《Yinian Guanshan》Ignites a New Craze for Cdramas, Adding a Great Drama to the Costume Genre
The popularity of "Yinian Guanshan" has sparked a new wave in Cdramas, providing a good addition to the historical drama genre. However, when it comes to the plot, the story is too familiar, with the same cliché idol drama elements that we've seen over and over again. There is no innovation in the content, and it becomes aesthetically tiresome from the beginning. The female lead has always been a obedient and well-behaved child, obediently following her parents' words and conforming to all arrangements.
One day, at the age of twenty-nine, the female lead suddenly decides that she no longer wants to continue living a life without self-determination. She quits her stable job as a starting point towards a life of freedom. The male and female leads are arranged for a blind date by their parents. Despite their initial resistance, they reluctantly meet at the designated location. However, as soon as they meet, they engage in sharp and confrontational exchanges, turning their blind date into a rivalry. Both of them vent their anger towards each other due to being forced into this arranged meeting by their parents.
The plot of the male and female leads starting off as adversaries in a blind date, with no initial attraction between them, is one of the most frequently used tropes in idol dramas. Starting the love story with such a familiar opening lacks any appeal. In recent years, even realistic urban dramas and romance dramas have lost favor with audiences due to the excessive focus on romantic storylines, let alone these idol dramas that have no basis in reality and rely solely on random twists. Moreover, there are no innovative aspects or captivating elements to engage the audience from the beginning.
The cast has good looks and popularity, but their acting performances in the drama fail to shine through. They maintain a celebrity demeanor throughout the entire series and fail to truly immerse themselves in their roles and the production. The trailers build anticipation, but the drama itself releases all 26 episodes of suspenseful moments in one go. "Xiongan Shenchu" has once again won over fans with its exciting premiere and positive reviews from viewers.
In comparison, "Xiongan Shenchu," a crime investigation drama, has the advantage in various aspects. The crime investigation genre itself gives the series the influence and appeal of a popular topic, garnering anticipation from fans even before its premiere. The rich plot points immediately reveal the connections between various cases, such as the disappearance of clues related to a murder case caused by campus violence and the identity of the killer behind two deaths. This puts the police into a dilemma during their investigation.
The female celebrity living under the spotlight unexpectedly leads a life under 24-hour surveillance, with even her eating and drinking being restricted. After one fateful night, news of the female celebrity's death surfaces, with many clues pointing towards a sudden murder. The plot is intriguing, and the excellent production of this crime investigation drama adds to its appeal, providing a visually captivating presentation that enhances the suspenseful storyline.
Crime investigation dramas test the actors' skills. This drama features a combination of young talented actors as the protagonists and veteran actors as the antagonists, adding depth to the ensemble cast. With the powerful performances of this strong ensemble, character development and professional acting skills contribute to the brilliance of the plot.
In comparison, crime investigation dramas have a deeper impact on viewers before and after their broadcast, and the bold move of releasing all episodes in one go appeals to fans even more. On the other hand, although Gu Li Na Zha's new drama has the advantage of popularity in casting, it is clearly lacking in innovative plot elements and fails to win over viewers. It falls short in various aspects, receiving negative reviews right from its premiere.