Finally, it is its turn to play.
2022 domestic suspense drama, lively and deserted.
said it was lively because various new dramas were aired and suspense dramas were still receiving continuous bets from all parties. It is said to be deserted because of the recent series of major suspense dramas, " Tower of Babel " and " Corridor Pavilion ", which have not received satisfactory reviews one after another.
Although " Crime Hunting Illustrated Book ", " vs. " and " Gate of Rebirth " have their own strengths, in the end they are all one step away from being the king of bombs.
2022The leading roles in domestic dramas range from period dramas such as "人世", to ancient puppets such as "梦华录", to rural dramas and suspense dramas such as "福到万家", How long has it been since a real hit movie was released?
It's time to play the real trump card - " out of court ". It will be broadcast on Youku tonight.
hasn’t even started yet, but it already has the familiar hardcore atmosphere of suspense dramas.
Let’s not look at the cast list, but the directing and directing lineup alone will make people excited -
Director Zhang Li, who is the top-rated Chinese drama "Uncle Circle" and "Uncle Li is very angry, the consequences will be serious".
How powerful "Uncle Li" is, he only has 4 Douban works with a score of 9 or above.
Huang Wei , Zhang Li's apprentice, does not have many directorial works, but he only filmed two "大江大河".
has a fingerprint as a screenwriter, and his level of suspense drama is not bad. After all, he has written a movie called "".
Is the lineup of editors and directors interesting? Looking at the cast, there’s just one word: hard.
The two leading actors: Luo Jin, Xia Yu, a powerful Mesozoic actor who becomes more and more courageous as he fights, and a Venice Best Actor whose acting skills have remained online for many years.
supporting cast - Wan Qian , evil.
高叶, charm.
Jiao Junyan , crazy.
Huo Qing, cold.
plus Guo Guangping , National Anthem, Luan Yuanhui , Li Guangjie , Li Zonghan and other powerful factions, evil, charming, crazy and cold gather together, will it never be eliminated?
has something even better.
's suspense drama has a total of 20 episodes, and it has been divided into two parts, one "Blind Spot" with 6 episodes, and one "Drowner" with 14 episodes. "Blind Spot" takes Xia Yu as the core of the story. "The Overboard Man" takes Luo Jin as the core of the story.
One universe, two stories. It can be seen that the fingerprints of "Uncle Li"'s master, apprentice and screenwriter are going to bring a group of powerful people to play something new this time. Even the restricted area that domestic suspense dramas have never set foot in: parallel universe narrative.
I am sure that this is definitely a tough dish of domestic suspense, it is profitable and ruthless enough.
What is even more rare is that this group of tough guys have the ambition to open up a new path for domestic dramas.
Not convinced? "Uncle Li is very angry and the consequences will be serious."
Don't wait for tonight, now, open the "disk"!
1, Fingerprint + Zhang Li, isn’t this creative lineup the best in Chinese dramas?
The most core factor that determines the quality of a drama series is the director.
There are two directors of "Outside the Court", each directing a chapter. They happen to be a master and apprentice pair. The master of
is Zhang Li.
Since the 1990s, Zhang Li has done photography for famous directors such as Ye Daying , Chen Guoxing , Feng Xiaogang , especially the latter. The two successively collaborated on " A Sigh " and " Big Shots ". Waiting for many videos.
When Zhang Li was still working as a photographer, his work was extremely strict. Once he got angry on the set, the consequences would be serious. It was a good talk in the circle, so there was a line in "A World Without Thieves", "Uncle Li is very angry, and the consequences will be serious." .”
But Zhang Li’s most impressive photographer’s work should still be the historical drama classic-“Yongzheng Dynasty”.
During the filming of this drama, Zhang Li met a great screenwriter, Liu Heping.
The two hit it off and are destined to produce a work that will amaze everyone.
But Zhang Li first collaborated with another screenwriter, Dana Sheng Heyu, on a historical drama.
