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The dilemma of domestic puppet dramas: using "Spring Lover" as a mirror to get a glimpse of the market
In the current era when the domestic drama market seems to be prosperous, but in fact it is full of bubbles, it is not difficult for us to find an embarrassing fact: although the number of dramas is endless, there are very few masterpieces that can really touch the heartstrings of the audience and win a win-win situation in word-of-mouth and ratings. Especially in the field of puppet dramas, the vulgar plot, boring characters, and the "industrial saccharin" that has no chemical reaction between the actors have long made the audience aesthetically fatigued. And the recently aired "Spring Lover" has pushed this dilemma to a climax.
The plot is cliché and lacks depth
The storyline of "Spring Sends Lover" seems to have a good setting at first glance - the love journey between a corpse plastic surgeon and a disabled girl. However, as the plot unfolds, the audience soon discovers that this is nothing more than a cheesy puppet show dressed in a fresh coat. The character setting, emotional development, and even those seemingly profound career discussions in the play all reveal an indescribable tedium and obsolescence. The screenwriter seems to be content with only stacking up a seemingly complete story with clichés, but forgets the audience's thirst for depth and connotation of the plot.
What's even more disappointing is that the show is also too superficial and sloppy in its approach to professional issues. The profession of body cosmetic surgeon itself has extremely high social value and humanistic care, but it is simplified into a gimmick in the play, lacking in-depth thinking and discussion. This kind of understatement of the profession not only wastes an excellent subject matter, but also makes the audience question the sincerity and professionalism of the screenwriter.
The character is monotonous and lacks hierarchy
In addition to the plot, the character settings in the play are equally disappointing. Although the actor Chen Maidong has a seemingly complex background and personality, under the performance of the actors, it seems thin and lacks a sense of layering. Although the heroine Zhuang Jie has a disability, her character and image have not become more three-dimensional and plump, but seem a little bland. Such a character setting makes it difficult for the audience to truly resonate and emotionally invest in them.
The play is also too simplistic and direct in the handling of character relationships. The emotional development between the hero and heroine came together smoothly without any twists and turns. This kind of love model of "love at first sight and natural success" has long made the audience feel aesthetic fatigue. What the audience wants to see is the process of two independent and complete individuals, gradually approaching and growing together in mutual attraction and collision.
The actors are bland and lack charisma
The performance of the actors is a crucial part of the current puppet show. However, the actors in "Spring Sending Lovers" don't seem to have fully exerted their charm. The actor Li Xian's performance, although he has certain skills and experience, lacks real emotional investment and character understanding. His performances often seem too deliberate and blunt to make the audience feel the inner world of the characters. Although the heroine Zhou Yutong has a fresh and refined appearance, her performance in the play is a bit bland, and she cannot fully show the charm of the role.
When the audience is enjoying a drama, in addition to the attractiveness of the plot, the expressiveness of the actors is also crucial. In "Spring Lover", other actors other than the leading actor do not seem to have fully realized their potential, nor have they been able to add too many highlights to the series.
Some of these actors may have performed well in previous works, but in this drama, they seem to be a little inadequate. Their performances often stay on the surface, do not penetrate into the hearts of the characters, and fail to delicately present the emotional changes of the characters. This kind of performance makes it difficult for the audience to resonate, and it is difficult to have a deep understanding and awareness of the character.
It could also have something to do with the script itself. If the characters in the script are thin and the emotional clues are vague, then it will be difficult to create the characters vividly and powerfully, no matter how talented the actors are. Therefore, we can't just put the blame on the actors, but we need to reflect and improve from the production level of the entire series.
Even in such an environment, we still hope to see those actors with potential who can break through and surprise the audience. After all, every actor needs to grow and improve in constant practice, and the audience is willing to give them enough support and encouragement.
For a puppet drama like "Spring Lover", in addition to an excellent cast, it is also necessary to have a solid script and a professional production team. Only in this way can we create works with real depth, connotation and charm, and win the love and recognition of the audience.
We also hope that the audience can maintain a rational and objective attitude, and not dismiss the entire series because of the poor performance of a certain actor. After all, each actor has their own characteristics and style, as well as their own areas and roles that they are good at. We should give them enough respect and understanding, and at the same time, we should also expect them to perform better in future works.
Although the cast of "Spring Lover" failed to impress the audience, we still look forward to seeing more talented and charismatic actors in the future puppet dramas to bring wonderful performances to the audience.
The death of the market calls for change
The failure of "Spring Lover" is not only the failure of a certain drama, but also the failure of the entire puppet drama market. This market has fallen into a vicious circle: lack of originality and reliance on adaptation, fast-food CP and lack of depth, and actors are bland and lack charm. In such a market environment, the audience will naturally lose interest and confidence in the current puppet show.
We can't ignore the audience's desire and demand for high-quality live puppet shows. The audience is eager to see fresh, interesting and in-depth stories, three-dimensional, plump and charismatic characters, and real, moving and infectious performances. Therefore, we call on creators to face up to the problems and dilemmas of the market, and change the creative mode and thinking of puppet dramas from the source.
Reflections and expectations in controversy
The broadcast of "Spring Lover" undoubtedly brought a lot of shock to the current puppet drama market. It allows us to see the problems and dilemmas of the market, and also allows us to see the needs and expectations of the audience. However, the evaluation of this drama has caused a lot of controversy. Some people think that it is a typical vulgar puppet drama that is not worth watching, and some people think that although it has some flaws, there are also some positive points.
We all hope that this controversy will be an opportunity for creators to think more deeply about the future direction of puppet play. We look forward to seeing more in-depth, connotative and charming puppet drama works, which can really touch the heartstrings of the audience and win their love and recognition. At the same time, we also hope that the audience can maintain a rational and objective attitude, give enough support and encouragement to the creators, and jointly promote the healthy development of the puppet market.