During this Spring Festival, the film market has been reinvigorated, and the mainland TV drama market has also entered a new period of prosperity. "South to North" has attracted the attention of countless audiences with its gripping plot and wonderful acting skills. CCTV's period drama "South to North" and costume detective drama "The Case of Tang Di Gong" have become the most popular dramas in the Spring Festival schedule; Moreover, original dramas on online platforms have also been launched, with different styles. Goose Factory's romantic drama "In the Blizzard" and Taochang's Xianxia drama "Sword and Fairy Four" have both become popular small hits during the Spring Festival.
CCTV has continued to sell well in the past Spring Festival stalls, and has recently had an explosive performance. A family fireworks in the hot and cold world slowly unfolded on the screen. On the night of February 13, a large-scale urban family TV series was broadcast at 8 p.m. during the ** period of CCTV 1. "Fireworks People" is set in the city and tells the life and emotions of women of different ages. The 40-episode female group drama titled "Fireworks" is starring Song Chunli, Xu Fan and Ma Sichun.
When "Fireworks People" was listed on CCTV at the beginning of the year, the strength it showed was indeed impressive.
In terms of casting, this drama brings together three generations of famous and powerful actors from the mainland, including Song Chunli, Xu Fan, Ma Sichun, Li Xiaoran, Liang Jing, Li Chengru, Liu Jun, Song Ningfeng, etc., and its cast is absolutely strong.
The show not only has a strong team of actors, but its main creative team also performs very well.
Lin Yan is a new generation of directors who are widely popular in the mainland. This time, Lin Yan decided to challenge the subject matter and focus on the field of sports. She has taken on the role of executive director of popular urban emotional dramas such as "Double-sided Tape" and "Snail House". She is also the director of the high-profile TV series "My Physical Education Teacher" in 2021.
Not much to say, what is the broadcast effect of this TV series?
After only one episode, "Pyrotechnics" won the highest ratings in the country
In terms of word-of-mouth, its performance is indeed quite good. After only one day of broadcasting, several netizens on Douban gave four-star and five-star evaluations.
So, what is the reason behind this family drama "Fireworks" with female characters as the core? It achieved such a high level of attention and word-of-mouth when it premiered, and it chased after several previously released episodes in a row, which gave me the answer.
1. Through the three scenes of the opening, it successfully attracted the attention of the audience.
Pyrotechnics, a family-themed TV series with women at its core, reflects the daily lives of ordinary people, and successfully attracts the audience's attention in just three scenes in the opening scene.
The first scene is Li Yijin's visit to her boyfriend's home during the Spring Festival, which is both touching and closely connected to real life, which resonates with the audience.
Ma Sichun's character Li Yijin, in order to escape the oppressive atmosphere of the family, and at the same time to develop a relationship with her boyfriend who has been talking for six years faster, decided not to return to her home during the Chinese New Year, but chose to go to her boyfriend's home for the Spring Festival.
Who would have thought that I would go and not see my boyfriend's parents, leaving only my grandparents and aunts at home. This made Li Yijin angry. What's even more shocking is that the two antiques insisted that the newcomer Li Yijin cross the brazier and drink chicken blood before allowing her to enter.
For an ordinary girl, this should have been an early escape. Li Yijin, a woman who has lived in a not very good original family environment since she was a child, not only did not run away, but nervously drank the bowl of chicken blood.
It is worth noting that this kind of plot will appear in real life during almost every Spring Festival. Li Yijin didn't realize the fact that she was being used, and she only had the attachment to that seemingly sincere emotion in her heart. Therefore, this plot unsurprisingly provoked a deep emotional resonance among many viewers. Li Yijin heard all kinds of voices, some supporting, some criticizing, and some exhorting. Among the wide audience, some people stood up to defend Li Yijin, some criticized her for being stupid, but others hoped that she would keep her eyes open and leave as soon as possible.
The second daughter of the Meng family, Meng Yunqing, experienced an unsatisfactory marriage.
