[Editor's Note] To help you watch the "first episode" of a drama, are the recently aired dramas worth watching? Some dramas may gradually get better, while others may start high and end low. This article only reviews the first few episodes for reference. If there are any follow-up comments, please inform us at any time.
In the World
Broadcast platform: iQiyi
Start time: May 28
The drama is directed and written by Xu Bing, and starred by Zhao Liying, Yin Fang, Zhang Yishan, Zhou Yiwei, Dong Zijian, Sun Qian, and Ge Zheng. It tells the story of Jia Xiaoduo (played by Zhao Liying), an online car-hailing passenger, and Xu Tian (played by Yin Fang), a part-time driver who is lost himself, who enter the "virtual space" together to embark on a spiritual journey, get lost and say goodbye in a world of diverse personalities where the real and the virtual are intertwined, and ultimately redeem themselves in love and embrace their souls.
On May 29, the popularity value of "In the World" on iQiyi exceeded 7,500.
As a high-concept fantasy romance drama, In the World is "brain-opening" in terms of subject matter and filming methods. Some netizens believe that Xu Bing's bold attempt is a bit "unconventional", so it is bound to have a certain viewing threshold and the reputation is somewhat polarized. Although it is only 8 episodes long, the drama covers a wide range of characters. In the various characters and frequent scene switching, the protagonist completes self-exploration again and again.
The repeated appearance of various countdowns, the flickering of various lights, and even the confusing appearance of NPCs and character task cards made the audience watching this virtual space journey feel as if they were in "Who's the Detective" or "Escape the Room".
The key word of the title is "In the Human World". Many characters in the play, or more accurately, personalities, have their own unspeakable scars, such as Yu Dan (played by Dong Zijian) who is obsessed with waiting for a reply letter, Liu Tiaoer (played by Sun Qian) who is too strict with her figure management, and Tielin (played by Ge Zheng), a mute deliveryman who has no way to express his grievances. The characters appear in more or less scenes, but they can quickly let the audience see their underlying colors and empathize with them.
Jia Xiaoduo and Xu Tian are talking in the rain.
The relationship between Jia Xiaoduo and Xu Tian is even more confusing. Zhao Liying and Yin Fang, a pair of xipi, although the man is older in the role setting of the play, show a strong sense of "sister dog". Especially in the fourth and fifth episodes, the madness in the amusement park and the confession at the door of the police station add some romantic and weird elements to the mysterious background of the play.
"A conversation with your own soul", this sentence on the roadside advertisement exactly points out the core of this drama.
Falling in Love with Us
Broadcast platform: Tencent Video
Start time: May 28
This idol drama, starring Liu Haocun and Wang Anyu, is adapted from the novel of the same name by Erdong Rabbit, a contracted author of Jinjiang Literature City. It tells the romantic love story between Xu Zhi (played by Liu Haocun), a "sweet and cool girl who hits the target accidentally", and Chen Luzhou (played by Wang Anyu), a "spoiled and arrogant king who pursues self-conquest", from the extreme tug-of-war during the ambiguous period to the two-way love after the relationship is confirmed.
On May 29, the popularity value of "Falling in Love" on Tencent Video exceeded 23,000.
To be honest, I have been following the show since the official announcement of the cast. After all, Cunmei and Wangge are a perfect match in terms of both appearance and acting skills. It can be said to be a feast for those who love beauty. In addition, Erdong Rabbit has good luck in adaptations. The Secret in the Dark starring Chen Zheyuan and Xu Mengjie, He Came from the Fire starring Huang Jingyu and Zhang Jingyi, and Three Points Wild starring Zhang Binbin and Wu Qian are all scripts that can make the male and female protagonists spark.
The setting of the plot is a typical one where the hero and heroine meet due to a misunderstanding. The heroine accidentally hears the voice of the hero's mother and feels that it is very similar to her own deceased mother. She then begins to want to get to know her through the hero, while the hero mistakenly thinks that she is a "female sea king" who wants to pursue him, and launches a hilarious self-attack strategy.
After watching a few episodes, I have to sigh that Cunmei's flirting skills are still as stable as ever. The appearance of a playful and sweet girl and the appearance of a racing driver are very contrasting. It seems that as long as she stands there, a watery Zhizong will come. Cunmei: Breathe. Brother Wang: This woman is not simple.
As for Wang Anyu's performance, I think it is slightly below his average level in previous idol dramas. Most of the time, Chen Luzhou, played by him, is handsome enough, but occasionally some of his micro-expressions are a bit dull.
Overall, the main plot is handled just fine, and the subtle ambiguity and romance between the male and female protagonists are also promoted through various small fights. If you are interested in contemporary idol themes, you can give it a try.
【data】
According to Yunhe data, "Legend of the Tibetan Sea" ranked first in the effective broadcast market share of feature films on May 28, followed by "Zhe Yao". "Falling in Love with You" and "In the World" ranked 7th and 11th respectively.
Data source: Yunhe Data
