On the evening of December 14th, the TV drama "Derailment" was released on Youku. On the 15th, the platform's popularity curve for the series was revealed, and it was disappointingly low, leading some netizens to dub it a "major flop." Considering the quality of the script and the actors' performances in "Derailment," it's not surprising that this drama turned out to be a failure.

In this countdown-themed series, the "hidden thunder" is a car accident involving the female lead. Clearly, to conceal this twist effectively, it would require establishing an emotional connection between the female lead and the audience through the storyline. Did the opening of "Derailment" succeed in establishing this connection? Apparently not.

In the series, as soon as the female lead appears, she embodies the image of a wealthy young lady, and there is even a clichéd scene of her confronting a love rival. Such scenes do not enhance the emotional bond between the female lead and the audience; instead, they make the viewers think, "This TV drama is so melodramatic!" Furthermore, the plot becomes even more melodramatic when the supporting actress threatens to jump into the river, adding to the overall exaggerated nature of the show.

Even earlier in the series, the entanglement between the female lead's boyfriend and another female passerby is excessively melodramatic. It is evident that having a blank expression cannot be considered a characteristic of an actor. Actors need to convey emotions, especially through facial expressions. If they lack even basic facial expressions, they should reconsider pursuing acting and perhaps focus on behind-the-scenes work instead. Wouldn't that be better? Giving opportunities like the male lead to someone who can truly act would have made the TV drama much more enjoyable.

Liu Hao Cun's performance in "Derailment" is also a significant disappointment. Liu Hao Cun's acting may be slightly better than Lin Yi's, but not by much. Ideally, the young actors chosen by director Zhang Yimou should not have poor acting skills. Perhaps Zhang Yimou initially selected Liu Hao Cun for her innocence and naivety.

However, in "Derailment," this supposed innocence and naivety no longer hold true. After all, the actors have grown up.

In "Derailment," what Liu Hao Cun was expected to bring to the character was primarily the image of a wealthy young lady. However, she failed to exude such presence and instead appeared weak and lifeless. After the time travel aspect is introduced, Liu Hao Cun's portrayal lacks the necessary sense of terror and instead gives the impression that everything happening is unrelated to her; she is merely a close observer. With this approach, the overall appearance of the TV drama resembles a game of make-believe.