In this era when all kinds of popular IP dramas and urban romance dramas occupy the screen, a TV series called "The Hometown of the Stars" quietly bloomed in the prime time of CCTV, and with its extraordinary premiere results, it quickly became a hot topic of discussion after dinner.
This drama, with the revitalization of rural industries as the core, does not take the usual path, and stands out among many modern dramas, which makes us wonder, how did it capture the hearts of the public in a seemingly niche theme?
First of all, let's talk about the market background of this show.
In the modern drama market in the first half of the year, although the call for "Celebrating More Than Years 2" has been higher and higher, on the whole, the stage of modern dramas seems a little dull.
It is in this environment that "Hometown of the Stars" is like a clear stream, with its unique theme positioning, focusing on the wine industry in Ningxia, telling a story about the land, dreams and challenges.
At first, the audience didn't expect much from such a theme, after all, the revitalization of the countryside sounded neither so "eye-catching" nor "traffic" enough.
However, it is this low-key that was not favored at the beginning that makes its dazzling results after the broadcast even more commendable - it won the first place in the national ratings on the first broadcast, which is undoubtedly the best proof of its strength.
So, what exactly makes "The Hometown of the Stars" unique among many dramas? The answer lies in its well-woven plot, rich emotional conflicts, and wonderful performances by a group of powerful actors.
At the beginning of the series, with the image of a middle-aged man who "eats soil", he cleverly introduces the potential and challenges of this land in Ningxia, and slowly opens a picture of Ningxia's wine industry from scratch and from small to large through the perspective of grape planting and winemaking.
And with the sudden changes in the heroine's family - her father was in a car accident and fell into a coma, the winery fell into financial difficulties, and a series of dramatic conflicts ensued, holding the audience's heart tightly.
This narrative technique that closely links personal fate with industrial development not only increases the tension of the plot, but also makes the content of the series layered and thought-provoking.
When it comes to the cast, that's one of the highlights of "Home of the Stars". In the play, the performance of national first-class actor Wang Jinsong is impressive.
He can transform from a domineering boss in "Icebreaker" to an approachable little old man in "The Hometown of Stars", and this kind of free switching of role spans fully demonstrates his profound acting skills.
Huo Qing, another veteran actor, also won the resonance of the audience with his profound interpretation of the word "love" for the role. The dedication of these senior actors not only enhances the enjoyment of the series, but also makes each character full of three-dimensional and full of vitality.
The performance of the heroine Pan Zhilin is even more eye-catching.
She went from the controversial role in "Breakout" to the explosion of acting skills in "The Hometown of the Stars", especially in the scene where she dealt with her father's accident, her delicate emotional transformation, from shock to sadness to tenacity, every expression and every action was just right, hitting people's hearts, showing the growth and transformation of a character from the inside out.
The two parallel lines in the plot setting, on the one hand, are the twists and turns of the protagonist's personal fate, and on the other hand, the ups and downs of the Ningxia wine industry, the two are intertwined, which not only enriches the content of the story, but also adds a sense of urgency to the plot.
In terms of character building, the depth of the character is shown through the contrast between the front and back, especially the process of the heroine from fragile to strong, which makes people see the three-dimensional growth of the character.
What's more worth mentioning is that this drama not only tells the story of families and individuals, but also reflects the reality of the development of Ningxia's wine industry, explores the deep issues of local economic revitalization and global competition, and gives the drama more far-reaching social significance.
Finally, when it comes to the audience's expectations and future prospects, with the deepening of "The Hometown of the Stars", the audience is full of infinite reverie for the next plot.
Through its unique charm, this drama has successfully attracted a lot of attention, and whether it can continue to output high-quality content in the future and bring more surprises and touches has become everyone's common expectation.
After all, in this era where content is king, works that can truly touch people's hearts can leave a deep imprint in the hearts of the audience.
All in all, "Hometown of the Stars", with its good debut, rich content, superb acting skills and profound social value, proves that even in seemingly unpopular fields, as long as you dig hard, you can still shine with dazzling brilliance.
It is not only an affectionate ode to Ningxia's wine industry, but also a tribute to those ordinary people who persist in their dreams and have the courage to challenge in the face of adversity.
In this spring, let's follow "The Hometown of the Stars", witness the ordinary and extraordinary stories, and feel the warmth and strength from the bottom of our hearts.