking of which, I believe you also have a more comprehensive understanding of the "Top Ten Chinese Dramas" in 2023. Each work has its own unique highlights and characteristics, which is amazing.
In my opinion, there is no one standard answer to this question. Different audiences may have different preferences and perceptions. Some people may be more inclined to a sci-fi masterpiece like "The Three-Body Problem", appreciating its intricate plot settings and the director's extraordinary creativity.
And some people prefer costume dramas like "Ancient Lovesickness", immersed in a deep grasp of the aesthetics of love tragedy.
However, if I have to give a judgment on the whole, I personally tend to rate the work "The Long Season" as the "king" of 2023.
With a Douban score of 9.4 points, this drama has undoubtedly become the most outstanding domestic drama of the year.
I still remember when this show was first launched, the whole network was boiling. The audience said that this drama simply "shocked the audience". Although at the beginning, it is only cloaked in a layer of suspense, but when the audience really delves into it, they realize that this work presents much more than that.
This drama combines period drama and suspense elements, and shows the director's outstanding creative talent in the intricate plot setting. Every detail, every scene, and even every soundtrack is full of rich connotations, triggering endless thoughts and aftertastes from the audience.
It can be said that this work is undoubtedly the most noteworthy domestic drama masterpiece in 2023.
Of course, as a veteran TV drama critic, I can understand why some people would prefer other works. After all, everyone's aesthetic preferences and value orientations are different.
But in terms of overall performance, I am still very optimistic about the drama "The Long Season". It is not only ahead of its peers in terms of technical indicators, but also outstanding in terms of content depth and artistic pursuit.
Of course, I'm not sure if this drama can really win the glory of "king" in 2024. After all, in the ever-changing TV drama market, new and great works are always emerging.
But no matter what, "The Long Season" will forever be the undisputed best domestic drama masterpiece of 2023.
Among the many excellent domestic drama works, I would also like to make a special mention of "Chinese Strange Tan", which ranks second. This wonderful animation/fantasy masterpiece is undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy works of 2023.
The reason why it is unique is because this drama is different from ordinary TV drama works. It originates from the creation of Chinese style animation that is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture, and vividly shows the countless unpredictable elegance in the long history through the ingenious combination of eight small plots.
It is worth mentioning that this work is top-notch in terms of production standards. The director skillfully integrates a variety of elements such as ink painting style, sketching techniques and paper-cut decorations, showing the world the long history of Chinese culture.
This audio-visual language full of profound connotations undoubtedly makes the audience feel a lot of emotion.
In addition to the excellent production level, "Chinese Strange Tan" is also unique in terms of content setting. Each small plot contains rich meanings and thoughts, triggering endless reverie from the audience.
Whether it is a self-deprecating and outdated work, or satirizing certain social topics, this work touches the deepest resonance of people's hearts.
It is this kind of in-depth excavation and unique presentation of traditional Chinese culture that makes "Chinese Strange Tan" so eye-catching in the domestic drama market in 2023.
Not only did it score 8.7 points on Douban, but it also became the most watched animation/fantasy work this year.
It is worth mentioning that in this work, the most outstanding is the second small plot "The Long Season". With a Douban score of 9.4 points, this clip has become the most outstanding domestic drama work in 2023.
Of course, I can also understand why some people would prefer other works. After all, everyone's aesthetic preferences and value orientations are different. But in terms of overall performance, I'm still very optimistic about this little plot.
It is not only ahead of its peers in terms of technical indicators, but also outstanding in terms of content depth and artistic pursuit.
In general, "Chinese Strange Tan" is undoubtedly a bright spot in the domestic drama market in 2023. Not only is it top-notch in terms of production, but it also shines in terms of content setup.
In particular, the small plot of "The Long Season" has become the most outstanding domestic drama work of the year.
Through a comprehensive combing and analysis of the "Top Ten Chinese Dramas" in 2023, I believe that everyone has a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of this year's domestic TV drama market.
Each work has its own unique charm and highlights, whether it is in terms of theme innovation, character building, or production technology, it presents a wonderful audio-visual feast for the audience.
However, among these many excellent works, which one is the real "king"? There may be no standard answer to this question, because different audiences will have different preferences and judging criteria.
Some people may pay more attention to sci-fi elements and complex plots, and have a soft spot for works like "The Three-Body Problem". Some people appreciate the in-depth excavation of traditional culture and prefer the unique audio-visual language in "Chinese Strange Tan".
As mentioned earlier, "The Long Season" blends period drama and suspense elements, and shows the director's outstanding creative talent in the intricate plot setting.
Every detail, every scene, and even every soundtrack is full of rich connotations, triggering endless thoughts and aftertastes from the audience. This kind of carving of details and in-depth grasp of content is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this work.
Of course, I also understand why some people would prefer other works. After all, everyone's preferences and values are different. But personally, "The Long Season" is still the best domestic drama work in 2023.
It is not only ahead of its peers in terms of technical indicators, but also outstanding in terms of content depth and artistic pursuit.
So, in 2024, what kind of domestic drama masterpieces will come out? This is undoubtedly exciting. However, no matter what wonderful works will appear in the future, I believe that the "Top Ten Chinese Dramas" in 2023 will definitely become a classic in the field of TV drama creation.
The innovative spirit and ingenuity they demonstrate have undoubtedly pointed the way forward for the industry.
No matter what the result is, I believe that as long as we keep an open mind and appreciate the unique charm of each work, we will be able to reap more surprises and gains in the ever-changing TV drama market.