2023 is coming to an end, looking back on the development of domestic dramas this year, we have witnessed two changes worth paying attention to.
First of all, there has been a significant change in the status of traffic stars. In the past, popular dramas often relied on the combination of "little fresh meat + old drama bones" to attract the audience's attention. However, this year we are seeing the return of powerful actors.
Whether it's the potential drama of the year "Hurricane", or the fascinating "The Long Season" and the sci-fi masterpiece "The Three-Body Problem", these dramas show the authenticity and depth of the actors' acting skills, rather than just pursuing high popularity.
This shift shows that audiences are increasingly demanding the quality of their episodes, and they prefer to see real, in-depth performances rather than empty hype. This also marks that the domestic film and television industry's selection of actors is gradually getting rid of its dependence on traffic and turning to pay more attention to strength and acting skills. This is a positive sign that domestic dramas are moving in a more mature and professional direction.
Secondly, we have to mention CCTV's strategic adjustment. The year before last, a "Awakening Age" led the boom of main theme dramas;Last year, the broadcast of "The World" attracted widespread attention. These initiatives are a clear indication that CCTV is actively seeking change. And this year, CCTV's pace is firmer and its vision is more unique. At the beginning of the year, the two major dramas "Hurricane" and "Three-Body Problem" were launched one after another, and they were only one day apart. This phenomenon of "involution" undoubtedly left a deep impression on the audience.
In this year, the number of domestic dramas with a Douban score of more than 8 points increased to 20, doubling from last year. This fully shows that under the guidance of CCTV, domestic dramas have entered the era of high-quality creation in the fierce competition.
In 2024, this shift in creative attitudes continues to deepen. CCTV's decision not only pointed out the direction for domestic dramas, but also brought more high-quality works to the audience. This is undoubtedly a win-win situation and one that deserves continued anticipation and attention.
From the 2024 TV drama list released by CCTV, iQiyi, Tencent, Youku and other major platforms, we can clearly feel the change in this trend.
Hundreds of new dramas are ready to be released, including many heavyweight IPs, and many powerful actors have joined. Among the many dramas to be broadcast, we have selected the 5 most anticipated domestic dramas.
Each work has its own unique point of view, which makes people look forward to it. Do you already can't wait to see what these episodes are all about?Next, let's explore the charm of these 5 dramas.
5."The Three Majors".
The starring cast is strong, including Qin Hao, Li Naiwen, Chen Minghao and Ma Yinyin, and the highly anticipated movie version has just been released for less than a week, and the drama version will follow to meet the audience. This is not simply the pursuit of popularity, but Wanda Pictures' unique marketing strategy, aiming to realize the multiple values of the work.
Nowadays, the importance of IP resources in the film and television industry is self-evident, and such a dual-version launch method is likely to become a new normal. However, compared with the movie version, the word-of-mouth of the drama version shows greater fluctuations.
In order to enrich the storyline and strengthen the conflict between the characters, the screenwriter made some adjustments to the character settings in the original book. For example, Cheng Bing's daughter chose to cut off relations with him in the play, and in order to win her daughter's approval, Cheng Bing went to the school in person, but unexpectedly clashed with the security guards.
In addition, soon after Cheng Bing was released from prison, he was provoked by the gangsters. Surprisingly, the thug turned out to be his friend from prison. This plot not only increases the tension of the plot, but also lays the groundwork for the subsequent story. At the same time, the adaptation of Wang Dayong's family clues also adds more layers to the whole story.
Frankly, some of the changes in the episode are a little outdated, and some of the plot handling seems deliberate. There are similar problems in terms of lines, and some of the emotions and plot points are presented too bluntly through dialogue, as if they are worried that the audience will not understand.
In addition, the script is also lacking in details, such as in the context of 1998, after a female high school student was killed, the DNA test report was released quickly, which is different from the actual timeline. These insufficiently rigorous plot settings undoubtedly detract a lot from the series.
Qin Hao's acting skills are impeccable, but this role is a challenge for him. He is good at interpreting characters with evil spirits, and in this drama he needs to interpret a policeman who is in a difficult situation and goes through a trough.
Although the roughness of the script and the lack of production affected his performance to a certain extent, the climax of "The Three Teams" is still to come. It is expected that the follow-up episodes can break through the existing shackles and bring more surprises to the audience.
4."Celebrating More Than Years Season 2".
In 2019, an online drama called "Celebrating More Than Years" was born and became a benchmark for online adaptations. The play is starring stars such as Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, Wu Gang and Guo Qilin, and is based on the Internet** to tell an alternate ancient historical story. Originally, this kind of online ** adapted dramas often had a grassroots atmosphere, however, "Celebrating More Than Years" instantly improved the overall quality and style due to the joining of powerful actors such as Chen Daoming and Wu Gang.
"Celebrating More Than Years" not only created a precedent for online dramas adapted from the Internet, but also quickly led the trend of this type of drama. However, not all networks** are suitable for adaptation into web dramas.
For example, "Sword in the Snow", although the ** writing is beautiful, due to the relatively naïve plot, the advantage of the writing after the adaptation of the play is gone, and the weakness of the plot is magnified, resulting in a waterloo in word-of-mouth, which is completely expected. In contrast, the situation of "Celebrating More Than Years" is very different. Although the writing of ** is mediocre, its storyline is wonderful, which is very suitable for film and television adaptation, which is also an important reason for its great success.
After the end of the first part of "Celebrating More Than Years", countless fans are looking forward to the arrival of the second and third seasons. Finally, after a lapse of four years, the filming of the second season officially started.
