On the stage of suspense dramas, Northeastern style can always add a touch of mystery to the story with its unique toughness and depth. "The Three Brigades" and "Black Earth Silent" are two masterpieces that have attracted much attention recently.
However, when we compare these two works in the same dimension, it is not difficult to find that the gap between them is not only reflected in narrative techniques or plot settings, but also in creating a suspenseful atmosphere. , different attempts to tap into the depth of human nature. Which work is more fascinating and brings the audience into the confusing Northeastern fog?
The drama version of "The Three Brigades" was overturned: the reputation collapsed that Zhang Yi could not save
When "The Three Brigades" on the big screen became a hit at the box office under Zhang Yi's performance, with a high score of 7.9 on Douban and rave reviews, the audience People's expectations for the TV series version are naturally rising. After all, the length advantage of the TV series is there, and everyone is waiting to see a more detailed and in-depth story of the "Three Brigades".
What a pity, this TV series version of "The Three Brigades" is like picking up a hot potato, and it shocked people when it first aired. The audience's expectations plummeted from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the valley, and the reputation deflated like a deflated balloon.
What is the problem? First of all, the plot adaptation is off the mark. In the prototype story, the members of the third brigade had a lot of misfortunes, some went to jail, and some were expelled from the police, but what about the drama version? All of this was simplified into Cheng Bing's prison sentence, while the others were having a good time. This adaptation is simply like a "big change" to the original story.
Let’s take a look at the case process. In the prototype, two murderers turned from burglary to robbery, rape and murder. What a thrilling process! But what about the drama version? It was changed to a rape and murder situation in which the two murderers broke into the house to hide and were discovered while evading police arrest, and then disappeared with their bodies and disappeared. Once the plot was changed, not only was the sense of suspense gone, but even the shocking power of the prototype story was gone.
The character experience is also full of flaws. The prototype is that all three brigades work together to chase the murderer, but only Cheng Bing perseveres. How touching is this persistence and belief! But in the drama version, Cheng Bing chases the murderer alone at first, and later his former teammates gradually join him. This kind of adaptation not only greatly reduced the charm of Cheng Bing's character, but also eliminated the appeal of the entire story.
I have to say that the adaptation of the TV series version of "The Three Brigades" is really hard to describe. No matter how good Zhang Yi's acting is, he can't save his crumbling reputation.
Secret behind the scenes: How Cheng Bing’s pursuit of the murderer ended in collapse
When the screen of "The Three Brigades" came to an end, the audience shook their heads. How could the suspenseful criminal investigation drama they were originally looking forward to turn into this? Cheng Bing, who was once portrayed as a smart detective who takes both black and white, how did his pursuit of the murderer lead to collapse step by step?
Looking back at the beginning of the plot, Cheng Bing infiltrated a Southeast Asian gang. At that time, he was like a fish in water, easily extracting clues from the gang boss, as if everything was under his control. But as the plot progresses, the detective's image begins to gradually collapse. In order to highlight Cheng Bing's bravery, the screenwriters of
had him work as a bodyguard in a club, transforming into a nightclub judge and beating up the second generation of police officials. Although this scene was enjoyable, it was far from the original image of a detective.
Later, Cheng Bing went deep into the MLM organization to rescue the lost girl. This series of action scenes made people wonder, is this still the same smart detective?
What is even more ridiculous is that in order to add emotional drama to Cheng Bing, the screenwriter just invented a daughter for him. However, the appearance of this daughter did not add much color to the plot. Instead, netizens complained about her face that had obviously undergone plastic surgery and had scattered features.
It was originally supposed to be the younger brother Wang Eryong who had been on the run for 12 years, but because the actor Chen Minghao was more suitable for Wang Dayong's image, the screenwriter forcibly changed it to his older brother Wang Dayong. Such changes not only made the original plot logic disappear, but also caused the audience to seriously question the professional ability of the screenwriter.
In order to highlight the image of the three brigade's elite investigators, the TV series specially designed the plot of chasing fugitives, but in the end it evolved into a cliché plot of a young policeman acting on his impulse, disobeying orders and being kidnapped. Such a plot setting not only makes the original suspenseful atmosphere disappear, but also reduces the audience's expectations for this drama to the lowest level.
A good suspenseful criminal investigation drama was just water-injected and altered beyond recognition. The originally bumpy road to pursue the murderer, but the protagonist always seems to have a God's perspective to turn the danger into disaster. With such a plot presented, the reputation of "Three Brigades" is naturally getting worse and worse.
The character picture scroll slowly unfolds, and the black soil is silent but has a sound
In the black land of the Northeast, a drama called "The Black Earth is Silent" is quietly unfolding. There is no lengthy character introduction or complicated environment description, but it pulls the audience into the foggy and suspenseful world in an instant.
