On March 21, the TV series "Five Elements Family" was officially announced again and will be exclusively available online on Youku starting from March 23. Earlier, this TV series had been officially announced to be scheduled for 2023. However, before it was launched, it was suddenly announced that it would be withdrawn from the schedule. It was suspected that the plot content had been adjusted. The re-scheduling this time should not be withdrawn again before going online.
This "Five Elements Family" stars Wang Dalu, Ren Min and other actors. It tells the story of treasure hunting, treasure stealing and treasure protection. This kind of legendary story of the Republic of China can often be seen in various online literary works. This TV series is also adapted from the online literary work "The Five Thieves".
You might as well take a look at the earliest plot synopsis of this TV series:
In the early years of the Republic of China, warlords were separatist and the world was in chaos. The mysterious jade bead, which was tracked by thousands of people, suddenly appeared in the world. It was rumored that the "Five Elements" symbolizing the emperor's throne was sealed in it. Clues to "Saint King Cauldron". Around the Jade Bead and the "Holy King's Cauldron", a storm arose. The revolutionaries and progressive students launched a movement to protect the national treasure. The Central Plains Wulin, headed by the Five Elements Family, responded positively and was determined to eradicate Zhang Siye and Zhang Siye who were bent on restoration and retrogression. The Japanese Black Dragon Society steals Chinese national treasures.
Huo Xiaoxie got involved by mistake, and protected the national treasure along the way, facing various difficulties and dangers. He relied on his kindness, justice, intelligence and alertness to overcome difficulties one after another, and finally integrated the Five Elements Family and made the Five Elements Family a A reliable force in the revolutionary struggle to "drive out the Tartars and restore China".
This earliest plot summary has a bit of meaning about family, country and world. Obviously, a relatively fictitious legendary story, with the big idea of a family, country and world, can easily make the drama look very powerful. Similar creative writing techniques are also common in Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts novels. The author of the original novel "The Five Thieves" once claimed to be the heir of Jin Yong and Gu Long. Just listen to this statement for fun. Among online novel authors, there are many who feel that they can be heirs.
You might as well take a look at the latest plot synopsis of this TV series:
Come on, the level 10 sugar-addicted contestant! The Five Elements CPs worked hand in hand to break down numerous traps. They couldn't help themselves in the world, but they also silently made a vow for this life. The latest plot synopsis of
is even more interesting. In fact, it gave up the big ideas about family, country and world in the earlier summary, and concentrated on the small romance between men and women making love. To put it bluntly, this TV series has become an idol drama that works on both the target and the career. Of course, the career in "Five Elements Family" is just various competitions for treasures.
At this point, the remaining highlight of "Five Elements Family" is that Ren Min and Wang Dalu are dating in the plot. This is also made clear in the latest scheduled trailer of the show, which is basically a cp story between the two protagonists. When a legendary drama becomes an object drama, that's when its quality begins to decline.
Are these two young actors, Ren Min and Wang Dalu, suitable for TV dramas with partners? In fact, this question should be left until after "Five Elements Family" is broadcast. At that time, it is more suitable to find the answer. Based only on the current trailer, I feel that some of the plot content is not valid. For example, the male protagonist talks about how beautiful the female protagonist is. This line, coupled with Ren Min's appearance, is inappropriate. Ren Min is an acting guy, not a good looks guy.
Comrade Wang Dalu has a comedic look on his face. Seeing him flirting with someone in the plot, there is quite a bit of crookedness in it. The female protagonist is a technical actor and the male protagonist is a comedy actor. If the two insist on acting like idol actors in the TV series, the plot characteristics of "Five Elements Family" may seem a bit fragmented. Based on this, I think that this drama should be treated with caution and the audience's expectations should be temporarily lowered.
However, the director of this TV series is Ju Xingmao. This director is good at shooting blockbuster dramas with a flavor of the Republic of China. He knows what the established audience of such TV dramas needs.A director who dares to cater to his established audience is also an interesting director. Even if it’s not guaranteed, this drama is quite good. (Text/Ma Qingyun)
