In December 2023, two high-profile online dramas "The Depths of the Murder" and "Love in the Red Dust" will be launched on iQiyi and Tencent**, which have aroused heated discussions and comparisons among netizens. The type, style, actors and reputation of the two dramas are very different, some people think that "The Depths of the Murder" is a hardcore criminal investigation suspense drama with a compact plot and acting skills, while "Love in the Red Dust" is a relaxed urban romance drama with a bland plot and average acting skills.
Some people think that "Love in Red Dust" is a warm urban romance drama with a sweet plot and natural acting skills, while "Deep in the Murder Case" is a violent criminal investigation suspense drama with a complex plot and contrived acting. So, which of these two dramas is more worthwhile?
"The Depths of the Murder" is a criminal investigation suspense web drama that tells the story of the young criminal policeman Xiao Yi, with the help of the team, who solves one confusing case after another in Xia Cheng, and under the design of the mysterious avenger Bai Zhe, he is involved in an unsolved case that has been dusty for many years. Holding their respective positions, the echoes of fate collided between good and evil, the fog dissipated, the sun shone on the earth, and the summer city returned to peace.
"Love in Red Dust" is an urban love web drama that tells the love story between Lin Wan'er, a fashion female reporter played by Guli Nazha, and Su Chen, a ruthless president played by Xu Kaicheng. The two got married because of a misunderstanding, and went through misunderstandings, quarrels, separations, reunions and other twists and turns, and finally came together.
The plot styles of the two dramas are very different, and each has its own highlights and highlights. The highlight of "The Depths of the Murder Case" lies in the design and reasoning of the case, each episode has a new case, each case has new clues and suspects, every suspect has a new motive and evidence, and every evidence has new doubts and truths, layer by layer, interlocking, allowing the audience to follow the protagonist to solve the puzzle and feel the charm of criminal investigation.
The highlight of "Love in Red Dust" lies in the development and change of love, each episode has new emotional conflicts and contradictions, every conflict and contradiction has new reasons and solutions, and each reason and solution has new touching and warmth, gradually deepening and slowly heating up, allowing the audience to experience the sweetness of love with the protagonist and feel the power of love.
The highlight of the two dramas lies in the performance of the actors and the shaping of the characters, each actor has his own characteristics and style, each character has his own character and story, and each character and story has its own charm and meaning, vivid image, three-dimensional and full, so that the audience has a deep impression and identity with each character.
The starring Ma Sichao and Liu Yitong played Xiao Yi with a strong sense of justice and Bai Zhe with a vengeful heart, respectively, and the rivalry between the two was full of sparks and tension, showing two different life choices and values, which triggered the audience's thinking and discussion.
The starring roles of Guli Nazha and Xu Kaicheng respectively played the lively and lovely Lin Wan'er and the cold and handsome Su Chen, and the sweet scenes between the two were full of romance and warmth, showing two different ways of love and happiness, which aroused the envy and blessings of the audience.
The advantages and disadvantages of the two dramas are also different, and each has its own merits and changes. The advantage of "The Depths of the Murder" lies in the compactness of the plot and the rigor of logic, every case has reasonable reasoning and evidence, every detail has the necessary foreshadowing and echo, and every ending has a surprising reversal and sublimation, so that the audience can feel the creator's intentions and wisdom.
The shortcomings of "The Depths of the Murder" lie in the complexity of the plot and the excessive violence, there are too many clues and suspects in each case, too many doubts and truths in every detail, and too much blood and cruelty in every ending, which makes the audience feel the wildness and ruthlessness of the creator.
The advantage of "Love in Red Dust" lies in the ease of the plot and the naturalness of the actors, every emotion has a suitable expression and interaction, every actor has a suitable role and lines, and every picture has beautiful colors and **, so that the audience can feel the tenderness and delicacy of the creator.
The shortcomings of "Love in Red Dust" lie in the flatness of the plot and the lack of innovation, every emotion has old-fashioned conflicts and resolutions, every actor has a stereotypical image and performance, and every picture has a similar style and atmosphere, which makes the audience feel the conservative and mediocre creators.
The creative characteristics and value of the two dramas are also worthy of our appreciation and Xi. "The Depths of the Murder" has achieved excellence in the script, director, actors, etc., every case has been carefully designed and reasoned, every detail has been rigorously logic and evidence, and every character has been deeply portrayed and performed.
"The Depths of the Murder" not only brought visual and psychological shock to the audience, but also brought the audience an improvement in knowledge and wisdom. "The Depths of the Murder" is a hardcore criminal investigation suspense drama and a high-quality web drama.
"Love in Red Dust" is close to life in terms of script, director, actors, etc., every love has gone through real feelings and experiences, every emotion has gone through natural expression and interaction, and every role has gone through suitable roles and lines.
"Love in Red Dust" not only brought visual and psychological enjoyment to the audience, but also brought emotional and happy infection to the audience. "Love in Red Dust" is a light-hearted urban romance drama and a popular online drama.
Both dramas are excellent online dramas, both show the innovation and diversity of online dramas, and both provide the audience with different viewing experiences and feelings. Both dramas also have their own shortcomings and room for improvement, for example, the plot of "The Depths of the Murder" is sometimes too complex and violent, while the plot of "Love in the Red Dust" is sometimes too bland and stereotypical.
We hope that the creators of the two dramas can continue to work hard, constantly improve their level and level, and bring more and better online drama works to the audience. We also hope that the development of online dramas can be more prosperous and diverse, bringing more and wider choices and appreciation to the audience.