When CCTV's highly praised criminal investigation drama "Ice Hunting" was on the air, it encountered a Douban score Waterloo, which ignited the depth of the law of domestic drama hits**.
After the high-profile start of this series, it attracted countless attention with its hardcore theme and luxurious lineup, but why did it attract controversy while winning widespread attention? This article will take "Ice Hunting" as an example, directly hit the core pain points of its content innovation, actor performance and audience feedback, reveal the problems it faces in creating popular models, and take this opportunity to explore the new direction and possibility of domestic drama creation.
"Ice Hunting" is set in a real case and constructs a tense and suspenseful criminal investigation story, aiming to reveal the dark side of society while conveying the firm belief that justice will prevail.
However, when the audience is expecting it to become another phenomenal drama, the polarization of "Ice Hunting" in word-of-mouth is particularly prominent.
On the one hand, it is well-made, the scene layout is exquisite, and it strives to restore the details of the real case, showing the remarkable progress of domestic dramas in visual effects and narrative techniques; On the other hand, some viewers pointed out that the rhythm of the plot is uneven, the character creation is too flat, and some of the plot designs are slightly far-fetched, failing to fully explore the deep psychological changes and social background of the characters.
The play gathers a number of powerful actors, the lineup can be called luxurious, and their acting skills are also widely recognized.
However, no matter how good the performance is, it can't completely make up for some flaws at the script level.
Many viewers reported that although the case in the play is complex and fascinating, some of the scenes sacrifice logic and rationality in order to pursue dramatic conflicts, which is undoubtedly a challenge to the "content is king" in the "law of explosive style".
In addition, another focus of "Ice Hunting" that has sparked heated discussions on social ** is its treatment of realistic themes.
Although the play tries to touch on some sensitive social issues, in terms of specific performance, it sometimes fails to grasp the scale and depth, which makes some viewers think that it is torn between revealing the truth and social responsibility, lacking sufficient penetration and shock.
In general, "Ice Hunting", as a high-profile domestic criminal investigation drama, has encountered a bottleneck in the process of seeking a balance between market popularity and artistic pursuit.
Its success lies in the combination of hard-core criminal investigation elements and high-quality production, while the shortcomings in character building, plot arrangement, and theme in-depth mining constitute the key factors restricting it from becoming a real hit.
This also puts forward a new topic for the creation of domestic dramas in the future: how to pay more attention to the artistry and connotation of the work on the basis of maintaining the popularity of the topic and the attractiveness of the audience, so as to truly achieve a win-win situation of word-of-mouth and ratings.
For creators, every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and by examining and reflecting on the problems exposed by Ice Hunting, we hope to witness the birth of more excellent plays that are both acclaimed and acclaimed in the future.
In the face of the word-of-mouth dilemma of "Ice Hunting", we should not ignore its potential counterattack.
For example, Zhang Songwen successfully created the complex and three-dimensional villain Huang Zongwei with his profound acting skills in the play, which made the audience question the flaws of the plot while also praising his personal performance.
This reminds us that in the law of popular models, "acting skills out of the circle" is an important part of promoting the increase in popularity of dramas and the reversal of word of mouth.
At the same time, although "Ice Hunting" was criticized in the early stage, if the follow-up plot can adjust the strategy, straighten out the narrative logic, improve the compactness of the plot, and inject more realism into the character's motivation and emotional portrayal, it may be able to regain the trust of the audience.
In the long run, whether a work can truly become a hit depends not only on whether the opening is attractive, but also on whether it has the ability to achieve self-iteration and growth after experiencing twists and turns.
Therefore, the experience of "Ice Hunting" is not only a profound examination of the show itself, but also a useful reflection on the entire domestic drama market.
Creators need to understand that although "hot topics + luxury lineup" can quickly gather attention, in order to create a real hit drama, it is necessary to return to the essence of content, adhere to the truth of story logic, character creation and deeply explore the value connotation of social issues.
Only in this way can we stand out in the highly competitive market environment and dedicate film and television masterpieces with both ornamental and thinking value to the audience.
In general, the fluctuation of the word-of-mouth and market response of "Ice Hunting" just confirms the immutable law of "content is king" in film and television creation.
The audience's pursuit of the quality of the series is increasing, which means that the production team must not only find the correct positioning and accurately grasp the audience's psychology in the early planning, but also strive for excellence in the execution stage, pay attention to the details and the rigor of the plot logic.
For "Ice Hunting", the next key is whether it can learn lessons from criticism and achieve a counterattack of the plot through carefully choreographed story trends and character arcs.
And this process will also become a typical case in the industry, warning latecomers that while chasing popular models, they cannot ignore the importance of artistic expression and story core.
In short, the success of film and television works is not achieved overnight, it needs time to precipitate and ferment, and it also requires creators to have the determination to dare to face challenges and have the courage to innovate themselves.
Only in this way can "Ice Hunting" and other similar works last for a long time under the baptism of the market, move from a short-term popularity controversy to a real word-of-mouth masterpiece, and thus leave a strong mark in the history of Chinese TV dramas.