Recently, at the beginning of the new year of 2024, the TV drama market has also ushered in a new atmosphere. All major platforms have also come up with bottom-of-the-line works, hoping to give 2024 a good start.
As for CCTV, the period drama "Flowers", which has been on the air for some time, and the blockbuster period drama "Dajiang Dahe 3" which just premiered on the evening of January 8, have the potential to compete for the 2024 Drama King.
In comparison, the major platforms seem to be lagging behind. Currently, the only ones available are Goose Chang's "The Hidden God", which is about to wrap up, and Taochang's criminal investigation suspense drama "The Third Brigade".
But don’t worry, there is a lot of stock at the bottom of the box, and the goose factory has taken action. On January 10th, that is tonight, Goose Factory once again presented its trump card - x theater. On the evening of January 10th, Goose Factory's "X Theater" will premiere a blockbuster criminal investigation suspense drama "Black Soil Silence". This drama stars two movie kings Chen Jianbin and Hu Jun, with national first-class actors as supporting roles, and the suspense drama queen Deng Jiajia. It is undoubtedly another big drama waiting to be released in the beginning of 2024. So far, more than 2 million people have made reservations for this drama on the online broadcast platform, and the audience's expectations are evident.
So why does this drama have so many people looking forward to it, and why does it have the potential to become a hit in 2024? We might as well take a look in advance.
1. Story: A bizarre murder case, a long-dusted Northeastern past. The plot of
tells the story of Yan Hongqiao, the richest man in Northeast China and the founder of Hongqiao Group, who was killed for no reason, and the whole town was shrouded in a cloud of suspicion. Guan Yu (played by Chen Jianbin), the criminal police captain responsible for investigating the case, investigated the case overnight, and the criminal suspect Yang Si (played by Hu Jun) was quickly arrested on the way to escape. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, but Guan Yu relied on the sixth sense of a veteran detective and discovered that the case was not as simple as it seemed. Guan Yu followed the clues and continued to investigate, and the truth hidden behind the case gradually emerged...
Overall, this drama has at least three major highlights.
First of all, the plot is suspenseful and mind-numbing, making you want to put it down.
As we all know, the suspense dramas of Tencent's "x theater" are never that simple, and the same is true for this "Black Soil Silence".
At the beginning of the series, Yan Hongqiao, the richest man in the Northeast, was killed, and the small town was shrouded in fog. The investigation of the case, which seemed to be progressing smoothly, was just an appearance. Everything seemed to be a conspiracy, and it seemed like
. In just 5 days, it can be said that it was extremely difficult to solve the case. The plot of these 12 episodes revolves around 5 days of "speed of life and death, tense case solving".
Secondly, behind the case, there is still an in-depth exploration of human nature.
The suspense dramas of the past two years have one characteristic, that is, they no longer investigate cases for the sake of investigation. Behind the complex and brain-burning cases, there must be a profound revelation of human nature. The same is true for "The Silent Truth", the same is true for "The Hidden Corner", and the same is true for "The Long Season". This seems to be the key to the success of a suspense drama.
In other words, the suspense dramas in the past few years have become more and more sophisticated as they are produced, and they capture the essence more and more. Just like "A Dream of Red Mansions", the first of the four great classics in history, in the final analysis, in the end, it is just a drama that deeply analyzes human nature. Therefore, human nature is really the eternal theme of excellent literary works, film and television works.
2. Cast: Best actor Chen Jianbin + Hu Jun + Deng Jiajia + a group of powerful supporting actors, a strong lineup.
In addition to the exciting suspense and intricate plot, the cast of this drama is also worth looking forward to. In addition to Chen Jianbin, Hu Jun, and Deng Jiajia, also stars Shi Ce, Lu Hong, Chen Jingke, Xing Jiadong, Jiang Hongbo, Hou Changrong, Yang Yutong, Zhang Doudou, Yu Yang, Feng Qinchuan, Zhao Jian, Wang Guangyuan, Du Xingqi, Zou Dejiang, Geng Yizhan, Lin Xiao, Shan Sijie, Zhao Zhuoting, Li Zhenglin and many other powerful supporting actors have joined the cast.
Among them, there are five that I am most looking forward to.
One, Chen Jianbin.
Many people know Chen Jianbin, probably from Qiao Zhiyong in "Qiao Family Courtyard".
After that, he played a new generation of hero Cao Cao in CCTV's "New Three Kingdoms".
In the 2016 palace drama "The Legend of Zhen Huan", the fourth uncle played by Chen Jianbin gave people a deeper understanding of the emperor's complex character and deep scheming.
In 2023, Chen Jianbin's role in the suspense drama "Thirteen Years of Ashes" in June was also impressive.
This time, in "Black Soil Silence", Chen Jianbin plays the criminal police captain Guan Yu.
Second, Hu Jun.
Hu Jun's first role in the industry should be Qiao Feng in the 2003 version of "Dragon Movie".
Just in 2821, the role of Xu Xiao, King of Northern Liang, in the hit martial arts drama "Swordsman in the Snow" made the audience see his sophisticated acting skills.
This time, in "Black Soil Silence", Hu Jun plays the suspect Yang Si and has a black and white showdown with the criminal police captain Guan Yu played by Chen Jianbin.
Third, Deng Jiajia.
Deng Jiajia, who debuted in the sitcom "Love Apartment", has successfully transformed in recent years and started filming suspense dramas. Zhu Huiru in "Undocumented Crime", Jiang Yuanxing in "Corridor Pavilion", Su Mengdie in "Famous", these classic roles have repeatedly allowed the audience to see her talent in the field of suspense dramas.
This time, in the criminal investigation suspense drama "Black Earth Silent", Deng Jiajia plays the biggest female villain in the drama. Wang Ping, the ex-wife of criminal suspect Yang Si (played by Hu Jun).
itsfour, Hou Changrong.
Hou Changrong, a national first-class actor, is also a descendant of the Jin School of Yang Opera. Prince Beijing in the 1987 version of "A Dream of Red Mansions", Zhao Ligen, the director of the Provincial Anti-Crime Office in "The Storm", Zhang Julu, the chief minister of the Liyang Dynasty cabinet in "Snow", Xiaoyao's grandfather in "Saurus Love" The King of Western Yan is all played by him.
This time, in "Black Soil Silence", Hou Changrong also participated.
fifth, Xing Jiadong .
He is Wu Liuyi in "Soldier Assault", he is Yu Xiaoqing in "My Commander, My Regiment", Yang Weining, the chief engineer of Hong'an Base in "The Three-Body Problem", and the capable actor Xing Jiadong has created many deeply rooted characters in recent years. .
This time, in "Black Soil Silence", Xing Jiadong plays Yan Hongqiao, the richest man in Northeast China.
Just judging from the cast, this "Black Soil Silence" can be regarded as a conscientious drama with a strong cast. If the plot doesn't stretch the crotch, I believe this drama will refresh the history of domestic suspense dramas.
4, Domestic suspense dramas have made great progress in 2023, can they reach a higher level in 2024?
In the year 2023 that has just passed, various themes of mainland dramas have made great progress. It can be said that "a hundred schools of thought contend and a hundred flowers bloom." Some people also say that according to the development trend of mainland dramas in 2023, there will be less and less market for bad dramas.
As for suspense dramas, 2023 is also a year worth remembering. The highest-rated drama this year is the suspense drama "The Long Season."
And whether "Black Soil Silence", which is placed as the first suspense drama at the beginning of the new year, can give Goose Factory a good start in 2024, we will wait and see on the evening of January 10th.
