Copywriter | Luo Sheng Editor | Miao Sansan Unknowingly, 2024 is already halfway through. Looking back on this year’s Chinese drama market, we can see that various themes have gained a lot. The Machiavellian dramas "Qing Yu Nian 2" and "Mo Yu Yun Jian" have gained a good rep

Copywriter | Luo Sheng

Editor | Meow Sansan

Unknowingly, 2024 is already halfway through. Looking back on this year’s Chinese drama market, various themes have gained a lot.

Machiavellian dramas " Celebrating More Than Years 2" and "Mo Yu Yun Jian" have gained a good reputation, and the urban drama " Rose Story" is extremely popular.

But the biggest winner of Magnolia is "花" directed by Wong Kar-wai. From this result, we know that the subject matter that is truly recognized by the audience must be period dramas.

See the times through characters.

tells life based on true feelings.

The charm of period dramas is also obvious to the audience.

Whether it is the " Dajiang Dahe " series with entrepreneurship as the main line, or the " human world " series with the theme of emotion, once it is broadcast, it will gain both ratings and reputation, and also the actors in the play. They all became popular.

However, when it comes to the platform most likely to produce popular period dramas, CCTV ranks second, so no one dares to rank first.

And now CCTV has a new work airborne, " Boiling Mountains " (formerly known as "See Ten Thousand Mountains Are Red") will be released on prime time tomorrow night. The cast is great, and I can't hide my excitement.

Finally, finally another decent period drama!

01 Transformation crisis, inspirational group portrait

"Boiling Mountains" focuses on the Wanshan Special Economic Zone in Guizhou and tells the story of Wanshan's desperate situation due to depletion of mercury resources due to over-exploitation at the end of the last century.

The third generation of mercury miner Feng Baiyang (played by Bao Jianfeng) has taken up the banner of Wanshan's transformation, but has been repeatedly hindered and faced numerous tests. However, the cadres and the masses worked together and worked hard, and finally the city was revitalized.

's, industrial, and inspirational. When you see these three keywords, you know that the show is obviously in line with the tone of CCTV, but if you want to retain the audience's attention, you still need to have excellent content.

No, the three highlights of the plot made me completely let go of my hanging heart.

The first highlight: reality.

Only period dramas that are truly close to the masses are the stories that the audience wants to see.

The play is adapted from real events, and first of all, the plot meets the requirement of being grounded.

At the same time, the crew also personally went to Wanshan District, Tongren City, Guizhou Province to shoot the scene, trying their best to restore the customs and customs of that era, which undoubtedly brought the sense of reality to a higher level.

The second highlight: drama.

For the audience, the long-running period dramas are still boring, so in terms of plot design, the more dramatic conflicts, the more attractive the audience's attention.

The climax of this drama must be the freeze disaster that the people of Wanshan actually experienced in 2008.

Natural disasters are the greatest test of human feelings, and they also best reflect the determination of Wanshan cadres and the people to unite and face hardships together.

I think when the audience catches up with this scene, they can't help but cry.

The third highlight: the team is strong.

A good script still needs a good team to control it.

director Zhang Duofu is not a simple person. Classic Chinese dramas such as "Heroes Without Tears", "Liang Hongyu", "My Name is Wang Tutu" are all from his lens.

screenwriter Ouyang Qiansen is also well-known in the industry. His most classic masterpiece "Xiongguan Mandao" is also known as the companion piece of the TV series " Long March ", which shows his creative strength.

It can only be said that with the two first-class creators joining forces, this new drama "Boiling Mountains" will definitely create quite a stir in the Chinese drama market.

02 The cast is too eye-catching

The key to shaping the characters lies in casting. The play is also well aware of the audience's demands and has specially invited Yishui's powerful actors to join the cast, each of whom is more capable than the other.

is the first, Bao Jianfeng.

In my impression, Bao Jianfeng has always been an actor with idol temperament, and his appearance is too good.

But as he grows older, Bao Jianfeng does not take the route of an elite boss like other middle-aged actors.

At the age of 48, he has become more mature and restrained, and he is constantly seeking breakthroughs in acting.

For example, Feng Baiyang, played by Bao Jianfeng in this new drama, is an ordinary grassroots cadre, dressed simply and plainly, with a solemn expression when listening to the opinions of the masses.

Before I even watched the feature film, I knew he nailed the role.

ranked second, He Zhengjun.

The national first-class actor He Zhengjun must be familiar to the audience. His performance in "Bright Sword" is not inferior to that of Li Youbin. He performed the upright role of "Zhao Gang" with both form and spirit, which is impressive.

Not only that, Xi Gu has demonstrated textbook-level acting skills in dramas such as "The Benevolent ", "Transnational Yalu River", and "The Great Battle".

In this new drama, He Zhengjun will surely continue to appear as a good leader.

With him here, the audience can rest assured.

ranked third, Kou Zhenhai.

This is also a well-known veteran actor.

In fact, in addition to the "scumbag father" in "Love in the Rain", Kou Zhenhai has also appeared in many classic Chinese dramas.

He has appeared in CCTV dramas such as "A Generation of Hongshang" and "青山不 Mo ".

Moreover, Kou Zhenhai is an all-round actor who can interpret both decent and villainous roles. I believe that his joining will add luster to this new work.

ranked fourth, Zhang Li.

The role of Lin Fangfei in the new drama this time is given to Zhang Li, and people can't help but sigh at the ingenuity of the casting.

After all, Zhang Li not only has the face of a majestic oriental beauty, but also has remarkable acting skills.

It seems that after this drama, she can pack up and prepare for promotion.

ranks fifth, Han Dong.

is another low-key and capable actor.

Han Dong played the role of Brother Jiu in "Step by Step". He was cruel, both good and evil, and left a deep impression on the audience.

From this drama, the audience also saw the plasticity of his acting skills.

It’s just rare to see the handsome and charming Han Dong perform in period dramas. I think the audience has found a treasure this time.

03 Conclusion

"Boiling Mountains", as a CCTV period drama, is backed by a solid tree and is in line with the preferences of TV viewers. There should be no need to worry about the ratings.

But what I value more is the rich core of this drama.

focuses on the hard work of a generation. This kind of inspirational and exciting drama has always been the most lacking type in the Chinese drama market.

What the audience sees is the story, but also the thinking behind the story.

is different from ancient puppet shows and urban dramas that are just for fun. Only orthodox period dramas can truly achieve both popularity and reputation.

Moreover, the show is also full of sincerity in its casting. Powerful actors such as Bao Jianfeng and Zhang Li not only have acting skills, but also have good looks and popularity. This also ensures that many young viewers can come into the TV series and appreciate that part. In the prosperous years, listen to the sound of the mountains.

So do you think this drama will be good?

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