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has entered the summer season, and the Chinese drama market has become lively.
, " You are more beautiful than the starlight ", " Sauvignon Blanc 2", "Tang Dynasty Strange Stories 2" and other dramas were launched one after another, finally saving the audience from the drama famine.
However, for viewers who love to watch criminal investigation dramas, the Chinese drama market this year is still "deserted".
Dramas such as "The Invisible Boy" and " Misplaced " are either low in popularity or have a poor reputation. In short, none of them are good enough. The audience can only relive classics such as " Anti-Crime Storm " and "Hurry Up".
Is it possible that criminal investigation dramas in 2024 will continue to be decadent?
Don’t worry, CCTV has officially announced 18 episodes of the criminal investigation drama - " Hanging Mirror ".
The drama has recently passed the review and is expected to be released on Goose Factory soon. The ceiling of criminal investigation dramas will be raised.
It is full of suspense and the trailer is eye-catching
Criminal investigation drama, the most important thing is to create a suspenseful atmosphere. The main film of "Suspense Mirror" has not even started yet, the trailer has the audience firmly in mind.
I would like to ask what is the feeling of the trailer?
Two words: scary!
Several shots combined with the rhythmic background music instantly make people's scalp numb and the suspenseful atmosphere pervades.
On the street late at night, the rain was pattering, and the noise of the car engine starting broke the tranquility of the night. I saw a car "flying" out of nowhere, running through the red light and knocking the girl crossing the road away.
Just when I thought it was a hit and run, the next scene immediately shocked me. It was not that simple.
Vicious cases occurred one after another. Obviously, the car accident was also an "accident" that had been planned for a long time.
Fierce rainy night, dead bodies in the sewers, and broken corpses scattered in different corners of the city...
These scenes give me goosebumps just thinking about them. "The Hanging Mirror" also filmed them, which is shocking enough and only lasts for more than a minute. The trailer reveals the qualities of a good suspenseful drama.
Under the appearance of the large-scale picture, there are bizarre cases hidden.
The first thing that catches the audience’s attention in the criminal investigation story is the setting.
A series of murders occurred in the city. The victims were all beautiful girls with outstanding appearance and unique temperament. Moreover, the victims were fully clothed when they were found, with no signs of being violated.
The strange crime scene made this case confusing.
Xu Xiao (played by Zhu Yuchen) and Lin Guoqiang (played by Simon Yam), two police officers with completely different working styles, formed a young and old partner who was both a teacher and a friend, and worked together to investigate the case.
However, as the investigation deepened and clues increased, they discovered that the case was actually related to some ancient evil ritual for the purpose of immortality.
What is even more unexpected is that the real culprit behind the case is a person that no one has ever suspected.
Various foreshadowings emerge one after another, and the mystery is dense and intricate. This sense of mystery fills the whole drama, and the suspense is indeed high.
It is not difficult to see that the script of the play is hard-core enough, but if you want to create a tense and exciting atmosphere, it will test the true strength of the main creator.
Director Hu Yaozhi, who is more famous as an actor, impressed the audience deeply in works such as "White Deer Plain" and "Young Pi".
But as a director, he has directed the " Bone Language " series of suspense dramas and has considerable experience. The effect presented in the trailer of the new drama also reassures the audience, and it will definitely not disappoint.
screenwriter Wang Tao. His past masterpieces include emotional dramas such as "The Little Prince" and "Beijing Ao Ke", with ratings of 8.6 and 8.0 respectively. His strength should not be underestimated.
I don’t have much experience in suspense dramas, but by joining forces with Hu Yaozhi, the works created are definitely not bad. The audience should just sit back and watch the drama.
All the actors are good at acting, with Liu Lin as the supporting actor.
Looking at the cast list of "Xuanjing", it can be said that the acting content of this drama has exceeded the standard. Whether it is the protagonist or the supporting role, they are all worth looking forward to.
Let’s talk about it one by one.
ranked first, Liu Lin.
Today, Liu Lin no longer needs awards to prove her acting skills. When most middle-aged actresses are in crisis, Liu Lin ushered in a career explosion period with her superb acting skills.
The hard-working Dehua in "Parents Love", the upright lady in "Do You Know", the miserable woman Li Qiaoyun in "The Long Season", Liu Lin's acting skills are displayed in every role with great contrast. To the fullest.
This time, the role played by Liu Lin in the new drama is unpredictable. I don’t know whether it is the real murderer behind the scenes or the victim’s family, but no matter what role, Liu Lin’s acting skills can win.
The second place is Li Guangjie.
Li Guangjie is recognized by the audience as a powerful actor. He has shown outstanding acting skills in works such as " The Wandering Earth " and " County Party Committee Courtyard ".
However, what impressed me the most was the business tycoon Zhao Lei played by Li Guangjie in "Wind Blowing Pinellia". The transformation of the character from peak to trough, as well as the handling of details in the eyes, made the audience feel the character's passion. charm.
In "The Hanging Mirror", Li Guangjie challenges the profession of traffic police. He must have an indispensable role in advancing the main story line. We look forward to his performance.
The third place is Zhu Yuchen.
Zhu Yuchen is the kind of actor who has good acting skills but has always been tepid.
His acting skills are very calm. In "Secret Agent Mission", Zhu Yuchen plays the spy boss of a cold chain store. When customers come to the store, he is casual and natural, and he is very friendly in communicating with people. He looks like an ordinary boss.
But while driving, he kept checking the rearview mirror, acted cautiously, and looked panicked, which immediately made people feel that "something is wrong with him." The details in Zhu Yuchen's performance made the character more three-dimensional.
In the new drama, Zhu Yuchen will play the role of a criminal policeman. He stands in front of the camera with a calm expression and calm eyes. The image of an experienced policeman suddenly stands firm.
The fourth place is Simon Yam.
Simon Yam is recognized as an acting school, and his understanding of roles is quite delicate.
In the movie "Zero", Simon Yam performed the character's superficial pyrotechnics and perfectly interpreted the character's inner terror. His multi-faceted performance was unforgettable.
In the new drama, Simon Yam plays the detective Lin Guoqiang. This type of role is completely within his comfort zone. The audience will not worry about him not playing well. The strength of the veteran Hong Kong star is obvious to all.
It is worth mentioning that the drama also has actors such as Zhang Lingxin, Huang Yi, Hong Jiantao, and Sun Hao joining the cast, which is worth looking forward to.
Conclusion:
Criminal investigation + suspense works have always been a hot commodity in the Chinese drama market. Dramas such as "The Silent Truth" and "The Long Season" have soared in word-of-mouth ratings.
However, the failure of dramas such as "The Boy Who Can't See a Shadow" and "The Unspeakable" also show that the audience favors high-quality criminal investigation suspense dramas.
How sure is "Xuanjing" of winning?
In my opinion, the key to victory lies in the story. It is not simply to lay out suspense, but to use a certain evil thought to uncover the desires hidden deep in human nature.
A good criminal investigation suspense drama is all about human nature in the end. Whether "Suspended Mirror" can illuminate human nature remains to be seen in the feature film.
Are you looking forward to this drama?