Meng Yunqing, as the second daughter, is not only a salesperson, but also has excellent work ability and the ability to make money. During her university studies, Meng Yunqing was not satisfied with academic achievements, she actively participated in social practice, paid attention to the disadvantaged, and even set up a volunteer team to improve the community environment. My daughter has done an excellent job and has not only been accepted into the top universities in the country, but she has also managed to earn her PhD. Meng Yunqing, who has been successful in the workplace and has achieved success in her studies, her happiness not only stems from her career achievements, but also because of her inner tenacity and bravery. According to common sense, Meng Yunqing's life should be happier than that of 90% of women.
Unfortunately, it's hard to do anything perfect in this world. Tao Dalei is a person from a landlord class family, and he has been bullied since he was a child, to what extent has he been bullied? Meng Yunqing's husband, Tao Dalei, became the source of all her pain. His wife's work is not easy to do, she is like a mindless person all day long, quarrels with her all day long, and often divorces. Tao Dalei is a lazy person, his own ability is limited, and he often causes trouble at home. Either they suspect that their wives have an improper relationship with their male superiors, or they ask their wives for money in various ways, and even directly ask her for 100,000 yuan when building a cemetery for their mother.
Meng Yunqing felt extreme pain and regret for this marriage, and she often felt that the person she was in love with and married was not the same person.
In the third scene, Meng Yi'an looks happy on the surface, but in fact his marriage has broken down.
Meng Yi'an is the third daughter of the Qiao family, not only has outstanding work ability, but also her personal conditions are quite good. After getting married, Meng Yi'an has never had children, so she loves her children very much and often takes them out to play. On the day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, she returned to her mother's home to celebrate the New Year with her husband and daughter. Early in the morning, Meng's mother took the whole family to her home and asked them to eat first and then go out. After the meal, we drove home together.
Unexpectedly, when the car was halfway through, the husband suddenly asked to leave the vehicle. The woman nodded silently, having decided in her heart that she would be strong enough to complete this short journey. Unexpectedly, the sweetness and harmony of these two people before were shown through performances. The two had already ended their marriage last year, and they chose to perform in public, mainly to keep the family too worried.
What is even more disappointing is that her husband Qiu Xia has found a new girlfriend. This girlfriend is very scheming and is spoiled by Meng Yi'an and her husband whenever they show signs of rekindling.
As soon as this "Fireworks People" was broadcast, it triggered a strong dramatic conflict and a plot close to life, which is by no means groundless.
2. List of actors: Composed of Song Chunli, Li Chengru and Xu Fan, there are 15 powerful actors, and the overall lineup is very strong.
The cast of the TV series "Pyrotechnics" is quite complete, including half of the best actors in the entertainment industry. Qiqi counted a little, and there are more than 15 star actors who can only be named.
At the top of the list is Xu Fan.
Xu Fan was undoubtedly a high-profile heroine in the 90s, and her starring films such as "Party A and Party B", "See You or Leave" and "Mobile Phone" are all classics. The stars she has worked with include Chen Daoming, Wang Zhiwen and Ge You, among others.
In the TV series "Fireworks", Xu Fan plays the role of Meng Mingwei, the eldest daughter of the Meng family. She came from a poor background and lost the love and care of her parents since she was a child. Due to his limited mobility, he often received financial assistance from his mother and two younger sisters, which led to his inner inferiority complex and some sensitivity and extremes in his personality.
When faced with her daughter, who has reached the age of 30, she either continues to criticize and blame, or constantly improperly interferes with her daughter's life trajectory, and even calls her daughter's boss and submits a resignation application for her daughter without authorization; Call ** to his daughter's boyfriend and force him to disown his daughter; Call ** to her daughter's boyfriend and let her go to the hospital with her daughter. In the face of my daughter's behavior, my heart is also up and down. used his physical discomfort as an excuse to deceive his daughter into participating in a blind date.
This mother, if she doesn't manage her life seriously and wants to meddle in her daughter's affairs every day, then Meng Mingwei's life will really have too many deviations.
