In the sea of domestic TV dramas, each work tries to attract the audience's attention with its unique color. However, not all attempts are successful. Recently, a drama called "Love for a Long Time" has sparked widespread discussion.
The drama tried to replicate the charm of the classic Korean drama "Please Answer 1988", but in the end it was criticized for various problems. This article will delve into all aspects of "Love for a Long Time", from the plot to the acting, from the audience's response to the industry's reflection, and provide a comprehensive analysis.
Plot & Characters: Parody & Distortion.
To Love Forever tells the story of Huang Yingzi (played by Yang Zi) and her friends from adolescence to adulthood. This setting is similar to "Please Answer 1988", both of which try to show the marks of the times and the growth of characters through the form of group dramas.
However, the audience soon discovered that "To Love for a Long Time" had obvious flaws in character creation and emotional expression. The interaction between the characters seems stiff, and the display of emotions is too straightforward, lacking the delicate and deep-rooted power of "Please Answer 1988".
Acting and performance: awkward and unnatural.
Yang Zi's performance in the play has especially attracted the attention of the audience. Although she is known in the industry as an acting school, in "Love for a Long Time", her performance has sparked controversy.
From a young student to a mature professional, Yang Zi's characters need to span different age stages, but she is too exaggerated in her youthful portrayal to accurately capture the realism of the characters.
In addition, the age gap with Fan Chengcheng also makes the interaction between the two lack a real sense of CP, which further affects the overall texture of the series.
Audience Response and Market Performance: Disappointment and Reflection.
Although "Love for a Long Time" caused a lot of discussion due to the casting and plot setting before it started broadcasting, these controversies did not translate into high ratings. On the contrary, the performance of the series was not satisfactory, and it was even surpassed by "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" in some periods. This phenomenon has triggered widespread reflection in the industry, and people have begun to question whether the current domestic dramas are too commercialized and ignore the depth and quality of content.
Conclusion & Comments: Imitation is not the way out.
The performance of "Love for a Long Time" reminds us that mere imitation does not lead to success. A good TV series needs in-depth character portrayal, real emotional expression, and a story that resonates with the audience. While pursuing commercial success, domestic dramas should also pay more attention to the quality and innovation of content, so as to touch people's hearts, rather than staying on the surface of imitation and hype. Only in this way can we stand out in the highly competitive market and win the recognition and support of the audience.
The experience of "Love for a Long Time" is a cautionary tale that reminds all content creators that they need to be sincere and attentive in their scripts, acting skills, and production. Only in this way can we create works that can touch people's hearts.