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Seeing that more than half of this year’s summer season has passed, we can count on our fingers the dramas that are worthy of staying up late to catch up on.
Let’s start by talking about the biggest winner of this summer season, "Tang Dynasty Strange Stories 2", which broke the curse of sequels and directly surpassed the first season in popularity. It is widely praised.
's currently popular "Prosecutor Nine" has also received a lot of praise for its relaxed and humorous style and large-scale plot.
But apart from these two movies, there seems to be no unfinished drama for the audience to watch.
, " Little Couple ", "Lonely Boat", " Liu Zhou Ji ", these dramas all received mediocre response and failed to retain the audience.
It’s time for a blockbuster drama to liven up the summer season.
" Bianshui Past Events " will be broadcast today.
was launched in a low-key manner. The first update was 4 episodes and received a lot of praise on Douban.
This drama has a fast pace, tense atmosphere, and exciting scenes. It seems that the pants are going to be awesome this time.
01 Suspense + crime, the plot is large-scale
"Once Upon a Time in Bianshui" tells the story of young Shen Xing (played by Guo Qilin) who accidentally ended up on the slope. The driver got up.
And in Sanbipo, a place where prosperity and crisis coexist, a life-threatening journey of survival begins.
After watching the first few episodes, the biggest feeling I have about this drama is two words - terrifying.
This creepy feeling comes from the scale and weird atmosphere of the plot, which is directly reflected in three aspects of the play.
First, it has a strong exotic color.
Nowadays, many suspense crime themes are set in cities or eras, but this drama is unique.
It is set in an area called Sanbipo, and the strong exotic colors set the tone of this drama.
The three-sided slope depicted in the play looks very lively, but in fact it is a mixed bag of people. The police, the underworld, the middlemen, and all the forces are intertwined. If you are not careful, your life will be in danger.
Such an environment happens to be a breeding ground for crime. At the same time, this setting also makes the plot content less restrictive.
The second is an exciting plot.
I have seen many exciting plots in suspense dramas, but it is indeed rare to see such a large-scale plot in this drama.
In the play, Shen Xing witnessed Ang Tun shooting and killing people. The blood splattered on the car window and Shen Xing's face, combined with his frightened eyes, made the whole scene very scary.
When the camera turned, Shen Xing was tied to a car that rushed down the cliff. He quickly jumped out of the car and ran away. The truck also fell off the cliff and exploded a moment later.
Not to mention the scenes of gun battles, sinking into lakes, group fights, beatings, smashing and looting.
Bloodiness and brutality are the themes of these scenes, and the guns and drugs involved in the play add layers to the already exciting scenes.
The third is the intricate nature of human nature.
Compared with the terrifying environment and events, the most spine-chilling thing in this drama is the human heart.
Uncle's words "Don't believe anyone" were truly understood by Shen Xing after he experienced the lesson of blood and tears.
was first deceived by the middleman and lost the construction site.
was then used to kill people and became a wanted criminal.
later wanted to clarify the misunderstanding, but almost became a scapegoat.
finally found the snakehead and found the creditor.
Insidious and cunning people abound. Shen Xing is like a sheep that strays into a pack of wolves and can only be slaughtered by others.
In the face of survival and interests, the complexity and darkness of human nature are fully exposed. This kind of uncontrollable and unpredictable is the most terrifying.
It can be said that this drama fully demonstrates the advantages of director and producer Cao Baoping. The texture of the picture, the clever design of the plot, and the scale of the crime theme are all equally good. The pace is fast and not sloppy, and it is very enjoyable to watch.
02Wu Zhenyu leads the cast, and the lineup is strong.
Suspense crime themes require higher acting skills from actors, and casting must be a key part of it. Judging from the plots of these episodes, the performances of the actors who appeared are very amazing.
ranked first, Wu Zhenyu.
Golden Horse Award-winning actor Wu Zhenyu, his acting skills are obvious to the audience. As a veteran Hong Kong star, suspense crime themes are an area that Ng Chun-yu is familiar with.
In the new drama, Wu Zhenyu plays Uncle Guai in the new drama. As the boss of Bianshui, Uncle Guai moves among various forces, being shrewd, sophisticated and ruthless.
In the play, he first made tea leisurely, and then asked Ang Tun about blending fake wine with a smile on his face.
But after hearing the other party’s explanation, he threw a cup of tea over him, instantly put away his smiling face, and stared at the opposite person. Although he didn’t say a word, the pressure seemed to break through the screen.
Such a calm and ruthless character would be right for Ng Zhenyu to play.
is second, Guo Qilin.
Guo Qilin's role as Fan Sizhe in "Celebrating More Than Years" has won the love of many audiences, and his acting skills have become increasingly mature through the polishing of many works. He plays Shen Xing in
's new drama. When he first arrived, he still had a bit of "clear stupidity". In fact, Shen Xing is a little clever, but not much.
In the play, Shen Xing witnessed the gangster murder of the mortgage loan, and he froze on the spot, as if he was frightened.
The next second, he looked at the blood on his hands and the other person's smile, and seemed to want to laugh too, but he became numb because of fear, and a smiley expression appeared on his face.
Guo Qilin’s performance in the subsequent plot is worth looking forward to.
is third, Jiang Qiming .
In " The Long Season " and "My Altay", Jiang Qiming's outstanding performance has proven his strength.
In the new drama, Jiang Qiming plays a little hooligan who buys and sells bags on the street.
He is perfect for this role. He walks unsteadily, sits hunched over, and has a shrewd expression on his face.
In the play, he heard the seller boasting about how rare his watch was, and an unknown smile suddenly appeared on his face. It seemed that he had already made a plan in his mind.
Jiang Qiming performed this role vividly.
ranked fourth, Jiang Qilin.
Speaking of this name, the audience is not familiar with it. In "Mountains and Seas", he played the supporting teacher Guo Minhang.
His performance in the previous episodes was very eye-catching.
In the play, he regarded Shen Xing as the murderer of his younger brother. He had a ferocious expression, his hand pressed tightly on Shen Xing's head, and he gritted his teeth and stared at Shen Xing, as if his eyes were about to pop out.
Jiang Qilin has a lot of roles in this drama, and his performance is worth looking forward to.
In addition, there are also actors such as You Yongzhi, Wang Xun, Zhao Jun, Qixi , etc., who will appear one after another in subsequent plots. The overall cast is quite strong, and the acting performances are quite exciting.
03 Conclusion
Compared with works involving criminal elements such as " anti-crime storm " and "The Long Season", this "Bianshui Past" is set in a fictional region similar to Southeast Asia, Sansianpo. novel.
As the main background of this drama, it can only be more immersive if it is real enough, so this drama has put a lot of effort into the setting and makeup.
The strong creative team and talented actors make the final presentation of this drama realistic and full of tension.
As long as the subsequent plot can maintain this quality, this drama is expected to become the biggest hit among suspense dramas this year.
