Fantastic Doctors: A Fast-Rising Drama with Mixed Reviews and Controversial Scenes
However, what surprised people was that the popularity of the drama rose and fell quickly, lacking the topicality of the Hong Kong drama "News Queen." It can be said that the rise and fall of "Fantastic Doctors" accurately depicts its real situation. Moreover, the portrayal of the male lead as a complete fool is exhausting and distressing to watch. He walks like a mentally challenged person, far from the genius I imagined!
After its premiere, "Fantastic Doctors" received mixed reviews from the audience. Some netizens believed that the plot was compact and the theme was distinct. However, many others gave it a one-star rating, primarily due to the unsatisfactory performance of the lead actor, Zhang Wan Yi. The drama showcases deep-rooted issues of humanity and the difficult choices in life through the depiction of complex medical cases and interpersonal relationships.
However, some scenes also attracted criticism. For example, the plot where the chief of surgery assigns a resident doctor to guard the hospital room to prevent patients from escaping was deemed extremely absurd. Not only does it not align with the actual operation of a top-tier hospital, but it also makes the whole story seem forced. Some viewers also questioned the portrayal of the doctors in the drama, considering them overly dramatic and not reflecting the image of real-life doctors.
Zhang Wan Yi received praise for his challenging role in "Fantastic Doctors." The male protagonist, Chen Hui, is a doctor with autism, introverted, and struggles to communicate with others. Zhang Wan Yi accurately grasped this requirement, starting from being closed off and gradually establishing connections with his colleagues at the hospital.
Zhang Wan Yi not only dares to take on challenges but also successfully portrayed the character through his own efforts, showcasing the potential of a talented actor, which deserves recognition. He has consecutively chosen three highly challenging roles, from "Longing for You" to "Fantastic Doctors," and each character was considered difficult for the audience to accept and understand.
Since his debut, Zhang Wan Yi has never chosen roles that would easily win the audience's favor. When the nine-character phrase "Rather die than kneel" appeared on the screen, the audience was moved, praising Zhang Wan Yi for portraying this historical figure to perfection. What he values is the space for acting challenges that the characters provide him.
Because of this, each of Zhang Wan Yi's roles brings a breath of fresh air to the audience. With the continuous development of his career, it is believed that the voices questioning his acting skills will gradually disappear. After all, true talent is the most convincing. Zhang Wan Yi's portrayal of the genius doctor and Wang Yao Qing's portrayal of the father character in "Fantastic Doctors" have significantly enhanced the series and propelled the plot forward.
The controversies surrounding "Fantastic Doctors" are not necessarily a bad thing; on the contrary, they stimulate people to think about different types of dramas.