Every year, there are numerous outstanding domestic suspense crime productions in China. For example, this year's "The Long Season" received a score of 94 on Douban, garnered numerous international awards, and was hailed as the best-reviewed work of the year. There's also "Thirteen Years Sealed," a series that focuses on a perplexing case, featuring a fast-paced investigation, thrilling plot, and intense pacing. Additionally, last year's hit, "The Criminal Portrait," explores female predicaments and provides thought-provoking insights into the lesser-known profession of a sketch artist.

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Now, there's another crime drama in the suspense genre scheduled for release, and it is titled "The Truth Season 2." In this installment, the second victim, like the first, died from stab wounds. However, what sets this victim apart is that her hands were severed after death, and their whereabouts remain unknown.

To be honest, starting the plot directly with a murder case is quite captivating, but this series falls short in terms of character development. After a thorough investigation, the police suspect a father-daughter duo as the culprits. The characterization of this pair is rather peculiar! Years ago, the daughter, Luo Yu Tong, was sexually assaulted after school and confided in her father.

Luo Hai, however, showed leniency and failed to reprimand the person who assaulted his daughter, nor did he choose to report the incident to the authorities. His emotional response to his daughter must be extremely complicated, yet the series portrays him as excessively doting on her, which seems odd. Furthermore, regarding the two previously mentioned victims, the first was Wang Suhua, whose grandson and Luo Xiaoman attended the same kindergarten. The second victim was Luo Xiaoman's kindergarten teacher.

Luo Xiaoman was bullied by Wang Suhua's grandson, and Wang Suhua apologized to Luo Hai. The teacher also explained the situation to Luo Hai, who saw Wang Suhua as a deaf-mute person and dismissed the children's playful behavior as trivial, choosing to forgive them. This incident infuriated Luo Yu Tong, prompting her to kill both of them under the cover of darkness and in unfavorable weather conditions!

This plot truly bewilders me! Are suspense dramas nowadays relying on luck rather than deductive reasoning to solve cases? Overall, the first case in this series exhibits forced logic, an outrageous motive for murder, and peculiar character development. The screenwriters and directors truly fell short in terms of their storytelling abilities. ▶ The lead actress's performance is lackluster, overshadowed by supporting roles.

The plot of this series falls short, and the lead actress's performance is particularly lackluster. Liang Dongni (portrayed by Jiang Zhuojun), the leading female character, portrays a policewoman in the criminal investigation department, but she portrays the role as dull and rigid, with a vacant expression that is far from that of a passionate detective.

In contrast, the supporting actress who appears later in the series exhibits a more natural performance, coupled with high physical attractiveness. When she witnesses her daughter being bullied and her father choosing forgiveness, she reflects on her own experiences, conveying a nameless anger within her sadness. Although the plot falls short, the character is well-executed! ▶ Conclusion: This series is overall disappointing, with illogical plot developments and poorly justified character choices. Many plot transitions feel forced, and the process of uncovering the truth lacks the awe-inspiring feeling that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Good suspense dramas not only tell a compelling story but also provoke deep contemplation of human nature. However, many suspense dramas fail even in the basic aspect of storytelling. Therefore, it's advisable for directors and screenwriters lacking sufficient expertise to approach such genres with caution!