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When it comes to spy war dramas, the audience will inevitably sigh.
Looking at the numbers, it seems that spy wars have never declined. Dramas such as "Thin Ice", " Stalker " and "Harbin 1944" continue to be active on the Chinese drama screen.
But looking at the quality, there are very few dramas that can be called masterpieces. Looking at the entire Chinese drama market, it seems that only the works of Liu Yunlong can be regarded as real spy dramas.
Is it possible that spy dramas will continue to be in the doldrums?
CCTV has made another move -
"Dark Night and Dawn" has been reviewed and certified, and will be broadcast simultaneously on Xingyang Yi and Taochang soon.
CCTV always seems to have a magical power. No matter what subject matter comes into its hands, it can "bring it back to life."
The previously aired "Storm Chaser" once gave the audience hope of a revival of the spy war. Unfortunately, the battle for the male lead made this drama constantly controversial.
Can this "Dark Night and Dawn" take on the important task of reviving the spy war? Without further ado, let’s find out now.
The plot breaks out of the routine, and the setting is novel and exciting.
As we all know, in spy war dramas, the first thing the audience sees is the story. No matter how good the actors are, it is useless if the script is not good.
As for spy war stories, I am most afraid of clichés, but the plot setting of "Dark Night and Dawn" directly made my eyes shine. Combined with the trailer, it is not difficult to see that this drama has at least two highlights.
One, catch the spy.
Unlike most spy war dramas, which are set during the Anti-Japanese War, with multiple forces competing against each other, "Dark Night and Dawn" is set in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The protagonists only do one thing - catch spies.
In 1949, the liberation of Shanghai was not peaceful. There were at least 5,000 professional spies remaining in Shanghai. Facing the severe anti-special struggle, Lu Zhengyang ( Nie Yuan) showed his talents as the backbone of the anti-special front.
However, the veteran agent Zheng Lanting (played by Wang Zhiwen ) of the Shanghai Special Station of the Secrecy Bureau is cunning and scheming. He hides his identity and plans many major cases such as the "Treasury Robbery", "Counterfeiting Coin Case" and "Latent Radio Case".
In previous spy war dramas, the enemy was in the light and we were in the dark. In "Dark Night and Dawn", the enemy was in the light and we were in the dark. Zheng Lanting posed a great threat to Lu Zhengyang. At the same time, he set many traps, waiting for Lu Zhengyang to jump into them.
The police, represented by Lu Zhengyang, are engaged in a looming secret battle with the enemy amidst the undercurrent.
The second one has two male protagonists.
In 1943, an explosion that shocked Shanghai brought the underground party Lu Zhengyang and Lin Shaobai (played by Chen Zheyuan) into confrontation for the first time. At that time, Lin Shaobai was still a frustrated low-level policeman.
But Lu Zhengyang saw the potential in Lin Shaobai, and the gears of fate began to turn.
Six years later, the anti-special situation in Shanghai was severe. With the support of the leadership, Lu Zhengyang boldly activated Lin Shaobai, known as the "Shanghai Know-It-All".
The two had constant friction while working together, and gradually developed a tacit understanding and trust in each case, becoming comrades in life and death, and completely thwarted the conspiracy of the enemy agents hiding in the dark.
From happy enemies to comrades who sacrificed their lives to save each other, the audience loves it most.
But in addition to a good story, if a spy war drama wants to win, it must have rigorous details, which is a great test of the ability of the creators.
The creator of "Dark Night and Dawn" is very reassuring.
Let’s talk about director Huang Nan first. He is well-known in the industry. He has directed many main theme works such as " across the Yalu River " and " decisive battle ". He is good at putting the traces of the changes of the times on people, with vivid and three-dimensional characters and dramatic scenes. It looks good.
As for the screenwriter Weng Liangping, his strength should not be underestimated. He has served as the screenwriter for dramas such as "The Final Battle", "Ask the Cangman" and "The Storm Chaser". Each of his works is a masterpiece of reputation.
era dramas are the comfort zone of the two main creators. With them in charge of "Dark Night and Dawn", it can be regarded as a treasure.
All the members are talented, a feast of acting skills
In the past, some spy dramas were not good to watch. Part of the reason was that the actors were not good at acting and could not hold up their roles.
The cast of this drama is all strong, from the protagonist to the supporting roles, there is no one who pulls the hips. Among them, these four are the ones I am looking forward to the most.
ranked first, Nie Yuan.
Nie Yuan's acting skills have always been underestimated.
Emperor Qianlong in "Story of Yanxi Palace" was originally a lovey-dovey character, but he was revived by Nie Yuan with his poisonous tongue and the image of a straight man. He is both arrogant and shrewd, and there is a bit of cuteness in the emperor's majesty.
With this role, Nie Yuan successfully became famous. Later, he participated in many works such as "Heirloom" and "Dear Child", and was recognized by the audience.
In the preview of the new drama, Nie Yuan plays Lu Zhengyang with a firm gaze and the setting of an anti-special backbone is suddenly convincing. I look forward to his performance this time.
second place, Wang Zhiwen.
No one should question the acting skills of this drama star.
Take "无码" as an example. Wang Zhiwen's acting skills were highly praised. He played the cunning villain leader and could convey the ruthless characteristics of the character with only his eyes and micro-expressions.
Especially after the identity of "Flash Pipe" was exposed, his sinister face and tone were full of oppression.
In this new drama, Wang Zhiwen still plays the villain Zheng Lanting. He seems indifferent but makes people feel that the city is unfathomable. The audience can rest assured that he plays this role.
ranked third, Wang Jinsong .
Wang Jinsong is recognized as an actor and can handle any role with ease.
In "Operation Icebreaker", Wang Jinsong vividly displayed the ruthlessness, depth, cunning and arrogance of Uncle Dong, but there was no trace of performance, making the audience feel that no one is more suitable for this role except him.
If nothing else goes wrong, Wang Jinsong also plays a villain in "Dark Night and Dawn". The scenes between him and Wang Zhiwen are quite exciting.
ranked fourth, Feng Bing.
"Old Mo" is here to kill again.
The popularity of "Crazy" finally made Feng Bing's acting talent visible to the audience.
In the play, he is an ordinary fishmonger on the surface, with a face full of vicissitudes of life, but in his heart he is ruthless and murderous, but he still retains his love for his benefactor. The complexity of the character is perfectly played by Feng Bing, allowing the audience to see it. to his acting skills.
In the preview of the new drama, Feng Bing holds up a cigarette and hides in the dark to observe. It seems that he is another "killer". I wonder what surprises he will bring to the audience this time?
In addition, many actors such as Ni Dahong, Sun Yan, Wang Xiuzhu, and Hao Ping have joined the play, which is another feast of acting skills.
Conclusion:
If you want to ask which type of domestic drama is the most popular among the audience, I think it must be the spy drama.
In the past two years, dramas such as "Stalker", "The Departed", and "Thrush" have received poor reputations but still have strong ratings. These all prove the status of spy dramas in the hearts of the audience.
The clues are laid out layer by layer, the story progresses layer by layer, and the dramatic conflicts are constantly reversed. The highly suspenseful storyline and thrilling details of the secret battle make the audience unable to stop.
But when will there be an undisputed spy movie hit that will satisfy the audience?
"Dark Night and Dawn" may be the latest attempt.
As long as the feature film is online, this drama will definitely be a big hit. Now we just wait for this drama to be finalized soon.
