At the beginning of 2024, the TV drama market can be described as full of flowers, among which the sweet pet drama "In the Blizzard" and the period drama "Flowers" are particularly eye-catching. In terms of costume dramas, except for the two Xianxia adaptations of "Praying for the Present Dynasty" and "Fairy Sword IV", most of the other works have received mediocre responses. But there are still many dark horse costume dramas worth watching, such as "Give Her a Handle" is unstoppable, and "Amai in the Army" and "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour" are also worth recommending. And this short drama is known as the low-profile version of "East Palace", which makes people look forward to it! So, in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024, which one is the best work in your mind?
Which one is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 1: Li Fei and Ming Jiajia "Give Her a Handle".
"Give Her a Handle" is not one of those lengthy and complicated costume dramas, but an exquisite short drama, each episode takes less than 20 minutes, and it has attracted widespread attention from the audience with its fast-paced plot. In this work, the forced love line between the crazy and domineering prince and the queen has become the focus, and the setting of the uncle and sister-in-law who betrays morality makes people sigh at the degree of their blood.
The plot depicts that the emperor is seriously ill, the rebels rebel rebel, and the country is in danger, and the empress Su Yan asks the king of Nanchuan for help. King Nanchuan finally sent troops to the rescue and saved the queen and her husband and children. Despite the Queen's ruthlessness towards him, he still has her heart in mind. However, he paid a heavy price for it. What he pursued was never the throne, but a person.
Which one is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 2: Zhang Tianai and Zhang Haowei "Amai in the Army".
"Amai in the Army" and "The Promotion of the Crown Princess" are both adapted from the hands of Fresh Orange, and their stories are set in the grandmothers of "The Promotion of the Crown Princess". The charm of this book lies in the emotional entanglement between the heroine and the four male characters, and the character settings are all fascinating. The drama version is fast-paced, with laughter and coolness, but it was criticized by book fans as a major change in the plot. The original work is the growth history of the heroine, but the drama version adds drama to the male protagonist, which makes the core charm of the original work lost. For audiences who have never read the original book, "Amai in the Army" is still worth chasing, and for book fans, it is inevitable to be disappointed. This play tells the story of Ah Mai, the daughter of the Duke of Jingguo in Southern Xia, because her whole family was killed by her childhood sweetheart Chen Qi, so she disguised herself as ** and wandered the rivers and lakes to find an opportunity for revenge. By chance, she rescued Shang Yizhi, the son of the eldest princess, and since then the fate of the two has been closely linked. Ah Mai wore a battle robe and performed many miraculous feats, and finally defeated Chen Qi in the war to avenge his family. Which costume drama in the first wave of 2024 is worth chasing 3: Ding Yuxi, Zhou Qi "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour".
The recently launched "Shaoqing Tour of Dali Temple" is a costume detective drama, which brings a different kind of drama viewing experience to the audience with a light comedy style. The story of this drama is in the comic "Dali Temple Diary", which tells the fantasy experience of Li Cake who was accidentally assassinated and unfortunately died, turned into a white cat, and was appointed as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple. In the play, he and Chen Shi and Wang.
7. Alibaba, Cui Bei, Sun Bao and others worked together to clear the layers of fog in Shendu and embark on a thrilling detective journey. Before the broadcast of "Shaoqing Tour of Dali Temple", many fans were worried that the drama version would change the original work, because the setting of the cat-headed human body of the protagonist in the original book was really difficult to shoot. However, the drama version cleverly found a balance between reality and fantasy, and even tried its best to present the setting of the cat in the form of animation, which made the audience's eyes shine. In addition, the casting is also very suitable for the role, and Ding Yuxi vividly interprets the feeling of a cat. Although from the perspective of suspense detective dramas, the plot of "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour" is slightly dragged, but it is gradually getting better in the middle period. The group scene is easy and funny, and the special effects are textured, which is definitely worth chasing. Which one is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 4: Ma Tianyu and Bu Guanjin "Happy Scroll Changle City".
