Around the beginning of the century, there was still a certain market for domestic historical dramas, especially many TV dramas about emperors and legends, which were rated as classics among classics.
However, due to various impacts later on, the market for historical dramas became increasingly narrow.
At the lowest point, except for CCTV and Liao Liao, almost no one was filming historical dramas.
Actually speaking, the main reason is money...
A historical masterpiece needs to be supported by stars, a big scene, a big set, multiple extras, countless exquisite costumes and props, and the script and plot design must be above the standard.
The total sum of everything will undoubtedly be an astronomical figure. Even if some film and television companies can come up with this amount of funds, the key point is that no one can guarantee that this project will explode.
At that time, the entertainment industry was developing rapidly, and idol dramas, urban dramas, and romantic dramas were very popular. However, the amount of funds required for these projects was far lower than that of historical masterpieces.
For example, there is a historical masterpiece with an investment of 200 million, which has an uncertain future, and a romantic drama with an investment of 20 million, which may be a small hit.
If the former loses, 200 million will be lost. If the latter loses, you can gamble nine more times. Even if you are unlucky, half of the projects will be profitable.
Which one a normal businessman would choose is self-evident.
About 10 years ago, the so-called big production meant investment + big scenes + multiple stars + plot structure. 10 years later, the measurement standard for big production is investment + stars, plus special effects.
The traffic model has become the foundation of the film and television industry, and few companies will seriously polish scripts, improve acting skills, and create convincing scenery bit by bit.
Shanhe can compete with Yiqian Film and Television Company because, firstly, what they do is truly excellent, and secondly, other film and television companies do too poorly.
As a result, Shanhe became unique in the film and television industry and became the king...
Similarly, this environment has also greatly compressed the growth of historical dramas. In recent years, the output of historical dramas has been extremely low.
Most of them are called historical dramas, with a certain historical figure as the protagonist. On the surface, they tell the legend of the character, but in fact they are Mary Sue romance dramas.
For five thousand years, starting from Fuxi and Xuanyuan, Qin Shihuang, Chu Bawang, Liu Bang, Liu Xiu, Cao family father and son, Yang Jian, Li Er, Wu Zetian, the surname was Zhao, the surname was Zhu, the surname was Bo'er Zhijin, the surname was Aixin
Jueluo......
As for emperors and celebrities who are somewhat famous, only half of them are wasted.
Later, a certain bureau tightened its grip, and they no longer dared to film the dynasty, a character that was too well-known, so they went to great lengths to torment the less popular dynasty.
The Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms were the two periods with the most frequent wars and the most miserable people in history. People were like grass and grass, and Akano was thousands of miles away. They filmed romantic scenes, beautiful and romantic, and the male and female protagonists fell in love every day and formed a CP, which was like a paradise on earth.
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I really want them to travel back in time and experience life, so that when they are so hungry that they can’t even chew the bark of a tree, they won’t be in the mood to fall in love...
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This kind of creative attitude and all kinds of false pretenses have chilled the hearts of countless viewers.
Now, when many viewers hear that the film crew is promoting it as a historical drama, they immediately say two words - Haha.
Of course, this is for ordinary film and television companies. Everyone still generally supports and expects Shanhe, whose quality has always been guaranteed.
Therefore, many people are quite happy with the fictional historical drama in "Nirvana in Fire".
Firstly, he believed in Shanhe, and secondly, he was the director Kong Sheng. The two period dramas "The Mansion Gate" and "Da Ranfang" made his name famous, and he is known as the representative figure of current drama directors.
To a certain extent, Kong Sheng's reputation in the hearts of drama audiences can even rival that of Zuo Le.
Therefore, when other historical dramas are presented, the audience responds with laughter, but Shan He and Kong Sheng used this to shout "Nirvana in Fire", which really attracted a lot of viewers.
As soon as I watched the drama, I fell into it...
It is true that the plot of "Nirvana in Fire" has many flaws, but really speaking, not many viewers can take the initiative to discover them, let alone "Nirvana in Fire" does not cover up its flaws.
There are disadvantages but more advantages.
The audience, who had their eyes rubbed over and over again by countless low-quality costumes and props, as well as the high-magnification Abao color filter, opened "Nirvana in Fire".
The first feeling is that it is refreshing. The filter is not without it, but it is very soft. It makes people feel clean, refreshing, translucent and comfortable.
Fu Hua Dao does not blindly pursue gorgeousness and iconicity, but pays attention to matching, so that it does not look cheap and has quality.
As soon as many viewers opened this TV series, even though they didn't understand the plot, they were already full of good impressions just by looking at the outside.
