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during the national day holiday, if you plan to avoid the noisy crowds and choose to enjoy a quiet and long holiday at home, watching tv dramas is a good choice. this drama-watching guide not only covers the current hot dramas that are constantly being talked about, but also collects treasures and masterpieces that are worthy of savoring and re-watching many times to accompany you through a fulfilling and enjoyable holiday.

hot drama, catch up quickly

recently, an urban drama called "half mature couples" became popular under the banner of "watch with caution, pure love warriors".

"half-mature men and women" is adapted from the novel "there are no faithful men and women here" by writer liu cuihu. it tells the story of a group of urban men and women struggling and growing up amidst the temptations of emotion and money. last year, another novel by liu cuihu, "the pretender apocalypse," was also adapted into a hit tv series. it also aroused widespread discussion because of its bold and sharp exposure of the real workplace and emotional life of urban people.

the reason why "half mature couple" has attracted widespread attention is that it has subverted the "silly and sweet" routine commonly seen in urban romance dramas in the past. there are not only "scumbags" who dump their girlfriends in order to climb high, but also some who have boyfriends but have sex with top students. ambiguous "evil girl", the domestic urban drama makes the villain the protagonist. in addition, the play presents issues such as financial pressure and value differences that young people face in love, allowing the audience to see themselves or those around them in the play, while also exploring the importance of female growth and emotional exploration. , allowing the audience to have a deeper understanding of self-growth and emotional needs while enjoying the plot. in addition, "half-mature man and woman" is also quite innovative in its plot setting. through a series of complex and interesting character relationships, it builds a story framework full of suspense and reversal, which has triggered extremely high topics and popularity.

after "the love of mountains and seas" won the award, another drama series "haidao", which showed the scenery and human feelings of the western part of the motherland, was launched. the drama starred yin fang and jiao junyan. it is a drama that shows youth inspiration and national unity. , cultural integration and the spirit of the times.

the great daidao was the closest road between dunhuang-hami-turpan in ancient times. it was once the channel that connected chinese and western civilizations in ancient times. the series focuses on motorcycle racing. two young people with very different personalities but the same dreams met in a desert. they met during the rescue and formed a profound friendship. they left the footprints of struggle in the vast gobi with their sweat and blood. in addition to the main plot, "haidao" also integrates multiple narrative lines such as grassroots cadre work and cultural tourism entrepreneurship. the characters in the play include both han youths and minority youths. in the process of pursuing their dreams, they gradually break down the barriers and barriers between them. prejudice uses a multi-line narrative method to increase the layering and complexity of the plot.

in terms of visual presentation, "haidao" uses rich lens language to show xinjiang's unique natural landscape and cultural customs, such as the steep yadan landforms and rolling sand dunes, and also shows the rich local food elements of naan, barbecue, and grabbing. rice, etc., vividly depicts the diverse food culture of xinjiang through the "immersive" lens language. what is commendable is that "haidao" has made bold innovations and breakthroughs in realism themes, and incorporated some suspense elements and emotional entanglements, making the whole story more fascinating and gripping, and is considered to be another masterpiece with the main theme.

for those who like to watch costume idol dramas, the most popular one right now is "flowing water" starring ren jialun and li landi. it tells the story of how the male and female protagonists seek self-salvation and growth amidst power struggles and emotional entanglements in the complex and ever-changing court situation. story.

the story takes the male protagonist xiao wuxia's revenge plan as the main line and is full of reversals and suspense. xiao wuxia bears the blood feud of his family and lurks around his enemies, waiting for opportunities to act. the heroine's character is free and easy, smart, willful, and kind, with li landi's iconic warm smile, which brings her own character highlights. the male and female protagonists focus on the "double strong" setting, and the plot incorporates elements of suspense, martial arts, palace struggle, and sadomasochism. it not only includes various thrilling assassinations and counter-assassinations, power plots and counter-plots, but also heart-wrenching emotional entanglements. , expanding the boundaries of ancient puppets.

high-scoring drama, worth watching more

in recent days, "the mountain flowers", which has just concluded, has won the title of "douban's highest-scoring domestic drama of the year" with a score of 9.1. the play is directed by fei zhenxiang and stars song jia. it is adapted from the real deeds of zhang guimei, the winner of the "july 1st medal" and a model of the times. it tells the story of how she established a free girls' high school in a remote area of ​​western china to help students in the mountains. the story of a poor girl changing her destiny.

