Which genre has been the trump card of Chinese dramas in recent years?
period drama.
I remember back then, when "人世" was a hit, the streets were empty, and the whole family was waiting by the TV to watch the ups and downs of the Zhou family's life.
Every audience can find their own shadow in it. While sighing for them, they also lament the years they have experienced.
However, after "In the World", period dramas seem to have fallen into a creative bottleneck.
Whether it is "Love in the Bay" starring Sarina, or "Glory of Our Fathers" where Guo Tao and Liu Lin collaborated again, or "Days of Our Lives" where Li Xiaoran and Li Naiwen took the lead.
It’s the same period drama, but it always lacks something.
Among them, there are many examples of high start and low end. The first story is touching, but the second part ends in an anticlimactic manner. It feels like it has fallen into the old routine of period dramas.
Can the 2024 period drama usher in a reversal?
The answer lies in Yangba's "South to North" which will be broadcast tonight!
It is no exaggeration to say that this drama is the favorite of countless viewers, and many people have even reserved the crown for it to be the most popular show in the new year.
Can the highly anticipated period drama break through?
Let's go to "South to North" to find the answer.
Plot: Two generations of policemen fall in love and kill each other, showing all the different aspects of life. Another "Human World"?
In the police lounge, Wang Xin saw a big man opening the locker, and his first reaction was-this was a thief.
, with quick eyes and quick hands, handcuffed the big man to the cabinet and was about to interrogate him seriously when the head guard suddenly appeared and told him that this old comrade was not only not a thief, but also a senior police officer.
What's even more tragic is that the veteran policeman named Ma Kui was named and promoted to his master.
The old and the young don't know each other without fighting, and they won't obey anyone.
Wang Xin has a serious academic background. He ranks first in the police academy and has excellent shooting results. He is nicknamed "Little Gun King".
He wanted to find an opportunity to compete with Ma Kui and prove his strength. Unexpectedly, he was threatened by his master.
"The gun is basically useless in the car, it still depends on the skill of the hand."
As soon as he finished speaking, Maguire turned to one side, raised his hand and stretched out to Wang Xin.
He wanted this little apprentice to see his "hands-on skills", but he didn't want the kid to be alert and make a mistake.
Wang Xin, a young police officer, is young and promising, with high morale. He handles all the big and small things on the train and is always on the front line.
Ma Kui, an old comrade, has rich experience and has gone through hundreds of battles. He has developed a sharp eye after decades on the train.
Although the two of them disliked each other at first, they became good partners who cherished each other after going through a series of incidents such as anti-pocketing, anti-trafficking, anti-drug, line patrol, and combating theft and fraud.
Not only that, Wang Xin also became neighbors with Ma Kui, living in the same compound.
Folks in this hometown also have many ironic stories.
For example, if a neighbor’s chicken is lost, the first reaction is to call the police.
The sufferer ran to find Wang Xin, accompanied by a spectator.
Some of those who ate chicken were frightened and restless.
Some were kept in the dark, recalling the deliciousness of roast chicken, and still couldn't get enough of it.
In every compound, there seem to be a few people who love to take advantage.
After the incident, it was time to compensate and apologize, but everyone still gathered together to celebrate the New Year and be full of joy.
Neighbors gathered together to help write Spring Festival couplets.
There is a TV in a courtyard. When the time comes, everyone sits neatly.
If "The World" takes the Zhou family as the protagonists, it shows the changes in people's lives under the changing times.
Then "South to North" is passed down through the generations of railway policemen, witnessing the changes in China's railways from steam locomotives to electric locomotives, and then to high-speed trains.
also uses the mirror of courtyard life to show that era full of human touch.
Highlights: The drama on the train, the friendship between neighbors, what a period drama!
Now when taking the high-speed train, you have to go through the security check. You are not allowed to bring flammable and explosive items with you. There are various codes and codes of conduct.
In the past, taking a train was equivalent to a long-distance bus. Once large and small bags were put on the bus, even all kinds of poultry were frequent train passengers.
No, right at the beginning, there was a big rooster that refused to obey the control and flew from the front to the rear of the car in a majestic manner.