"Happy Roll Changle City", a recently acclaimed costume comedy, is like a fresh wind blowing in the film and television industry, attracting the audience's attention with its unique charm. The story revolves around Xie Quanjia, a small-town peasant girl, who became the only daughter of a rich man because she became rich overnight, but inherited not gold and silver treasures, but mountains of debts. Just when she was struggling, the noble son Shangguan Guchuan, the scholar Fan Zhongju, and the young man Liu Lang gathered in the Li Mansion, and these characters with different personalities became roommates by chance. They started a hilarious life together, like a joyful feast in front of the audience. The beauty of this drama is that it not only makes people laugh, but also brings out deep reflection on social issues in the laughter. The excellent performances of Ma Tianyu and Bu Guanjin have added a lot of highlights to this drama. Ma Tianyu's acting skills in idol dramas have been complained about, but in this comedy, he showed his free-flowing acting skills, which made people shine. And Bu Guanjin performed the role vividly with his natural acting skills, which made people cheer for her performance. The subtlety of the script lies in the fact that it creates a series of vivid characters, each with their own unique personality and memory points, making the whole play full of life and realism. The audience seems to be able to find their own shadow from each character and experience the joys and sorrows of life with them. Overall, "Happy Scroll Changle City" is not only a costume comedy that can make people laugh, but also a work full of wisdom and emotion. It uses humor to explain various issues in life, allowing people to relax and think in the process of watching the drama. This drama will undoubtedly become a classic that people will never get tired of watching. Which one is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 5: Zhou Yiwei and Wang Likun "The Case of Tang Di Gong".
The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty is a costume suspense detective drama with a strong production team, starring Zhou Yiwei and Wang Likun, with a bright supporting cast, including Zhang Ruoyun, Chen Duling, Zhong Chuxi and other stars. The show was originally highly anticipated, but after it was broadcast, it has been compared with "Tang Dynasty Legends". Although the two dramas are both costume detective dramas, the investment scale of "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" far exceeds that of "Tang Dynasty Tricks", but the excitement of the plot is not as good as the former. "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" is adapted from Gao Luopei's name**, with Di Renjie, a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty, as the protagonist, telling the legendary story of his judgment of the case and the elimination of harm for the people during his official period in the state, county and Kyoto. Each unit has a different case and the plot is gripping. Although Di Renjie, played by Zhou Yiwei, is not too high, and the plot is relatively flat, as long as the audience patiently survives a few episodes, they will gradually get better and feel the unique charm of the show. Which one is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 6: Xu Kai and Yu Shuxin "Praying for the Present Dynasty".
"Pray for the Present Dynasty" and "Fairy Sword IV", two TV series adapted from Fairy Sword, competed at the same time, and the drama reviews of "Pray for the Present Dynasty" were even better. The combination of Xu Kai and Yu Shuxin is quite interesting, and they successfully interpret their respective roles. Although Yu Shuxin's scream triggered polarized comments from the audience, aside from this, the presentation of the plot is actually quite good. The costumes, makeup, and props in the play have faithfully restored the setting in the game, and some minor plot changes have added a bit of charm to the character of the protagonist group, making the overall effect of the adaptation better than the original.
"Pray for the Present Dynasty" tells the story of the young man Yue Jinchao and his sister Yue Qi who have been wandering in the rivers and lakes for many years, but by chance, they accidentally found that Yue Qi's biological mother turned out to be the feared "Kunpeng Valley" valley owner. Hell-bent on reuniting her birth mother, Yue Qi is forced to make a painful choice between family affection and righteousness, which will trigger a series of waves and moving stories.
Which is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 7: Zheng Feng and Zhiyue "Sick Villain Strategy Plan".
The short drama "Sick Villain Strategy Plan" is deeply loved by netizens, each episode is just a few minutes, but there are 80 episodes of excitement. The plot is quite similar to Zhao Lusi's "The Rumored Chen Qianqian", and it also adopts the setting of the heroine wearing a book. This kind of setting is very popular in the ** world, and it has gradually become popular on the screen in recent years. Although "Sick Villain Strategy Plan" is not a big production, the handsome and beautiful leading actors make the audience want to stop. In the play, the heroine crosses over to a vicious female supporting role, and her task is to attack the sick prince. The male protagonist fell in love with this different girl in silent attention. However, the twists and turns of the plot make the heroine constantly travel and change her identity. In the end, the sick male protagonist discovered her true identity, which was the girl he had always loved. The two went through hardships and finally became married. Which one is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 8: Li Muchen and Deng Kai "Heart Eater".
