"The Strange Stories of the Tang Dynasty: Journey to the West" has been released on Douban! 8.1 points, not a low score! Exceeding the 7.9 points in the first season!
The reason why "Tang Dynasty Strange Stories 2" is so popular and has such a high score is mainly due to its many aspects and advantages.
The following is Hailan’s detailed analysis of the reasons for its popularity, highlights, and advantages:
Reasons for its popularity
Sequel effect: As the sequel to "The Strange Stories of the Tang Dynasty", the drama inherits the excellent quality and audience base of the previous work, and naturally attracts It attracted a lot of attention from fans of the previous game.
High-quality production: From the trailer to the feature film, the drama has shown a very high level of production, including exquisite scene layout, elegant costumes and props, and wonderful fighting scenes, bringing visual enjoyment to the audience. .
Wonderful plot: The plot is compact and the rhythm is smooth. There is a case every six episodes. The case design is exquisite and full of suspense, allowing the audience to maintain a high degree of tension and curiosity during the viewing process.
Actor performance: The return of the original cast ensures the continuity and familiarity of the characters; at the same time, the addition of new characters also adds new highlights to the plot. The outstanding performance of the actors won wide recognition from the audience.
The joint potential of "film and television + culture and tourism": The drama not only triggered a craze for watching dramas online, but also combined film and television with culture and tourism through spin-off projects such as the "Tang Dynasty Strange Stories: Journey to the West" national trend immersive theater, etc. further expanded its influence.
Highlights and Advantages
The suspense structure is complex: Compared with the first season, the show has further improved its suspense structure. The case not only involves supernatural elements, but also deeply explores the complexity of human nature and the dark side of society, allowing the audience to enjoy a visual feast while also triggering profound thinking about human nature and society.
The cast is strong: the original cast members Yang Xuwen, Yang Zhigang and other leading actors return. At the same time, Yu Yi, Che Baolu, Yin Xiaotian and other powerful actors are added, bringing wonderful performances to the audience.
is well-produced: exquisite costumes and props, elegant scene layouts, and fight scenes incorporating Chinese martial arts characteristics all demonstrate the dedication and sincerity of the production team.
The fighting scenes are wonderful: The fighting scenes in this drama can be regarded as one of the best fighting scenes in costume dramas in recent years, especially Lu Lingfeng, one of the male protagonists, who plays the scenes smoothly and heartily.
Rich visual experience: The scenes involved in the play are diverse, from the royal temple to the ghost market of Chang'an to the desert of the Western Regions, each scene is full of unique visual charm.
At the same time, the soundtrack and ending songs in the drama also add a lot to it, providing the audience with a comprehensive immersive drama viewing experience.
profound intention: while maintaining the suspenseful atmosphere, the play also does not forget to convey positive energy. The play emphasizes many times the theme of "all the ghosts in the world are just human hearts doing evil", guiding the audience to view supernatural phenomena rationally and think deeply about the complexity of human nature.
Rich cultural elements: The play spent a lot of effort on restoring the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty, and showed the unique charm and cultural charm of the Tang Dynasty through case design and scene layout.
To sum up, the reason why "The Journey to the West" is so popular is mainly due to its high-quality production, exciting plot, strong cast, and rich cultural elements. These advantages together constitute the unique charm of the play, attracting the attention and love of a large number of audiences.
