In the TV drama market, spy war dramas have always been a popular topic, so many people want to get a share of the pie.
However, looking at the numerous spy war dramas, there are very few that can be called "well-made", because the threshold for spy war dramas is relatively high.
not only should we pursue perfection in the plot, characters, scenes, etc., but we should also ensure that the entire story is logical, so it is difficult to achieve perfection.
Therefore, most spy war dramas are full of complaints and have been criticized by the audience as soon as they go online.
Of course, there are still some spy war dramas that can be recognized by everyone. Today, let’s take a look at the 7 most classic spy war dramas, each of which makes people feel endless aftertaste.
. "Luxing"
"Luxing" launched in 2009 has always been praised by netizens as the "ceiling of spy war dramas". Even after so many years, no work can surpass it.
itself, the original novel is a work with a very in-depth plot. Before the filming, screenwriter Jiang Wei expanded a large amount of content and wrote a script of 400,000 words.
Therefore, this drama is very meticulous in plot setting, logical details, etc., which makes people feel like they can't stop at a glance.
In addition to the excellent script, the performances of the two protagonists also played a key role. Sun Honglei’s role as Yu Zecheng, gentle and polite, is in a strong contrast to his previous roles.
and Cui Ping, played by Yao Chen , is a little rustic and likes to smoke dry tobacco, which is different from her temperament and image. A strange combination of
is really interesting to disguise yourself as a couple under the same roof and perform secret tasks.
The two of them have a full acting skills. In the intense and exciting plot, there are also some interesting things in life, and the rhythm is controlled with a relaxed and relaxed manner.
Of course, relying on the two protagonists alone is not enough. There are many well-known old actors in the play, such as Wu Gang , Zu Feng , etc.
With their solid acting skills and line skills, they have brought the quality of the entire drama to a higher level, leaving the audience with a lot of room for thinking.
Overall, "The Hidden" is definitely the best spy war drama ever, with almost no complaints. It is precisely because of this that this drama can achieve a good harvest of reputation and ratings, and become the top "drama king" among domestic dramas.
. " Conspiracy "
Speaking of domestic spy war dramas, it must be impossible to avoid actor Liu Yunlong . The spy war dramas he has acted in basically have good reputations, and the most representative of them is "Conspiracy".
The main character group of this drama is a group of special intelligence staff. The story mainly tells a little-known but thrilling story happening around them.
In the market of spy war dramas, "Strike" has a very important significance. It links literary and artistic vocabulary such as "listening to the wind" and "catching the wind" with spy war, and also creates a new idea for subsequent works.
Therefore, the protagonist of this drama, Liu Yunlong, is also known as the "Godfather of the Spy War Drama".
. As it turns out, Liu Yunlong really deserves this title.
When filming this drama, Liu Yunlong took the crew to inspect Sichuan, Northwest and other places every day.
When everyone else rested and slept at night, Liu Yunlong was still thinking about the lines and scripts, and only slept for three or four hours a day.
Because of his serious spirit, this drama can be sophisticated and rigorous in terms of plot, lines, etc.
At the same time, many plots in the play are also very novel, such as Morse code, seizure, etc. These essential elements in the spy war drama are all from this work.
So, this drama can be called the "template" of spy war dramas, and many later spy war dramas borrowed this model.
. " Kite "
"Kite" is another spy war drama starring Liu Yunlong. The story background takes place in the War of Resistance Against Japan and mainly tells a wonderful story surrounding the underground party member "Kite".
The drama was released in 2017, but before that, Liu Yunlong had been preparing for 5 years and had deleted and changed the plot many times.
Finally, the original plot of 51 episodes was deleted to 46 episodes, and it was officially launched.
is different from those brainless spy war dramas. "Kite" does not deliberately lower the opponent's level, but instead raises the villain's IQ very high, so that the protagonist often encounters difficulties.
This will not only make the plot more ups and downs, but also leave more room for imagination for the audience. If you know the end by looking at the beginning, then such a spy war drama will undoubtedly fail.
In addition to the open and secret struggles between spies, another highlight of this drama is the emotional drama.
In the tense and exciting spy war, it is mixed with delicate and sincere feelings. The two seemingly inconsistent plots produce wonderful chemical reactions, making the rhythm of the whole drama even better.
Although most of the actors in this drama are low-profile, their performance is very good. Liu Yunlong, Li Xiaoran starring actors are even more impeccable.
As the last "glory" of the spy war drama, "Kite" is considered a "great" work, and some viewers even think that the level of this drama is no lower than "Luxing".
In short, this is a masterpiece worth everyone to watch.