Xu Fan's performance is undoubtedly very accurate. She succeeded in portraying a paranoid mother character with an abnormal psychological state, which was very realistic. In just one episode, the audience has a lot of psychological shadows on the word "mother". The title of national first-class actor is by no means groundless.
In second place is Ma Sichun.
Ma Sichun was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Horse Awards in 2015 for starring in the movie "Left Ear" in 1988. She played the granddaughter of the heroine An Jie - An Zimei in "July and Tranquility", becoming the first work directed by a female director in Chinese mainland. In 2016, she won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress for her outstanding performance in the film "July and Ansheng".
In the movie "Fireworks People", Ma Sichun plays the role of Li Yijin, while Li Chengzhi (played by Li Chengru) and Meng Mingwei (played by Xu Fan) are their daughters.
Li Yijin has lived in the extreme and dark shadow of her mother since she was a child, and her personality has gradually become introverted and sensitive, and she often loses control of her emotions, as if she is a copy of her mother's extreme personality.
Although the character of this character is more complex, under Ma Sichun's interpretation, the characterization of the character is very three-dimensional and full, and the power of emotional explosion is also in place.
In third place is Sun Qian.
Sun Qian, a post-95 actor, left the deepest impression on Qiqi was her face that was very similar to Jun Ji-hyun in "My Sassy Girlfriend".
Sun Qian not only has a unique appearance, but her acting skills are also quite good. Although his acting skills are excellent, Sun Qian has always lacked the support of first-line resources, and has never had a real popularity. Xu Yan's "I'm Good in Another Country", "Spring Rain in 19th Floor" and Gao Xinyi in "The Wind Blows in the Summer" all left an unforgettable impression on the audience. Although Sun Qian has participated in several popular TV series, he has never been able to become popular.
The work titled "The Wind Blows in the Summer".
In the TV series "Fireworks", Sun Qian plays the role of Meng Yunqing's daughter, who is optimistic, full of confidence, has a unique style, and is a female doctor with excellent academics.
It must be admitted that Sun Qian's match for this role is quite high. In stark contrast to the slightly somber Li Yijin played by Ma Sichun, there are two very different character traits.
With the hot broadcast of the TV series "Fireworks People" on CCTV, Sun Qian, as the heroine of the play, has won the attention of many audiences because of her unique appearance and solid performance skills. Sun Qian's Weibo followers have doubled several times in just a few days, and major entertainment programs have also invited her as a guest. Judging from this situation, Sun Qian seems to be really about to become popular.
In fourth place is Li Chengru.
From the impressive psychopaths in the movie "Big Names" to the hot performance of "Director, Please Be in Place", veteran actor Li Chengru's popularity has increased significantly over the years.
In the TV series "Fireworks", Li Chengru played the role of Li Chengzhi, the eldest son-in-law of the Meng family, and co-starred in the role of husband and wife with Xu Fan.
This character is the most enthusiastic, whenever he loses, he will either steal the money from his mother-in-law to buy vegetables for his wife, or he will work hard outside, and even his daughter who can't take care of himself will ask for money, which gives people a new understanding of the word "father".
In fifth place is Liu Jun.
From the role of "Red Wolf" in "Do You Know" to Wang Yongge in "South to North", Liu Jun's acting talent has gradually been recognized.
In the TV series "Fireworks", Liu Jun played the role of Meng Yunqing's spouse and Tao Shuna's father.
He eats well but doesn't want to do it, doesn't learn and has no skills, dresses himself up every day, and then runs out to turn on the screen; Spend all day wasting your time and have no plan for the future. The question I think about most every day is how to cleverly ask my wife for money, which is really a very classic thing.
I have to say that Liu Jun's performance is really good, and every time this character starts to speak, it can deeply touch your values.
In sixth place is Song Chunli.
In the 1990s, the veteran drama bone Song Chunli became popular nationwide for starring in the drama "Wind and Rain Beauty". She created a kind, simple and strong mother image in the TV series, which gave the audience a new understanding and understanding of this character. In the popular anti-** TV series "Patrol Inspection Team" in 2022, Song Chunli successfully portrayed the role of the mother of a murderer, which is undoubtedly a profound interpretation of the fate and character of an ordinary person.
