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Speaking of domestic criminal investigation suspense dramas, what works can you think of that can be called the "ceiling"? Not to mention
, in the past two years alone, there have been many dramas that have gained both popularity and reputation.
For example, "Hurricane", which set a ratings record, used the black and white showdown as the highlight to present a wonderful drama to the audience, and even the leading actors became famous.
and "The Long Season ", which was awarded the title of God in World War I, made the audience feel the charm of the Northeastern criminal investigation suspense drama, and also reflected the sadness of an era.
It can be seen that this type of subject matter has now become an important source of traffic, so creators cannot let go of this opportunity.
No, the upcoming dramas "Above Dark Clouds" starring Sun Li, "Born by Life" starring Qin Hao, and "Dark Night Confession" joined by Pan Yueming have attracted the attention of the audience.
Now there is good news about a new work. "Snow Maze" has released its first trailer, with top directors and producers, and a stellar cast.
I assert that the ceiling for suspense dramas in 2024 is this drama!
01 A hard-core plot with rich elements
"Snow Maze" tells the story of Harlan City in Northeast China in 1997, where drug-related criminal cases occurred frequently. Young detectives Zheng Bei, Gu Yiran and others ignored the danger and fought wits and courage with criminals. In the end, The story of how a vicious drug cartel was wiped out.
Just by looking at the synopsis and trailer, you can see that this drama uses two aspects to establish the plot.
first: story background.
In the Northeast in the 1990s, the Anti-Narcotics Bureau had not yet been established. In the face of a sudden drug crisis, young police forces could only be organized to fight crime. Is
difficult? One can imagine.
First of all, we know nothing about new drugs. Secondly, the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light. There will be many sacrifices in the process.
In other words, this is a story full of blood and tears.
But only by capturing the essence of the script with a sense of reality and capturing the brutality of drug dealers and the difficulty of anti-drug police.
Second: Strong sense of suspense.
Criminal investigation dramas set in the era actually have one of the biggest highlights, and that is the strong sense of suspense.
When the criminal investigation technology was not perfect at that time, it was not easy to investigate the traces of murderers and drug dealers.
Not only must we consider the interlocking clues and reasoning, but we must also take into account the powerful "protective umbrella" hidden in the police.
It can be seen that the plot is not specifically to show off the halo of the protagonist, but to truly use the battle between good and evil to give full tension.
In addition, anti-gang, sexual assault, drug trafficking, homicide , this drama has all the elements you want in a criminal investigation suspense drama.
Just by watching the trailer, you can already feel that the quality is not inferior to any theater movie. It is worthy of Zhang Yimou personally serving as the producer.
Yes, this time "Lao Mouzi" finally takes action on a domestic suspense drama!
In fact, in the past two years, he has expressed his thoughts in film and television dramas such as suspense, rule of law, and reality.
The box office sales of " is as solid as a rock " and " Article 20 " are enough to show how great his understanding and control of the subject matter are.
So this time even Zhang Yimou has come out, so there is no unbeatable popularity data.
In addition, the director Lu Yang, who has created the popular drama "Undocumented Crime", and the screenwriter Melias of "Ice Rain and Fire" have also participated in the creation of the new drama.
Such a strong team is rare in the entire Chinese drama circle, and it is undoubtedly a reassurance for the audience in advance.
02 A gathering of talented actors
In addition to the script and cast, the most attractive thing about this drama for me is the cast.
Young actors + veteran actors are obviously the most popular casting method in current Chinese dramas, which can take into account both traffic and acting skills.
Who should watch the drama first?
ranked first, Liu Wei.
Liu Wei, a national first-class actor, is recognized as a "disgrace in dramas".
Whether it is the village chief Wan Shantang in "Happiness Comes to Thousands of Houses" or the big boss Wu Jianshe in "Wind Blowing Pinellia", they are both impressive.
Because he is good at interpreting the mottled nature of human nature, even a villain can still show a lovable side. This is a manifestation of strength.
In the new drama, he should challenge Xin Tiegang, a police chief at the level of director. He is upright and awe-inspiring, but is there any disguise? I look forward to Xi Gu performing textbook-level acting.
ranked second, Liang Guanhua.
"Detective Dee" is a criminal investigation drama in the coming years, which seems quite reasonable.
Liang Guanhua is also a well-known veteran actor, and he has never failed to play a decent role.
And this time he will also play the father of the hero in the new drama. I wonder if he can recreate the style of "Gong Di"? Let’s wait and see!
The third place is Ding Jiali.
is another acting master!
But in the past, Ding Jiali always appeared with a unruly and aggressive image. For example, Pan Guiyu, Fang Sijin's mother in " An Jia ", made the audience's teeth itch with hatred.
But in the new drama, she will play the hero's mother. She will definitely change her past aura and become a character who is strict but still has maternal love, which will test the delicateness of her acting skills.
However, Ding Jiali is absolutely stable.
ranked fourth, Cheng Yong.
"Brother Huo" is also here.
Cheng Yong, the actor's performance in "Undocumented Crime" is really deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In the new drama, he will once again challenge the image of a villain. The drug dealer's arrogance and brutality are perfectly captured in a few shots in the trailer, which I believe will add luster to the quality of the entire drama's acting.
Guan Yajun, the fifth, and Liu Xiangjing, the sixth, are also familiar actors to the audience. Even in small roles, they can steal the spotlight with their strength.
In contrast, I am worried about the young actors.
Fortunately, Huang Jingyu, Zhang Yu, Wang Ziqi are not like other traffic niches who have good looks but lack acting skills.
These three actors have performed well in the tough guy track. I hope that under the leadership of the veteran actors, they can use their strength to refresh the audience's understanding!
03 Conclusion
To be honest, there have been an endless stream of criminal investigation suspense dramas in the past two years, but if you want to achieve a hit, you still have to consider many aspects, and the audience cannot "eat" everything.
And the advantages of "Snow Maze" are also among the best among the upcoming dramas with the same theme.
First, the script is solid and the story is interesting.
The content design of the entire drama can meet the audience's demands for this type of subject matter. There is no shortage of scenes such as suspense, gun battles, and drug arrests. It truly achieves hard subject matter, hard script, and hard production.
Second, the team is good and the quality is guaranteed.
In fact, it goes without saying that the name "Zhang Yimou" is enough to protect the reputation of the play.
Moreover, when film directors switch to the field of TV dramas, they can also shock the entire Chinese drama circle. For example, Wong Kar-wai raised the aesthetic level of this type of subject after directing "花".
So I hope Zhang Yimou will also bring a different drama-watching experience to the audience.
Third, the acting is online and the lineup has highlights.
The success of a drama cannot be separated from the blessing of actors. Both young people and drama stars are attractive. I believe that as long as the drama is successfully confirmed, the hit movie will not run away.
So are you looking forward to the broadcast of this drama?
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