Copywriting | Thirteen Editor | Soda The domestic drama market in September is also in full swing. The popular "Mortal Song" directly addresses the difficulties and pain points of real life, which resonates with the audience, and its popularity and reputation are soaring.

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's currently popular "Mortal Song" directly addresses the difficulties and pain points of real life, which resonates with the audience, and its popularity and reputation are soaring.

The criminal investigation drama "Snow Maze", which is still being updated, is gradually gaining popularity as the plot develops.

The realistic-themed "When the Mountain Flowers Are Blooming" has received a lot of praise for its highly restored plot.

’s highly anticipated urban romance drama “Half Mature Man” is also scheduled to be released on September 19th.

The only thing missing right now is a costume drama, and all genres are complete.

But don’t worry, it’s coming.

"Flowing Water" has released the latest trailer. Looking at the trend of this material release, this drama should be released in Goose Factory soon.

This drama has a clear main line, distinct characters, a strong creative team, and actors with both strength and appearance. It definitely has the potential to be a hit.

01 Revenge + sadomasochism, the plot has twists and turns

"Flowing Water" tells the story of Xiao Wuxia, the young lord of Yueluo City, who changed his name to Wei Zhao (played by Ren Jialun) in order to investigate the injustice of his family.

The Jianghu girl Jiang Ci (played by Li Landi ) accidentally broke into his plan. They got to know each other better as they got along, and finally protected Yueluo and maintained peace in the world.

Judging from the trailer and synopsis, this drama incorporates elements such as revenge, conspiracy, and sadomasochism. Among them, there are two highlights that deserve the most attention.

First, the combination of intrigue and revenge creates a tense atmosphere.

Machiavellianism is about intrigue and step-by-step, and the element of revenge is familiar to the audience. The fit between the two is natural.

In the play, Wei Zhao bears a blood feud and endures humiliation for many years, transforming from a young slave into a close minister of the emperor. He disguised himself as a traitor and secretly investigated the truth behind his family's death.

The powerful minister Pei Yan (Xu Zhengxi) uses Wei Zhao's identity to fight for power.

In the turbulent court, there are undercurrents surging among various forces such as Emperor Liang, Wei Zhao, and Pei Yan. Wei Zhao assessed the situation and finally fell into the trap of Yueluo Zhaoxue. The combination of

's strategy and revenge makes the setting of revenge richer. Game of interests, personal grudges and family and country justice are all integrated into it, which also expands the depth of the plot.

The second one is a play on fake love and real sadomasochism.

The long-lasting emotions are a bit bland, and the twists and turns of the emotional line are more in line with the tone of this drama.

In the play, Wei Zhao deliberately approached Jiang Ci, who was seriously injured, and wanted to use her to find the key witness in the case, but he did not expect that he would gradually open his heart to the innocent Jiang Ci.

At this time, Jiang Ci sympathized with Wei Zhao's experience and wanted to help him get out of the shadow of hatred. However, he knew that he had been being used, and he was heartbroken and used the same method to fight back against Wei Zhao.

The emotional line in the play combines elements such as falling in love, killing each other, and reuniting after breaking up. The relationship between the male and female protagonists progresses along with the plot and does not overwhelm the protagonist.

can perfectly integrate various elements in the play, and the creative team is indispensable.

Zhou Jingtao's masterpieces "Qingyun Zhi" and " Zhenhun ", the director of the show, were all hits that year.

Art director Shao Changyong has an even richer resume. He has served as the art director of classic domestic dramas such as "Langya Bang", "Parents' Love" and "The Pretender".

has such a strong creative team, so there is no need to worry about the quality of this drama.

02 Led by Ren Jialun and supported by talented actors

, the creative team not only spent time on the plot, but also on the casting. Every character was chosen to appeal to the hearts of the audience.

ranks first, Ren Jialun.

Ren Jialun's acting skills are also outstanding among actors of the same period.

Ren Jialun's previous masterpieces, such as "Under the Golden Clothes" and "The Whole Body" are all costume dramas. This is simply his domain of dominance, so the title of this costumed male god is not unearned.

In the new drama, Ren Jialun plays Wei Zhao, a man with a deep mind and eccentric personality who becomes cold and suspicious due to hatred. In the trailer of

, Ren Jialun's red dress directly reminds Lu Yi in "Under the Brocade". In the trailer of

, Wei Zhao looks at the hostess in front of him who is hostile to him, with his brows furrowed and tears in his eyes. The sadness and worry conveyed by his expression are also mixed with some regret.

From this scene, we can see that Ren Jialun understands the character's psychology very accurately, and this role belongs to him.

ranked second, national first-class actor Zhang Fengyi .

Needless to say, Zhang Fengyi’s acting skills no longer need to be proven.

In "The Lonely Boat", he plays Gu Xixing, who is bloody, honest, and proud. Especially his deep and restrained feelings for his children in the play are touching.

Although the role of this character was offline early, this character was made flesh and blood by Zhang Fengyi.

In the new drama, Zhang Fengyi changes his identity and plays the role of Emperor Liang. Judging from the trailer, he should be the biggest villain in the drama.

Emperor Liang in the play has sharp eyes and a serious expression, and is full of momentum in a state of calm and self-power.

Such a complex role is no problem for Zhang Fengyi.

ranked third, Xu Zhengxi.

Although Xu Zhengxi announced his retirement from the industry, he also left behind some classic roles, such as the ambitious Yu Wenhu in "Dugu Tianxia".

Xu Zhengxi, who first made his debut with roles such as powerful ministers, continues his familiar style in the new drama.

He plays Pei Yan in the play, a civil servant who is proficient in martial arts and has a high position. In the trailer of

, Pei Yan looked at Jiang Ci who was imprisoned in prison, his eyes filled with distress.

It seems that this should be another character struggling between love and profit.

Pei Yan is given the role of Xu Zhengxi, which is absolutely guaranteed.

ranked fourth, Li Randi.

Li Randi's acting skills have always been remarkable, and her performance in "Stars Fall into Sugar" and "All the Way to the Sun" were very eye-catching. In

's new drama, Li Randi plays the role of Jiang Ci, a young girl with a smart and alert personality. Jiang Ci in the trailer of

has a smart expression and is full of girlishness.

Li Landi's appearance matches Jiang Ci very well, and his acting skills are also very natural.

Jiang Ci's experience has been ups and downs, and her performance in the play is worth looking forward to.

In addition, there are Tao Xinran , Wen Zhengrong, Ji Xiaobing and other actors in the play. With veteran actors in charge, the overall strength is strong. Just looking at this lineup, my expectations are high.

03 Conclusion

If the drama "Flowing Water" wants to get out of the entertainment industry, it must rely on these two advantages.

One is the plot. Although the male protagonist's revenge setting in this drama is not new, it is exactly what he wants. The popular "Nirvana in Fire" and the much-anticipated "The Legend of Zanghai" both use this setting. Although the routine is old, it just works.

The second is an actor. The leading actors in the play are very familiar with similar characters, the actors can quickly integrate into the characters, and the audience can also enter the plot faster.

After the summer season in which most ancient puppet dramas received a mediocre response, the audience is eager to see a decent ancient puppet drama.

believes that "Flowing Water" will be a blockbuster and a well-deserved hit.