On the train, in addition to the lively birds, there are also thieves who take advantage of the situation.
Most people take a lot of cash with them when they travel far away, and these foreign tourists become a target for thieves.
When people talk too much, thieves take advantage of their bags. When a train comes off, many people fall into the trap.
The most abominable thing is the human traffickers who take advantage of the chaos and abduct children.
There are many people on the train and the space is narrow. Sometimes the adults get up to get some water, but when they come back the children are gone.
As a train police officer, Wang Xin's job is to deal with all emergencies that occur on the train.
includes but is not limited to patrolling, anti-narcotics, anti-pocketing, and anti-trafficking... In short, as long as the safety of life and property of the passengers in the car is endangered, he must stand up as soon as possible.
The train is like a miniature society, where people from all over the world gather together.
There are employees on business trips, old people visiting relatives, and students returning home... People from all walks of life gather together, showing a rich variety of life styles.
"South to North" not only has all kinds of scenes on the train. In life, there is more warmth and warmth from the neighbors in the compound.
During the holidays, no matter who makes delicious food, they always send a bowl to the neighbors.
Whenever something goes wrong in any family, everyone works together to discuss and solve it together. In the trailer of
, Lao Wu’s chickens were stolen, and the respected Big Brother immediately held a meeting.
discusses "the murder of these chickens".
Neighbors in the compound were sitting together, and there were many impassioned friends who said, "This is a declaration of war on our entire compound!"
If we say that the frivolity on the train only shows the audience the life of the times From the side,
, the parents in the courtyard are short-tempered, and each specific person is presented to the audience in a fuller and more three-dimensional way.
shows us a colorful group portrait of the times.
lineup: Zheng Xiaolong + Gao Mantang join forces, Ding Yongdai, Bai Jingting take the lead, and all the supporting actors are strong!
The biggest selling point of this drama is not the actors, but the director and screenwriter.
Zheng Xiaolong + Gao Mantang, the king combination in the film and television industry.
It is no exaggeration to say that as soon as the project of this drama was established, many actors volunteered and wanted to participate.
Zheng Xiaolong has been in the industry for more than 30 years, with frequent golden dramas and almost no shortcomings.
The costume drama "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is often watched and re-watched. To this day, it is still one of the audience's favorite electronic pickles.
"Happiness to Ten Thousands of Homes" teamed up with Zhao Liying to play a new twist on contemporary rural themes.
The medical drama "Emergency Doctor" is still an industry benchmark.
Anti-Japanese war dramas include "Scouting Heroes", which just finished airing not long ago and received good reviews and ratings.
There are many well-received works, but if you ask Zheng Xiaolong’s favorite show, it must be period dramas.
In 2009, his movie "Golden Wedding" won him the Magnolia and Feitian Best Director awards in one fell swoop, accumulating more than twenty trophies of various sizes.
Zheng Xiaolong can always grasp the pulse of the times with his delicate feelings and present a real and perceptible picture of the times to the audience.
Watching his period dramas, you don't feel that you are a spectator, but instead feel that you are a person in the drama, sharing their sorrows and joys with them.
Screenwriter Gao Mantang is also a well-known master in the film and television industry.
has been in the industry for more than thirty years and has created countless classic plays.
"Crossing Guandong", "The North Wind Blows", "Old Farmer", "Old Tavern"... are all written by him.
Gao Mantang’s favorite thing is period dramas.
He is a witness and recorder of the times. He always describes the appearance of that era with the fullest enthusiasm and praises the cutest people of that era.
Zheng Xiaolong + Gao Mantang can be said to be a strong alliance.
After reading the cast list, I couldn’t help but exclaim: What a guy!
Ding Yongdai, Bai Jingting, Jin Chen starred.
Starring Liu Guanlin, Liu Jun, Zuo Xiaoqing, Jiang Yan, Hu Ke, Song Jiateng, Li Naiwen,
Ni Dahong and Wang Jinsong are special guest stars.
Wang Xun, Bao Beier, Wang Xiaoli and Tu Songyan are special guests.
This super luxurious cast is definitely a big production.
Let’s talk about the three leading actors first.
