Although with the support of streaming media, the Hollywood TV industry is absorbing greater investments just like using the Star-Absorbing Method, and more stars like George Clooney and Salma Hayek, it is still as difficult to create a hit.

Although with the support of streaming media, the Hollywood TV industry is absorbing greater investments just like using the Star-Absorbing Method, and more stars like George Clooney and Salma Hayek, it is still as difficult to create a hit.

Netflix's "Lost Space" has suffered another reputation dilemma

Even a popular manufacturing machine like Netflix often has "Lost Space". After the previous disappointing "Copy", their "Lost Space" encountered a reputation dilemma again . Even if the reputation dramas like "Bloodthirsty Baby" have a strong reputation, the number of viewers per episode is less than 1 million, which is still far from the hit ratings.

So when we summarize the popular drama in April, what we can say is still HBO's " Westworld ". The highly anticipated popular science fiction drama 's first episode of the second season returned to the first episode of created 2.06 million viewers and 0.9 ratings, up 5% from the first season's premiere. Although the 3 million after replaying the audience, it dropped nearly 10% from the 3.3 million in season 1, it still created the second best result in the drama's history, . No wonder even if the second episode rating dropped to 0.7, HBO still decisively renewed the third season.

"The Handmaid's Story" Season 2

There are still some reputation-worthy dramas that are still firmly staying on the altar, such as "The Handmaid's Story" Season 2. The second season of "Westworld" is 8.6, while the second season of "The Handmaid's Story" reaches 9.1. In general, the second season of these two dramas continues the quality and reputation of the first season, and no one can stop them from continuing to become the reputation leaders of science fiction dramas - perhaps except for Rotten Tomatoes with 100% freshness and 100% popcorn Season 3.

But not all science fiction dramas that are deeply loved by domestic drama fans can continue their legend. For example, Starz's "Ghost Playing with People: Ash Fighting the Ghost" suddenly ended with a score of 174,000 viewers and a rating of 0.09, leaving many drama fans with nowhere to rest. This sci-fi drama is never a hit, but has a niche fandom. However, when episode fell below the average viewership rate of 0.1 this season, Starz finally lifted the chainsaw. Of course we don’t hope that the next time the guillotine will fall on Syfy’s “The Great Sky”, which has a high reputation and low ratings.

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"Westworld" and "The Handmaid's Story" season 2 continue their reputation. When Marvel and Star Wars swept the box office, the American drama contracted the depth

"Westworld" Season 2 Poster

Only by viewing the success of "Westworld" and "The Handmaid's Story" season 2 and putting the overall background of the Hollywood film and television industry can we understand what this actually means to Hollywood.

" Avengers 3" is creating a series of new global and North American box office records, while "Ranker Solo" of Star Wars Universe is ready to go. When a series of science fiction blockbusters produced by Marvel Universe and Star Wars Universe have become the best box office weapon in Hollywood, the depth of Hollywood movies is forgotten in the box office carnival caused by popcorn blockbusters, while American dramas quietly pick up the traditional torch of Hollywood.

"The Handmaid's Story" Season 2 Stills

After the success of the first season, the creators of the two magical dramas were more ambitious to create the future of these science fiction dramas. "Westworld" advances at the same time with two clues, pushing the perspective to the world outside the Westworld as promised. Although there is no longer the deep eyes of Anthony Hopkins , the series' discussion on the themes of human nature and machine is still as profound as yesterday.

And "The Handmaid's Story" obviously reveals a greater ambition than the first season. The strongest part of this drama is still not these thrilling plots and science fiction settings themselves, but rather the extremely real psychological growth process of women in extreme environments. The story of this season of is darker, the atmosphere is more cruel, and the heroine is stronger. Simply put, the series is better, but the exploration of the theme is more profound and powerful.With successful reputation and rising ratings, the renewal of the third season seems so natural.

" The Sky of the Sky " stills in the third season

If you add "The Sky", which is called the space version of "Game of Thrones", these science fiction dramas have different themes, but they are all vast fables about humans. The success of the entire three science fiction fables in the same period means that the audience is becoming more and more accustomed to sitting in front of the TV to watch in-depth science fiction series.

At least from the current situation, an increasingly obvious trend is: when " Avengers 3" gave birth to more Hollywood popcorn science fiction blockbusters, and "Westworld" gave birth to more science fiction dramas with deep philosophy. This is really a future that no science fiction film 20 years ago can imagine.

Netflix has messed up another big-produced science fiction drama. Maybe they should learn to break the routine from "Bloodthirsty Baby"

Of course, not all science fiction dramas have achieved success with their ambitions, such as Netflix's new drama "Lost Space".

"Lost Space" Stills

This remake of the classic work of the same name by Ilwin Allen from 1965 to 68. It was adapted into a movie in 1998. It obviously embodies Netflix's huge ambitions. Image Engine, which once produced "Wolverine 3" and "Where Are Fantastic Beasts", produced 266 special effects shots for the show. Except for a few environmental visual effects, the rest are all robot-related CG special effects.

