Copywriter | Songli
Editor | Luka
Urban drama is undoubtedly the most common type of domestic drama.
However, there are very few hits in the real sense. They either fail or fail. Even CCTV has stumbled on this, and dramas such as " Good things come in pairs " and "Reaching the Sun" are not as good as expected.
The last one, " Xiao She De ", which received good ratings, had a rating of only 6.5, barely passing the mark, and still far from the standard for a hit.
The fundamental reason is that the creators of Chinese dramas have failed to capture the appetite of the new generation of audiences.
Today’s audience has long been immune to “middle-aged idols” and “family trivial matters”, and bullshit is no longer the password for traffic.
Who can break the ice for urban dramas? Hunan Satellite TV took action -
" You are more beautiful than Starlight ", which premiered and won the first place in the national ratings.
started off with such impressive results. After watching 3 episodes in a row, I realized that this drama is indeed extraordinary.
The plot is unique and eye-catching
In domestic urban dramas, the story of love and workplace has been tried and true.
When I read the synopsis of "You Are More Beautiful than Starlight", whether it was the character setting or the tone of the story, I thought it had once again fallen into a cliché.
But when I clicked on the feature film, I discovered the brilliance of this drama. Unlike other urban dramas that only talk about love, the opening of "You Are More Beautiful than Starlight" directly points to the cruelty of the workplace.
First, the heroine was spread rumors.
The heroine Ji Xing (played by Tan Songyun ) is a product engineer of the company. After get off work, she was called by her boss Zeng Di (played by Shi Shi) to socialize. Ji Xing thought that her excellent work was noticed, but she didn't know that the boss had other motives.
It was said to be a social event, but in fact Zeng Di asked Ji Xing to play cards with the investors to make them happy. Han Ting (Xu Kai) who was present was also a former alumnus of Ji Xing. He couldn't stand it anymore, so Zeng Di asked Ji Xing to play cards with him. Star sent away.
When Ji Xing went to work the next day, Ji Xing heard his colleagues announce that the customer Zhao Xingbo who attended the entertainment party last night had signed a contract. Before he could be happy, the deliveryman brought a large bouquet of flowers with Zhao Xingbo's name specially written on it.
The two of them socialized together last night, and today Zhao Xingbo signed the contract and gave flowers in public, which made people wonder.
However, Ji Xing faces more difficulties than these.
Second, sexual harassment in the workplace.
At the company's celebration banquet, Ji Xing appeared in a black dress. Unexpectedly, when he went to the bathroom, he accidentally overheard the department team leader talking to his boss. The team leader's promise that his promotion and salary increase were all a cover-up.
Ji Xing, who was already in a depressed mood, had just come out of the toilet when he met Zhu Lei from the sales department. He couldn't talk to Ji Xing and slapped her on the butt when Ji Xing turned around.
Being so frivolous and unreasonable made Ji Xing's accumulated grievances burst out instantly, and he denounced Zhu Lei for sexual harassment. However, Zhu Lei not only did not apologize, but also criticized him, saying in public that Ji Xing dressed like this just to seduce him.
In desperation, Ji Xing chose to call the police. When the police arrived, the surveillance camera could not clearly see Zhu Lei’s hand movements and could not convict him. Seeing that there was no evidence, Zhu Lei became even more arrogant and asked Ji Xing to apologize to him in person.
The leaders present also asked Ji Xing to calm down the matter quickly. Seeing that Ji Xing was in trouble and couldn't express his pain, Han Ting specially asked his assistant to come forward and lied that he had retrieved the built-in monitoring of the smart waiter and would hand it over to the police.
Zhu Lei felt guilty as a thief, admitted his behavior, and was taken away by the police.
Good guy, "You Are More Beautiful than Starlight" is really different from other urban dramas. It cleverly puts the heroine's dilemma in the workplace at the beginning, directly catching the audience's attention and attracting everyone to follow it.
All this paved the way for the story line of Ji Xing's venture and Han Ting's encounter again, and also reflected the power of female independence.
The conflict and plot are perfectly integrated and have profound meaning. This is the urban drama that the audience needs.
The actors are so close to each other, Xu Kai is a surprise.
Having said that, the success of a drama is indispensable to the performances of the actors.
Every actor in "You Are Beautiful Than Starlight" performed quite well, especially these few.
ranks first, Tan Songyun.
Tan Songyun's acting skills are superior to nature.
Whether it is an adolescent girl or a grown-up urban woman, Tan Songyun can perfectly handle the different states of the character in different emotions, without making the audience feel that they are acting out.
But the part in the play that best reflects Tan Songyun's acting skills is the part where the heroine was sexually harassed and then falsely accused.
Ji Xing, who she plays, has red eyes and tears in her eyes, and her pursed mouth shows her grievance and helplessness. However, her eyes are extremely firm and she speaks with a cry but is extremely powerful. Every detail reveals her unwillingness. .
Tan Songyun accurately grasps the powerlessness and strength of the character, making people unconsciously step into the role.
is second, Xu Kai.
Xu Kai's appearance matches the image of the tyrant very well. After putting on a suit, he looks like Han Ting Ben Ting.
But what surprised me even more was Xu Kai’s acting skills.
When Han Ting saw other investors insisting on putting the heroine in charge of the project, he turned over with a contemptuous look and raised the corners of his mouth slightly as if to taunt: Stop pretending, don't I know what you are thinking?
quietly presented the character’s inner thoughts. Xu Kai’s acting skills have improved a lot. I look forward to more exciting performances from him in the future.
ranked third, Shi Shi.
Zeng Di, played by Shi Shi in the new drama, is as annoying as Mo Lan in "Know or Not".
She is the big boss of the heroine's company, but she is extremely hypocritical and selfish. When she heard that the heroine was sexually harassed, her mood did not fluctuate at all, as if she had not heard anything. The more this happened, the more it proved that she did not care about her employees.
It wasn't until the police finished handling the matter that she stepped forward to comfort Ji Xing. Her tone of voice was cold and there was no hint of concern.
This type of villainous female character is perfect for Shi Shi.
ranked fourth, He Ruixian.
He Ruixian is not bad in appearance and acting in this generation of young flowers. In
's new drama, she plays the heroine's best friend. As soon as she appears, people can't take their eyes away. With her exquisite makeup and wavy hair, she is charming and capable. She immediately establishes her image as a strong woman in the workplace.
In the first few episodes, there was not much room for He Ruixian to show off her acting skills. In subsequent episodes, her acting skills will be as exciting as the character.
In addition, many actors such as Gao Han, Wu Shile, Ma Wenzhong also joined the play, with outstanding acting skills and appearance.
Conclusion:
Why are the urban dramas of the past so ugly?
The screenwriters of Chinese dramas seem to be accustomed to ending up in bloody routines. It seems that the harder the characters are torn between each other or the deeper the love, the stronger the dramatic conflict will be, and the story will be interesting, but the audience has long been tired of seeing this. routine.
"You are more beautiful than the stars" has made great innovations. Before describing the love scene,
uses conflicts to subtly hint at the relationship between the characters and pave the way for the subsequent plot, which can attract and keep the audience.
Moreover, the meaning of the plot itself is not only about love, but also highlights the growth and transformation of urban women in the workplace, which is rare enough.
Overall, this show is worth binge-watching.
