【Editor's note】
The "First Episode" series to help you watch the drama is here. Is the recently launched drama worth getting into? Good-looking and weird, let’s play together on the weekends.
Maybe some dramas will get better gradually, and some dramas may start high but then slow down, so this article only represents the author's opinion on the first few episodes and is for reference only. If there is any subsequent slap in the face, we will inform you at any time.
"Three Brigades"
First broadcast time: December 21, 2023
Broadcast platform: iQiyi
This is the real experience of a front-line criminal police officer. The original work is short and can be read quickly. Whether it is a movie or a TV series, it will definitely be artistically processed.
The protagonist of the story is Cheng Bing played by Qin Hao. In the original version of the story, almost all descriptions of Cheng Bing come from narrations, and there is no character. The plot focuses on what Cheng Bing has done. For example, in order to track down the murderer, he went out to work part-time every day, repairing air conditioners, setting up street vendors, and being a courier. , water deliveryman... But these things also show that Cheng Bing is a persistent person.
Stills of "The Three Brigades"
In today's version of the drama, there is not much splash in terms of character creation until the fifth episode. It can only be said that Cheng Bing has excellent business ability and is very good to his daughter, but he contributes little to the family and is a bit domineering in character. In terms of handling style.
The plot in the prison was briefly passed by, except that when Cheng Bing first entered the detention center, he refused to accept the bullying and took action directly. After being released from prison, Cheng Bing worked in a car wash shop. He was very calm when encountering people who wanted to collect protection fees and would not succumb to the gangsters.
More of his character is reflected in other people's words. For example, gangsters tell each other that Cheng Bing is a "ruthless person". How can he be so ruthless? Not reflected.
Although the original story has no character description, it does have exciting plots. For example, Cheng Bing began to look for clues about the king since he was imprisoned. After he was released from prison, he refused a stable job and chose to continue working part-time to collect clues... but this was almost deleted in the drama version. Partly, it's a pity. Of course, only five episodes have been aired so far. Whether Cheng Bing's forbearance is still being foreshadowed depends on the follow-up plot.
As for the plot, the first half of the original story is not that dramatic. It is about a team of criminal police officers who accidentally caused the death of a suspect in a case. The drama version has expanded this process. For example, the two kings killed people opposite the police house, which intensified the "grievances" To a certain extent, these dramatic conflicts are well added and provide enough emotional accumulation for Cheng Bing’s persistence in the follow-up. However, torture is almost never used in the play, and no one else in the Third Brigade has been sentenced, and the shaping of the group drama has not yet been shown.
The film version and the drama version were released at the same time, so comparisons are inevitable. The author has watched the movie version. The focus of the movie version is Cheng Bing's persistence and the friendship between the three brigades, which is very touching. At present, it seems that the drama version focuses on the suspect. After all, he is played by Chen Minghao, who should have an exciting confrontation with Cheng Bing. It is estimated that the opening chapter of the drama version of "The Three Brigades" will be about 7 minutes. It will definitely not be a loss to follow it. Let's watch it and then comment.
"Derailed"
First broadcast time: December 14, 2023
Broadcast platform: Youku
I am really fascinated by Cunzi. I declare that Cunzi's performance in the puppet drama is definitely among the best and is at the first-tier level!
The plot in the early stage of the series is very innovative and attractive. Jiang Xiaoyuan, played by Liu Haocun, does not follow the routine. The plot is imaginative and there is no sense of suspension. This week's episode was updated to the middle stage. Jiang Xiaoyuan began to work hard in the new time and space, and found her true love career as a beauty salon and hair stylist.
In terms of character design, the author thinks that there are some repetitions and exaggerations in the middle period. At first glance, Jiang Xiaoyuan will indeed be attracted by her seven dissatisfied and eight dissatisfied characters, but as the plot develops, her character becomes more and more prominent, and she seems to be different from everyone. Deal with it, full of resentment and dissatisfaction. Some social platforms have clipped scenes of the heroine taunting others. Many netizens said that this kind of heroine is rare and very cool.
Screenshot of "Derailment"
It is understandable that this way of setting up the characters is conducive to the spread of the series and attracts attention in the Internet age. However, as a long drama, this kind of exaggeration makes the characters become rigid and symbolic. It only promotes the plot, but is no longer so real, and begins to enter the idol drama. In the old routine. It is a pity to sacrifice the vividness and completeness of the characters in exchange for traffic.
The plot also began to sacrifice some logic for the sake of traffic. For example, in order to increase the sense of bond between the male and female protagonists, the male protagonist suddenly became angry and became violent when he discovered that Jiang Xiaoyuan was not his Bai Yueguang, and engaged in a sadomasochistic plot. The two fiercely confronted each other. The author could see it. With a confused look on her face, Jiang Xiaoyuan also passively "travelled". What makes the actor angry? It was inexplicable that both of them spent two or three episodes like a manic man before sitting down and signing the agreement. But stick with it for a few episodes until the truth seems to start to emerge and the plot becomes watchable again.
Overall, there is no doubt that it is Liu Haocun's acting skills that make the character of Jiang Xiaoyuan so vivid and make the whole drama worth watching. Jiang Xiaoyuan's character is quite special, and Liu Haocun also performed the rebellious, cute, cheerful and energetic character that truly belongs to a girl. The slightest bit of artificiality reminded me of the heroine of "Goblin". As for the emotional scenes, the male protagonist does not have a strong sense of presence, and he can barely take a bite.
The author will continue to chase it to the end, and I hope everyone can chase it together!
"Dear Friend" poster
"Dear friends"
First broadcast time: December 15, 2023
Broadcast platform: Bilibili
This drama is broadcast on Station B, with each episode lasting 20 minutes. It is a short play like "Ancient Acacia" and is also a work on the youth drama track of Station B.
I believe that many migrant workers have had the dream of this play. In middle age when life and work are not satisfactory, with a snap, they travel back to their youth at the age of 16, and get a chance to restart their lives. From the setting point of view, it is not anything new, but fortunately, it is a dream that everyone wants to have. Watching it can satisfy your own fantasy, and you can also join the heroine to see if you can make up for the regrets in life.
Although the setting is routine, the execution is passable, without any rough and perfunctory feeling. As long as you don’t worry about the details of the heroine wearing full makeup all the time, the overall campus feel is well created, especially in Bai Yueguang’s first love, there is no floating Mary Sue. It really captures the feelings of high school boys, even if it is their first love.
Moreover, the setting of the art class is also quite special. Compared with the floating geniuses in "The Boy Who Calls the Dragon" next door, this drama is more down-to-earth, and it truly puts forward the concept of facing up to art students and not discriminating against them. Learning art It doesn’t mean that you have no choice but to have poor grades.
The actors have no flow and their acting skills are relatively raw, but they can still complete the performance tasks and do not hinder the understanding of the plot.
This drama was placed on station B, and it has clearly found its audience accurately. The content and temperament of the entire drama are more in line with the young, middle-aged, and individual users of station B. If you have ever thought about making up for the regrets of youth, you might as well take a look.