This is what they think of a costume historical drama!
It's comfortable on the outside and pretty good on the inside.
Apart from anything else, Gu Xiaoge's male protagonist, Mei Changsu, wears a jade crown and a blue-grey cloth robe, standing upright, with deep eyes and a slightly pale face, looking like a jade tree facing the wind, looking graceful and noble.
Almost as soon as he appeared on the stage, he conquered all the pretty girls, lying on the screen and calling her husband.
And the male protagonist Mei Changsu is not the only one who is handsome.
The second male lead, King Jing, played by Duan Long, has a tough style but also tenderness. Because Duan Long's acting style is a little more domineering than the original version, his popularity is not much less than that of Mei Changsu.
There are other male characters, including the master of Langya Pavilion, Fei Liu, the commander of the Imperial Army, the young marquis, Mu Qing, Xiao Jingrui, Prince Yu, and even the old emperor played by Li Youbin. They are all good-looking and charming characters.
If "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is a collection of female stars, then the male artists in "Nirvana in Fire" competing for their beauty is also a highlight.
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In addition to good looks, the settings of the characters in "Nirvana in Fire" are also particularly attractive. With the broadcast of the TV series, many characters have become extremely popular online.
The first one is of course the male protagonist Mei Changsu.
As the first protagonist of "Nirvana in Fire", Mei Changsu's setting is definitely the most outstanding one in the whole drama. He is extremely resourceful and the best in the world. He has a huge hatred, but he is not blinded by hatred. He values love and righteousness.
There is a bottom line in doing things.
Moreover, Mei Changsu has an outstanding temperament, elegant posture, gentle and polite words and deeds, and interacts with every character, whether they are enemies or friends, he is particularly charming.
Coupled with his serious illness and delicate body, it is very easy to cause distress to the audience, especially the female audience.
Even now there are many fans of Gu Xiaoge, because Mei Changsu's performance is so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that when they see Gu Xiaoge, they feel that he is sick and weak, so they take care of him and take good care of his health in the comment section of the scarf every day.
Gu Xiaoge felt that something was wrong with her body, and even went to the hospital for a physical examination before she felt relieved.
The second most popular one is the heroine Princess Nihuang. She has been infatuated for ten years and has been waiting for her brother Lin Shu wholeheartedly. She uses the body of a woman to protect her young brother, holds an army in hand, and faces the ups and downs of the court.
Such a heroine setting is very rare in film and television dramas.
Actor Song Jia herself is very good at playing this kind of heroic, strong yet feminine woman, and she interprets the role of Princess Nihuang very well.
After the broadcast of "Nirvana in Fire", Princess Nihuang has been well received. As soon as she appeared on the stage, countless fans shouted wildly, and "Princess Princess competes high" filled the entire barrage.
The third-ranked character, to the surprise of many people, is not the second male lead, Prince Jing, as everyone thought, but the old emperor played by Li Youbin.
The current plot has not revealed that the old emperor is the final villain. Currently, Mei Changsu's revenge plan is mainly aimed at Xie Yu and Xia Shouzun, the two executors who personally planned the Chiyan injustice case.
Therefore, the old emperor, who has not yet revealed his true colors, is domineering and thoughtful, and single-handedly suppresses his sons and ministers to obey him.
With this kind of personality, coupled with Li Youbin's own high popularity, it is easy to understand why he has been loved by countless viewers.
Ranked fourth is Prince Jing. This character is second only to the male protagonist Mei Changsu in the drama.
He is conscientious in work, forbearing to be domineering, resolute and upright, not as mean, cruel, selfish and hypocritical as his father and brother. Instead, he has the world in mind and is willing to support and respect people like Lin Shu and Princess Nihuang who have made great contributions to the country.
Except for Prince Qi, who only exists in memories, Prince Jing is the most upright among the princes of Liang.
Of course, it was precisely because of this that he was selected by Mei Changsu and promoted to the position of prince. Similarly, without his support, Mei Changsu's revenge plan, even if it could succeed, would not be so perfect.
Mei Changsu and Prince Jing can be said to be the top CPs in "Nirvana in Fire", even better than Mei Changsu and Princess Nihuang.
From this we can also see the compatibility and popularity of these two characters.
Ranked fifth is Fei Liu, who is following Mei Changsu.
This young man with an immature mind but one of the best martial arts skills in the world has a tragic past. He has a three-point punch to the soul, coupled with his clear and handsome face and silly behavior, he has made many old aunts who follow the show cute.
Chu Yuan, who plays Fei Liu, is also a very popular child actor. TV series such as "Go Boy", "Family with Children" and "Lotus Lantern" have made this mixed-race boy soar.
