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As we all know, spy war dramas were once the "hot code" of national dramas.
"The Conspiracy", "Insidious", " Kite " and other works have triggered a craze, with good ratings and good reputation.
It is a pity that in the past two years, spy games have been highly productive but have mixed reputations. They are nothing more than serious homogenization of content and lack of innovation. Even if Sun Honglei comes out again, " New World ", it is far less than expected.
Even with the dark horse of "Storm Chaser", it will be difficult to restore the lost reputation of the spy drama in 2024.
But don’t worry, there is finally a new drama coming - "Dark Night and Dawn".
A number of talented drama actors have joined the cast, and the gold medal creator is personally responsible for the production. The audience has been waiting for this spy war drama for too long.
At present, the drama has been approved and is expected to be launched on Taochang and CCTV soon. The audience finally has a drama to follow.
After watching the trailer, I just want to say that the spy war ceiling of Wen Jian's "Latent" may be coming.
The espionage style is traditional and the plot is full of tension.
"Dark Night and Dawn" tells the story of the first generation of public security soldiers and spies in Shanghai around 1950 who tried to overthrow the new China.
Combined with the trailer, it is not difficult to see that the story unfolds around three major highlights.
One of them is a capture battle where the enemy is hidden and we are open.
"Our duty is to resist the darkness and protect the light"
Shanghai in 1950 had long been liberated, but it was not peaceful. There were still more than 5,000 professional spies left in Shanghai. These people were enough to plunge the newly born New China into trouble again. In dire straits.
Lu Zhengyang (played by Nie Yuan ) is a backbone on the anti-special front. Faced with the severe anti-special situation, he boldly activated Lin Shaobai (played by Chen Zheyuan ), known as the "Shanghai Know-It-All".
The two teamed up to complete the mission. Zheng Lanting (Wang Zhiwen), a veteran agent of the Shanghai Special Station of the Secrecy Bureau, secretly planned many cases to attract attention and take the opportunity to eradicate them.
In the process of handling the case, Lin Shaobai and Lu Zhengyang gradually began to doubt each other's identity. How did the two regain trust and thwart the conspiracy of enemy agents hiding in the dark? Well worth the wait.
Second, the growth history of little people.
The soul of spy war dramas is always in people.
A good spy drama, the intersection of each story line is a two-way development of the story and characters.
Lin Shaobai has a very high IQ and thoughtful mind. He is born to be a police officer. However, due to the influence of feudal concepts, Lin Shaobai was not successful in the old society.
After the founding of New China, he was appreciated by Lu Zhengyang and became a policeman on the anti-special front. He teamed up with experienced old CCP agents and devoted himself to the anti-special cause.
The characters are full of tension, which is the highlight of the story. Under the rolling wheels of history, there are all the ruts left by the fate of the characters, and their fates also converge into the epic of an era.
The third one is a strong conflict picture.
"Dark Night and Dawn" covers various popular elements of spy dramas.
The plot involves a battle of wits between the enemy and ourselves, each with its own ulterior motives, both good and evil characters, multiple forces intertwined in the secret game, life and death spies are intertwined, in short, the elements of classic spy wars are brought to the extreme.
Ordinary streets are surrounded by dangers.
The storm is surging, and dawn is approaching.
The switching between warm and cold tones reveals the changes in people's hearts. When
was arrested, they were tested by each other across a wall, and a fierce battle was about to break out.
During the assassination, the bullets were flying and the sound of gunfire was thrilling.
Of course, violence not only creates visual pleasure, but also lays the groundwork - who will be the final winner in this battle?
is both visually stimulating and highlights the suspenseful atmosphere of the entire drama. Obviously, this is a spy drama that cannot be underestimated.
The gold medal creator joins the cast, and the actors are powerful
Speaking of this, some viewers who love watching spy dramas may be unable to sit still. No matter how many rhetoric they say, they are not as real as the reliable creator.
In this regard, Night and Dawn is also very reassuring.
The play is directed by Huang Nan, whose representative works include " Crossing the Yalu River ", " Decisive Battle " and other well-known works.
He is not only outstanding in ability, but also has rich experience in revolutionary historical themes. It is definitely not wrong for him to direct "Dark Night and Dawn".
screenwriter Weng Liangping has a considerable background.
"Ask the Cangmang" with a score of 9.0 is produced by him, and the dark horse spy drama "Storm Chaser" is also his work. Although the male protagonist's turmoil caused the show to be maliciously rated, it still has a good reputation.
Of course, for a spy drama, the acting skills cannot be weak. Fortunately, the cast of "Dark Night and Dawn" is very capable.
Let’s talk about them one by one.
ranked first, Wang Zhiwen.
Although Wang Zhiwen has participated in various works over the years, no one has ever questioned his acting skills.
In the new drama, Wang Zhiwen plays the villain Zheng Lanting. Villain roles in spy dramas often test actors' acting skills. He must not only hide his identity to deceive the opponent, but also leave loopholes to make the plot look reasonable.
Only this kind of character is worthy of the acting skills of an experienced actor. There is a scene in the trailer where he calmly closes his eyes, and when he opens them again, his eyes are murderous, creating an atmosphere that is better than thousands of troops.
This is the acting skills of the drama, it is amazing.
second place, Nie Yuan.
From "Story of Yanxi Palace" to "Dear Child", Nie Yuan has created various characters with different styles, and his acting skills have been recognized.
In the new drama, he changes into period clothes, with a neat and capable short-cut hairstyle. He naturally exudes righteousness, which is not a good match for the role of a policeman.
His eyes in the trailer are complex and meaningful. People can't help but wonder about the character's experience and look forward to Nie Yuan's acting skills breaking out again.
ranked third, Wang Jinsong .
Wang Jinsong plays a role that is both good and evil, and it fits perfectly.
His acting skills are unfathomable, his dialogue skills are profound, and he can play both good and evil. In the trailer, he remains calm, but his eyes are full of stories, making it difficult to figure out.
Good acting skills can not only enrich the characters, but also promote the direction of the plot. Wang Jinsong did it.
The fourth place is Chen Zheyuan.
Under the premise that the drama stars are all together, Chen Zheyuan's acting skills don't seem to be enough.
However, the success of dramas such as "Chinatown Detective" and "Can't Hide Secretly" also prove that Chen Zheyuan's acting skills may not necessarily stretch his hips.
In "Dark Night and Dawn", when he appeared in the camera, his eyes were full of drama. If he was asked to play the role of Lin Shaobai, he could not go wrong.
In addition, there are many actors including Ni Dahong, Feng Bing, Sun Yan, Wang Xiuzhu, Wen Zhengrong, Liu Tianzuo etc. joining the play. It is definitely a feast of acting skills.
Conclusion:
The most important reason why the spy wars in the past were good to watch was that the scripts were good and the stories were good.
Nowadays, most of the creators of spy war dramas stick to the "Liu Yunlong" style of spy war routines, but they are not as perfect as Liu Yunlong in terms of detail considerations and story logic, and the works they produce do not look like spy war dramas at all.
In the past two years, ratings dark horses such as "Rebel" and "Storm Chaser" have also brought a lot of inspiration to creators.
Instead of replicating the "Liu Yunlong" style spy drama, it is better to break out of the routine and capture the hearts of the audience with innovative elements.
"Dark Night and Dawn" has the conditions to revive spy war dramas. The main creator and cast are quite reliable, and the final decisive point is the story.
I hope he will not disappoint the audience.
