At a time when ancient puppet dramas are flooding, the new drama "Yong'an Dream" is like a clear stream, bringing a new drama viewing experience to the audience. The on-site rating of the premiere is as high as 87, it is the first in the popularity of the costume list, and the continuous momentum of user praise can be described as fierce. So, what is the charm of this drama that can stand out among the many ancient puppet dramas?
The characterization is often seen as the soul of the series. The excellence of "Yongan Dream" in character creation lies not only in its depth, but also in the perfect integration between actors and characters.
Shen Zhen played by Ouyang Nana is no longer the "silly white sweet" image in the ancient puppet drama we are familiar with. In the face of great changes in her family, she has shown resilience and intelligence beyond her years. When his father, Shen Wenqi, was arrested for being accused of designing the collapse of the Chengxi Canal, Shen Zhen was not crushed by the sudden disaster, but quickly adjusted his state and began to look for evidence for his father.
Ouyang Nana successfully conveyed Shen Zhen's inner struggle and firmness through delicate eyes and movements. She is no longer a little girl who simply relies on others, but incarnates a warrior who seeks the truth. This kind of role change not only allowed the audience to see the breakthrough of Ouyang Nana's acting skills, but also injected new vitality into the character creation in the ancient puppet drama.
In stark contrast to Shen Zhen is Lu Shiyan played by Xu Zhengxi. The character of Lu Shiyan has a complex inner world, he seems to be ruthless on the surface, but in fact he is passionate about the case and has a deep concern for Shen Zhen.
Through his superb acting skills, Xu Zhengxi successfully created such a character with a huge contrast between the surface and the heart. His calmness and courage in handling the case, as well as his tenderness and contradiction in the face of Shen Zhen, made the audience fall for him. This kind of character setting not only increases the highlights of the plot, but also makes Lu Shiyan a charming male protagonist in the hearts of the audience.
In addition to the protagonists Shen Zhen and Lu Shiyan played by Ouyang Nana and Xu Zhengxi, the other characters are also unique. Among them, Zhou Shu'an played by Sun Jian is an existence that cannot be ignored.
The role of Zhou Shu'an does not have many scenes in the play, but he can leave a deep impression on the audience every time he appears. Through his superb acting skills, Sun Jian successfully portrayed the role of Zhou Shu'an as full and three-dimensional. He not only gives people a sense of calm and calm in his image, but also shows the complexity and multifaceted nature of the character in terms of details.
His calmness and mystery make the audience full of curiosity and expectation for this character. And Feng Hui, Zheng Guolin and other actors who will appear in the follow-up plot will undoubtedly add more highlights to this drama.
From the perspective of plot setting, "Yong'an Dream" breaks the inherent mode of traditional ancient puppet dramas, and parallels detective and emotional lines, which makes people want to stop. As soon as it opened, it was a scene of arrest on a rainy night, and the tense and exciting atmosphere made people instantly enter the play.
As the plot deepens, the audience will find that this is not just a simple case, but also involves a complex relationship between multiple characters. This narrative method not only increases the layering of the plot, but also allows the audience to constantly generate new questions and expectations in the process of chasing the drama.
"Dream of Yong'an" also does a pretty good job in terms of narrative pacing. Within four episodes, the relationship between the characters, the background of the story, and the clues of the case are all clearly explained, so that the audience can quickly enter the play. And as the plot progresses, suspense and reversals continue to appear, which makes people watch with relish. This fast-paced, high-density narrative not only conforms to the current audience's viewing habits, but also makes "Yong'an Dream" stand out among many ancient puppet dramas.
The Dream of Eternal Ann is not flawless. In terms of plot setting, although the parallel mode of detective and emotional dualism is novel and interesting, how to organically combine the two to avoid a sense of separation is still a problem that the show needs to face. At the same time, in terms of character building, although the actors' performances are quite good, how to make the characters more three-dimensional and flesh-and-blood is also the direction that the show needs to continue to work on.
However, it is these shortcomings and challenges that make "Yongan Dream" more worth looking forward to. Because only in continuous attempts and breakthroughs can we create better works. And "Yong'an Dream", as an ancient puppet drama that dares to try and break through, has undoubtedly taken the first step to success.
As for whether this drama can become a hit and become the biggest dark horse in this month's national drama, it will take time to prove. But in any case, "Yong'an Dream" has brought a new drama viewing experience to the audience, and also let us see the possibility of innovation in ancient puppet dramas.
Overall, "Dream of Yong'an" is an ancient puppet drama worth watching. Not only does it have a new and interesting plot setting, but it also has an excellent cast and a tight narrative rhythm. Although there are still some shortcomings and challenges, it is these shortcomings and challenges that make this drama more worthy of expectation and attention. If you are still hesitating about which drama to choose, then you might as well try "Yongan Dream", I believe it will bring you a different experience of watching dramas.