Domestic suspense dramas have experienced significant ups and downs in recent years, especially last year, showing remarkable achievements, marking an important turning point in the field of suspense dramas.
This year, however, is regrettable.
Take "Black Soil Without Words" as an example, although this drama has a strong cast and a similar theme to "The Long Season".
But the final Douban score is only 66 points, reflecting the fluctuation and instability of domestic suspense dramas in quality.
The success of The Long Season lies in its in-depth theme** and well-choreographed narrative structure, which not only provides a tense and intense plot, but also profoundly reveals the psychological and social background behind the characters.
This drama has won unanimous praise from the audience and critics with its unique artistic charm and profound social significance, and has become a benchmark for domestic suspense dramas.
On the other hand, the failure of "Black Soil Without Words" lies in the disorganized plot, thin characters, and lack of deep social or cultural background.
The problem with this drama is that it relies too much on star power and ignores the core elements of suspense dramas - a wonderful plot and in-depth character portrayal.
This excessive pursuit of superficial effects and neglect of deep content is the main reason for its failure.
The plot revolves around the mysterious death of Yan Hongqiao, a corporate magnate in Northeast Lanhe, leading the audience into an intricate suspenseful story.
Yan Hongqiao was an influential figure in Lanhe City, and his death set off a chain reaction that not only involved multiple figures, but also exposed the deep-seated social problems hidden behind the city.
The plot begins in an empty and old factory auditorium, where a group of characters in suits and leather shoes gather together in a tense atmosphere.
Yan Hongqiao poses a creepy question here about the real ** of the lamb skewers they are eating.
This scene sets a mysterious and terrifying tone for the entire series.
Subsequently, Yan Hongqiao was found dead in his office, and the cause of death was a shooting.
On the same night, Yan Hongqiao's lover and the company's security guard also suffered misfortune, the lover was suspected of committing suicide by jumping off the building, and the security guard was cut by a sharp weapon.
These three seemingly unrelated deaths are intricately linked.
The investigation is led by the head of the criminal police, Guan Yu, who is under tremendous pressure to solve the case within five days.
Guan Yu initially identified Yang Si, who had just been released from prison, and he was seen near the scene of the crime, and his fingerprints were left at the scene of the crime.
However, as the investigation deepens, Guan Yu discovers that there is a more complex mystery hidden behind the case.
Yang Si's identity is not simple, and his relationship with Yan Hongqiao is also extraordinary.
As the investigation unfolds, Yan Hongqiao's ex-wife Wang Ping and Yang Si's stepson gradually become the new key suspects.
The story unfolds as Guan Yu's investigation unfolds, revealing a history of the Northeast that spans from 1990 to 2005.
The play is also interspersed with three story lines: the background of the story in the 90s, the situation before the crime in 2005, and the reality after the crime.
These three storylines are intertwined and form the complete picture of the entire case. As the plot develops, the audience gradually discovers.
This is not just a simple case, but a complex incident closely related to the background of Lanhe City's withdrawal from the district and the establishment of a county, and the economic status of Hongqiao Group.
However, despite its vast setting, "Black Soil Without Words" has obvious problems with its narrative.
The pace of the plot drags and the editing is chaotic, resulting in a loss of coherence in the story.
In addition, the treatment of the characters is too flat, especially for female characters, lacking depth and three-dimensionality.
The series tries to build a sense of suspense through complex settings and intricate interpersonal relationships, but ultimately fails to achieve the desired artistic effect due to improper handling.
The story frequently jumps between the setting of the 1990s and the crime scene of 2005, a non-linear narrative that adds to the suspense.
But because it is too frequent and lacks clear prompts, it makes it difficult for the audience to follow the development of the plot and confuses the main line of the story.
While trying to understand the background of the story in the 1990s, the plot suddenly jumps to the investigation of the case in 2005, making it difficult for the audience to connect the events of the two periods.
Secondly, there are obvious problems in the logical processing of the episodes.
The key clues of the case often seem far-fetched, and some of the important findings in the course of the investigation appear to emerge abruptly, rather than through sound reasoning and evidence gathering.
This lack of logic makes the plot unconvincing.
Domestic suspense dramas want to stand out in the highly competitive TV drama market.
It is necessary to improve the quality of the script, add innovative elements, enhance the depth of the characters and the story, and better reflect the social and cultural context.
Only in this way can domestic suspense dramas truly become indispensable and wonderful works in the hearts of the audience.