The film and television industry has undergone tremendous changes in recent years, especially in the field of costume detective dramas.
These changes are not only reflected in the advancement of production technology, but also in the improvement of the audience's requirements for the content and quality of the series.
In this context, detective dramas based on historical figures have become one of the popular themes, and "Song Ci Shaohualu" is one of the representatives.
Song Ci lived during the Northern Song Dynasty and is known as the founder of Chinese forensic science.
His book "Records of Clearing Grievances" is an important work in the history of forensic science in the world, which records a lot of criminal investigation techniques and forensic knowledge.
His stories and achievements have provided rich material for TV dramas, giving writers and producers a wide range of creative space.
However, "Song Ci Shaohualu" shows obvious shortcomings in this regard.
Although the series is set in Song Ci's teenage years and tells how he uses his wisdom and scientific knowledge to solve various cases, the plot is handled too roughly.
The show tried to add fun to the story by adding fictional elements, such as the integration of love threads, but such attempts did not achieve the desired effect.
On the contrary, these elements seem to clash with Song Ci's wisdom and forensic skills, making the whole drama seem incoordinated.
In terms of character building, "Song Ci Shaohualu" is also facing challenges.
Modern interpretations of ancient figures require a great deal of ingenuity and an in-depth understanding of the characters.
However, the show's efforts in this regard do not seem to have been successful. The audience has higher requirements for the appearance and performance of the characters, and this show does not do a good job of meeting these requirements.
The exterior design of some of the main characters and the casting of the actors were widely criticized by the audience.
The actors chosen for this drama deviate from the aesthetic standards of traditional costume dramas in appearance, which affects the audience's ** experience to a certain extent.
Some of the characters' styling is considered too mediocre and even a little ugly, which is far from what the audience expects from handsome or beautiful characters in costume dramas.
In today's society, audiences have high requirements for the appearance of TV drama characters, and they want to see actors who are both in line with the characteristics of the characters and aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Song Ci Shaohualu's shortcomings in this regard highlight its lack of actor casting and character styling design.
From the leading role to the supporting role, the actors' performances seem to have failed to meet the audience's expectations, especially in terms of costume styling, and the audience's dissatisfaction is particularly obvious.
In addition, the logic and details of the plot are also a major weakness of "Song Ci Shaohualu".
A good detective drama requires rigorous logic and reasonable clue setting, but in this drama, the resolution of many cases seems too far-fetched.
For example, the quick resolution of a case through a seemingly impossible clue is a way of dealing with the viewer as incredible.
And these unreasonable plot designs reduce the credibility and viewing value of the story.
Song Ci Shaohualu is a TV series with innovative attempts.
It tries to combine the story of ancient forensics with modern elements to create a work that is both historical and in line with a modern aesthetic.
However, due to the show's lack of acting, plot design, and logical rigor, these innovative attempts were not successful.
The problem with this show is that it relies too much on the fame of historical figures and ignores the depth of the plot and the careful shaping of the characters.
The lessons of Song Ci Shao Hua Lu show that even dramas based on historical figures require careful screenwriting and production.
A successful historical drama series not only needs to faithfully recreate historical people and events, but also creatively combines these elements with the tastes of modern audiences.
This requires the writers and production team to have an in-depth understanding of history, an accurate grasp of the preferences of modern audiences, and a lot of effort into plot design and character development.
Song Ci Shaohualu is a work that has the courage to try but is not completely successful.
It reflects the current pursuit of diversification and innovation in China's film and television industry, but also faces the challenges of quality control and market positioning.
For the future production of costume detective dramas, this is both a warning and an opportunity.
By learning from these lessons, the Chinese film and television industry is well positioned to create excellent works that have both historical depth and modern aesthetics.