"Eating Hearts", a newly launched costume short drama, although not as popular as "Give Her a Handle", its production level is amazing. The plot tells the story of the princess Yin Ruoshui who was sent to an enemy country because of her relatives, and was brutally abused by the male protagonist Yu Wensheng, and then managed to escape and change her face. What is embarrassing is that even if he changed his appearance, Yin Ruoshui still could not get rid of the tracking of the "big bad wolf" Yu Wensheng. In the endless pursuit and resistance between the two, Yin Ruoshui accidentally discovered Yu Wensheng's deep emotions, and a love story that was both sadistic and entangled began.
The story of "Heart Eater" can't help but be reminiscent of "East Palace", which is also a sad male protagonist, with the same face-changing, broken mirror reunion and sadomasochistic plot, although the plot is a bit cliché, but it makes people want to stop. From a production point of view, this short drama is quite attentive, and the protagonist's appearance and acting skills are quite good. The heroine Li Muchen, I believe the audience is no stranger, her role in "Sito" Shen Yinlan and Ge Zhaodi in "Menghualu" have left a deep impression on people. In addition, the costumes and props in the play are also quite elegant, but because it is a short play, the logic of some plots may not stand up to scrutiny.
Which is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 9: Yu Xuanchen and Tu Zhiying "Millennium Love Tribulation".
The short drama "Millennium Love Tribulation" can be described as a bright pearl that integrates thousands of fairy classics. It is adapted from** "Raiders of the Heavenly Emperor's Code", which tells the story of the Demon Venerable Feng Ruoyao, as the body of a phoenix, who dominates the demon world, but falls in love with the Immortal Venerable Mo Chenyuan at first sight. Feng Ruoyao took Mo Chenyuan, who was seriously injured and plotted by his brother, back to the Demon Realm, looking forward to tying the knot with him. And Mo Chenyuan will make a plan, and in addition to healing in the demon world, he is also looking for a way to crack it. On the surface, it seems that they are a happy couple, but in fact, the two have long been secretly in love. However, the road to love is so bumpy, and they have experienced countless twists and turns. In the plot of this drama, we can see the shadow of many popular Xianxia dramas such as "Canglan Jue", "Three Lives and Three Worlds", "Shen Yin" and so on. Netizens joked that this 22-episode short drama actually condensed the essence of other episodes. Whether it is the original body of the phoenix, the battle of immortals and demons, or the classic elements such as the mortal sadomasochistic dungeon and saving the common people, they are all included. The special effects of this drama are even more acclaimed and amazing. At the same time, the plot is fast-paced and does not drag on at all. If you're looking for a short drama that's both fun and doesn't lose its fairy charm, then "A Thousand Years of Love" is definitely worth chasing. Which one is worth chasing in the first wave of costume dramas in 2024 10: Ju Jingyi and Chen Zheyuan "Sword and Fairy Four".
Pray for the Present Dynasty and "Sword and Fairy IV" started a fierce battle in January. "Sword and Fairy IV" has received a flood of bad reviews. The original game of this drama is highly rated and is a leader in the entire "Sword and Fairy" series, but the drama version has been criticized and accused of "taking all the dross and losing the essence". The actors' acting skills, special effects and production texture were all complained about. The male protagonist of "Sword and Fairy IV" Yun Tianhe is set as a savage who is not involved in the world, but Chen Zheyuan is far from the image of a savage in terms of temperament and acting skills, and Ju Jingyi is also accused of acting in the same way, which is a big disappointment for many game fans. The story begins with Yun Tianhe's chance encounter with Han Lingsha, a girl who broke into his father's tomb, and the two became Kunlun Qionghua faction together, and then embarked on the road of salvation by changing their lives against the sky.