In the current domestic drama market, which theme has the potential to win the first place in the Spring Festival? I don't think there's anything more suitable than a period drama. There are many kinds of era themes, including era + history, such as "Meritorious" and "Awakening Age", allowing the audience to see the loveliest people again through the lens. 
There are also era + emotion, such as "The World" and "Parents' Love", which show the development of the times in a small way, and fill up the "memory killing". In addition, genres such as era + criminal investigation, era + anti-Japanese war and so on have a special attraction to the audience. 
So as the Spring Festival approaches, say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, which new work can reproduce the ratings legend? Here it comes! Zheng Xiaolong, he came with "South to North"! The drama is scheduled to be broadcast on CCTV 8 from tomorrow night, with the theme of era + public security, and the lineup is extremely strong. After watching the trailer, I can assert that the first hit drama in the Spring Festival file is it! 
01 Heavy smell of fireworks For the audience, what is the focus of period dramas to attract audiences? Answer: pyrotechnics. And "South to North" has a unique advantage. 
The story tells the story of Ma Kui (played by Ding Yongdai), an old criminal policeman who returned from his hometown for ten years, who was regarded as a thief by the young policeman Wang Xin (played by Bai Jingting), and was kicked in the butt without saying anything, and was handcuffed by the other party. Unexpectedly, the latter two formed a "wronged" master-apprentice combination. 
From the constant contradictions to the tacit understanding, he witnessed the life on the train and the warmth and warmth of the neighbors. You must know that at the end of the 70s, there were many cases on the train, but it was also the most fireworks place, because strangers from all over the world gathered here, and the story unfolded. 
At the same time, there is another highlight that makes people shine, and that is the "Northeast Element". In the past two years, period dramas involving the regional background of the Northeast can always make the audience feel a sense of satisfaction eating hot pot in winter. From "The Long Season" to "The Glory of the Fathers", Northeast period dramas have long become everyone's next dinner drama. 
Moreover, Zheng Xiaolong, as the "godfather of Chinese drama", has a good grasp of the quality of dramas. Just a teaser resonated strongly with me, a Northeasterner. 
In the small courtyard in the northeast, the sound of firecrackers exploded, and the neighbors said "Happy New Year" to each other. In the process of walking the streets and alleys to pay New Year's greetings, there are also people who come out with fried radish balls, take one in their hands, and bite into their mouths, this taste is simply amazing! 
Is there any drama more suitable for watching at home during the Spring Festival than "South to North"? I don't think so. This kind of story, which is full of laughter, fireworks and contradictions, is undoubtedly a must-have "good dish" on the family dinner table. 
The next thing is to see if the actors are strong - 02 has a strong lineup and can be on CCTV's dramas, and the actors will naturally not disappoint the audience. This time, Zheng Xiaolong's face is also very big, and he actually invited four national first-class actors to sit in the town, and the noodles are properly arranged. The first place, Wang Jinsong. This old drama bone is a common face in popular national dramas, he can play the police chief and the drug lord, and he can be said to be a decent villain.
Although Wang Jinsong in the dramas "Icebreaker", "Ice, Rain and Fire", and "The Bottom Line" often appears in supporting roles, his acting skills can leave a deep impression on the audience. And the character he wants to play in this new drama is called Peng Mingjie, looking at the stills, I always feel that the old drama bones are too full of drama, and the invisible sense of oppression makes people dare not squeak.
With him, the audience can rest assured, and the acting quality is full. second place, Tu Yansong. is also an "old acquaintance" of the audience, Tu Yansong is good at portraying small characters, and his performance style is humorous. The warm-hearted boss Ma Qiushan in "Going to a Windy Place" and the selfish Jin Bo in "Xiaomin's Family" all have vivid characteristics under his interpretation.
And Tu Yansong's style is actually just right for the overall tone of "South to North", just looking at the stills, he is quite serious, which makes people wonder what image he is going to steal the spotlight this time?
In the third place, Tian Min saw Tian Min behind him, and my hanging heart completely fell to the ground! The mother Zhong she played in "Thirty Only" is known as "the best mother-in-law in history", in addition to the good character, but also because Tian Min did perform the audience's ideal mother-in-law.
Such an old drama bone is no matter what role she plays, and I think the role she plays in the new drama will inevitably become another classic character. Fourth, Fan Lei. The "old horse" is also here! Fan Lei's wonderful performance in "Soldier Assault" touched many audiences, he has a sense of simplicity rooted in the soil, and his acting skills are natural and down-to-earth, I believe it can play a role in this new drama.
In addition, the joining of acting boss Ding Yongdai has also become a key attraction of this drama. The old criminal policeman he plays has a calm and sophisticated temperament after experiencing many cases. looked at the reckless but extraordinary male protagonist, as if he saw his former self, bowed his head and had fun, and this scene came naturally.
There is nothing wrong with handing over the core character of Ma Kui to Ding Yongdai to interpret! Of course, if today's new dramas want to gain popularity, it is not enough to have old drama bones, and traffic actors are also indispensable. Don't think that the label of "traffic" will dissuade you, traffic Xiaosheng and Xiaohua also have good strength.
For example, Bai Jingting, the male protagonist in the new drama, is willing to abandon his handsome image and appear in Northeast dialect. And every move is full of funny "baggage", he is still a complete "straight man of steel", Wang Xin's role, I am too optimistic!
And the heroine is the popular little flower Jin Chen, although her face is a little less age-sensitive, but her acting skills are eye-catching enough, not pretentious or pretentious, with the demeanor of a Northeast girl, and the rivalry with Bai Jingting has a simple sense of romance, this is the correct way to open the love of the era.
In addition, Ni Dahong, Zuo Xiaoqing, Feng Bing, Wang Xun and other powerful celebrities will also play an important role in the play, just looking at this lineup, the audience has no reason to refuse!
03 Epilogue In the past few years, there have been a lot of period dramas, and they are about to become the "traffic password" in national dramas, but while good dramas exist, there are not many bad dramas, so to sum up, there are three highlights that are the key to winning in period dramas. One is that the script is solid. The story should be chewy, less bloody, and more fireworks, so that the audience is not only watching the drama, but also watching their former selves. The second is the real atmosphere of the era. It's not enough to just set up the scene, all aspects such as clothing, food, housing and transportation need to put the details of the era in place, and you can see in the trailer that the scene of "South to North" is full of substitution, which must evoke the memories of many people. The third is the superb acting strength. Period dramas are basically based on group portraits, and "South to North" is no exception, only by casting carefully and performing every character brilliantly can this vivid and vivid picture of the era be formed. From the south to the north, life is varied. The long whistle of the train conductor of history is deafening, and the echoes from the times are deafening. What's the scenery like along the way? Let's listen to the play.