First of all, let's review the current hot topic - in the post-pandemic era, despite the severe difficulties faced by the film industry, the TV drama market has shown an unprecedented boom, with many high-quality masterpieces and high-profile dramas emerging.
With the gradual improvement of the epidemic situation, we have ushered in a new chapter in the restoration of life order, and the film and television entertainment industry is also radiating new vitality in this spring breeze. Although the film market has not yet come out of the trough, and the box office performance has repeatedly hit new lows, the TV drama industry has shown a thriving scene, like a warm current.
Many high-quality dramas have sprung up one after another, presenting a visual and auditory feast for the audience. Fans of the drama can find solace in front of the screen and forget all kinds of troubles in life for a while.
It is worth mentioning that some dramas with high ratings have aroused widespread attention and heated discussions from all walks of life.
These high-rated dramas have their own characteristics, including period dramas that are loved by the audience, as well as urban dramas that deeply analyze realistic themes; There are not only excellent works with wonderful narratives and well-made, but also inferior products with bloody plots and poor reputation.
All kinds of works are intertwined, vividly depicting the current situation of the TV drama market with a hundred flowers and uneven quality.
From these works, we can gain insight into the characteristics of the development stage of the entire industry. Only those excellent dramas that always stick to their original intentions and are carefully created can stand proudly in the fierce competition and win the love of the audience; On the contrary, those works with old-fashioned plots and rough production will eventually be ruthlessly forgotten by the audience.
What is unexpected is that "The Long River of the World", which was almost unpopular at first, was able to win such an excellent reputation and ratings. This drama was broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV, and it is based on the historical facts of Chen Huang and Jin Fu, two water control talents who governed the Yellow River during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty.
At the beginning of filming, the crew was full of anxiety, because historical dramas have always been niche themes, and it is difficult to attract the attention of the mass audience. Sure enough, the ratings of the show were not ideal when it premiered, which made people sweat about whether it could continue to be popular with the audience.
However, the director was not discouraged by this, but polished the drama more carefully. He knows that Jin Fu's own experience is legendary, and as long as it can be truly reproduced, it will definitely be able to move the audience.
At this point, the director team and all the cast and crew have made up their minds that they must go all out and strive for excellence during the filming process! The main characters Luo Jin and Yin Fang brilliantly present the personality traits and spiritual outlook of Jin Fu and Chen Huang, two historical figures, and their acting skills are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, showing profound artistic skills.
In terms of supporting roles, they also handle some small details meticulously, such as the servants serving tea, standing postures, etc., all of which are carefully designed and presented after repeated rehearsals.
In the entire crew of "The Long River Under Heaven", everyone treats this TV series very seriously, never perfunctory, and has carefully polished every detail, trying to truly reproduce the arduous process of the Yellow River governance in that turbulent era.
With the continuous broadcast of the series, its unique legend and rigorous attitude of production have gradually been highly recognized by the majority of audiences.
Despite its unimpressive start, the series quickly caught the attention of many viewers and earned them praise. Some viewers commented that through the time-traveling plot and careful handling of details in the play, they can deeply feel the great pain endured by the people and the country in that turbulent era, and this emotional resonance is touching.
It is precisely because of the firm belief and hard work of the main creators that "The Long River of the World", a work that was not optimistic at first, finally achieved ideal word-of-mouth and ratings, which fully proves that even if it is a niche theme, as long as it is filmed with heart and enough effort, it can also win the love of the audience.
3. The production mistake of "Faith": Spy war dramas have always been a genre loved by the audience, but "Faith" is likely to decline in ratings in the future due to problems such as insufficient service and lack of clarity in the main plot line.
For viewers who are keen on spy war dramas, "Faith", which is currently being broadcast on Dragon TV, is undoubtedly a big disappointment. Although the initial ratings were acceptable, as the series continued to air, a number of production flaws detracted from the viewing experience for many viewers.
One of the most obvious problems is that the show's costumes and makeup are too amateurish. For example, the heroine Kan Qingzi actually appeared in a scene with a pistol with a pattern, such a low-level mistake is rare in spy war dramas, and people can't help but wonder if it is the result of shoddy production.
An outstanding film and television drama critic lamented: "The details in film and television drama works are very important! The audience is always glued to the screen, and any omission will cause a sensation.
Although we hire first-class stars to ensure box office revenue, if even the basic props are not up to par, then their charm will be greatly diminished."
However, unfortunately, this "Faith" also has serious shortcomings in terms of narrative structure. The plot of the whole film does not follow a clear main line, but instead exaggerates many characters, making it difficult for the audience to focus on the core plot and easily distracted.
Some netizens complained on the Internet: "The feeling of watching this drama is like tasting a pot of stew, with all kinds of heavy characters emerging in endlessly, but there is never an orthodox main line running through it."
It is foreseeable that if the production team fails to correct these problems in time, the ratings of "Faith" may continue to decline in the future. This is undoubtedly a big pity, after all, spy war dramas have always been a high-profile theme, as long as you work hard, you are fully capable of creating excellent works, but now it seems that there is still a considerable gap between the show and this goal.
On the other hand, "The Wind Blows in the Summer" has attracted widespread attention since its broadcast, and even topped the popularity list of the whole network for a time. This is not only due to the super popularity of star star Zhao Liying, but also the main reason is that the production quality of the show itself has been unanimously praised by the audience.
