CCTV's optimistic drama version of "The Three Teams" was asked to stop broadcasting and take it off the shelves, why was there a lot of scolding?
Three major teamswas originally a bright spot in the history of Chinese TV dramas, but its development trajectory has caused extensive discussion among audiences and critics.
The ups and downs of this drama, from highly anticipated to generally disappointed, are a typical pattern of opening high and going low, reflecting some common problems in the production of current TV dramas.
In the early days of the series, the audience's expectations for "The Three Teams" mainly stemmed from its gripping prototype case and the high reputation of the film version.
CCTV's repeated publicity has also added a lot of aura to this series.
In this context, when the series first aired, its rich plot, tight rhythm and precise performances of the actors quickly won unanimous praise from the audience.
This drama seems to herald the advent of a new criminal investigation drama boom, and it is expected to become the successor to ".Hurricaneis another hit drama after that.
As the episode continues to air, viewers gradually find that the plot is starting to deviate.
The suspense-tight narrative in the first few episodes gradually becomes outrageous and far-fetched. The originally tight plot became loose, and the tension and appeal dropped significantly.
Especially for the adaptation of the archetypal story, it was disappointing.
In the archetype, the main characterCheng BingQin Haohas insisted on chasing the murderer for many years as an ordinary person, and his adherence to justice is touching, but in the drama version, this process has been adapted into a villainWang DayongChen MinghaoThe "family history" completely deviates from the core spirit of the prototype story.
The portrayal of the characters in the play is also controversial. Cheng BingThe wisdom and tenacity shown in the pursuit of the murderer are weakened, and the villain rolesWang Dayongbut is portrayed as an image that can do almost anything.
This extreme character setting weakens the rationality and authenticity of the plot. The performance of the actors, although they worked hard, was difficult to bring out the best effect under the constraints of the script.
Especially female characters, such as the policeLin YingThe horse groanedand Cheng Bing's wifeLiu WenfangTong Liyais portrayed as a thin, stereotyped image that lacks depth and complexity.
Three major teamsis another important reason for audience dissatisfaction.
The production team could have spent more time depicting the arduous process of Cheng Bing's pursuit of the murderer, but chose to focus on the villain's lavish life and unrealistic behavior.
This kind of adaptation that deviates from the prototype not only weakens the credibility of the plot, but also greatly reduces its viewing value.
The transformation of The Three Brigades reflects several issues in the current production of the TV series.
ExcessiveCommercialization tendenciesand the misjudgment of the audience's tastes led to the far-fetched plot and the charactersSingularity。The essence of the archetypal story was overlooked during the adaptation, causing the story to lose its realism and appeal.
That's right, tooScreenwriterwithProduction teamis a warning, that is, in the process of adaptation, the spirit and characteristics of the original work should be respected and excessively avoidedDramatizationwithCommercialization
The development process of "The Three Teams" is not only a lesson, but also a deep reflection on the Chinese TV drama industry.
It raises a central question: how to deal with it appropriately while pursuing business successArtistrywithOrnamentalof balance.
China's TV drama industry still has a long way to go on this issue.
In the development of Chinese TV dramas, it may be inevitable to encounter challenges like "The Three Teams", but it also provides an opportunity for the industry to mature and improve.
Through reflection and learning, the case of "The Three Teams" can provide an important reference for the future development of the field of TV drama production.
If we can learn from these experiences, China's TV drama industry will be able to produce more excellent works that will win the recognition and love of audiences at home and abroad.