Copywriter | Thirteen Editor | Soda Water There is one of the most difficult genres to film in the domestic drama market, and that is workplace drama. Workplace dramas have always been criticized by the audience. Domineering CEOs, playboys, office romances, love triangles, e

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Editor | Soda

There is one of the most difficult genres to film in the domestic drama market, and that is workplace drama.

Workplace dramas have always been criticized by the audience. Overbearing presidents, dandy boys, office romances, and love triangles. These bloody plots covered in the shell of the workplace are also the reasons why workplace dramas have been criticized.

The only workplace dramas worth watching in recent years are "All the Way to the Sun", "Ideal City" and "City Within a City". Although these dramas have good reputations, they are still some distance away from real hits.

Can’t the domestic drama market produce a workplace drama that is both well-received and well-received? Of course

is not! "Orange Ray" is also among the TV series planned to be broadcast from November 2024 to 2025 released by Jiangsu Satellite TV.

Judging from the trailer, the plot of this drama closely follows the theme, the cast is luxurious, and the main creative strength is strong. Once this drama is launched, it will definitely be a dark horse in the domestic drama market.

01The plot is direct, concise, and has a strong sense of reality

"Orange Ray" tells the story of a scandal published by Xie Linhui (Tan Zhuo), the editor-in-chief of a financial magazine, in 2015 when the Internet economy was taking off, which caused a shock in the industry. Investment manager Jiang Yidi (played by Gao Ye) was involved in a workplace crisis, and Xie Linhui was also framed and suspended.

As the market situation changed, they were involved in a greater crisis, and finally bottomed out and turned around.

Combining the trailer and synopsis, there are two highlights in this drama that deserve the most attention.

First, there is a crisis in the workplace.

Life is not a fun story, and neither is the workplace, so those cool stories where the protagonist opens a "Golden Finger" are very entertaining to watch, but the protagonist in this drama is actually experiencing a real crisis in the workplace.

In the play, Xie Linhui, who has reached her forties, published an article, bluntly revealing the marriage and illegal business operations of a partner of an investment institution. She was also framed by various forces because of her in-depth tracking of illegal operations in the industry.

As an investment bank manager, Jiang Yidi was directly affected and her work was in crisis. The smart medical company she was responsible for also fell into a dead end.

Their workplace experience has nothing to do with smooth sailing. Every step has ups and downs, full of surprises and variables. However, the depiction of workplace crises in the play is not just a formality, but shows their mental outlook in facing difficulties.

Second, the market is weird.

all say, "Shopping malls are like battlefields." This sentence is vividly reflected in this drama, especially since this drama focuses on the "bloody" environment of the financial industry.

In the ever-changing capital market, interests and people's hearts are chips in the game. Yu Shi (played by Lin Yushen) became suspicious of Jiang Yidi because of a photo, and a crisis of trust broke out, causing Xiao Qiang to suffer.

And Zhou Hang ( Liu Yijun) should be the "high-end player" in this capital game. The enemy of the enemy is a friend, and he is very proficient in using such methods behind the scenes.

The business war in this drama is not a plot in the literature about bosses that makes anyone go bankrupt, but is full of intrigues, intrigues, and undercurrents.

is a real workplace drama that focuses on the workplace and business wars.

02The creative team is strong

The plot of this drama is so exciting, and the strength of the creative team cannot be underestimated.

Hui Kaidong, the director of the play, has directed high-scoring Chinese dramas such as "The Story of Yanxi Palace" and "The Sideburns Are Not Begonia Red". He is in charge of this drama, so there is no need to worry about the quality of the plot.

In addition to the plot, the creative team is also very precise in casting, and they can be called a strong team.

ranks first, Tan Zhuo.

Tan Zhuo is definitely a powerful actor. She has played many classic roles in film and television dramas. Liu Sihui in the movie " I am not the God of Medicine " and Gao Guifei in "Story of Yanxi Palace" must be still fresh in the memory of many viewers. .

In the new drama, Tan Zhuo plays Xie Linhui, who has an upright personality, is fierce and upright in everything she does.

In the play, Xie Linhui faced Jiang Yidi's aggressive questioning, her attitude was very cold, her eyes were firm, and every sentence she responded to was simple, straightforward, and resounding.

Just by looking at this scene, you can see Xie Linhui's strong character. Tan Zhuo's performance in this drama is still stable.

is second, Gao Ye.

The role of Chen Shuting in "Crazy" made the audience thoroughly remember Gao Ye, a powerful actor. In addition, she played Chu Yingzi in " Crime Hunting Illustrated Book ", the movie " Article 20" Lu Lingling in "" is also a character with a very distinctive personality.

In the new drama, Gao Ye is no longer the sister-in-law who "shapes the wind and rain", but Jiang Yidi, a migrant worker who is coerced by the capital market.

In the trailer, Jiang Yidi listened to Yu Shi's doubts, and his anger gradually welled up in his heart. He glared at Yu Shi and threw the document in his hand away. His expression was not only angry but also a little disappointed and shocked.

The stubborn energy in this character was displayed very accurately by Gao Ye. She is so suitable for this role.

ranked third, Liu Yijun.

Liu Yijun is a golden supporting actor in the domestic drama market. He has appeared in classic Chinese dramas such as "Langya Bang", "The Pretender", " Begins " and " Anti-Crime Storm ".

Among the many roles he has played, Liu Yijun is the most suitable as the villain.

Although the Zhou Hang he plays in the new drama cannot be directly defined as a decent or villain, he is also a thoughtful character.

In the drama, Zhou Hang and Xie Linhui are supposed to be a couple. In the trailer, Zhou Hang asked Xie Linhui what else she was hiding from him. He frowned and his tone was sincere, with both worry and pain in his expression.

As expected, with Liu Yijun’s acting skills, he looks like anything he plays.

ranks fourth, Tian Xiaojie .

Tian Xiaojie has shown superb and solid acting skills in "The Silent Truth" and " The Knife in the Snow ". As an undoubted actor, Tian Xiaojie's portrayal of the character is profound.

The character he plays in the new drama may be Zhang Hongda. In the trailer, he is standing on the roof of the building, turning his head to look at something with a solemn expression, but when he turns back, his expression is calm, as if he is seeking death as a way out.

Although Tian Xiaojie doesn't have many scenes in the trailer, her performance in this drama is quite amazing.

In addition, there are also national first-class actors Hou Yansong, Sun Hao, Zhao Ziqi and other actors in the drama. They are all talented actors. Just looking at this lineup, I will definitely follow this drama.

03 Conclusion

In the past, audiences’ complaints about workplace dramas were almost all focused on the protagonist’s aura and love scenes. And here is the most surprising part of this "Orange Ray".

The play does not deviate from the main line. The emotional line is used as a boost to the development of the plot. The character growth line in the play is also very complete. The twists and turns of the experience have also erased the halo of the protagonist.

There are also fierce conflicts in various dimensions in the play, which render the urgent and exciting atmosphere.

believes that "Orange Ray" has the potential to become a hit that justifies workplace dramas.