. " Pretender "
In 2015, there were two dramas that had to be watched, one was the costume drama " Langya Bang ", and the other was the spy war drama "Pretender".
Both dramas are produced by Noon Sunshine, and the cast is very similar, with stars such as Hu Ge , Liu Mintao , Wang Ou , etc.
is also a work set in the Anti-Japanese War. This drama tells the cruel and turbulent real life of that era from the perspective of the four Ming siblings.
On the surface, the four people are ordinary people, but everyone behind the scenes have a second identity.
Of course, although the identities of several people are different, they all insist on their respective responsibilities and righteousness in their hearts.
Solid script, excellent actors, and exquisite costumes and makeup make this drama a high-quality masterpiece.
In addition, this drama also has important significance for several starring actors. Hu Ge completed the transformation with this drama, while Jin Dong , Liu Mintao, Wang Kai is well-known to more viewers because of this drama.
There is also an actor who performed well, Song Yi . The role of " Yu Manli " in the play left a deep impression on people. Her beautiful and cool look in a cheongsam is still fresh in memory.
. Before "The Cliff"
, " above the Cliff " directed by Zhang Yimou won positive reviews from the audience, and this 10 years ago drama version of "The Cliff" is to some extent better than the film version. The background setting of the drama
is actually very similar to "Luxing". It mainly tells the story of Zhou Yi, played by Zhang Jiayi, , and Gu Qiuyan, played by Song Jia, , pretending to be a couple and carrying out underground work.
It is worth mentioning that the villain in "The Cliff" is probably the highest IQ among all spy war dramas. If the protagonists of other works come to this drama, they probably won’t even survive the first few episodes.
Of course, it is this difficult "copy" that can better highlight the wit and courage of the two protagonists.
Before the filming, the crew went to the Northeast to inspect the environment and prepared for three months before the filming was officially started.
Overall, in addition to the advantages of brain-burning, nervousness, and stimulation, this drama also has one of the most important features, which is "realistic", especially the portrayal of the protagonist Zhou Yi.
Unlike other heroes, Zhou Yi is not a flawless and perfect character. He has his own ideas and emotional sustenance.
This is why this character appears to be more vivid and humane.
However, this drama does have some complaints, such as some plots are too slow, but overall, it still does not hide the merits, and it can be called an excellent spy war drama.
. " Before Dawn "
"Before Dawn" is a spy war drama released in 2010. It stars Lin Yongjian , Wu Xiubo , Haiqing and others.
This drama has changed the shortcomings of the domestic drama's slow plot, adopting a tense and fast pace, with almost every episode having a burst of points, and leaving suspense at the end of each episode.
The most important thing is that the protagonist of this drama was suspicious at the beginning, so he could only deal with his own mind and response in various dangers.
This model similar to American dramas made the audience's eyes shine, which triggered a ratings boom.
In addition to the highlights of the plot, the performance of the actors in the play is also remarkable.
Take the villain leader Lin Yongjian as an example. In the play, he is not only a vicious and insidious remake, but also has his own beliefs.
He portrayed a villain to flesh and blood, making the audience very immersed in the play, and his acting skills are indeed amazing.
The acting skills of the other starring actors are also online throughout the whole process, and the intrigue between decent and villains is very exciting to watch. After the drama was broadcast, the drama
won many awards such as the Golden Eagle Award, the Magnolia Award and other awards. It is a rare and excellent work.
. "Red "
The name of this drama has a strong main theme. Those who don't know it thought this drama is a very grand work, but it is not.
"Red" is an "alternative" in spy war dramas, because it is more like a mystery and suspense drama than a spy war drama.
The play incorporates many elements of reasoning and suspense, and through meticulous story structure, a society of small characters with a strong sense of fireworks is created.
The protagonist, as an accountant who was once timid and afraid of things, fought bravely for the sake of his family and country. Various crises and suspense alternately, and the plot reverses continuously.
In addition to the plot of being moderate, the character portrayal in the play is also quite distinctive. This story that unfolds from the perspective of a small character makes the tone of the whole play more down-to-earth.
This drama was very popular when it was broadcasted that year, and was shortlisted for the Feitian Award , which shows that its quality is indeed very high.
Later, the screenwriter of this drama Xu Bing also directed " New World ", but in the audience's minds, "Red" is more classic.
In addition to the above 7 works, works such as " No Regret Tracking " and " Just Come on Hit " are also very excellent.
With so many classic works in front, the audience's vision will naturally become higher and higher, so those vulgar and insulting spy war dramas are difficult to be recognized by everyone.
It is easy to shoot a spy war drama, but it is difficult to shoot well. I hope that future spy war dramas can withstand the test, not seeking to surpass the classics, at least not insult the audience's IQ.
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