The highly anticipated mystery crime drama, "The Forensic Examiner Song Ci," recently premiered nationwide and received a flood of negative reviews. Viewers expressed their disappointment, stating that the suspenseful elements were forcefully turned into an idol drama, resulting in hasty plot development, illogical sequences, and a departure from the essence of traditional mystery crime dramas.

"The Forensic Examiner Song Ci" was initially expected to be a captivating production set in a mysterious ancient village, with a story full of intrigue and strangeness. However, the production team opted for an unprecedented approach by incorporating the elements of mystery crime into the framework of an idol drama, aiming to attract a younger audience. Unfortunately, this attempt did not resonate well with viewers.

Many viewers felt that "The Forensic Examiner Song Ci" excessively pursued popular elements, lacking compact storytelling and presenting superficial character portrayals without depth. Even the clues and reasoning aspects of the mystery were exaggerated and overly dramatized, resulting in a convoluted plot that failed to convince the audience.

On social media, viewers expressed their opinions about "The Forensic Examiner Song Ci." One netizen named "CuriousEditor" remarked, "I was expecting a thought-provoking mystery drama but ended up witnessing a ridiculous and rushed idol show." Another netizen named "DramaFanVoice" commented, "It's not a mystery crime drama; it's a mystery headache. This hasty production style is truly disappointing for us, the fans of mystery crime dramas!"

However, some viewers believed that the innovative attempt in "The Forensic Examiner Song Ci" deserved recognition. They believed that the fusion of mystery and idol drama formats could attract a younger audience, cultivate an interest in mystery crime dramas, and further promote the development of this genre. In response to the controversy, the director of the drama acknowledged the challenges of trying new approaches and expressed the hope that "The Forensic Examiner Song Ci" would explore an innovative production model for mystery crime dramas.

They also sincerely stated their intention to listen carefully to the viewers' opinions and suggestions, making appropriate adjustments in future episodes. This controversy has triggered contemplation regarding mystery crime dramas. In recent years, mystery crime dramas have gained immense popularity among viewers due to their gripping storylines and suspenseful atmosphere.

However, with changing audience preferences and diverse market demands, production teams face more significant challenges. It is undeniable that traditional mystery crime dramas alone can no longer fully satisfy the viewers' expectations. Audiences want to see more diversified content and innovative formats, while still preserving the core essence of mystery crime dramas.

Both the production teams and the audience hope to witness more high-quality and profound mystery crime drama works. Only through such efforts can we truly ignite the audience's interest in mystery crime dramas and stimulate their contemplation of similar issues in their own lives.