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Summer season has always been the world of ancient puppet dramas.
Dramas such as "The Star" and "Canglan Jue" from the year before last, and last year's " Sauvignon Blanc " have been popular on major platforms one after another and have been popular throughout the summer.
But this year, each ancient puppet show is worse than the last.
"年" kicked off the summer season. I thought it would be the first shot, but unexpectedly it failed. Before the show was finished, many viewers abandoned the show due to the magical changes and extra scenes. The popularity and reputation are both overwhelming.
" Sauvignon Blanc 2", which the audience has been waiting for for a year, is also involved in the controversy over the magic reform. It is not like a drama separated from its predecessors, and it is difficult to achieve the popularity achieved in the previous season.
Is it possible that the ancient puppet drama in the 2024 summer season will be like this?
Don’t worry, a new drama is here -
"Nian Wushuang" has been approved and is ready to be broadcast in Taochang.
The only thing that can save the ancient couple is the 85 flower.
The plot jumps out of the routine, and the emotional line arouses expectations.
"Nian Wushuang" tells the story of the goddess Wushuang (Tang Yan) who goes down to earth to retrieve the treasure and assassinates the high priest Yuan Zhong (Liu Xueyi) of the Fox tribe, but discovers that there is something hidden inside, and investigates In the process, the story of two people falling in love and working together to save the world.
When it comes to ancient puppets, some viewers may be a little disdainful. Isn’t it just wearing ancient costumes and falling in love? There is nothing to see.
Although "Nian Wushuang" is an ancient puppet, it is an ancient puppet that does not take the ordinary path.
After watching the trailer, the two highlights of the series have firmly caught the audience's attention.
One, lurking to kill.
Tens of thousands of years ago, there was a battle between gods and demons. The God of Origin used the artifact "God's Left Hand" to seal the Demon. However, the artifact accidentally broke and fell to the world, and the gods of Origin fell into a long sleep.
The war ghost tribe took advantage of the chaos to cause a war. The goddess Wushuang was entrusted by the heaven to transform into a human girl and sneak into the fox tribe. She became the personal maid of the priest Yuan Zhong, planning to kill him and retrieve the left hand of God parasitic in his body.
However, Yuan Zhong was isolated and slandered by his tribe. He could have used the magic power of the artifact to resist, but he was afraid of hurting innocent people. Everything was seen by Wu Shuang.
Wushuang decided to help Yuan Zhong unlock the seal, but the resurrected war ghost clan caused panic within the fox clan.
At the same time, Yuan Zhong knew that Wu Shuang was close to his goal, but he did not know that the other party had already changed his mind, and Wu Shuang also received a death order from heaven.
Both of them seemed to have no choice.
Second, double strong setting.
Ancient puppet dramas are indispensable for romance, but for the sober male and female protagonists, love is the catalyst to save the common people.
The heroine Wushuang single-handedly inherited the secret craftsmanship of the family and was promoted to a god as a mortal woman with a pure and flawless mind.
Although the male protagonist Yuan Zhong is ostracized by his own clan, he is sensitive and intelligent. He is the current high priest of the Fox clan.
The two met by chance and fell in love, but they sacrificed their love for the common people. Wushuang was persecuted by the enemy and imprisoned, but Yuan Zhong sacrificed his life to save him.
In the end, the two worked together to defeat Han Nu (played by Zhang Li) who disrupted the Three Realms, and restored peace and order for all living beings in the Three Realms.
The story ends here. Although there is a love scene, it focuses more on the growth of the two heroes. The plot integrates a grand background and the love and hatred of family and country. The male and female protagonists are evenly matched. The characters are full and there are many interesting points. The story is naturally interesting.
Tang Yan takes the lead, and the gold medal creator joins
The ancient puppet drama has a serious hit on the market. The big reason is that the creator is not good enough, but the team behind "Nian Wushuang" is very strong.