Ding Yongdai can be called the anchor of period dramas. How many tears did Zhou Zhigang in "Human World" deceive the audience?
This time, he plays Ma Kui, a brave and resourceful old railway policeman. As soon as
appeared on the scene, his burly figure gave people a feeling that he was not easy to mess with.
Later, while talking to Wang Xin, the strong sense of oppression almost overflowed.
Ding Yongdai's acting skills are undoubted. I'm just worried about whether there are too many scenes and whether there is enough room for him to perform.
Bai Jingting has a wide range of acting roles. He can play ancient puppets such as "Everyday Life", and can also be a clerk in the workplace drama "Ordinary Glory".
, coupled with his handsome appearance, often speaks shockingly and is very popular with the audience.
This time, he plays Wang Xin in "South to North", which means he is acting in his true colors.
Wang Xin's fun and unwillingness to admit defeat were vividly demonstrated by him.
The chemistry between him and Jin Chen is also very good, the two of them are so childish that they seem to be together.
Not surprisingly, "South to North" will become another masterpiece of Bai Jingting.
Jin Chen plays the heroine Ma Yan, Ma Kui's daughter and Wang Xin's official wife.
She has the majesty and boldness of a northern girl, and because she is a family member of a police officer, she is used to hearing and seeing her, and she has a chivalrous air about her.
Jin Chen's carefree personality fits this character very well.
Seeing her sitting in the front row, eating melon seeds and watching TV, I felt that this character stood out.
The supporting cast is all very capable, so I won’t name them one by one. I’ll simply pick a few that have the highest expectations.
Liu Jun, a golden supporting role in domestic dramas.
Since the scumbag dad in "Do You Know" came out of the industry, Liu Jun has played many father roles.
This time he plays Wang Yongge, who is probably the talker in the courtyard. Looking at the way he organizes everyone's meetings, he has that kind of style.
Liu Guanlin is going further and further on the road of being a comedian.
Ever since I accepted the role of "King Jiji" in "Everyday Life", I can't help but laugh when I see him.
This time, he played Niu Dali, an unpleasant character, but Liu Guanlin's own sense of joy weakened the character's unbearableness and made him look cowardly and cute.
Ni Dahong’s acting skills are so awesome.
has one thing to say: the entertainment industry favors popular stars too much, their acting skills are terrible, and they have to star in one drama after another.
As for a powerful actor like Ni Dahong, there is no protagonist for him to shine.
This time he acted as a friendly actor, playing the role of an old blind man. Just looking at this still is enough to make many celebrities worship him.
The look and the squinting eyes make him look like a blind old man who cannot see.
The most anticipated one is Wang Jinsong, who plays Peng Mingjie in the play.
read the trailer and found that he should be the superior of Ma Kui and Wang Xin.
Wang Jinsong has always given people a sense of uprightness. He is very suitable for this type of role. I personally hope that he can have more roles.
When I saw the stills of Hu Ke, I was stunned for a moment.
It can be seen that she is wearing no makeup, no makeup, showing her most authentic state.
Clean and simple clothes, thick dark circles under the eyes, combined with the name of the character, it is obvious that she is playing a simple and kind-hearted woman this time.
At first, Hu Ke chose to return to her family in order to take care of her children. Now that her children have grown up, she has also returned to the stage, which is gratifying.
Jia Jinlong, played by Li Naiwen, looks at his fashionable clothing and looks like he is a trend-setter in reform and opening up, the wave of people who got rich first after the market economy.
Li Naiwen's acting skills are beyond doubt, and the audience is waiting for a good show.
And Zuo Xiaoqing is still as gentle and beautiful as ever, and the years have not left any trace on her.
In 2024, on the occasion of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, CCTV broadcast the "South to North", and the meaning is self-evident. .
The first is to celebrate the New Year and add some joyful programs for the people who are enjoying their families.
The second is to recall the past, review the development history of railways, and look forward to a more vibrant tomorrow.
This drama is a combination of powerful forces. Not only is the story solid and grounded, but it is also protected by a first-class creative team.
This time, can the period drama start with a shock?
html On February 6th, the answer appeared.