In the TV series "Fireworks", Song Chunli played the old mother Qiao Haiyun, who had a cheerful personality and used her intelligence to ensure the happiness and prosperity of the old Meng family.
In addition to the 6 actors mentioned above, the play also invited a series of powerful actors such as Li Xiaoran, Liang Jing, Song Ningfeng, Wang Tianchen, Chen Jingke, Ding Chuan, Wu Shile, Zhao Xin, Geng Leyou and so on to participate in the performance. The cast is huge and the acting skills are superb, which makes people look forward to their performances. Qiqi counted it carefully and found that there were no less than 15 powerful actors, and their team was very strong.
3, there are two main highlight moments, which have shown their strength as a hit drama, and have been booked as the drama king of the year?
On the whole, "Fireworks People" has gained a good reputation and attention at the beginning of its broadcast, which is mainly due to its three significant characteristics.
First of all, this work is distinguished by its unique subject matter, and it can indeed be considered a "historical epic for women".
This drama focuses on the joys, sorrows, and twists and turns of fate of the three generations of women in the Meng family, coupled with a solid foundation of realism, and can be said to be a rare work with the theme of women's fate in recent years.
Qiao Haiyun, the elderly mother, although her hair has turned gray, her life is full of tenacity, and in old age, she is still the pillar of the hearts of three generations of the Meng family.
Meng Mingwei is the eldest daughter, and due to her limited mobility, her personality has become inferior and paranoid, and this personality has also had a profound impact on her growth.
Meng Yunqing is the second daughter, her profession is sales, and although the salary is very high, her work is very tiring. Meng Yunqing silently endured the pressure of life and worked hard every day, but she couldn't get rid of her family's troubles. Even though her daughter is grown**, she still needs to drink with clients regularly. Meng Yunqing runs around the mall every day, and although the sales performance is excellent, it is also hard work. The husband's lifestyle is not stable and he is living quite unsatisfactorily.
Meng Yi'an is the most motherly of the three daughters, she is not only optimistic and confident, but also has excellent work ability, but also has a high degree of independence.
These women are all experiencing their own imperfect lives, and this is undoubtedly a book that truly reflects the fate of modern women.
The second point is that the plot twists and turns, and the conflicts between the plays are very intense.
Not only is the subject matter unique to this play, but it has also been a great success in dealing with conflict in the play.
At the beginning of the TV series, Li Yijin chose not to go home during the Spring Festival, but ran to her boyfriend's house, only to find that her boyfriend's grandparents both asked her to cross the brazier and asked her to drink chicken blood, which made her lose confidence in this relationship instantly;
On the other hand, because her daughter did not come home for the first time for the Spring Festival, the mother felt unbearable, causing it to be difficult for the whole family to have a happy New Year.
Then, the ambiguous relationship between the second daughter Meng Yunqing and her boss, as well as her marriage relationship with her husband who is harmonious on the surface but estranged on the inside, suddenly becomes a small climax in the plot;
Immediately afterwards, Meng Yi'an broke the shocking news again, although the couple had ended their marriage, they continued to play the role of affection without everyone knowing;
Then, Li Yijin and her boyfriend chose to break up because of heartbreak;
Immediately afterwards, Li Yijin encountered new challenges in the workplace, and the new leader decided to carry out the final elimination according to the performance, which led to panic within the company for a period of time;
Although this is a TV series set in a family, its plot is not simple, but is full of twists and turns and conflicts, which make it difficult for the audience to extricate themselves.
With its innovative theme, close-to-life plot and intense dramatic conflict, this "Fireworks Family" has attracted the participation of three generations of powerful actors in the mainland, including the old, middle and young generations, which also explains why it has achieved extremely high popularity and reputation as soon as it was broadcast.
It seems that after "Double-sided Tape" and "It's All Good", Chinese mainland family dramas will once again launch a hugely popular work.
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