In 2003, the historical drama " Towards a Republic" directed by Zhang Li and written by Sheng Heyu was broadcast on CCTV One. This drama had been in preparation for many years and was full of epic qualities. After it was broadcast, it once caused a controversy in word-of-mouth and ratings. Also mediocre.
However, the longer the series accumulates, the higher its reputation becomes. The current Douban score of the series has stopped at 9.6 points. After
finished filming "Toward a Republic", Zhang Li was still unfinished. He finally completed the collaboration with Liu Heping and produced the work " Ming Dynasty 1566".
Liu Heping's heroic words back then are still mentioned by drama fans. "The release of this drama marks the maturity of Chinese long-form TV dramas."
"Ming Dynasty 1566" failed to achieve high ratings in the end, but it once again reached the top of the pyramid of domestic drama reputation, with a score of 9.7 on Douban.
Zhang Li is still not satisfied with filming historical dramas. This time, he found a great screenwriter, Jiang Qitao. So " The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes of Life " was born. The score of this drama ranked only third among the historical dramas directed by Zhang Li, with a score of 9.2 on Douban. But it is certainly enough to scorn most domestic dramas.
After three dramas, Zhang Li has few rivals in the field of historical dramas.
Regardless of the Jiajing court or the historical events of the late Qing Dynasty, they all have a unique flavor under his lens. The group drama is particularly exciting, with countless classic characters.
In addition, Liu Bei's " Military Secrets", Li Xuejian's "The Young Marshal", Zhang GuoliSong Jia's " Once Upon a Time in China" are all works directed by Zhang Li.
It can be said that as long as Zhang Li does not make fantasy dramas, it is basically difficult to miss.
What is a pity is that "Blind Spot" directed by Zhang Li only has 6 episodes. It's somewhat unsatisfactory.
The director of "The Overboard" is Zhang Li's student Huang Wei, who is also a photographer. Huang Wei was the cameraman of the period drama "White Deer Plain ". The "Dajiang Dahe" series is co-directed by Huang Wei. This time, he finally took the lead. The two directors of
have joined forces, and the series tells two stories in parallel in the same world and in different time and space.
Story: You are part of me, and part of me is you. Master and apprentice join forces, and the tacit understanding is invincible. The trump card of
has already won at the starting line.
For many suspense web dramas, the small number of episodes does not mean that the plot is fast-paced, nor does it mean that the quality is excellent. On the other hand, many domestic suspense short dramas do not give the audience the impression of being high-end.
The key to its pros and cons lies in the director's control of the overall look and feel.
As for the quality of domestic dramas, if Zhang Li takes second place, no one may dare to take first place.
texture does not mean just making some impactful shots. It’s about controlling the entire rhythm, image, and style.
Judging from the trailer of "Outside the Court", this is definitely a suspense drama with a very high quality and strong style.
The story begins with a vicious murder case.
How long have you not seen such a straightforward and exciting opening of a Chinese drama? !
is not finished. The murder soon triggered a series of stories:
An excellent judge was trapped in a mystery. An honest lawyer was imprisoned.
The rapid cuts of scenes highlight the coming danger. The different expressions on people's faces tell hidden clues. Everyone is pointing their finger at the male protagonist played by Luo Jin, but the truth is not that simple.
"Should I be a good lawyer or a good lawyer?"
"Only children make choices, adults want them all."
It seems that Zhang Li should improve his skills this time Chinese dramas The specialty of quality is brought into full play.
However, whether a drama can be good to watch depends on the script. Who is the screenwriter of
? fingerprint.
There are two universes in domestic suspense dramas, one is the "Green Vine Universe" created by Wu Bai and many directors, and the other is the "Jingang Universe" created by Fingerprint.
relies on two works, one is "Rebirth" starring Zhang Yi and , and the other is "White Night".
This story still takes place in Hong Kong and Tianjin. The story style is still full of suspenseful serial cases that Fingerprint is good at, and it still adopts the two-hero story mode that Fingerprint is good at.
Moreover, the audience will also welcome an old acquaintance - the mysterious man "Han Bin" in "White Night". This character will also become a major "variable" that affects the fate of the protagonists in the "Outside the Court" series.
