On the evening of December 30th, the TV series "Persona of the Apocalypse" was launched on iQiyi in 3 episodes, and everyone watched it with relish in front of the TV. It is especially worth mentioning that this drama is co-starring Huang Xuan and Wu Yue, with their popularity and strength, this drama will definitely be popular!Why do you say that?Because in the current TV drama market, to be honest, there are not so many works that really pay attention to the storyline, but this "Persona of the Apocalypse" I think is really rare to see a masterpiece that respects the story!
When it comes to the issue of storytelling, there are actually two situations, some are true stories, and some are made up under false pretenses. For example, the "Three Teams" that everyone is chasing now, they must follow the principle of "true story" - the main story line must be closely related to the facts, the logic of the characters' behavior must be sincere, and the plot nodes cannot be separated from real life. It's really hard to write a "real story" like this, and as a result, it's because of the poor results of making it up.
And let's talk about some fake stories, like a lot of that kind of flood traffic dramas, fantasy dramas, immortal cultivation dramas or something, all of which are fake swaggers and deceptions. I told you directly at the beginning, they are writing nonsense, what you want to see is not the real world at all, just have fun. This kind of drama is usually not too seriously scrutinized.
There is also a kind of story that is based on the historical background and is concretely processed. Take "Persona of the Apocalypse" as an example, which mainly relies on historical events such as the construction of the northern border and political organization of the Ming Dynasty. For example, such as the organizational structure of Jinyiwei and so on. In this way, viewers can be misled into believing that the content of the upcoming episodes is based on real events. But in fact, although the following plot refers to history, it is all random whimsy.
Now that the historical background is in place, the play will be able to run wild. When we were young, the way those old people told stories was similar to "Persona of the Apocalypse". So, I guess, many viewers must have a familiar sense of intimacy when they see this TV series - ouch, isn't this the weird legend that those old people tell us in the moonlight?That's right, you guessed it right, this play is about those mysterious stories, and if you have to call him a "ghost story", you can do it.
As soon as the leading actor in the play came to the Liaodong region, what was waiting for him was full of all kinds of puzzles, which made the audience dizzy, and the audience was super looking forward to the later plot to reveal the truth of these puzzles!I can guarantee that when the final mystery of this show is revealed, there will definitely be some unsolved mysteries caused by "zombies". Of course, there have been no zombies in our domestic dramas for the time being, and this drama may be replaced by monsters or characters such as "aliens".
Remember, in the mystery of this drama, zombies are only part of the factors, and the more important part is that the chaos within the Ming Dynasty court led to a turbulent scene at the border gates. This is actually an attempt to integrate fiction into historical facts. This kind of "cool realism" is not really realistic, but just borrows some content of palace struggles to increase the realism of the storyline, so that the false content sounds and looks more real and credible.
Making something fake look real is a real test for storytellers, such as screenwriters. For example, in the TV series "Persona of the Apocalypse", a unique feature of this play is that the storyteller always has a stiff face and looks inviolable. The beauty of this kind of performance is that the storyteller is so serious that even the audience has to be serious. In the face of a thousand strange things, if you tell a scary ghost story with a smile, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the audience to engage in it.
The method of narrating the story with a ceremonial expression like "Persona of the Apocalypse" is indeed worth pondering by the majority of young screenwriters. Although it tells the story of fighting monsters and fighting zombies, it doesn't seem very serious, but as long as the narration process is full of enthusiasm, I believe that the audience will also be substituted into the story, and it feels as if these fictional things have really happened. There is a good saying that the road to other mountains can be used to attack jade. In the dramas launched during this time, the works that tell the story of revealing the supernatural events must be startled and use laughter to resolve the embarrassment, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for the audience to immerse themselves in the storyline.
Looking at the lens design of "Persona of the Apocalypse", director Lu Yang can be described as ingenious, and the picture texture is quite outstanding. This shooting technique deliberately chooses a plot with suspense and a terrifying atmosphere to gain the audience's attention. As a result, there are many night scenes at the beginning of the play, and the atmosphere is the most tense in the middle of the night. Sunny environments tend to weaken tension, and deep nights can trigger a lot of nervousness. Having said that, it seems that film and television dramas like "Persona of the Apocalypse" are more suitable for "Fog Theater"**
Huang Xuan can be described as a careful performance for this drama, whether it requires him to tense his nerves or smile, he can control it well. This time, in "Persona of the Apocalypse", he presents a rigorous and serious image, and the more serious the character, the easier it is for the audience to resonate. If this drama can be successfully broadcast, Huang Xuan can be regarded as the first contribution.
As for Wu Yue's performance in the play, it is almost like the characteristic combination of Jiang Wen and Ge You in the classic film "Let the Bullets Fly". The main task of Wu Yue's role in "Persona of the Apocalypse" is to bring a relaxed and pleasant feeling to the audience, without being too serious;And when the plot enters the key part, this sub-character plays a role in driving the plot.
Finally, let's talk about our female star Zhang Rongrong, well, okay, her big face and plate look a little distinctive, especially in the play, which is really impressive. chose Zhang Rongrong to play "Persona of the Apocalypse", probably because she took a fancy to her big-faced plate full of personality. More unusual looks are quite helpful to improve the degree of this kind of TV series. Therefore, the TV series "Persona of the Apocalypse" can be said to be completely working in the direction of good-looking. This TV series is fast-paced and has a striking storyline, and it is entirely possible that it will become popular all over the country.