On the evening of December 21, three episodes of the TV series "The Returned Daughter" were launched online, starting the premiere mode. Based on the current 3 episodes, the advantage of this TV series is that it has always sought truth and tried to tell the story in a realistic

On the evening of December 21, the third episode of the TV series "The Returned Daughter" was launched online, starting the premiere mode. This TV series stars Zhang Zifeng , Wang Yanhui , Mei Ting and Li Naiwen . Based on the current 3 episodes, the advantage of this TV series is that it has always sought truth and tried to tell the story in a realistic way. The disadvantage is that the effective information released in the three-episode plot is relatively limited, especially the "unbuttoning" content is not enough. Zhang Zifeng has found a role that suits him, so his acting skills are precise. The remaining three leading actors are what the audience expected.

Let’s talk about the advantages first. In the opening plot of "The Returned Daughter", it has been creating a sense of regional reality and time reality, which is enough to create the atmosphere of a small mountain town in the 1990s. In particular, the design of this fertilizer factory dormitory can remind some viewers of their own time in the 1990s. The truth-seeking concept of regional environment and narrative time has made this TV series more popular among viewers.

For viewers of suspense dramas, truth is the most important thing. No one wants to spend time reading a false story. It can even be said that seeking truth is the most important attribute of a story. When we were children, when grandma told stories, she always created a sense of reality for everyone, saying that what she was telling was true. That's the truth. The screenwriter of "The Returned Daughter" understands suspense dramas. She has always told the audience through the plot: What I am telling you is true.

However, when it comes to truth-seeking, accidents can also happen, especially when filming, some of the actors' performances are unexpected. How to film the reality created by the screenwriter is a very big problem. Many directors cannot control truth-seeking scripts. In "The Returned Daughter", we can see the sincerity of the director. He also understands the truth-seeking quality of this TV series, but he always distorts many details because of his inability. After all, the play is not a literary film shot by a top director, and it cannot be criticized harshly in the same way as criticizing excellent films. In terms of imagery, the drama is relatively realistic and is already higher than the average suspense-themed TV series.

Let’s talk about some of the problems presented in the current three episodes, if these contents can be called problems. A good suspense drama is a narrative process of tying suspense buttons, untying suspense buttons, tying new suspense buttons, untying them again, and retying new suspense buttons. A good suspense drama requires an overall progressive relationship of suspense content. The current three episodes of "The Returned Daughter" contain a lot of suspense content, but the real unbutton of the content is only the scene at the end of the third episode where Mei Ting's character and Li Naiwen's character clarify their relationship and reveal the "whereabouts" of the nanny.

In terms of suspense narrative, this is a typical procrastination. If "The Returned Daughter" wants to become an excellent TV series in terms of suspense narrative technology, the content of three episodes, that is, a story of nearly three hours, needs to be compressed into one episode, compressed into about 60 minutes. I have watched many Korean dramas with similar suspense themes. If our Korean colleagues create this TV series, they will definitely abandon the relatively boring content in the first three episodes of "The Returned Daughter" and directly put the unbuttoning content at the end of the third episode at the end of the first episode. The narrative of a suspense drama needs to start quickly. If only one suspense button is revealed in three episodes, the audience will abandon the drama before the third episode.

then talked about Zhang Zifeng’s performance. Zhang Zifeng's personal style is more suitable for this kind of suspenseful and cold role. This style is actually her style characteristic when she first debuted. When this child plays a role with a straight face, he actually has a relatively good quality. If he wants to make the role realistic and lively, and play a young and beautiful role consistent with the actor's age, Zhang Zifeng cannot control it. In "The Returned Child", Zhang Zifeng met a role that suited him again.

Wang Yanhui also performed the role in this TV series with a straight face, which is a typical smooth and steady performance. Mei Ting is a little out of character, maybe because she is too beautiful and does not look like a real character in a real environment. Li Naiwen's role as a snarky rich boss is really well interpreted.Li Naiwen is a treasured actor who can handle many types of roles. The roles of Ding Jiali and are entertaining. This eldest sister is the same character in all TV series, playing the same role. This time, although "The Returned Daughter" seeks truth, as soon as Ding Jiali appears, it is Lao Jia who opens the door for Xiao Jia, which is as fake as it gets.

Based on the current 3 episodes, it is not yet possible to draw a conclusion whether "The Returned Daughter" is a high-quality drama or an average-quality drama. Those drama review articles that are eager to promote or slander are not credible. For an excellent suspense drama, you need to wait until the end to see the suspense buttons solved, then you can know whether the drama is excellent or not. The last suspense button, focusing on reality, and having realism-level critical strength and reflective value will make this TV series valuable.

From the current point of view, the drama has only solved one suspense button, that is, the characters of Mei Ting and Li Naiwen were eating secretly, and the nanny saw them, and then the two of them teamed up to "kill people." This is a very personal content and lacks universal value on a sociological level. If "The Returned Daughter" follows this suspenseful button-unbuttoning approach, the TV series will be a failure. If the play ultimately points to content of more universal value, it will be excellent. Therefore, I suggest not to rush to draw conclusions about the quality of this TV series. (Text/Ma Qingyun)