Song Ci and Di Renjie: A Reflection on Young Detective Dramas and the Enduring Appeal of 'Young Justice Bao'
Whether it's Song Ci or Di Renjie, even in their youth, they should embody a composed and wise demeanor, avoiding any impression of playing clever tricks. Twenty years have passed, but in my heart, the ultimate ceiling for youth detective dramas is still Jay Chou's version of "Young Justice Bao," which currently holds a rating of 8.6. If you're interested, you can take a nostalgic trip and watch it.
In the first four episodes of Song Ci, there are four small cases that combine to form a ten-year revenge plot. It's intricately woven and includes hidden foreshadowing. If the subsequent plot pieces are able to connect seamlessly, then the screenwriter has truly played a masterful game, deserving praise. However, if they leave loose ends, the evaluation might not be as favorable. For example, in the case of the Xia Water Ghost murder, it's evident from the visuals that the culprit is a man. Another example is the expression of the newly appointed Sun Bu Kuai when meeting Tian Yuan Wai, as well as his absence for several days when Tian Yuan Wai is killed. And then there's the straightforwardly revealed fact that the boatman Meng He Sheng is a scapegoat, a person who never actually died.
All these signs indicate that Sun Bu Kuai is the murderer, and Meng He Sheng is his accomplice. It doesn't require strong logical reasoning; the clues are presented through the camera shots. One intriguing point is that Lord Li has invited Miss Shen Xi Yue from a spiritual family. Besides verifying the accuracy of the suspect's portrait, there is also a clue about the culprit having an object of blind admiration.
This object is likely to either possess exceptional martial arts skills or hold a high-ranking official position. It certainly has an influence on and aids Sun Bu Kuai, and is probably a setup for a future case.
Li Zi Fang intends to study at the Lin'an Nanting Academy but ends up getting involved in the case of the envoy's death at Yanhui City, as shown in the trailer.
I hope the vengeful female ghost is just a warm-up, and the subsequent cases will increase in difficulty. It would be preferable if external factors no longer interfere with the cases.