The play vividly reproduces the struggle of a woman in the 80s of the last century in the wave of reform and opening up, although the subject matter is not novel, but the production team has put a lot of effort into the details, bringing a new visual enjoyment to the audience.
The play reproduces the unique life atmosphere of that era, whether it is the stage design or the costumes of the actors, it can make people instantly travel back to that innocent and passionate time.
A post-80s viewer said frankly that when he saw the scene on the TV screen, he felt like he was in his hometown, full of intimacy and nostalgia. And the image of the female boss of small and medium-sized enterprises created by Zhao Liying in the play won warm applause from the audience.
She was dressed in a retro and exquisite cheongsam, and her makeup still retained the strong style that was popular at that time, which perfectly interpreted the style of strong women of that era.
Some viewers commented that Zhao Liying's individual appearance in the TV series "The Wind Blows in the Summer" has a subtle resemblance to the image of the character she played in the movie "Riding the Wind and Waves", which is dizzying, as if showing a familiar and intimate picture in front of her eyes.
It can be seen that she is well versed in portraying the female image of that particular era, and she is perfect! .
In addition to the influence of star effect, the TV series "The Wind Blows in the Summer" is even more ingenious and refreshing in production, giving the audience both visual and auditory pleasure. Whether it is the stage art design, the elaborate creation of costume styling, or the ingenious use of shooting techniques, the director team has done their best to restore the unique atmosphere of that turbulent era and present an immersive viewing experience for the audience.
However, for the modern period drama "My Favorite Family" broadcast by CCTV, the audience's evaluation is mixed, love and hate.
As soon as the show was launched, it successfully attracted the attention of many audiences with its unique perspective of taking the family as the main line and setting in the Republic of China. One of the important reasons is the strong strength of the starring lineup, including Fu Jing, Yang Zheng, Wu Jian, Tao Hong and many other experienced veteran actors, which makes the audience full of expectations for the superb acting skills of the actors.
In addition, as soon as the heroine appeared on the stage, she created a character with a bumpy fate and hardships, which deeply touched the hearts of the audience and aroused widespread sympathy. Many netizens left messages on social media, saying that they couldn't help but be moved and even burst into tears when they saw what happened to the heroine.
"I was deeply attracted to this drama from the beginning, especially the tragic fate of the heroine, which made people feel distressed." An audience member was so emotional on the online platform.
However, just as the audience's expectations for this drama reached its peak, as the plot continued to advance, the reputation of "My Favorite Family" gradually declined, showing a plummeting trend.
Many viewers bluntly pointed out that the plot of the show is too bizarre, absurd, and even contrary to common sense. Some people criticized that the directors seemed to treat the audience as "fools", the plot was extremely detached from reality, and the crew's misunderstanding of real life made people quite dissatisfied.
A senior film and television critic angrily accused: "The core content of this drama needs to be greatly improved!" Although the setting is quite similar to the well-received "The World", the gap between the two is like a world of difference.
"The World" is widely praised for its accurate grasp of real life, while "My Favorite Family" deviates from this principle.
In the face of the bloody plot in today's TV drama market, the audience has complained that it has seriously exceeded the acceptance of the general public! Even the parents' generation dismissed such plays as a pastime to pass the time.
CCTV's vast and strong platform undoubtedly provides a broad viewing channel for "My Favorite Family", but the bad word-of-mouth may quickly cause the show's subsequent ratings to plummet, which is undoubtedly an extremely profound warning that the audience is not easily deceived! .
After a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the recent highest-rated TV dramas in China, it is not difficult to find that although the current TV drama market is showing a prosperous scene, the phenomenon of good and bad is not uncommon, which reveals the phased problems faced in the development of the TV drama industry.
However, it is gratifying to note that there are also many high-quality titles in the market, which remind us that there is still a huge potential for the TV drama industry to be tapped.
Taking "The Long River under Heaven", a historical drama that starts low and goes high, as an example, it shows us that as long as the production team is willing to put enough energy and polish every detail with heart, even relatively unpopular themes can win the love of the audience.
Similarly, the success of "The Wind Blows in the Summer" is also due to its excellent production standards, and conversely, those shoddy and outdated works, such as "Faith" and "My Favorite Family", have been criticized and boycotted from all sides.
The aesthetic level of the audience is gradually improving, and they are no longer satisfied with simple gimmicks, but expect the producer to show true sincerity. This sincerity is not only reflected in inviting A-list stars to star, but more importantly, in the creation of scripts, details and other aspects to achieve perfection.
Only by being down-to-earth and fully prepared and shooting excellent works with depth and texture can they be recognized by the market.
Otherwise, whether it is a bloody plot or a rough prop costume design, it will bring a very poor viewing experience to the audience, which will lead to a rapid decline in word-of-mouth. In the fiercely competitive film and television industry, countless works are competing for the audience's limited time and attention, and once they lose their valuable word-of-mouth support, they will be ruthlessly eliminated by the market.
Therefore, it can be seen that the current situation of the mainland TV drama market just confirms the unique characteristics of the entire industry that is still in the stage of vigorous development! Looking forward to the future, only those masterpieces that always adhere to the spirit of craftsmanship and create with heart and feet can stand proudly in the fiercely competitive market tide and win the warm pursuit and love of the audience from the heart!