Although Yang Qing and Zhang Shan still dominate the list of the most popular child stars, to be honest, when it comes to the development speed in the past two years, Chu Yuan has left them behind.
More importantly, his attempts in many film and television dramas have greatly broadened Chu Yuan's acting career, giving him a very bright future as an actor.
In comparison, Yang Qing is not bad. He has taken on many roles in recent years. He has a solid foundation and good acting skills. He is not worried about the narrow career path and the difficulties in transition.
In recent years, Zhang Shan has relied on the national role of Liu Xing to kill everyone, but he himself is also firmly tied to this role.
Nowadays, external film crews are looking for him to play related roles. At most, they are comedies, and his options for accepting roles are very limited.
Unlike most ordinary actors, it is not a serious matter for them to have a fixed acting path. If they can make a breakthrough, they will make a breakthrough. If they cannot, they will rest on their laurels.
But Zhang Shan and others are different. They are child actors, not yet adults, and their future acting careers will be very long. If their acting career is fixed, their acting careers will be very difficult.
It would be fine if I didn't have ambitions, but I wonder how, as the most popular child star who has seen the scenery on the top of the mountain, he could be content with being an ordinary actor.
Therefore, broadening the scope of the play and trying to get rid of the outside world's impression of a single character are the most important problems that Zhang Shan and others solve.
At present, Chu Yuan has almost said goodbye to this problem, and Yang Qing has almost solved it. Although there is still a label, the impact is negligible.
There is only Zhang Shan, and he is too deeply involved with the role of Liu Xing, making it difficult to get rid of him easily.
It is foreseeable that if Zhang Shan does not have other good developments to offset Liu Xing's influence on him, then among the three children in the future, he will be the one with the worst development.
Under the flying stream, Concubine Jing, Prince Yu, Qin Banruo and even the prince have appeared on the list one after another. There are too many charming characters in "Nirvana in Fire".
Their composition made "Nirvana in Fire" possible, and the TV series returned the actors who played these roles to great popularity. This was a win-win outcome.
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After "Nirvana in Fire" premiered with a ratings of 1.81, as the plot continued to develop, the ratings began to rise.
It officially broke 2 in three days, and by the time the 30th episode was aired, the ratings were close to breaking 3. By the 32nd episode, it officially broke 3, and the ratings continued to rise.
The momentum is no less than that of "The Mansion Gate" the year before. It can be said that "Nirvana in Fire" has given this year's Shanhe drama a good start...
Let's talk about the plot of "Nirvana in Fire" again. Following the previous article, after Mei Changsu came to Beijing, he openly took refuge in Prince Yu, but in fact he colluded with his friend Prince Jing to support the latter's rise to power.
The silly King Yu regards Mei Changsu as his confidant, but he doesn't know that he is actually his brother's undercover agent.
After Mei Changsu settled down under King Yu, he began to implement his revenge plan.
His plan is actually very simple, and can be best described in four words - clipping off the wings.
From the beginning to the end, Mei Changsu's goal was the old emperor, but the old emperor returned to the throne as the head of the beam, with a high position and many minions. Even if Mei Changsu cheated, he might not be able to bring down the opponent.
So if you want to seek revenge on the old emperor, you must first cut off his wings, or in other words, cut off those who are not on Mei Changsu's side.
The prince, Prince Yu, Xie Yu, and Xia Jiang are Mei Changsu's targets, but these four people are not easy to mess with. Killing them requires careful planning.
Therefore, Mei Changsu began to solve the case, using each case or incident to drag the prince and others into the water step by step, reduce their power, and remove the group of people who stood in the way one by one.
At the same time, he continued to win over people who were dissatisfied with the old emperor to join his alliance, forming a community of interests headed by him and Prince Jing.
In the end, the hedonistic prince was imprisoned, and King Yu was arrested after failing to force him into the palace. Xia Jiang and Xie Yu, the two direct executors of Chiyan's injustice, each had their own retribution.
The old emperor had completely lost his wings, and the situation was over. Mei Changsu led everyone in the main hall to launch a final general attack on the old emperor.
As of the 50th episode, the ratings of "Nirvana in Fire" have reached 3.71, the Douhua score has also reached 9.3, and the number of views on Penguin Video has reached as high as 7 billion, becoming the first phenomenal work in 2024.
Director Kong Sheng's reputation is becoming more and more famous, and he has firmly established himself as the number one person in dramas.
Gu Xiaoge became extremely popular with this drama and became the top among the top.
Against this background, the last four episodes of "Nirvana in Fire", which paved the way for most of the show, have finally arrived...
