A drama makes people love it, but a drama makes people shake their heads and abstain, this is the vane of recent dramas. Let's talk about "The Unspeakable" and "New Life" today, these two dramas can be described as two heavens of ice and fire: one makes people stay up all night to watch it, and the other is directly beaten into the cold palace.
First of all, the premise of "No Ulterior" sounds fascinating: a young undercover cop goes deep into the tiger's den and tries to uncover the truth about a mysterious case many years ago. Doesn't that sound exciting? However, the real viewing experience is "expectation" vs. "reality". The performance of the heroine Li Yitong is a little unbearable, she tries to show a tough police image, but accidentally moves towards an exaggerated comic-style performance. It's like, you let the cat play the lion, the appearance is barely like that, and the action is still fluttering.
"New Life" is a different story entirely. This drama is about fraud in real life, and through a wonderful storyline, it shows how the protagonist Fei Ke (played by Jing Boran) reveals the truth step by step. Each character is like a puzzle piece, gradually putting together a big picture as the plot progresses. Jing Boran's performance in the play is simply a "hanging" state, and his calm and unhurried acting skills make people completely forget his previous idol baggage, and completely devote himself to a role full of wisdom and courage.
In contrast, you will find that the plot of "New Life" is like a well-organized feast, and every detail is evocative; And "Unspeakable" is more like a hastily prepared fast food, although it solves the need to watch dramas, it always makes people feel a little unsatisfied.
Moreover, you said that the heroine of "The Unspeakable" not only caused the audience to complain about her acting skills, but even the character setting made people feel a bit far-fetched. A policeman who has been lurking for many years suddenly acts exposed, and the rationality of this plot twist is also confusing.
On the other hand, in "New Life", each episode is like a sharp knife, dissecting the complexity of society and the darkness of human nature. Watching the characters in the play struggle in the gray area, the audience is not only watching a drama, but also experiencing a baptism of the soul. After watching four episodes, you don't just want to keep watching, but you also think about what choices you would make if you stayed out of it.
Another attraction of "New Life" is its relevance. The various fraud methods exposed in the play not only make people feel like they are watching a drama, but also like a vivid anti-fraud lesson. This may be one of the reasons why it can attract so many viewers to stay up late to catch up.
Therefore, choosing a series is like choosing a friend, the right one can accompany you on a longer journey. "New Life" is like the kind of old friend who can provoke deep thinking and accompany you to go away. And although "Unspeakable" is bright at first sight, it may just be the kind of passerby who is good to meet.
This actually reflects a problem, that is, the audience has higher and higher requirements for acting skills. is no longer just about the plot, but also about how the actors act. A good actor can add a lot of color to the drama, and those with poor acting skills are difficult to convince even if the plot is good. This is also one of the important revelations that "The Unspeakable" and "New Life" can give us.
Let's talk about the audience's reaction. On social platforms, the discussion of "New Life" has been very hot, and everyone is not only discussing the plot, but also discussing every character in the play. The topic of "Unspeakable" is pitiful, and most of the occasional mentions are dissatisfied with the heroine's acting skills.
Of course, each drama has its own uniqueness, and "Unspeakable" also has shining points in the handling of certain detective elements, but obviously these are not enough to offset the shortcomings in acting. And "New Life" has become a masterpiece that can resonate with the audience with its compact plot and the wonderful performances of the actors.
This also tells us how important the choice of actors and the portrayal of characters are, whether it is making a TV series or a movie. A good actor can make the character come alive and make the plot vivid; And an unsuitable actor may become the fatal wound of the failure of the series.
Looking at it again, the performance of these two dramas also reflects the changing tastes of the audience, who are more willing to watch content that can cause food and entertainment at the same time. The simple plot is no longer enough to satisfy modern audiences, who are more eager to enjoy the visual and auditory feast while being touched by the heart.
Overall, if you're a viewer looking for plot depth and character acting, "New Life" is undoubtedly the best choice for you. And if you're just looking to kill time, give "The Unspeakable" a chance to see if it can make a difference in future episodes.
In any case, what kind of episodes you choose to watch ultimately depends on personal preference. But it is undeniable that a good drama can be art or a mirror of the soul. And in this audio-visual feast, we are constantly looking for and choosing, hoping that the next episode that will be opened will make us laugh more happily and think more deeply.