Looking at the spy war dramas of the past year, there are only a few that are well-received, and there are even fewer blockbusters.
But who would have thought that the spy drama in 2024 would actually have a "good start".
"Storm Chaser" combines elements of finance and espionage. It was rated a high score of 7.8 by nearly 160,000 people, changing the slump of espionage dramas.
After "The Storm Chaser", there are also dramas such as "Dark Night and Dawn" and "Harbin 1944" that are ready to go.
However, what the audience is most looking forward to is "Lone Boat".
has the theme of "espionage + architecture", and Zhang Songwen, , Zhang Fengyi, and other powerful actors have joined in. From the plot to the actors, they all have the ability to hit the blockbusters.
However, before the wait for "Lone Boat", another spy drama that the audience has been waiting for has made its debut.
"When the Stars Shine" will be broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV simultaneously tomorrow night.
Whether this drama can continue the popularity of "Storm Chaser", we will find out now without waiting for tomorrow night.
The story is novel and has a strong sense of spy war.
The key to whether a spy war drama is good to watch lies in the script.
The screenwriters of "When the Stars Shine" are Pu Wei and Huang Chen. Just looking at the names of the screenwriters of
, you may not be very familiar with them, but their work " Secret and Great " has a score of 7.9 and is also a dark horse in spy dramas.
"When the Stars Shine" is inspired by the character of Xia Jicheng in "Secret and Great". It can be said that this new drama is the "prequel" of Xia Jicheng.
This time, his name became Hua Zhen ( Li Xian).
Combining the plot summary and trailer, we can see that this drama has at least two major highlights.
Highlight 1, innovative story.
In classic spy dramas, the protagonist usually has a "golden finger" and is full of various skills. The audience only sees the battle of wits between the pros and cons.
Hua Zhen, the protagonist of "When the Stars Shine", accidentally joined this "war".
Hua Zhen, who was born in a family of high-ranking party officials in China, wanted to be the captain. However, during a trip to Shanghai, he met a little girl.
The girl's family was murdered. She asked Hua Zhen to help her investigate the case with a necklace and 23 yuan. Hua Zhen judged through police investigation and clues that the death of the family might be related to the Japanese army.
Due to identity issues, he changed his name to Xiang Yuansheng and became a low-level police officer in a police station, where he found the meaning of life.
From accidentally entering the police station to actively staying in the police station, the growth of the male protagonist is obvious, and the attraction of "When the Stars Shine" is already obvious.
Highlight 2, classic spy war flavor.
Judging from the trailer, many details of this drama already reveal a strong espionage atmosphere, and there is a gloomy atmosphere everywhere.
The young female police officer Luo Minmin (played by Ren Min) uses herself as bait to attract the enemy to appear, and a button pulled off during the struggle becomes a key clue.
Hua Zhen's identity was doubted by his companions. How did he avert danger and find out the final truth?
There are also action scenes filled with bullets, and meaningful lines all imply that the protagonists are faced with many obstacles on their way to find the truth.
The bustling streets, the fearful people, and the crisis-ridden situation all form a historical picture with surging undercurrents.
The sense of suspense and conflict is full, and the spy war flavor comes out.
Bold casting, young actors take the lead
Many spy dramas have actors and actresses, but the cast of "When the Stars Shine" focuses on the word "new", and the main roles in the drama are all young actors.
Audiences who are used to watching traditional spy dramas inevitably have doubts in their minds. Can this lineup work?
Young actors may not necessarily stretch their hips, especially the actors in "When the Stars Shine", all of whom are outstanding actors of their age.
ranks first, Li Xian.After
became popular with " Dear, Love ", Li Xian jumped directly into the top ranks. However, he did not continue on the road of "traffic", but worked hard to become an actor.
He is not limited to idol dramas, he has tried a variety of themes such as suspense and the Republic of China. He has performed brilliantly in works such as "The Remaining 11" and "Go Where the Wind Is".
Li Xian does not lack acting skills, but what he lacks is a role as popular as "Han Shang Yan". Hua Zhen/Xiang Yuansheng in "When the Stars Shine" is the best opportunity. Li Xian in the trailer of
has firm eyes and exudes a sense of righteousness, which is very suitable for the ambitious character of the male protagonist.
This time, it depends on whether Li Xian can seize this opportunity.
second place, Ren Min.
Ren Min is an acting star who doesn't do much domestic entertainment, but her acting skills have a lot to do with her role.
In " The River of Sorrow " and " Qing Ping Le ", Ren Min grasped the characteristics of the character just right. However, in " Yu Gu Yao " and "Five Elements Family", she was often criticized for her facial features. .
After all, Ren Min is better at playing tolerant and stubborn female characters. The role of Luo Minmin in the new drama is right in Ren Min's acting comfort zone. In the
trailer, her hands were stained with blood, her body was shaking, she was holding the steering wheel tightly, and her eyes were filled with tears. She was both determined and panicked, making people wonder what she had gone through. Her acting skills overflowed the screen in just a few seconds.
I am very much looking forward to Ren Min’s performance in the feature film.
is third, traveling around.
Zhou You is an actor whose acting skills are underrated.
In "The Sky of the Wind Dog", he perfectly interpreted Liu Wenqin's cold yet kind-hearted complex character as a rebellious young man, which became the biggest difficulty in the whole drama.
Zhouyou's professional ability is beyond doubt, and he can control it well no matter what kind of role he plays. In the trailer of
's new drama, a scene of Zhou You, from his expression to his demeanor, is full of drama. I hope he can become popular with this drama.
In addition, there are also actors such as Wang Zixuan, Wang Maolei, Song Ningfeng, Jiang Yi, etc. who are not famous or famous, but their acting skills are solid. This lineup of
may be able to exceed the audience's expectations and perform well.
Conclusion:
If "When the Stars Shine" wants to become a new spy war hit, it still needs to overcome these two problems.
First, the story is logically self-consistent.
Compared with other dramas, spy dramas have higher requirements for character thinking and plot logic. A story with a complete structure, online logic, and tight rhythm is the guarantee of quality. The story of
is not up to standard, and many big names cannot use it.
Second, the actors’ acting skills are online.
In many spy dramas, there is often a feeling that the young protagonist cannot hold back the drama. The heroine Chen Yuqi in "Thin Ice" was criticized for her "ice cube face", which led to the collapse of the reputation of the drama.
It’s not that young actors cannot be used in spy dramas, but correct casting will not ruin the reputation.
hopes that "When the Stars Shine" can live up to the audience's expectations and continue the popularity of "Spy War".