Let’s talk about director Guo Hu first, the “big boss” in ancient puppets.
Popular dramas such as "The Last Day", "Agarwood" and "Lotus Tower" are all produced by him. The works directed by Guo Hu have beautiful images and delicate characters and are highly recognized by the audience.
Let’s talk about the screenwriter Zhao Na, whose pen name is Xiaoxiang Donger.
You may not be familiar with this name, but when it comes to her work " Chu Qiao Biography ", almost everyone knows it.
"The Legend of Chu Qiao 2" has not been waited for. Yu Wenyue is still soaking in the water. She has returned with a new work. I wonder if "Nian Wushuang" will catch up with the results of "The Legend of Chu Qiao".
It can be said that with the cooperation of these two people, the possibility of "Nian Wushuang" overturning is almost zero.
Of course, the performance of the actors is also the key to a good ancient puppet show. The cast of this show focuses on one-on-one.
Let’s talk about the heroine Tang Yan first.
Tang Yan has reached a new peak in her career this year.
" Blossoms " became a hit. Tang Yan's role as Miss Wang in the drama was hot-blooded, bright and energetic, and was well received. Her acting ability was finally recognized.
Tang Yan was also nominated by Magnolia for this role. Even though she missed the trophy in the end, the nomination was affirmative. Tang Yan widened the gap with other "85 flowers" with her strength.
Returning to the ancient puppet comfort zone, what changes will Tang Yan make? Let’s look forward to it.
In addition to her, the "three male gods" joining "Nian Wushuang" are also worth looking forward to.
ranked first, Liu Xueyi.
The unintentional role in "Young Song Xing" made Liu Xueyi a small celebrity. He perfectly interpreted the character's tragic but free and complex personality, and he did not fall behind in his opposite role with the actor You Benchang.
This year's "Huajian Ling" broadcasted has greatly increased the popularity of Liu Xueyi, the male protagonist, and his acting skills have also received praise from the audience.
In the new drama, he plays the male protagonist Yuan Zhong, who is also a character with a complex background but a righteous heart. Liu Xueyi is completely master of this type of role, and the director chose the right person.
The second place is Wang Hongyi.
The popularity of "Sauvignon Blanc" has made Wang Hongyi, who plays Chishui Fengtong, well-known to the audience. He interprets the character's calmness and sobriety accurately, making people feel friendly while maintaining a sense of alienation.
In the new drama, Wang Hongyi plays the role of a gentle and personable elder of the Fox clan. The character fits his temperament very well, and his acting skills can also support the role. It depends on his performance in the feature film.
The third place is Chen Chuhe.
Chen Chuhe is also a god-like existence in the hearts of a generation of viewers.
Back then, his role as Zhong Haotian in "The Three Daughters of the Xia Family" fascinated many audiences. As he grows older, Chen Chuhe has gradually retreated to a supporting role in recent years, but his acting skills are still outstanding.
His performance in "Nian Wushuang" is also worth looking forward to.
In addition, there are also actors such as Guo Xiaoting, Zhang Li, Zheng Yecheng, Zheng Xiyi and other actors joining the cast. Just looking at this lineup, "Nian Wushuang" is worth chasing.
Conclusion:
Based on the attractiveness of the actors themselves, the popularity of "Nian Wushuang" will definitely remain high, but the suspense of this drama is, can it break the ice for the ancient idols in 2024?
At present, I think the answer is optimistic.
On the one hand, the director and screenwriter of the play have many hit movies, so there is no need to worry about their abilities. The internal story line logic and external setting props will not be perfunctory, providing the audience with a good drama-following experience.
On the other hand, the actors do not stretch their hips. Not only do they fit the characters well, their appearance and acting skills are also online, and they are very friendly to the audience's eyes.
Moreover, the male and female protagonists are not just tools for falling in love. Even the villain has his own story line, and the drama is full of tension.
It can be said that it is difficult to watch "Nian Wushuang".
