2023 has come to a perfect end. Looking back on the film and television industry this year, there are countless works competing for excellence, each with its own merits. However, among this flourishing film and television feast, there are six adaptations that stand out like bright pearls and are widely praised by the audience. They are either suspenseful and brain-burning, or emotionally moving, allowing the audience to enjoy the audio-visual feast while also being immersed in the storyline.
Among these six masterpieces, although "Lotus Tower" performed well, it could only be ranked fourth. Which six works can win such an honor? What kind of charm and attractions do they have?
"Flowers" The sixth drama
set off a drama-watching frenzy, and the peak was at its premiere - "Flowers". This is not just a show, it is a phenomenon. When the ratings exceeded 2.6 and continued to dominate the charts, do you know how many stories are behind it?
Despite its current status, "Flowers" almost missed the screen at the end of the year. But fate is like this, good things will always be seen, even if it's a little late. Having said that, it’s just a name, what matters is what the audience sees.
Netizens said that "Flowers" has torn away the "fig leaf" of bad dramas with traffic. This is true, but not entirely true. Because the success of "Flowers" is not accidental, but inevitable.
Jin Yucheng, you may not be familiar with this name, but you must not miss his works. Winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, he is praised as the storyteller of Shanghai Ukiyo-e. His novels are like "Shanghai's market version of "Dream of Red Mansions"", which makes people feel like they are in a prosperous city ten miles away. With such a good story as the foundation, it would be difficult for "Flowers" to become popular.
But a good script is only half the success, the other half depends on people to perform it. Director Wong Kar Wai, this name is a guarantee of quality. His great efforts transformed "Flowers" from words on paper into pictures on the screen. The wonderful interpretations of the leading actors make the characters come alive, as if they are the people around us.
Of course, there are also the heroes behind the scenes. The coordination and cooperation of the crew are indispensable in every aspect. They work silently, just to present the best work to the audience.
Therefore, the success of "Flowers" is not an accident, but the result of the joint efforts of many parties. A good script, a good director, a good actor and a good team are all indispensable.
"Legend of Magpie Sword" fifth
When the cast of "Legend of Magpie Sword" was unveiled for the first time, many netizens felt a little stunned. Could this be another "emotional drama" staged by Uncle Benshan and his disciples? After all, such examples have been common in recent years, and the audience's patience and trust have been exhausted.
But what is unexpected is that "Legend of Magpie Sword" turned out to be a dark horse, quickly gaining love and praise from the audience after it was broadcast.
This drama is adapted from the online novel "The Magpie Sword Sect". Uncle Benshan personally takes on the role of Zhao Dabao, the leader of the Magpie Sword Sect, challenging the martial arts theme. Such a role setting is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the 66-year-old Uncle Benshan.
However, challenges are challenges, and the audience’s expectations for this drama are not high. Especially when I see those "overage" cardamom girl characters in the cast, it makes me sweat. Netizens said: "This is simply an upgraded version of 'Cucumbers painted green to look tender'!"
However, Uncle Benshan has such magic power, he can always surprise the audience inadvertently. Although the casting of the role of "Ximen Rou" is indeed puzzling. An actress in her 30s plays the role of the cardamom girl, and her facial features are all over the place. Fortunately, it does not affect the quality of the entire drama.
On the contrary, the adaptation of other parts of the play is quite successful, with a strong "Wulin Gaiden" style, and it also pays tribute to many classic martial arts works. Uncle Motoyama's acting skills are still online. He successfully performed a martial arts character full of comedy elements to the fullest.
As the plot progresses, the audience is gradually attracted by this drama.I originally thought it would be a boring and embarrassing "sketch-style" TV series, but unexpectedly it turned into a hilarious martial arts comedy. Uncle Motoyama's "martial arts dream" finally came true, and the audience also regained their trust and love for him in the process.
Nowadays, the ratings of "Legend of the Magpie Sword" have gradually recovered, and it has received praise from many viewers. Although criticism still exists, it can no longer cover up the brilliance of this show.
"Lotus House" fourth
When "Lotus House" caused a storm in the world, many veterans were moved by it. This drama is not simply a copy of the novel "Lotus with Auspicious Patterns". On the contrary, it has undergone a major transformation. From the main plot of solving crimes in the original work, it has transformed into a drama about the entanglement of the fate of the characters.
I have to say that this adaptation method is really wonderful. It's like adding a new seasoning to classic Jianghu dishes, making the taste more mellow. The original author probably felt happy when he watched this drama. After all, who would have thought that the story he wrote could be interpreted like this? She praised the TV series version of Li Lianhua, who is gentle yet tough and a very good young man.
The popularity of this drama is not accidental. The plot is linked one after another, making people unable to stop watching. The process of Li Lianhua looking for his senior brother Shan Gudao is like solving the mysteries of the world. There are unknown secrets hidden behind each case. The audience was like a big fish that was hooked and couldn't stop.
Of course, characterization is also a highlight of this drama. There are no stereotyped good guys or bad guys here, each character has his own story and difficulties. Just like everyone in the world, they have their own positions and choices. This three-dimensional character setting makes it easier for the audience to resonate with the character.
The production team of "Lotus Tower" also contributed a lot. From the costumes to the props to the scenery, everything reveals a kind of delicacy and care. Let’s just talk about the hairpin on Li Lianhua’s head. Doesn’t the transformation from a vibrant lotus leaf to a dead branch symbolize his body’s increasing weakness? The handling of such small details is so thoughtful.