In terms of plot, the second season will undoubtedly bring more surprises to everyone. Fan Xian returned to the stage after faking his death, and a series of wonderful plots will be presented in front of the audience, such as the assassination of the Hanging Temple, the battle of wits in the south of the Yangtze River, and the climactic duel of the four grandmasters. And the duel between Fan Xian and Yan Xiaoyi will become a highlight in the story.
During this season, there have also been some changes in the cast. While the main cast is still familiar to us, it's exciting to see the return of Chen Daoming. However, the actor who played Yan Bingyun has been replaced by Xiao Zhan to Wu Xingjian, and his role as Zhou Nan in "The World" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In addition, the crew also added twenty or thirty powerful actors, such as Mao Xiaotong, Jin Chen, Gao Lu, etc. At the same time, there are also many comedians such as Xu Zhisheng and Zuo Lingfeng joining, and their performances are also highly anticipated. For many book fans and drama fans, the second season of "Celebrating More Than Years" is undoubtedly a masterpiece not to be missed.
3.Harbin 1944
The starring lineup is strong, including Qin Hao, Yang Mi, Zhang Zixian and Luan Yuanhui, and the spy war drama "Lonely Boat" co-starring has attracted much attention. The audience's expectations for this drama are simple and direct, mainly to see Zhang Songwen's superb acting skills.
Compared with "Lonely Boat", "Harbin 1944" gives people more complex feelings. The director of this spy war drama is Zhang Li, an industry leader, who has directed many classic works, including masterpieces such as "Towards the Republic" and "Ming Dynasty 1566", as well as "Martial Arts" and "Win or Lose" and other less successful works. But his strength is beyond doubt, and directing a spy war drama undoubtedly provides a strong guarantee for the reputation of the show.
However, the position of the heroine was occupied by Yang Mi. As netizens said, I understand the truth, but why let Yang Mi star?
It is undeniable that Yang Mi, as an actor full of topics and controversies, has indeed brought a lot of attention to this drama. At least, her name is inseparable from the hot search list of this drama.
In addition to Qin Hao, the leading actor, the audience will also have the opportunity to witness the wonderful performance of the supporting actor Zhang Zixian. Lin Jiachuan's "Tang Xiaolong" in "Hurricane", Feng Bing's "Lao Mo", and Jiang Mingqi's "Fu Weijun" in "The Long Season" will all become indispensable roles in the play. With these casts alone, it is enough to make people look forward to this spy war drama.
As for whether Zhang Li can reverse the decline of spy war dramas with this drama, we will wait and see.
2."Flowers".
This TV series starring Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, Xin Zhilei, and You Benchang has finally come out in great anticipation. This work went through three years of preparation by director Wong Kar-wai and three years of shooting by Hu Ge, which took six years. Such a delay may be questioned by other directors, but it seems ordinary in Wong Kar-wai, and some fans even sighed, it came out so soon?
Director Wong Kar-wai has always been very slow to make movies, and a drama can often be filmed for three or four years. When he filmed "The Grandmaster", Zhang Zhen spent three years learning Bajiquan, and even won the championship of the Changchun competition, but he has not yet completed the filming of "The Grandmaster". Since making movies is so hard, what kind of performance can you have for TV dramas?
Flowers" is adapted from Jin Yucheng's name**, the story is set in Shanghai in the nineties of the last century, it is the tide of the times, everyone is eager to become a member of the trend, Hu Ge's character A Bao also bravely rushed in the trend, leaving a striking legendary story.
The original ** has won the Mao Dun Literature Award, and it is a grand work about the rise and fall of the times. Director Wong Kar-wai was born in Shanghai, and although he moved to Hong Kong at the age of 5, he has always cherished a strong Shanghai feeling. After reading Blossoms for the first time, he decided to bring it to the screen. During the filming, he used a local cast and crew almost exclusively.
1."The World".
"The World" is a TV series that deeply excavates human nature, emotions and the changes of the times, and successfully immerses the audience in the joys, sorrows and sorrows of the characters in the play through delicate character portrayal and plot design. The play focuses on the growth and life trajectory of the three brothers and sisters of the Zhou family, showing their struggles in family, love and career.
In the play, the superb acting skills of powerful actors such as Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia and Yin Tao add a lot to the plot. They vividly illustrate the dilemmas and challenges faced by the three brothers and sisters of the Zhou family at different times, and how they persevered in the face of adversity to pursue their ideals and happiness.
At the same time, the play also shows the brilliance and darkness of human nature, as well as the complexity and diversity of family, friendship and love through the fate and emotional entanglement of the characters around the Zhou family.
The plot also incorporates a large number of historical backgrounds and historical events, so that the audience can feel the changes of the times and the precipitation of history while savoring the plot. This blend of history and reality makes "The World" have a more profound ideological connotation and cultural heritage.
In short, "The World", as a TV series with profound ideological connotation and cultural heritage, successfully shows the ups and downs of life and the complex diversity of human nature through delicate character portrayal and plot design. The show has not only been warmly sought after by the audience, but also highly praised by industry experts, and has become one of the masterpieces of contemporary Chinese TV dramas.
The domestic drama market in 2024 can be described as full of highlights, and from the list of episodes that have been announced, we can foresee that the glory of domestic dramas will continue in the new year.
Whether it is a classic sequel or a new series, it will bring an extraordinary audio-visual feast to the audience. Spy wars, suspenseful reasoning, period dramas, science fiction, online reform dramas, police and bandit dramas and other diverse themes gathered together to meet the tastes of different audiences.
What's more, popular dramas such as "Hurricane" and "The World" may appear again, triggering a nationwide craze for dramas.
The glory of domestic dramas is not a flash in the pan, the footsteps of spring are not far away, and the next spring is just around the corner. Let's look forward to this audio-visual feast and witness the glory and glory of domestic dramas together.