Yan Hongqiao, this name does not appear much in the play, but every time it is mentioned, it makes people shudder. He is the kind of underworld boss who can be recognized at a glance in a crowd. He is ruthless and regards human life as nothing.
When he asked lightly, "How do the meat skewers taste? Do you know what kind of meat it is?", the coldness and cruelty had penetrated deep into his bones. And when he revealed the answer, implying that a person had disappeared, the feeling of terror reached its peak.
At the same time, the detective Guan Yu played by Mr. Chen Jianbin forms a sharp contrast. He was on vacation at home. Faced with a sudden murder, he rushed out of the house and rushed to the scene without hesitation. The camera scanned the untouched sumptuous meal on his table. Needless to say, the image of a responsible and responsible policeman has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In this drama, every character has flesh and blood, as if they came from real life. The ruthless female killer, the reckless young detective, the cunning Yang Si after being released from prison, and the suspicious but impeccable first wife Wang Ping... Each of them has their own story and secret, and every detail makes people want to find out. after all.
The opening of "Black Soil Silence" is like a slowly unfolding picture scroll of characters. Without too much elaboration and exaggeration, the image of each character is vividly presented to the audience. The suspenseful and bizarre atmosphere was not deliberately created, but naturally flowed into the hearts of every audience.
reveals the secrets of a major suspenseful case in Northeast China, and the details are revealed.
is different from common suspense plots. It brings the audience into a confusing crime scene from the beginning - three seemingly unrelated victims, each with a knife. He was injured, fell, and shot and died tragically in the same place.
Security guard, young woman, Yan Hongqiao, what kind of story is hidden behind these three names? The forensic doctor concluded that the woman who fell from the building probably jumped by herself, but what is the explanation for the secret room found in Yan Hongqiao's room? The secret room was intact and there were no signs of breaking in, indicating that the people inside walked out on their own.
This makes the protagonist Guan Yu wonder: Why did this woman come out of the secret room? Is it voluntary or forced? If the murderer already had a knife and a gun, why did he force the victim to jump off the building?
As the plot progresses, the audience, like Guan Yu, is full of question marks. The special period during which the case occurred - the government inspection period - added a time crunch to the criminal investigation team's ability to solve the case. Ex-wife Wang Ping, nephew Feng Gen, business partners... these seemingly unrelated characters gradually surfaced.
As a suspense drama, "Black Soil Silence" is unique in its detailed foreshadowing. The certificate wall in Guan Yu's home, his nephew's abnormal behavior outside the cordon, the elder Zhao complaining about fishing in the ice cave... every detail is foreshadowing the subsequent plot. These foreshadowings not only test the audience's IQ, but also make the plot more compact and interlocking.
However, no gold is pure and no one is perfect. "Black Soil Silence" also has its shortcomings. The entire drama revolves around a case, and some netizens thought the plot was a bit monotonous.
At the same time, although it is positioned as a Northeastern suspense drama, the protagonist's Northeastern accent made some viewers feel that it was a drama. However, these minor flaws do not obscure the brilliance of "Black Soil Silence" as a wonderful suspense drama.
The sincerity of the screenwriters is appreciated by the audience
The two dramas "The Three Brigades" and "Black Soil Silence" both brought together a group of veteran actors, and their acting skills can be said to be impeccable. But having said that, no matter how good your acting skills are, they must be supported by a good script, right?
Speaking of scripts, we have to mention the screenwriter’s respect for the story. The drama "Third Brigade" gives people the impression that the screenwriter is playing hide and seek with the prototype story, hitting this thing with a hammer and the other with a stick. A good realistic theme has been written into a show of personal heroism. The results of it? The audience's eyes are sharp and they naturally don't buy it.
Looking back at "Black Soil Silence", this drama is like a pot of northeastern stew carefully stewed by the screenwriter. All the elements are just right, echoing back and forth, making people endless aftertaste. When the audience saw it, they realized that the screenwriter understood us, so they naturally praised it one after another.
After all, suspense dramas cannot be fooled by just throwing in a few criminal investigation elements. It has to be like a Rubik's Cube, every side has to fit perfectly, and every clue has to be hidden just right. Only in this way will the audience buy it and feel that this drama is truly made with care.
So, the difference between the two dramas "The Three Brigades" and "Black Earth Silence", to put it bluntly, is a matter of whether the screenwriters are careful or not. This also reminds us: when watching suspense dramas in the future, we must keep our eyes open to see if the screenwriter is telling the story sincerely.
In order to highlight the image of the three brigade's elite investigators, the TV series specially designed the plot of chasing fugitives, but in the end it evolved into a cliché plot of a young policeman acting on his impulse, disobeying orders and being kidnapped. Such a plot setting not only makes the original suspenseful atmosphere disappear, but also reduces the audience's expectations for this drama to the lowest level.
A good suspenseful criminal investigation drama was just water-injected and altered beyond recognition. The originally bumpy road to pursue the murderer, but the protagonist always seems to have a God's perspective to turn the danger into disaster. With such a plot presented, the reputation of "Three Brigades" is naturally getting worse and worse.