If the script level of "Outside the Court" continues the level of "Rebirth", it will only be considered above the standard, not a surprise.
But what if Fingerprint returns to its peak this time? What if he rediscovered his White Night form? Don’t forget, the director this time is Zhang Li.
2. The ambition of the story of this suspense drama may exceed your expectations.
Now, let us look at the story. The simple description is: there are undercurrents outside the court and the case is full of spies.
The story of "Blind Spot" reminds me of "24 Hours" because the whole story takes place within sixteen hours. Judge Lu Nan (played by Xia Yu) went to Nanjin for a brief business trip to report to the president in person, and was asked to help with the details. A death penalty review of a "bizarre corpse tragedy" that occurred nine years ago. In order to find out the truth as soon as possible, Lunan teamed up with his friend Qiao Shaoting (played by Luo Jin) in Tianjin and Hong Kong, and relied on their "extreme operations" to carry out thrilling Through many crises, he finally solved the real mystery of the corpse case.
Through this thrilling journey, Qiao Shaoting also accidentally obtained important clues to the "bizarre case without a corpse" that he was following up on - the "Chen Man Gang Smuggling Case."
Let’s watch “The Overboard Man” again, another unit of the “Outside the Court” series in the same time and space relationship as “Blind Spot”.
From the very beginning, there is a bizarre case without a corpse, which stirs up the legal affairs of Tianjin and Hong Kong! The protagonist Qiao Shaoting (played by Luo Jin) was framed as a criminal suspect while representing the case, and fell into the darkest moment of his life.
Faced with many crises, he partnered with the outstanding young lawyer Xiao Zhen (played by Jiao Junyan) to jointly follow up the death penalty review of the case. And his persistence also brought to light the undercurrents of Jinfu and Dezhi law firms in Jinggang City.
It is not difficult to see that this fingerprint story has three major highlights. Highlight 1 of
: The pace is fast, the two story sections are interconnected and full of tension.
"Outside the Court" has a total of 20 episodes. The story related to the "bizarre case without a body" in "The Blind Spot" is the main line of "The Man Who Drowned". The protagonists of the two units, Xia Yu and Luo Jin, will also appear in the other unit.
From the perspective of characters and plot, "Outside the Court" belongs to the suspense category, but if broken down, "Blind Spot" focuses on criminal investigation themes, while "The Overboard" has both legal and criminal genres.
Judging from the key information extracted from the trailer, the 20-episode story tells at least three major cases. Behind the case, there is a mysterious mastermind who will not hesitate to put the male protagonist played by Luo Jin in jail to achieve his goal.
From a structural point of view, this is another "dual male protagonist" setting. Lu Nan is in the light and Qiao Shaoting is in the dark. One wants to investigate the case, while the other wants to find the truth and clear his innocence.
As the investigation deepens, the truth of the "bizarre case without a body" is gradually revealed, but at the same time, another case becomes increasingly confusing. The story is full of dramatic tension.
Highlight 2: It’s refreshing, and the conflicts are eye-catching.
It can be said that no matter which part, "Outside the Court" quickly opens the curtain of the drama through a considerable gathering of characters and events, it can be called bright and exciting. There are really not many domestic dramas that can pull off such a neat technique.
The scene opens with criminals brutally dismembering and dumping their bodies in the wilderness. After the principal culprit in the
murder case was arrested, his co-defendant Li Mengqi remained missing.
And Li Mengqi is likely to have undergone plastic surgery and become the leader of the smuggling gang in Dongjiang Port, which is Wan Qian's role.
Serious crime, face-changing, the protagonist is wronged, and the two male protagonists are in danger. It can be said that the whole story is high-energy and full of the pleasure of mental confrontation.
Highlight 3: The fate of the male protagonist is full of drama, and the story is full of suspense.
In sync with the suspense of the case, the male protagonist Qiao Shaoting was trapped in a black hole. Because he came into contact with the interests of the mastermind behind the scenes, he encountered various conspiracies and calculations.
