"East Palace": A TV series saga that subverts common sense.
East Palace" - a TV series that fans both love and hate. Adapted from the same name of Bandit I Sicun**, starring newcomer actors Chen Xingxu and Peng Xiaoran, after many schedule adjustments, they finally met us on Valentine's Day. This work has been reborn on the basis of the original book, and has won the audience's enthusiastic attention with its unique storyline and meticulous production.
The main line of the story is the entanglement between Xiaofeng, the ninth princess of Xiliang, and Li Chengyin, the prince of the Central Plains Feng Dynasty. Their feelings and national hatred and family feuds are intertwined, building an unforgettable love story. The plot takes place in a number of grassland countries, and the crew has made great efforts in serving the Tao and trying their best to restore the characteristics of each country. In particular, the red national costume often worn by the heroine not only shows the exotic style but also highlights her playfulness and cuteness.
During the filming process, the crew overcame various difficulties and used a lot of live-action shooting. From the desert to the canyon to the oasis, every scenery brings a visual feast to the audience. And the most surprising thing is that the TV series also tailors original songs for the original book. Whenever Xiao Feng looks back on the sand dunes, the phrase "there is a fox sitting on the sand dune" will always echo in his ears, making people feel as if they are in that world, experiencing joys, sorrows and sorrows with the characters.
However, "East Palace" is not flawless. The color grading can sometimes seem too weird, and it can be uncomfortable for the eyes for a long time. But this has also become a major feature of the show, which makes people always maintain a high degree of attention in the process.
The male protagonist Chen Xingxu and the female protagonist Peng Xiaoran are both rookie actors, but they conquered the audience with their strength and acting skills. Before "East Palace", although they did not have many works, they interpreted the characters with heart in every performance. Chen Xingxu's role as Yang Kang in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is impressive, while Peng Xiaoran has won the audience's love with his background as a host and his performance in "Old Nine Gates".
The official announcement of the two actors has raised a lot of questions, and many people are worried that they will not be able to handle the role. However, after the TV series aired, viewers expressed that they were impressed by their acting skills. Chen Xingxu's handsomeness and Peng Xiaoran's agility injected new vitality into the characters, and their small movements and expressions perfectly showed the character's personality characteristics.
For this work, the performance of the two newcomers is undoubtedly above the passing grade. They interpret the characters in their own way, presenting a new world of "East Palace" to the audience. Although there are some flaws, it is these imperfections that make the show more interesting.
East Palace is not only a TV series, but also a world full of stories and emotions. It allowed us to witness a sadistic love story, and also made us reacquaint ourselves with the talent and strength of those new actors. For those viewers who expect the heroine to die and refuse the male protagonist's whitewashing, this may be an amazing work. And for all audiences, "East Palace" is undoubtedly a TV series saga worth watching.
In the work "East Palace", the rookie actors play the leading roles, but the crew cleverly invited many familiar old faces as supporting roles, making the whole series both fresh and stable. The emperor played by Luo Jialiang is powerful and domineering, which makes the audience's eyes shine; And the villain queen interpreted by Zhang Dinghan has superb acting skills, but her makeup is slightly exaggerated. What is surprising is that Yang Gongru, a veteran beauty, also made a cameo appearance in the role of Mingyuan Niangniang, which added a lot of color to the plot.
What's even more eye-catching is Shao Feng, who plays the role of Chai Mu in the play. As an actor who once became popular for the images of beautiful men in ancient costumes such as Shi Jingtian and King Abelluo, Shao Feng has now been promoted to a powerful elder. There is actually an unknown relationship between him and Chen Xingxu, the actor of the play.
In "Heavenly Sword Heroes", although King Apollo played by Shao Feng is handsome and infatuated, he left a deep impression on the audience because of his identity as the villain boss. He not only destroyed the heroine's family, but also hid his identity and deceived the heroine's feelings, so as to gain the trust of her friends. Such a setting gives the audience a new understanding of the character of the male protagonist.
It is worth mentioning that the male protagonist Li Chengyin in "East Palace" is quite similar to King Apello, and they both show the characteristics of "**, not a decent male protagonist in the traditional sense." In the original story, Li Chengyin deceived the heroine into destroying her entire clan for the sake of military exploits and power.
He is a ruthless man who can use his beloved for the sake of power. Although the two lost their memories and became husband and wife in the play due to jumping off Lethe, their relationship journey is still full of twists and turns. This also leads to the fact that Lee Seung-yin's image in the hearts of fans is far less fortunate than that of King Abero. When fans swiped "Are you in love?" The kind that destroys your whole people! The barrage shows their complex feelings for Li Chengyin.
For non-original fans, seeing such a plot and barrage, they may feel puzzled and confused. Because in this work, the male protagonist hurts the female protagonist too much, and the ending of the female protagonist's suicide and the male protagonist's guilt and loneliness in the original book is even more embarrassing. This is a TV series with great meaning, which reveals the complexity of human nature and the helplessness of fate. The audience was deeply shocked and had a deeper reflection on the fate and humanity of the characters in the play.
Li Chengyin in the TV series, his fate is ill-fated and he can't help himself. In the maelstrom of power struggles, he has to make some harrowing choices in order to protect himself and his family. These choices not only cost him his true love, but also left him with a heavy burden of guilt and loneliness deep inside. Such a punishment is undoubtedly the torture and torment of a soul.
The audience felt sorry for Lee Seung-yin's fate, and they hoped that he could be redeemed and that he could find inner peace. However, the screenwriter of the TV series gave a heartbreaking ending, allowing Lee Seung-yin to spend the rest of his life in loneliness. Such an ending, although it makes the audience feel heartache, also makes them deeply understand the complexity of human nature and the helplessness of fate.
The anti-routine of this TV series is that it does not follow the traditional romance drama model to portray the image of the male lead. Li Chengyin's infatuation is sincere, but his scum is also clear. His character setting allows the audience to see a real and complex human nature, and also makes people think more deeply about love and fate.
Overall, this TV series uses delicate character portrayals and plot arrangements to show a touching and profound story. It makes people think about the meaning and value of life, and it also makes people cherish the happiness and beauty in front of them more. Li Chengyin's charm comes from his clear scum. This unique charm is the reason why "East Palace" can be unique.
If all his actions are interpreted as being forced to be helpless, then the original color of "East Palace" will be lost. We should appreciate him being open to the complexities of his own heart, rather than trying to whitewash them. Therefore, the screenwriter should boldly show his scum and let the audience see his true face. At the same time, you can also boldly let the heroine die and let the hero die alone. This kind of tragic ending can highlight the tragedy of "East Palace" even more.