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If we want to say that the platform for the domestic drama market to stably output hits, it has to be CCTV.
Phenomenal hits such as "In the World" and "Hurry Up" directly set off a nationwide craze for watching dramas.
Dramas and science fiction themes such as "The Age of Awakening" and " Three Body " are also well-known.
"CCTV Strict Selection" has become the guarantee of quality in the hearts of viewers.
But among the many themes, urban dramas are what CCTV is best at.
This year's " Cheng Huan Ji " and " Rose Story " have achieved outstanding results and are extremely popular.
And as the summer season is halfway through, CCTV has presented another urban drama "Little Couple ".
only aired four episodes and directly ranked second in the country in ratings. Urban family drama, a common theme, can achieve such remarkable results, "Little Couple" should not be underestimated.
01 "Alternative" family drama
"Little Couple" tells the story of stay-at-home mother Che Li (played by Yin Tao ) who suddenly became popular and her career was booming, while her husband Zhou Quan (played by Jingfei Guo ) was fired by the company.
So Zhou Quan became a full-time dad, and a series of joys and contradictions ensued.
At this time, some people will say that family dramas are not just trivial things, what is there to watch?
The thing is trivial, but whether it looks good or not depends on how you shoot it.
This drama uses two tricks to directly engage the audience.
The first trick: get rid of the bloody routine.
Conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, in-law fights, and arresting third parties. I don’t have to list them all in detail, but everyone can imagine them.
Some viewers like this kind of plot, but many viewers are also tired of watching these plots that are both disturbing and nutritious. This plot seems realistic, but in fact it is quite suspended.
And this "Little Couple" has taken the completely opposite path.
has no outrageous plots, outrageous parents, or cheating husbands. It has only a family that is tolerant, has friction, has laughter, has tears, is warm and healing.
In the play, Zhou Quan and Che Li are both considerate of each other's work, and can quickly calm down even if they quarrel.
Che Li’s mother is not unreasonable. Even if she does not understand Che Li’s educational concepts, she can still listen to her daughter’s advice and communicate calmly.
Under normal circumstances, this kind of "boiling a frog in warm water" plot is not very popular with the audience.
Because family dramas want to create conflicts, they focus on the relationship between parents, children and husband and wife. However, when the plot weakens or even eliminates these contradictions to a certain extent, the conflict will naturally be much weaker.
However, in reality, which family is "filled with smoke" every day? I guess not. What is depicted in the play is just an ordinary family and an ordinary couple.
Only by getting rid of the bloody routine can family dramas show the beauty in them.
The second trick: return to the essence of family.
gets rid of the bloody routine and shows the beauty that should be conveyed in family dramas, but this does not mean that family dramas will completely ignore the inevitable conflicts in life.
The conflicts between elders and young people, the different ideas on educating children, and the endless trivial matters at home are not avoided in the play. There is warmth and ups and downs, this is what a family is.
In the play, Che Li’s mother who dotes on her grandson frequently quarrels with Che Li and Zhou Quan. Zhou’s father who comes over also dislikes his son who is taking care of the baby at home.
Zhou Quan, who doesn't know how to do housework at all, learned from scratch to take care of the family's daily life.
These frictions in life are inevitable, but a family is like an archipelago. They are independent individuals with their own uniqueness, but they are also connected to each other and are the deepest bond with each other.
So the essence of family is family affection. Only by returning to this essence can we truly touch people's hearts.
02Veteran actors and talented actors gather together
The success of this drama is not only because the plot is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but also because of the extra care in casting, and the actors' contribution to the shaping of the characters.
ranks first, Yin Tao.
Although Yin Tao has not had many works broadcast in the past two years, as a Grand Slam TV queen, her acting skills are not impeccable. She plays the role of Che Li in
's new drama. From the way she dresses, she looks gentle and homely, with a bit of a literary flair.
Che Li's character is soft yet strong. Other parents are arrogant and irritable, but she responds to her exact words on the spot. She is even more patient with her family members.
In the play, Che Li heard that Zhou Quan was depressed on the phone, and after rolling her eyes a few times, she thought of Zhou Quan being fired.
When she really listened to Zhou Quan's words, her expression seemed to have been expected. She did not take this as a big deal, but looked at the dejected Zhou Quan with worry in her eyes.
Yin Tao's acting skills are so delicate that she seems to convey such complex emotions to the screen, instantly infecting the audience.
Che Li’s character stood out immediately.
is second, Guo Jingfei.
Guo Jingfei is so suitable for urban dramas. One way to describe his acting skills is, natural. Everyone has seen this in his previous performance " is good and ".
The Zhou Quan played by Guo Jingfei in the new drama is definitely a rare good man in urban dramas in the past two years.
can be considerate of his wife, educate his children, and understand his parents. The most important thing is his emotional stability. This is definitely the most valuable quality in today's society.
But no matter how stable the mood is, there will be times when it becomes unbearable.
Zhou Quan, who is unemployed, has to reply to his parents’ video call. He seemed to be sitting there calmly, but the details of his pursed lips and unconscious swallowing revealed his inner nervousness.
After connecting to the video, Zhou Quan smiled again and chatted with his parents as if nothing had happened.
Guo Jingfei’s reaction in this section is too real. These tiny little movements materialize the nervous attitude in one go.
The role of Zhou Quan belongs to none other than Guo Jingfei.
is third, Xu Di .
Xu Di, a national first-class actress, has no doubt about her acting skills. In
's new drama, she plays Che Li's mother, an elder with a fiery personality who dotes on her grandson.
In the play, she angrily argued with Che Li that Zhou Quan could not raise the child, and her facial features were twisted together in anger.
But her daughter's words "Ai Wen is Zhou Quan's biological son" instantly made her speechless. She was stunned for a while and laughed straight up, which was regarded as accepting her daughter's apology.
Xu Di's series of emotional changes in a short period of time are so smooth, she is worthy of being an experienced dramatist.
ranked fourth, Han Tongsheng.
Needless to say, the audience must know Han Tongsheng. Li Youtian, the village chief of Mang Village in "Crazy", must still be remembered by everyone. As a national first-class actor, Han Tongsheng's strength and humor are obvious to all.
In the new drama, he plays a considerate father, a typical macho and rigid father.
In the play, he received a call from the courier saying that the recipient had resigned. He was originally staring at the phone with a completely unconcerned expression, but suddenly he became serious and stared at the courier to confirm.
Han Tongsheng's acting skills are as stable as ever.
In addition, there are actors such as Yue Hong, Qixi , Zhang Yunlong and other actors in the play. There are so many capable actors and veterans in this drama, and the acting in the main film is amazing.
03Conclusion
In the current domestic drama market, family dramas that catch people's attention seem to be able to win temporary attention, but it is difficult to retain the audience.
After all, life is likely to be unsatisfactory, who wants to watch so many disturbing plots?
"The Little Couple" just captured the audience's psychology. The plot of
involves many realistic issues, but it does not deliberately intensify conflicts. Instead, the main lens focuses on the family space and the people in the space.
The narrative style of the entire drama is light and lively, with comedy elements naturally integrated into it.
And the choice of actors is the finishing touch of the whole drama, making the whole story come alive.
These are enough for "Little Couple" to embark on this alternative path of not creating gimmicks and focusing on the plot.
So do you think this "Little Couple" is good to watch?
