[Editor's Note] The "First Episode" series to help you watch the drama is here. Is the recently aired drama worth watching? Beautiful ones, weird ones, let’s have a plate together. Maybe some dramas will get better gradually, and some dramas may start high but then slow down, so

[Editor's note]

is here to help you watch the "first episode" series of dramas. Is the recently aired drama worth it? Beautiful ones, weird ones, let’s have a plate together.

Maybe some dramas will get better gradually, and some dramas may start high but then slow down, so this article only represents the author’s opinion on the first few episodes and is for reference only. If there is any subsequent slap in the face, we will inform you at any time.

"The Strange Story of the Tang Dynasty: Journey to the West"

Broadcast platform: iQiyi

Premiere time: July 18th

First of all, it is worth commending that it did not get distracted just because the first part unexpectedly went out of the circle and gained audience recognition. Not only did the original cast create the film seriously and did not add supporting roles indiscriminately, they also listened to the audience's suggestions and added two characters, Yu Yi and Paul Che, to provide space for them to perform in suitable roles. Putting aside the drama itself of the second part, such a creative team that sincerely listens to advice is doubly popular, and is rare in domestic entertainment.

The official stills of "The Journey to the West"

Return to the topic. In terms of beauty, the second part can only be said to be on par with the first one. There are occasional highlights, but generally the level has not improved. The improvement of

is that the relationship between characters is handled more skillfully and clearly. In the Chang'an Black Tea Case at the beginning of the first part, the relationship between the characters is still a little confusing, and it is easy for the audience to not understand it. However, the "Conquering the Demon Transformation" at the beginning of the second part, Through one case, important figures such as Lu Lingfeng, Su Wuming, princess, prince, and emperor were included, and it jumped directly to the prince's enthronement and the change of dynasty. Where

remains the same is at the case level. The first case has a sense of art, religious mystery, and ghost market hunting. It maintains the advantages of the first part and makes good use of the multicultural background of the Tang Dynasty. The second case is the death of Zuo Zuo, which also involves the art of pottery figurines.

However, there is no improvement. It is the same as the first one. The process of solving the case is not good enough. Sometimes it is too slow and sometimes too jumpy. The overall logic is unclear. The main creator wants the characters to solve the case, but it is difficult to set up difficulties. Basically, the audience can only be led by the nose and enjoy a thrilling adventure. It is difficult to really watch it as a crime-solving story.

In addition, the character creation is still "short drama" and too facial-like. The emperor, princess, and prince are basically functional roles, and the characters are thin. In the first part, the author said that the flaws are not hidden, but in the second part, I still hope that the creative team will make more progress. At this level, among domestic dramas, it is indeed a high-quality product in the summer season. At least I have the motivation to continue watching. , but the lack of progress is still a bit disappointing.

" Red Hot "

Broadcast platform: CCTV 8, Tencent, iQiyi

First broadcast time: July 14th

The theme of the series is the story of entrepreneurship and business war in the chip industry. It has been broadcast for nearly 20 episodes and is not popular. high. To be honest, this drama tells a story seriously. The plot is rich, the rhythm is good, and the characters are distinct. The protagonists go from Tsinghua University to Berkeley in the United States, and then start a business and business war. They are not perfunctory, especially Li Zhiting Brian, played by , has a lot of tricks to poach people. The relationship between Zhang Haichao and Huang Linxi is not just a love affair, but a relationship that accompanies their careers. Perhaps the bigger bug is that Huang Xiaoming , Zhang Chao , Wang Ou , Shi Shi, and Li Zhiting, a group of about 40 years old, played college students in a few episodes.

Despite this, the popularity of the series is average and the discussion level is low. The reason may be that the show was born at the wrong time. The themes of entrepreneurship and business war are not very attractive to the current audience. Even if they are in trouble, they can easily It is difficult for the audience to resonate with the elite who can borrow 5 million US dollars.

The author laughed when I saw the character in the play describing her ideal good company in this way.

" The White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze"

Broadcast platform: Youku

Premiere time: July 19

This drama has high An anime version is being aired, and a live-action version has also cast young actors, but so far, it has not become as popular as "Shounen Song Xing".

Poster of "Young White Horse Drunken in the Spring Breeze"

In summary, as a person who has never watched the anime version, the author feels that the second grade and martial arts have not grasped the scale well, and neither of them is good enough.

Let's watch it for martial arts. The fights are all special effects and you can't see the moves at all. It's not as good as the martial arts scene in the costume detective drama next door, Tang Gui. Martial arts itself emphasizes gratification and grudges, and the use of swords and swords. However, the current series has few scenes and is full of chatter. According to feedback from some comic fans, removing many lines will not affect the main line at all.

Let’s watch the anime adaptation for the second grade. The second grade is inappropriate, very procrastinating, and embarrassing. I was actually talking about something seriously, but I had to insert two lines of the second grade during the conversation, which seriously interrupted my mood.

As a viewer who has never read the comics, I am still confused after watching three or four episodes. I don’t know what the protagonist group wants to do, and it does not advance the plot at all.

Fans who like this anime can continue to follow the anime. As for the live-action series, let’s take a look at them as peripherals.