The character picture scroll slowly unfolds, and the black soil is silent but has a sound
In the black land of the Northeast, a drama called "The Black Earth is Silent" is quietly unfolding. There is no lengthy character introduction or complicated environment description, but it pulls the audience into the foggy and suspenseful world in an instant.
Yan Hongqiao, this name does not appear much in the play, but every time it is mentioned, it makes people shudder. He is the kind of underworld boss who can be recognized at a glance in a crowd. He is ruthless and regards human life as nothing.
When he asked lightly, "How do the meat skewers taste? Do you know what kind of meat it is?", the coldness and cruelty had penetrated deep into his bones. And when he revealed the answer, implying that a person had disappeared, the feeling of terror reached its peak.
At the same time, the detective Guan Yu played by Mr. Chen Jianbin forms a sharp contrast. He was on vacation at home. Faced with a sudden murder, he rushed out of the house and rushed to the scene without hesitation. The camera scanned the untouched sumptuous meal on his table. Needless to say, the image of a responsible and responsible policeman has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In this drama, every character has flesh and blood, as if they came from real life. The ruthless female killer, the reckless young detective, the cunning Yang Si after being released from prison, and the suspicious but impeccable first wife Wang Ping... Each of them has their own story and secret, and every detail makes people want to find out. after all.
The opening of "Black Soil Silence" is like a slowly unfolding picture scroll of characters. Without too much elaboration and exaggeration, the image of each character is vividly presented to the audience. The suspenseful and bizarre atmosphere was not deliberately created, but naturally flowed into the hearts of every audience.
reveals the secrets of a major suspenseful case in Northeast China, and the details are revealed.
is different from common suspense plots. It brings the audience into a confusing crime scene from the beginning - three seemingly unrelated victims, each with a knife. He was injured, fell, and shot and died tragically in the same place.
Security guard, young woman, Yan Hongqiao, what kind of story is hidden behind these three names? The forensic doctor concluded that the woman who fell from the building probably jumped by herself, but what is the explanation for the secret room found in Yan Hongqiao's room? The secret room was intact and there were no signs of breaking in, indicating that the people inside walked out on their own.
This makes the protagonist Guan Yu wonder: Why did this woman come out of the secret room? Is it voluntary or forced? If the murderer already had a knife and a gun, why did he force the victim to jump off the building?
As the plot progresses, the audience, like Guan Yu, is full of question marks. The special period during which the case occurred - the government inspection period - added a time crunch to the criminal investigation team's ability to solve the case. Ex-wife Wang Ping, nephew Feng Gen, business partners... these seemingly unrelated characters gradually surfaced.
As a suspense drama, "Black Soil Silence" is unique in its detailed foreshadowing. The certificate wall in Guan Yu's home, his nephew's abnormal behavior outside the cordon, the elder Zhao complaining about fishing in the ice cave... every detail is foreshadowing the subsequent plot. These foreshadowings not only test the audience's IQ, but also make the plot more compact and interlocking.
However, no gold is pure and no one is perfect. "Black Soil Silence" also has its shortcomings. The entire drama revolves around a case, and some netizens thought the plot was a bit monotonous.
At the same time, although it is positioned as a Northeastern suspense drama, the protagonist's Northeastern accent made some viewers feel that it was a drama. However, these minor flaws do not obscure the brilliance of "Black Soil Silence" as a wonderful suspense drama.
The sincerity of the screenwriters is appreciated by the audience
The two dramas "The Three Brigades" and "Black Soil Silence" both brought together a group of veteran actors, and their acting skills can be said to be impeccable. But having said that, no matter how good your acting skills are, they must be supported by a good script, right?
Speaking of scripts, we have to mention the screenwriter’s respect for the story. The drama "Third Brigade" gives people the impression that the screenwriter is playing hide and seek with the prototype story, hitting this thing with a hammer and the other with a stick. A good realistic theme has been written into a show of personal heroism. The results of it? The audience's eyes are sharp and they naturally don't buy it.
Looking back at "Black Soil Silence", this drama is like a pot of northeastern stew carefully stewed by the screenwriter. All the elements are just right, echoing back and forth, making people endless aftertaste. When the audience saw it, they realized that the screenwriter understood us, so they naturally praised it one after another.
After all, suspense dramas cannot be fooled by just throwing in a few criminal investigation elements. It has to be like a Rubik's Cube, every side has to fit perfectly, and every clue has to be hidden just right. Only in this way will the audience buy it and feel that this drama is truly made with care.
So, the difference between the two dramas "The Three Brigades" and "Black Earth Silence", to put it bluntly, is a matter of whether the screenwriters are careful or not. This also reminds us: when watching suspense dramas in the future, we must keep our eyes open to see if the screenwriter is telling the story sincerely.