From the best lawyer in Jinggang City, he once became a prisoner. The character
is clearly "deep in darkness", but he is "facing the light". All kinds of suspense are thrown out, good and evil characters quickly surround him, and there are many conspiracies. This drama has become more than half.
suspense arises from this:
After being investigated, framed, and losing his personal freedom, can Qiao Shaoting escape safely? Restoring innocence?
How can he peel off the cocoon and get closer to the truth of the case step by step through a series of extreme operations?
What kind of danger will Xia Yu's line encounter?
At this point, the two male protagonists have the complementary charm of "1+1>2". Once the story is told, it is so exciting.
3, 10 powerful actors, I just want to ask how amazing their acting skills are.
How amazing are the actors' acting skills in director Zhang Li's works? Let's see how many actors have come out of " The Ming Dynasty ", "Toward the Republic" and "The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes of Life". Just know.
When choosing a role for Uncle Li, the first thing to consider is temperament, which fits the character's temperament, and then acting skills and appearance.
This time, another acting feast is prepared. 9 acting talents, all worth looking forward to.
ranks first, Luo Jin.
has gone through "Crane Huating" and " An Jia ". In recent years, Luo Jin's acting skills have become more and more stable.
In "Happiness to Ten Thousands of Homes", Luo Jin also plays Guan Tao, a lawyer.
But "Outside the Court" is definitely an unprecedented breakthrough for Luo Jin: from a hot golden lawyer to a deep dilemma of having his license revoked, his hair is messy and his beard is unkempt, and he is even pushed to the edge of collapse and shouts: I did it!
also experienced a thrilling moment when someone strangled his neck with a rope in the car.
In short, this lawyer who once claimed to be a lawyer who helped drowning people has become a drowning person himself.
This time, it should be the most dangerous and multi-layered "role" Luo Jin has ever played. It is a tough battle for "actor Luo Jin".
Qiao Shaoting, is probably the character in this play that the audience pays the most attention to and has the most empathy for. If he plays the role well, he will undoubtedly be another outstanding role for Luo Jin. How awesome is
? Think about Sun Chun , Sun Honglei , Huang Zhizhong in Zhang Li's drama.
is second, Xia Yu.
won the Venice Best Actor at the age of 17.
After becoming famous as a young boy, he acted steadily. When it came to the role of Da Jinya in "The Secret of the Dragon", the audience found that Xia Yu's character creation ability and performance aura have never changed.
" Antique Game Middle Game " has also improved its quality because of Xia Yu's performance. Unfortunately, Xia Yu still lacks more powerful roles in recent years.
This time he plays the role of Judge Lunan, who is not only smart and smart, but also willing to take risks alone when investigating the truth.
This role feels like it is prepared for Xia Yu, and it is a sure shot. The suspense is just: how brilliant?
ranked third, Wan Qian.
This is a domestic suspense drama with a character that has already been dazzling in the trailer, and finally we see the femme fatale again.
Chen Man.
The leader of the smuggling group in the drama may have undergone a face change. In the
trailer, Wan Qian has short hair and is smart, with an expression of charm and contempt, but also a hint of determination.
It's like sharpening the knife carefully in the first half, holding back the edge, and you can only faintly glimpse the light of the knife.
Sooner or later, there will be a final fatal blow.
I am really looking forward to her performance in the main drama.
ranked fourth, Jiao Junyan.
Her role in the play is also very interesting. She was determined to replace Lawyer Qiao, played by Luo Jin, but she became the key partner in clearing suspicion and finding out the truth.
Among domestic Mesozoic actresses, Jiao Junyan should be at the forefront for her strong plasticity. She can be both sassy and soft, but she has only limited good roles. For the role of
, it’s her turn to show off her sword.
is fifth, Huo Qing.
is recognized as a powerful actor in Chinese dramas. He has appeared in many masterpieces in recent years.
In Gao Xixi's "New Three Kingdoms", Lu Su, played by Huo Qing, has received a lot of praise.
In "大江大河2", he plays the role of Factory Director Ma with a complicated personality.
