The ghost blows the lantern and returns to the ruins of the South China Sea
In the current film and television market, TV series adapted from classic IP can always stir up waves, and "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" is such an example. As a new chapter in the "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" series, this drama has already stirred the hearts of countless "filaments" before it was launched. However, as the plot unfolds, the audience's expectations gradually turn into disappointment.
First of all, let's take a look at the challenges encountered by "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" after it was launched. The pace of the episodes seems too slow, and the plot of the first eight episodes is almost consumed in aimless adventures above and below the water. This slow pace and lack of tension in the narrative made many viewers feel impatient. And many of the "divine drama" plots in the play are even more confusing, such as the superpower performance of Gu Chai played by Chen Muchi at the bottom of the sea, although it originates from the original setting, it lacks reasonable explanation and foreshadowing in the drama, which seems abrupt and unbelievable.
The special effects production in "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" is also a controversial point. Although the official claim is that the postponement is to polish the underwater special effects, in fact, most of the underwater scenes in the broadcast are post-composited, and there are even traces of a large number of green screen productions. This treatment is in stark contrast to the audience's expectations, reducing the immersion of watching the show.
It is worth mentioning that "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" is handled in terms of adaptation of the original work. Although the fantasy and alternate elements in the original book give the series some leeway, this does not mean that logic and coherence can be completely ignored. The audience's love for the original book and their expectations for the series are based on the fascinating narrative and profound worldview in the original book. If the follow-up plot of "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" can't make a breakthrough in this regard, then it may really become a "chicken rib" drama.
As a popular IP, the quality of the adaptation of the Ghost Blowing the Lantern series is directly related to the reputation of the entire series. From "The Cave of Yunling" to "The Ruins of the South China Sea", what we see seems to be a downward trend. This is not only a matter of sensitivity of the subject matter and censorship and deletion, but also the depth of the script and the director's ability to control the work.
In general, the audience's expectations and disappointments for "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" are doubly intertwined. If the series can make some efforts in the follow-up plot, it may be able to save the hearts of some audiences. But if we continue to use the current narrative and treatment, then it may really not be able to meet the expectations of the "filament". What the audience needs is a work that is both faithful to the spirit of the original book and can give new ideas visually and in terms of storytelling. I hope that "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" can be improved in the follow-up plot, not only in terms of visual effects, but also in terms of narrative and character building.
For such a highly anticipated work, it is essential to regain the charm and essence of the original work. Fans of the original book and general viewers alike want to see a work that not only retains the flavor of the original book, but also adapts to the aesthetics of modern audiences. This is not only a respect for the classic IP, but also a response to the audience's expectations.
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