Of course, good dramas cannot be separated from good actors. As the leading actor, Cheng Yi can be said to be the soul of this drama. His superb acting skills allow us to see Li Sang Yi and Li Lianhua in different periods. It's like he perfectly presented different aspects of the same person under different circumstances. This kind of acting skills is not comparable to ordinary people.
"Ancient Lovesickness" third
When "Ancient Lovesickness" debuted, the outside world did not have high expectations for it. After all, this web series does not have the support of popular celebrities, and the publicity is almost zero. Not to mention the seemingly "shabby" production team, most of the members are actually from the up owners of station B.
However, in such an unfavorable situation, "Ancient Lovesickness" is like a dark horse, standing out in the summer movie. The short 14-episode plot has attracted numerous recommendations from viewers, and the Douban score has been rising steadily, finally reaching an astonishing 8.6 points.
What is the charm of this drama? Perhaps, we have to start with its unique way of playing. Different from the conventional playback in time, "Ancient Acacia" actually uses a flashback technique. This bold attempt makes the audience full of surprises and curiosity while following the drama. The plot of
revolves around the time-travel experience of historical writer Shen Buyan. He accidentally traveled to ancient times and met Lu Yuan, known as the "Demon Queen of the Generation". It is worth mentioning that the time-travel perspective of this drama uses a male as the protagonist, which is unusual in similar genres.
In addition to the novel plot, "Ancient Acacia" also put a lot of effort into the character makeup. In order to reflect the emotional changes of the male and female protagonists in different time and space, the colors of their clothing are also adjusted accordingly.
The male protagonist's clothing gradually darkens from the initial light color, while the female protagonist transitions from dark to light color. This delicate processing method allows the audience to appreciate the plot while also feeling the care and attention of the production team.
The success of "Ancient Acacia" is not accidental.It proves with its strength that "insufficient funds" is not an excuse for making bad movies. As long as the story is attractive and the production is thoughtful, high-quality works can be produced at a low cost.
"The Three-Body Problem" Second
Speaking of "The Three-Body Problem", who doesn't know that this is the Bible for science fiction fans? When they heard that it was going to be remade into a TV series, book fans had mixed feelings. Imagine that the universe, alien civilization, and Red Coast Base that are hidden deep in your mind can really be perfectly presented on the small screen?
Some book fans have high expectations and are eager to see the characters in their hearts come to life; while others have early raised the banner of "a remake will ruin it". Especially with the lessons learned from "Shanghai Fortress", everyone's expectations have dropped to freezing point.
But after the drama version of "The Three-Body Problem" was aired, the situation took a 180-degree turn. Not only the book fans praised it, but also the drama fans were mesmerized. The hero behind this is undoubtedly the "ingenuity" of the production team.
Let’s talk about a small detail in the play. The Leica m2 camera in Wang Miao’s hand is not something that just any prop master can handle. That's a real guy worth six figures! Using it as a prop shows the team's attention to detail and care.
Let’s talk about the cast, Zhang Luyi, Yu Hewei, Wang Chuanjun... which one is not a strong actor? Their acting skills seem to add a layer of quality assurance to this science fiction masterpiece.
So, the success of the drama version of "The Three-Body Problem" is really not an accident. From the texture, rhythm to the actors' acting skills, every aspect was carefully polished to finally win the hearts of the audience.
"The Long Season" Chapter 1
Speaking of suspense dramas, you may think of intricate cases and climaxes. But there is a drama that is not only a suspense drama, but also a life documentary, and that is "The Long Season". This drama is like a glass of old wine, the more you taste it, the more flavorful it becomes, leaving you with endless aftertaste.
This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name. Although it is based on suspense, the core is the real life of countless ordinary people. Each episode seems to be a delicate picture of life, unfolding slowly, making people feel the ups and downs of life.
remembers that when the series first aired, it was not well received. Some people feel that there is not enough publicity to cause a sensation. Even on some professional film review websites, there are very few people who rate it. But the moment the finale aired, everything changed.
That night, discussions about "The Long Season" were in full swing on social platforms, and related entries frequently appeared in hot searches. Audiences left messages one after another, praising this drama as "a masterpiece of gods". What made this show complete such a shocking turnaround in such a short period of time?
I think, in addition to the compact plot and excellent acting skills, what is more important is this drama's deep exploration of human nature and true presentation of life. It allows us to see that everyone is working hard for life, and everyone has their own story and difficulties.
In this drama, there are no absolute good guys and bad guys, only living lives and their stories. It makes us understand that although life is long, as long as there is love and hope, we can find the motivation to move forward.
Today, "The Long Season" has become the benchmark for domestic dramas in the past five years, creating a new height for domestic suspense dramas. This is not only an affirmation of the creative team, but also an encouragement and expectation for domestic dramas.
Conclusion
After talking about so many drama adaptations, do we all have a little notebook in our hearts to remember which ones we can’t put down and have endless aftertaste? Which one made you laugh with tears in your eyes, or made you burst into tears and laugh at the same time? Is the plot so tight that it makes you breathless, or is the character so charming that you can't extricate yourself?
Come on, don’t hide it, the comment area is your stage! Shout out the top.1 in your heart and see how many people think the same thing as your hero.
