Recently, iQIYI has stepped up its efforts again, and a highly anticipated costume detective drama suddenly landed on the screen with a scale of 36 episodes. With its superb acting, gripping plot and excellent production standards, the show quickly attracted the attention of a wide range of audiences.
The Guoman "Dali Temple Diary", which has a Douban score of more than 8 points, originally created the story of "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour". The story mainly tells the story of Li Cake, the son of the former Dali Temple, who returned to his hometown to guard the spirit after his father was killed, and then returned to Dali Temple by order to take up the position of Mingjingtang and solve a series of bizarre cases.
At the same time, he also needs to unravel the mystery of his transformation into a white cat, and in the process, he will fight side by side with a group of like-minded companions, including the shrewd and capable master Cui Bei, the brave and resolute Si Zhisun Leopard, the witty Wang Qi, and the exotic judge Ali Baba, etc., to face the challenges of fate and defend the justice of their hearts.
The show is remarkable because of its blend of unique fantasy elements and a solid detective plot. First of all, "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour", as a drama series adapted from comics, has made just the right amount of innovation while retaining the essence of the original work. The character setting of the male protagonist Li Pi is ingenious, he shows people in the form of a white cat, sometimes in human form, sometimes in the form of a cat, which adds a lot of interest and mystery to the series. This setting not only challenges the production level of the crew, but also requires the actors to have higher performance skills.
In the current film and television industry, although it is not uncommon for young actors to star and old actors to play supporting roles, the young actors in this drama are all very powerful, and they are not the kind of "vase" who "mixes rice" only by their appearance.
Ding Yuxi is a new-generation actor who can be called a leader. He won the finals in "The Character of an Actor", which is no child's play. Especially in "The Rumored Chen Qianqian", his outstanding performance makes people see his unlimited potential. He is good at playing those quirky characters, but he can also dig deep into the emotional core of the characters.
In this play, he plays the role of Li Cake, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, who has a secret and is different when solving the case. It can be seen from the trailer that Ding Yuxi's performance is very suitable for the role, with both humorous and funny sides, but also a serious side. I think this drama is likely to be another pinnacle of his acting career.
Chen Shi, played by Zhou Qi, is also highly anticipated, and his outstanding performance in "Little Huanxi" is impressive. This time, he played Chen Shi, the secretary of Dali Temple, who is a cat-loving, kind and upright character, and Zhou Qi is fully capable of controlling such a character. His interaction with Li Pian in the trailer is very interesting and hilarious. I have a hunch that he and Ding Yuxi will become a major attraction of this show's "cat CP".
Shangguanyi's performance is unforgettable, and her ancient costume is cold and unrefined, which perfectly fits the image of the character. Although she only made a cameo appearance, with her strength, there is no doubt that she can become the focus of attention.
Qiu Qingzhi is the villain played by Wei Zheming in the play, as a major general, and the old enemy of the male protagonist. His costume image is heroic, and his performance in the trailer is even more eye-catching. This character portrayal is very good, and I believe that if Wei Zheming can give full play to his strength, he will definitely bring surprises to the audience.
In addition to the outstanding performance of the young actors, the addition of old actors has also added a lot of highlights to this drama. Yang Haoyu and Yue Yang are both powerful actors, and their acting skills are highly praised in the industry. Although there are not many scenes in the play, every appearance can leave a deep impression on the audience. In particular, the Taoist role played by Yang Haoyu is mysterious and unpredictable, injecting new vitality into the whole drama and attracting expectations.
The success of "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour" of course, of course, not only depends on the performance of the actors, but also on the skills of the main creators behind the scenes. Director Wang Wei is good at directing costume dramas, and has unique insights into the control of pictures and the use of lenses.
The picture of this drama is very exquisite, full of the charm of oriental aesthetics. The trailer shows many grand scenes, such as the appearance of the midnight demon cat and the dragon dance of the gods, all of which show the intentions and sincerity of the production team, which is impressive. At the same time, the crew also invested a lot of resources when funds permitted.
"Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour" also shows considerable strength in terms of plot. The drama unfolds in the form of a unit drama, each case is relatively independent but colluded with each other, and the suspense continues, leaving the audience deeply immersed in it. The screenwriter has made appropriate adaptations and innovations on the basis of retaining the essence of the original work, making the plot more gripping. At the same time, the series also cleverly integrates the elements of court conspiracy, adding more tension and excitement to the detective process.
In the process of adapting the comic drama "Shaoqing Tour of Dali Temple", many problems were also encountered. Consideration needs to be given to how to innovate appropriately while retaining the essence of the original work, and how to balance the tastes of fans of the original book with the wider audience. These issues require in-depth thinking and discussion by the crew and screenwriters.
* The dramas that have been broadcast so far can be found that "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour" has performed very well in this regard, it not only retains the core content and style of the original work, but also makes just the right innovation and improvement, making the series closer to the aesthetic preferences of modern audiences.
"Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour" is a costume detective drama full of accidents and highlights. It attracts the audience's attention with its unique fantasy elements and solid reasoning plot, and the cast of young actors also adds new life and vitality to the show. Although there are still some deficiencies and flaws in some aspects, it is quite good overall. If you love costume detective dramas and fantasy elements, then this drama is definitely worth watching!
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