for film and television dramas adapted from real themes, it is difficult to find a balance between reality and art. before "mountain flowers blooming", the movie "i am a mountain" starring hai qing had been criticized for its script writing. the success of "when the mountain flowers are blooming" is not only that it truly reproduces zhang guimei's touching deeds, but also uses a new era narrative technique that is more interesting to young audiences, broadening the expression of the value of mainstream dramas based on the deeds of real people, and composing a a new chapter in the main melody work.

it is worth mentioning that the play was created by four female screenwriters. through the presentation of a female perspective, it allows the audience to have a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that women face in education, and how they change their destiny through education. during the creation process, the main creative team spent three years, based on a large number of interviews, research, and multiple personal contacts with zhang guimei and the teachers and students of the girls' school to ensure that all drama adaptations and creations were well-founded. this precise grasp and artistic reproduction of real characters makes the play more flesh-and-blood, concrete and vivid when presenting zhang guimei's image. i believe that in the days to come, zhang guimei’s story will continue to influence and inspire more people to pay attention to education and the fate and development of women because of this film and television work.

among this year's high-scoring dramas, "my altay", "the strange story of the tang dynasty: journey to the west" and "bianshui past" are all works with high popularity and reputation, while "tianxingjian", which was rated 8.5 by douban, is slightly less popular. lonely, relying solely on "tap water" to maintain popularity. however, with its unique theme, compact plot and high-level production, "tian xingjian" stands out and has become a treasure drama worthy of second or third viewing in the eyes of many people.

"tianxingjian" tells the story of the late qing dynasty, the imperial guard men sandao (played by qin junjie), the county government fastman wang dibao (played by pang hanchen), the head of rongtianling zhuo bufan (played by liu yuning) and other different people. by chance, the person with this identity was involved in a bizarre treasure hunt, and in the majestic and turbulent historical tide, he gradually strengthened his ideal of saving the country. the drama is set twelve years after the failure of the reform movement of 1898. it cleverly integrates elements such as treasure hunting, espionage, suspense and martial arts spirit to present the audience with a modern legendary drama that has both historical significance and legendary color. .

since its broadcast, "tian xingjian" has won unanimous praise from viewers and industry insiders with its rich plot and sophisticated production. many viewers said that the play has a tight rhythm and ups and downs in the plot. it has a sense of history but also has elements of lightness and humor, making people addicted to it. the play is interspersed with the competition between various forces and the growth of the characters during the treasure hunt. , making the whole story more three-dimensional and full.

on september 30, the most popular online drama on maoyan was announced. "the story of the willow boat" topped the list of the most popular online drama on maoyan in the third quarter of 2024, which surprised many people. "the story of the willow boat" did not create a phenomenon-level viewing craze during its broadcast, but as the plot progressed, it won the highest score on douban for this year's costume idol dramas. after the drama was aired, it unexpectedly received a lot of praise on the internet. overseas it has also gained high reputation and has a significant long-tail effect. in particular, the lines and documents in the play are full of ancient charm, such as the wife's release letter, the marriage letter, and the marriage proposal vows, etc., which left many viewers with unfulfilled expectations.

the proposal oath from "the story of the willow boat"

poems, ancient prose, and titles quoted in "the story of the willow boat"

screenshot of douban review of "the story of the willow boat"

"liu zhou ji" revolves around cui xingzhou, the king of huaiyang, and liu miantang, the female village leader of yangshan, telling a love story that happened due to a strange combination of circumstances. the lines of costume dramas can often directly reflect the cultural heritage and emotional depth of a drama, and "the story of the willow boat" does an especially good job in this regard. whether it is the marriage letter and wife release letter between cui xingzhou and liu miantang, or the marriage proposal vows and conversations between them, they are all full of ancient charm. for example, in the book of marriage, "i would like to make a promise with a white head, write to the red paper, and make an alliance with red leaves", and in the book of letting go of my wife, "i am afraid that my wife will be hurt and her heart will be broken, and her youth will be wasted". the application of these ancient texts not only makes the audience feel the charm of traditional culture , which allowed them to find resonance in the emotional world of the characters in the play. many viewers said that although the rhythm of the drama is slow, the plot is compact and the characters are vivid, just like "do you know should be green, fat, red, and slim" a few years ago? it is a costume drama worth watching again and again, every time watching it will reveal new emotions.

reporter: ren xiaofei editor: xu min proofreader: gaoxin