Huo Qing's most impressive role in recent years is that of the villain. Once Huo Qing plays the bad guy, the protagonist group will suffer. Because once he takes action, he must be a ruthless character with a deep, reserved and extremely high IQ.
In this drama, he plays a top figure in the local legal profession. He says to Luo Jin's character: You just don't follow the rules. One line of dialogue reveals the domineering power.
Suspense dramas are most afraid of the lack of strength of the villain. With such a ruthless character, the drama will certainly be good to watch.
ranked sixth, Gao Ye.
Regardless of Li Xiangxiang in " Chang'an Twelve Hours " or Liang Anni in " I am Yu Huanshui ", Gao Ye can always outline the sexy tension of the character in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.
She is also one of the Tsing Yi women who are best at playing femme fatales in current Chinese dramas. The other one is also in this drama, Wan Qian.
ranks seventh, Li Guangjie.
Director Zhang Li's old star, in "Toward a Republic", the fledgling Li Guangjie plays the role of the GuangxuEmperor.
Although Li Guangjie has not become popular in recent years, his acting skills have always been online. After his performance in "The Wind Rises in Longxi" caused controversy, it is time to prove himself this time.
is eighth, Zhang Lingxin .
Jiang Yafei in "Parental Love" and Xia Dong in " Nirvana in Fire" made Zhang Lingxin well known to the majority of the audience.
In fact, she also has a suspense drama series in which she plays the leading role alone, " Bone Language ".
This time she plays not a forensic doctor, but a policewoman. This suspenseful face is just right in this drama.
is ranked ninth, Li Zonghan.
He was the "No. 1 youngster" in the Republic of China. In recent years, he has appeared most in urban dramas. But Li Zonghan actually has a very dramatic face.
Once it is put into a suspense drama, it has the charm of being difficult to distinguish between good and evil.
Looking at the shot of him shaking the red wine glass in the trailer, you know that this time he acted correctly.
is the tenth, practice.
has frequently appeared in dramas such as Noon Sunshine in recent years. In "Meeting Time", she played the role of Chen Xi'er who has been stalking Lei Jiayin 's character.
The crazier the character is, the more his acting skills show off.
The villain she plays this time was glimpsed in the trailer, but her eyes are breathtaking. Director Zhang Li has always had a unique charm when shooting female characters. The actress in this drama is blessed.
Generally speaking, the biggest feeling after watching the trailer is that in the story, who is the cat and who is the mouse is not only not finalized, but is in a fluid and reversible state. Who is the ghost? Who are people?
The water in Tianjin Port is too deep. A stone thrown down stirs up the sediment on the bottom of the river, muddying the clarity on the surface.
But only in this way is it more interesting.
4. It’s time for the audience to see the true strength of domestic suspense dramas.
Domestic suspense dramas have indeed not produced a real hit for too long. There are some
, but they are just small hits. Suspense dramas that are highly anticipated before they are aired often end up ending in an anticlimactic manner, or even fail right after the show begins.
The structure adopted by "Outside the Court" should be a type that the creators of Chinese suspense dramas are reluctant to touch.
20 episode, two chapters, the stories are interrelated, and the fate of the characters is linked. It requires an extremely precise timeline and clear plot logic. Any flaw may be a mistake and the whole game will be lost.
Intense dramatic conflict , interesting suspense points continue to surface. Everything is like a thick layer of fog surrounding the two male protagonists.
What the protagonist steps on is not only a maze of interlocking crimes, but also a code of life and death to prove his innocence.
There is only one reason why I dare to shoot like this: people with high skills are bold.
After the suspense drama, I am particularly confident in this drama. The suspense genre is originally one of the most popular genres for domestic dramas to produce high-quality products at the moment, and there should not be a vacancy for blockbusters for a long time.
"Outside the Court" has the ambition and strength to reach the top, but what I look forward to most is not simply replicating the glory of a genre, but Zhang Li, who is good at opening up new territories for Chinese dramas, to create one more path for domestic suspense dramas. A road no one else has traveled.
Success or failure, the answer is tonight.
