In the field of TV dramas, costume suspense dramas have always been highly sought after by audiences, and through clever plot settings and profound character building, these works have successfully attracted the attention of countless audiences. This article will present you with the ranking of the 10 most popular costume suspense dramas, as well as one of the high-profile works, "Lotus Tower", although it topped the list of suspense dramas, it missed the top three in the fierce competition.
no.10."The Silk Case of the Ming Dynasty under the Microscope".
This drama takes a case caused by mathematics as a clue, and profoundly reflects the policy-making, local execution, officialdom operation and interest game of the Ming Dynasty. The story is brilliant and detailed, and each character's actions are closely related to their personal experiences, interests, and inner appeals, and the characters are cleverly portrayed. The character design is interesting, the plot logic is clear, the overall rhythm is properly grasped, and the dialogue is concise without losing deep meaning, blending laughter and tears. The acting skills of all the members are excellent, and each role is vivid and full, which makes this small drama full of exquisite charm.
no.9."Nine Righteous People".
Featuring novel themes, the narrative is unique in two parts, with the first half presenting a woman's tragedy and the second half presenting a blood-pumping revenge story. A tenacious female character like Rulan is emotional, and her ending is even more thought-provoking. The clever switching of the timeline and the proper grasp of the rhythm, especially like the character of Rulan, her tenacity and perseverance play a key role in the whole story, and also reflect the screenwriter's deep thinking about the question of "why there are bad guys".
no.8."Tales of the Tang Dynasty".
The plot is engaging, the characters are well-set, and the interactions between the characters are fascinating. As a suspense drama that focuses on the plot, its quality is remarkable, and the story unfolds through Di Gong's ** and a detective team. The case is exciting, the reasoning is reasonable, the costumes are exquisite, and the actors' acting skills are outstanding. The ingenious interweaving of the main line and independent cases, and the ingenious combination of suspenseful reasoning and historical background, make the overall story full of tension, compact and fulfilling.
no.7."The Imperial Gift".
This is a detective drama that unfolds in an ancient background, with both a main line and a branch line, no tricks, meticulous logic, and proper handling of the emotional line. Both the villain and the protagonist are shown to be very intelligent. The pacing of the story is well controlled, and the set is carefully designed, showing the care of the production team. The heroine shows an independent growth line, not only relying on the male protagonist, but the climax of the plot is more exciting at the end.
no.6."The Twelve Hours of Chang'an".
Each character has a unique personality that is vivid and vivid throughout history, and it is expected that every passion and kindness will be rewarded. The high quality of this TV series is due to the dedication of the actors. The production is excellent, the plot is cleverly set up, and many historical archetypes are hidden. The service is delicate and detailed, and the overall texture is outstanding. The picture and color are like a picture scroll of the Tang Dynasty, the details and big scenes show the intention and scale behind the production, and the fast-paced plot is even more fascinating, and the first episode has triggered a strong suspense through the case.
no.5."Under the Prosperous City".
The script of this drama is solidly written and performed well in all aspects. Yu Yao, a young actor, has shown excellent potential, the plot is step by step, the production level is extraordinary, and the choreographing and directing style is unique. The cinematography is excellent, with changes in light and shadow and environmental color palette adding to the story. The framing is in line with the audience's aesthetics, and it truly reproduces a gloomy city, and the ** of fairness and kindness runs through the whole play, which is thought-provoking. The superficial mystery of the suspense drama is just the outer garment, and the unpredictable human nature behind it is the real core of the story.
no.4."Lotus Tower".
The script is of a good standard, the production is excellent, the actors have outstanding acting skills, and the detective plot is intoxicating. The whole plot is naturally connected, and the logical flaws can be ignored, such a costume drama is rare. **Use it properly, not too public, and stop at the point. The plot is coherent but not far-fetched, the characters are portrayed in full, and the villain image is especially successful. The fight scenes are full of ornamentation, and the story is unique, highlighting the difference between self-help and saving others, which is endlessly memorable.
no.3."Youth Bao Qingtian".
Although Bao Qingtian failed Chu Chu's Gongsun Ce and Feiyan, every thrilling story always evokes our childhood memories. The ending of each case is emotional, the actors perform well, and the story connection and foreshadowing are just right. This drama not only shows Bao Zheng's sacrifice for the truth, but also profoundly reveals the dark side of imperial power and officialdom. The rhythm of the story is tight, Zhou Jie's acting skills were also quite good at the time, Shi Xiaolong has always been Zhanzhao in the eyes of the audience, and the acting skills of the two are impeccable.
no.2."Detective Di Renjie".
This is an excellent drama, the actors perform very well in the lines, micro-expressions and movements, especially the lines are full of story and tension, the action design is concise and capable, and the plot is gripping. Appreciate the rhythm of Di Renjie solving the case step by step, the reversal of the ending is comfortable, and the process of gradually reviewing the details makes the audience fall into deep thought. Liang Guanhua and Lu Zhong's performances are so good, every conversation between the two is interesting, their rivalry is endlessly evocative, and every line and expression is full of deep meaning.
no.1."The Criminal Officer of the Great Song Dynasty".
Although the story of Song Ci's case is not as twisty and bizarre as in "Detective Di Renjie", and Song Ci herself does not have Di Renjie's high-level authority, she is sleek and the plot is real. The audience is accustomed to seeing the excitement of Di Renjie's challenge to conspiracy, but they ignore Song Ci's bloody reality. Although it can identify the evil spirit, it cannot be punished, and it is difficult to change the court by oneself, so it can only pass on one's own skills to future generations, which is the eternal rhythm of history. He Bing and Guo Da's performances are too exquisite, this drama does not create an all-powerful male protagonist image, it is closer to life, and people can't help but sigh at the end of the story.
In this era of costume suspense dramas, "Lotus Tower" ranks fourth on the list with its unique charm, although it missed the top three, but its fascinating plot and the outstanding performance of the actors have become highlights that cannot be ignored. With its uniqueness, this work presents the audience with an audio-visual feast of costume detectives, and also shows the diversity and charm of suspense dramas. When appreciating these ten masterpieces, we can deeply feel the ingenious combination of ancient history and suspenseful plots, presenting us with a delicate and thought-provoking picture.