Domestic suspense-themed works have shown a "blowout" momentum in the past two years, and a large number of high-quality masterpieces have come strongly.
For example, the movie "Disappearing Her" won a box office of 3.5 billion in one fell swoop, which also made actor Zhu Yilong hold the Golden Rooster Trophy in his hand more steadily.
And the online drama is the "comfort zone" of the suspense theme, "The Long Season" was a god, and the starring and supporting roles came out of the circle one after another, so that the audience could not get enough of it.
But I don't know if you have noticed that a classic suspense IP is in an awkward situation?
That is Chen Sicheng's "Tang Exploration Universe".
From the first to the third part of the movie "Detective Chinatown", the reputation has fallen off a cliff, and there are many questions about Chen Sicheng's filming methods on the Internet.
However, since Chen Sicheng was able to use this IP to push the domestic suspense theme to a new peak in 2015, the means are naturally not simple.
left the big screen of the movie and turned to the field of online dramas "Detective Chinatown" won Douban 7With a high reputation of 0 points, the lens that does not lose the texture of the movie is well received.
And now the story of the second season (hereinafter referred to as "Tang Detective 2") has officially kicked off, and only 3 episodes have been broadcast, and the word of mouth has exploded, and the audience has shouted: "The familiar feeling is back!" ”
After 4 years, what kind of medicine is sold in Chen Sicheng's gourd this time?
The beginning of the story, the Angel Sanatorium.
A man broke free and ran out of the gate, his back dripping with blood.
The crazy old man followed closely behind and pushed down the man, the scissors in his hand were shining, and the words in his mouth were chanting: "You have a problem with your nose, you have a problem with your nose......."”
Then without hesitation, cut it down!
The man must be no stranger to the audience, it is Lin Mo, the male protagonist of this play.
At the same time, he is also Tang Ren's apprentice, the fourth detective "Ah Lone" in the crimaster detective list, nicknamed "Lin Hei Dog".
Why is he in a psychiatric hospital? And why is it in such danger?
Tang Detective 2 will continue to tell Lin Mo's detective process, and it is divided into four unit stories, and the name of the first unit is ——
"The Melody of Angels".
1. Causes
The cause of the story has to mention the unreliable master, Tang Ren.
Under the entrustment of the "pianist", Tang Ren promised to help the other party investigate the secrets of the angel sanatorium on behalf of his apprentice Lin Mo without authorization.
In order to be able to infiltrate the sanatorium, Lin Mo could only pretend to be sick and enter the game.
Crazy patients, hypocritical doctors, dark and treacherous mental hospitals.
Isn't this a classic element of horror movies? I can't help but hold my breath in front of the screen**.
But the real hardcore is still to come.
2. Cases
Lin Mo searched around the sanatorium for the pianist, but found nothing.
He remembered the time and place of the pianist's meeting, and avoided the eyes of the ** people late at night and opened the bathroom door.
A corpse is hoisted high, it is the missing pianist!
Fabric fibers between fingernails, red marks on the neck, and special wounds.
"Everything that seems to be accidental has a certain necessity. ”
When Lin Mo began to talk to the corpse, the audience understood that the "Chen Sicheng-style" reasoning was back.
Until the problem is solved, you never know how much foreshadowing is hidden in the flashing of the camera?
From the moment Lin Mo stepped into the sanatorium, this game of chess had already begun, and a pair of eyes hidden in the shadows couldn't help but make people curious.
It can be said that the suspense of "Tang Detective 2" is a level that many online dramas of the same type cannot reach.
Especially in terms of ontological reasoning, Chen Sicheng can always bring the audience the ultimate sense of coolness, and the picture also maintains the filter and texture of the movie.
I think the next story is the main thing, and it's a shame not to chase it.
Since Chen Sicheng can serve as the producer of "Tang Detective 2", then for his face, this cast cannot be bad.
Sure enough, old acquaintances one after another.
The first place, Wang Baoqiang.
Tang Ren", here it is!
It's still that pompous and rustic look, or that lewd and lustful look.
When Wang Baoqiang sat in front of the camera, he was Tang Renbenren.
Many people think that this is a character who pretends to be stupid, and there is nothing difficult.
But in fact, only Wang Baoqiang can use such a down-to-earth performance to play a small person vividly, and even in a bunch of great gods, he can also make Tang Ren's sense of existence full, this is the actor-level performance strength.
second place, Xiao Yang.
"Oh? Are you arrogant? ”
As soon as some people opened their mouths, the play came.
When I saw Kun Tai played by Xiao Yang, with a greasy and middle-parted head, wearing a floral shirt, and taking the steps of six relatives who did not recognize him, whose DNA moved?
As one of the funny roles in "Tang Detective Universe", Kun Tai has a rich personality under Xiao Yang's interpretation.
And in this online drama, he is like a divine soldier descending from heaven, bringing a group of policemen to rescue the male protagonist, and the whole person exudes the temperament of "Lao Tzu is too bullish", which can be called a walking laugh maker.
third place, Qiu Ze.
In the past, Qiu Ze was the image of the idol drama boss in the audience's impression, and ignored his plasticity.
It wasn't until I watched the first online drama version of "Tang Detective" that I understood how strong Qiu Ze was.
Vicissitudes, deep, mysterious, he used his acting skills to establish the image of Lin Mo, a detective, in the hearts of the audience.
In the second part, Qiu Ze's performance is more delicate, and when he recalls the story of himself and Ivy, the difficulty in his eyes is too poignant.
seems to be indifferent on the outside, but actually retains a trace of softness inside, this is what Lin Mo should be.
Qiu Ze, it's time to fire.
fourth place, Xiong Dailin.
*Goddess" Xiong Dailin also joined the new drama this time.
When the ** Chang she played first appeared, she laughed so much that goosebumps were about to rise, and the feeling of a femme fatale came to her face, which was too tense.
However, as the plot deepens, when I see the character holding his son's corpse in pain, I can truly understand the phrase "hateful people must have pity".
It can be seen that Xiong Dailin's acting skills are relaxed and relaxed, and he is undoubtedly a powerful person whose appearance covers up his acting skills.
In addition to that,Zhang Junning, Zhang Yishang, Shang YuxianThese actors who have appeared many times in "Tang Detective Universe" will also continue to play roles, and I look forward to them bringing more surprises to the audience this time.
It is said that Chen Sicheng Jianglang is exhausted, and that the commercialization of his works is too obvious.
But it is not difficult to see that he understands very well what the audience is willing to watch, which is why "Tang Tan Universe" still attracts attention today.
Although the results of the third part of the movie were not good, and the online drama was not expected, but after the broadcast was able to gain word-of-mouth, Chen Sicheng still slapped the face of the management with "Tang Detective 2".
I admit that there are still many deficiencies in this new drama, such as Lin Mo's basic reliance on asking people around him in the process of investigating clues, which lacks some logic.
But it cannot be denied that the rhythm and plot of the play can whet the audience's appetite.
When everyone looks at domestic suspense works, it is understandable to maintain a critical attitude, but there is no need to be too harsh, only by accepting innovation and accepting bold attempts can we develop.
I hope that Chen Sicheng will continue to inject fresh blood into the "Tang Exploration Universe" in the future.
So do you think this new drama is good?