Unknowingly, more than half of 2023 has passed, and looking back at the drama market in the first half of the year is like riding a roller coaster.
"South and North" and "Wind Chaser" were quiet for a while, and then CCTV made the Chinese drama market lively again with "City in the City" and "Celebrating More Than Years2".
However, there is still a lack of serious dramas that can continue the popularity.
's much-anticipated " Haitian Eagle " suffered an overturn. Although the military theme is serious, it is really rare to make such a boring work. Even with veteran actors like Li Youbin and Hou Yong, the reputation is surprisingly bad.
Is it possible that this year’s Chinese drama market will no longer be able to produce classic dramas like "Hurry Up" and "Glory of Our Fathers"?
Don't worry, the drama is coming.
8-episode military drama "White Olive Tree" has recently been reviewed and certified. It is believed that it will be launched on the Peach Factory to meet the audience soon.
After watching the trailer, I jumped right into the trap. It seems that the military drama will have a "king bomb" contestant!
Military + love, a lot to watch
"White Olive Tree" tells the story of reporter Song Ran (played by Liang Jie) who went to the turbulent East Kingdom to perform an interview mission, but the local war is raging, and no one knows which one will come first tomorrow or the accident. One step comes.
During an interview, Song Ran was suddenly in danger. Fortunately, he was rescued by Li Zan (played by Chen Zheyuan), a blasting engineer who went to Dongguo to volunteer.
Afterwards, in the process of getting along, the two were attracted by each other's shining points. After going through many hardships, the lovers finally got married.
Combined with the trailer, this military drama has two major highlights that firmly capture the audience's attention.
The first highlight: burning.
Since it is a military drama, the storyline must be thrilling, with either nerve-wracking battle scenes or exciting training processes.
The drama "White Olive Tree" is unique. It casts the audience's perspective into the war-torn East Kingdom, and shows everyone the cruelty of war from the perspective of a female reporter.
Amidst the hail of bullets, high-altitude warnings, and roaring explosions, the heroine Song Ran cried out a person's name heartbreakingly.
"Come on, a soldier, come on, a soldier, save us."
A weak sigh, depicting the tragic fate of the East Kingdom from the side.
Riots, public anger, shootings, demining, and various crises, Li Zan and his teammates stepped forward to protect the safety of the people.
With thrilling rescues and gripping mine clearance operations, the scale of this new drama is no less than that of a war drama.
The second most interesting point: love.
Today’s military dramas keep pace with the times, using a diverse combination of military + emotion to enrich the content of the story.
However, "White Olive Tree" is not just about idol love.
In the play, Li Zan and Song Ran met in the East Kingdom. The two were attracted to each other, but they did not forget about business. One carefully recorded the crimes of the "invaders" and the encounters of the "victims", and the other ran on the front line, fighting bombs. as a companion.
The two were soul mates who had the same ideals, but were eventually forced to separate due to a sudden explosion attack on .
In this explosion attack, Li Zan's friend left his life in Dongguo forever in order to save him.
Family, friendship, love, as well as sympathy for the displaced people during the war, all kinds of complex emotions are reflected in the play, and every parting is heart-wrenching.
"One day, everything that happens here will become history, transcending the suffering of all individual lives and remaining. I think this is the meaning."
It can be said that the drama "White Olive Tree" has love and love. In justice, there are thrilling wars and there are soldiers who are not afraid of life and death.
Such a far-reaching and meaningful military drama is worth watching.
All the actors are talented, the cast is so eye-catching
The casting of "White Olive Tree" surprised the audience. The director did not choose a popular "tough guy" actor, but every role was just right.
ranked first, Liang Jie.
Liang Jie, a new-generation little girl, has performed well in dramas such as "The Day I Became You" and "I May Have Met a Savior", but she has never become popular, which is a pity.
In the new drama, the heroine Song Ran, played by Liang Jie, is a reporter. When she was assigned to the East Kingdom for an interview, she watched the war and displaced people in the sky, and her hot tears kept pouring out.
's expression is sad and painful, with distress and helplessness on his dirty face. Liang Jie's performance is delicate, and the emotions are progressively layered with a strong sense of substitution.
It seems that this time, Liang Jie finally got the chance to break out of the industry.
ranked second, Chen Zheyuan.
Chen Zheyuan, a talented young man, has also performed amazingly in dramas such as " Chinatown Detective " and "My Villain Boyfriend". Like Liang Jie, he has always lacked a chance to become popular.
In the new drama, the male protagonist Li Zan, played by Chen Zheyuan, is a demining volunteer.
Originally, I was worried that a young boy like Chen Zheyuan could really play a good military image?
But after watching the trailer, I felt relieved. In the play, Chen Zheyuan looks quite upright in his equipment, with piercing eyes and full and powerful emotions. This role is going to be outstanding.
ranked third, Wang Zhuocheng.
Wang Zhuocheng's role as the prince in "Brilliant Star" is impressive.
In the new drama "White Olive Tree", the Jiang Lin he plays seems to be a soldier. In the trailer, he fights bravely with gangsters. I wonder if this character can save the day. It is very curious.
ranked fourth, Wang Tianchen.
Zhao Xun in "Swordsman in the Snow", Gao Shuangxing in "The Road of Life", Li Hongcheng in "Qing Yu Nian 2", Wang Tianchen has solid acting skills, no matter what kind of role, he can accurately grasp it Characteristics.
In the new drama, he will play the role of Benjamin. I don’t know what unforgettable story this character has, so I am looking forward to it.
ranked fifth, Gu Zicheng.
The new generation Xiaosheng Gu Zicheng has outstanding acting skills in dramas such as " I Don't Want to Be Friends with You " and " Langui's Happy Event ". In
's new drama, he will play the role of Sahin. In the stills, he is wearing a special training uniform with a bright smile. He looks sunny and cute. I believe this role will be the highlight of the entire drama.
At the same time, Zheng Yingchen, Liu Yongxi, Ding Yingzhi and other actors will play important roles in the drama, and the character portraits are absolutely wonderful.
Conclusion
Once upon a time, military dramas were the highlight of the Chinese drama market. Classic dramas such as
"Fire Blue Blade" and " Spicy Female Soldier " have ignited the military spirit of many audiences.
However, in recent years, not only have there been few military dramas, but even fewer have left the industry. How to find breakthroughs is a big problem in today's Chinese drama market.
As for "White Olive Tree", if it wants to stand out from the crowd, the most important thing is that the plot of should not be fake and empty.
Audiences don’t hate military dramas, but they hate military dramas that blindly sensationalize and shout empty slogans.
In the past military-themed dramas, the audience saw their persistence in their beliefs through the growth of the characters, but in today's military dramas, slogans must be shouted loudly in almost every episode, which is too suspended.
As long as the new drama can avoid this pitfall and the actors can stand up to their roles, then this new drama will definitely become a dark horse in the summer season and lead the military theme to soar to the sky.
