Domestic spy war dramas used to be high-profile, starting from Liu Yunlong's "Secret Calculation", the spy war theme once dominated the market.
Classic spy masterpieces such as Kite, Cliff, Lurk, and The Pretender can take months to read them one by one.
However, it is a pity that there are fewer and fewer spy war dramas that can arouse the audience's expectations, "Infernal", "Hive", and 2023 spy war dramas with poor reputation abound. Are the audience disappointed with this theme?
In reality, this is not necessarily the case. The upcoming "Lonely Boat", starring Zhang Songwen and young actor Zeng Shunxi, is still highly anticipated, after all, judging from the cast, it is really irresistible.
However, the show, which has not yet been released, ushered in CCTV's new work "Thrush". The show is eye-catching, and after only two episodes, the ratings have exceeded 28. Even in CCTV, such results are rare.
It seems that a new wave of spy war drama craze is coming!"Thrush" tells the story of in the fifties of the last century, when overseas student Ji Danyang (played by Liu Xueyi) returned to China to participate in the research of the "Water Drop Project".
In the face of the pervasive enemy elements, the public security Pang Hongmei (played by Peng Xiaoran) was ordered to protect Ji Danyang's safety. The two have endured the test of life and death, and have steadfasted their faith.
is different from traditional spy war dramas, the focus of this new work is actually on the word "anti-special". At the same time, the actor is no longer an omnipotent undercover agent**, but a talent with high IQ but lack physical strength.
There is no doubt that there is finally a drama that can break the traditional spy war routine. However, what really brings the audience into the play is because the plot design is hardcore enough.
The male protagonist Ji Danyang knew that this return trip was difficult, but he didn't expect to be ambushed as soon as he got off the plane, so he had to flee in a hurry. The first joint failed, but luckily there was a backup solution.
When I arrived at the hotel, a woman in white sat in the planned position and successfully matched the code. However, without waiting for her to ask for information on important information, a "Pang Hongmei" came to her.
That's right, this is the real heroine, and the person who really came to connect with the male protagonist. Not to mention that Ji Danyang is confused, the audience is going to be wound in, one ring after another, all of them are traps, and they can't be prevented! .
Fortunately, at the critical moment, the hero and heroine officially solved the misunderstanding, confirmed each other's identities, passed through the rain of bullets, and avoided the tracking of the enemy. The second joint can be described as thrilling.
Subsequently, with the help of Pang Hongmei, Ji Danyang successfully met with the leaders of the Ministry of Public Security through the dock and finalized the plan to go to Lumen. However, the test ahead has only just begun. Reveal how the female spy in white got the connector code?
Has the police been infiltrated?How many other hostile beings like her exist?** After "Thrush", perhaps we can truly realize the great threat to the situation from the enemy forces.
They are hidden among the common people, and it is difficult to distinguish between good and evil, and they are pervasive. This drama not only contains idol drama elements, but also has a traditional spy war style, with a novel plot design, and the more you watch it, the more charming it becomes.
The director has a visionary and not only pays attention to acting skills and popularity in casting, but also adopts a combination of "old drama bones + young actors", which is a key factor in ensuring ratings. Let's talk about Ding Yongdai first.
Nowadays, the audience pays more attention to whether the villain boss is ruthless enough, so when Ding Yongdai is mentioned, everyone will be relieved. He plays Bai Minghan in the play, a kind old Chinese medicine doctor in daily life, with a kind and natural demeanor, steady steps, and a bent down smile.
However, who would have thought that he would be the legendary enemy leader "Snow Wolf"?Therefore, the real highlight of the old drama bones is not in the early stage of the plot, but in the scene after the identity is revealed, which makes people look forward to it. Then there was Kong Lin.
She once played the lord of the Moon Palace in "Little Fish and Flowers", and is now over half a hundred years old. Although her appearance may no longer be as outstanding as it was back then, her acting skills are even more exquisite.
In the new drama, she plays the role of Zhang Yan, the director of the public security bureau, who is more aura than other male directors, with a cold face, but exudes a sense of majesty.
She vividly shows the calmness and wisdom of the characters, which makes people wonder if Kong Lin and Ding Yongdai have rivalry in the play, if so, it will be very exciting. The third place is Liu Zhibing.
As a national first-class actor, Liu Zhibing is also the "Dinghai God Needle" of this drama.
Especially when the hero and heroine have just crossed the dock and there are enemies shouting behind them, the audience can't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they see the leader played by Liu Zhibing walking to their side.
Because looking at Liu Zhibing, who has an upright temperament, the audience knows that everything will be safe and sound. This is the charm of the old drama bone performance, although there are no particularly eye-catching scenes, but it is comforting. Finally, Liu Xueyi.
In the past, people may only stay at Liu Xueyi as a "beautiful man in ancient costumes" and "idol students". However, I didn't expect him to be so good in this kind of spy war drama, and after wearing a retro suit, he exudes an elegant and restrained temperament.
Thrush": Subverting the traditional spy war theme In the TV series "Thrush", Ji Danyang played by Liu Xueyi created a character completely different from the greasy and domineering image in the past.
His dilemma in the face of the two connectors, as well as his eyes full of suspicion and confusion, give the character a sense of realism. And Peng Xiaoran became an instant hit in "East Palace", but this popularity did not last long.
However, in the new drama "Thrush", the public security officer Pang Hongmei she plays is no longer a simple and ignorant silly white sweet girl, but has become a cold and sassy image. In particular, the eyes of raising a gun and aiming it at the enemy are heartwarming.
The audience saw a surprising "girlfriend power" in her. Some people will say that the current spy war dramas only care about the traffic actors, but not the quality of the script.
While this is indeed a reason, the more fundamental problem lies in over-routineization. Liu Yunlong created a precedent for spy war dramas, but it also made this theme fall into a routine form.
Therefore, it is very important to break the shackles of the traditional spy war model and embark on the road of a new spy war. And "Thrush" does exactly that.
The plot goes from the character design of the male and female protagonists to the direction of the story, and then to the contradictions and conflict points, and every place has a novel feeling. At the same time, the flavor of traditional spy warfare has not been completely discarded, and the fighting, gunfights, and wits are full of tension.
Therefore, the breakthrough of "Thrush" allows the audience to see new possibilities. As long as you dare to be the second Liu Yunlong, then the spy war drama will not be at a stalemate. Yes, this show is indeed very exciting.