, but the tepid reputation of IMDb7.3 shows that Netflix's high investment this time may still not be able to win the expected success. Although the special effects of the series are exquisite and the scenes are grand, and the performance of the actors is not a problem, the audience is generally very dissatisfied with the children's setting of the series, believing that the series has spent so much money, but they have not told a good story.

After " Strange Things ", Netflix has not created a well-known science fiction drama, which has obviously become a new bottleneck for Netflix.

"Bloodthirsty Girl" makes BBC America a dark horse for cable

Maybe Netflix can learn from the small platform BBC America. This cable platform that has always been unnoticed may be playing the British drama " Doctor Who ", but now it has become a dark horse for cable tv because of the emergence of "Bloodthirsty Girl".

This female spy thriller drama starring Wu Shandao and Judy Comer looks very average, with an average viewership of less than 1 million. However, if viewed in the average viewership base of BBC America, it can be regarded as a small hit. As the chairman of the station said in a statement, "This is very amazing, and such performance is not a typical feature of the current TV industry.

The drama has been deeply loved by critics and ordinary drama fans. I think a strong reputation plays a key role in this, which is the reason for its unprecedented rise." This is true, the ratings of the show are stable at around 0.1, while the number of viewers has been rising.

So even if there are so many crimes and investigation bugs in "Bloodthirsty Baby", this drama with overall excellent production is still a favorite of some viewers. Anyway, everyone just wants to see how this pair of freaks completes a weird cat and mouse game.

"Ghost Player: Ash Fighting the Ghost" bids farewell to us again. The Wen brothers have never been so lonely

Of course, to survive a series, it is not enough to have loyal fans and high reputation. There must be enough audience base, otherwise they will be swept out like "Ghost Player: Ash Fighting the Ghost" and are ready for the next season's storyline.

"Ghost Player" will come to an abrupt end in the third season

Before being cut, this drama that says crosstalk like "Evil Power" is gradually getting better. The male protagonist Ash has gone from a "no mercy" urban legend to a hero in his hometown. The rating of IMDb9.0 proves that the audience is very interested in the changes in the character image. When the series comes to the third season, it seems more proficient in both the development of the story, the grasp of the funny points of the film, and the shooting techniques.

The suggestive ending is obviously a season 4 with a wasteland apocalypse. If the fourth season really unfolds as the episode predicts, this should be a season that excites the drama fans even more - after returning to the past again and again, the male protagonist finally comes to the future.

What a pity, everything ended abruptly in the finale of the third season. Although there is a news that the producer and starring Bruce Campbell himself doesn't want to play, but the news in Hollywood is always true and false. No matter how you look at the cancellation of this time, it is more like an inevitable product of poor ratings and a rising budget for the new season - no matter how the crew can save money, the future cost of wasteland will not be low. After all, the ratings are not good at .

George Clooney will direct the limited series " Catch 22 "

and some new hopes are rising, such as Apple announced that it will directly book the science fiction classic adaptation "Base"; the 6-episode limited series "Catch 22" directed by George Clooney will be won by Hulu; the limited series "Catch 22" jointly organized by Hulu and J.J. Abrams will also be launched in July.

New hits will always emerge, and Ash and his stories will eventually be forgotten by drama fans, just like those forgotten good dramas in the past. In April, another bad news is that the ratings of "Evil Force", which has always had strong ratings, has also begun to experience a significant decline in recent ratings. Perhaps one day in the next season, the Wen brothers will leave us forever.

The world of American dramas itself is like a large American drama. Some characters come in and some characters leave, and the story always needs to continue, and the sun will rise as usual tomorrow.

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For Netflix, the most funny remake of Journey to the West in history, I poked my eyes and vomited blood three liters

"The New Legends of Monkey King" The New Legends of Monkey Netflix

Recommendation index : ★

Introduction : The story is said to be adapted from "Journey to the West to Subdue the Demons" and "Journey to the West to Subdue the Demons". It tells the story of a young girl who claims to be Tang Monk and three gods who have been demoted to the earth, and embark on the road to save the world in order to restore the balance of the world.

Comments : How long has it been since there was a one-star American drama? But "The Legend of the Monkey King" is definitely worthy. In fact, in my opinion, this should be the worst episode Netflix has ever aired after Marco Polo, no doubt. If you notice that my words are broadcast, not production, you should know that this is not a self-produced drama by Netflix, but a series co-produced by Netflix and Australian ABC TV station . Behind it is the production team of the Oscar best film "The King's Speech".

Another fact that surprised me was that the IMDb score of the series was actually 6.4 points. Simply put, in the eyes of overseas audiences, this adapted version of Journey to the West is pretty good. Of course, if you want to compare it, the IMDb score of the 86 version of Journey to the West is 8.8 points. But in my opinion, this series is still 10,000 somersault clouds away from passing the exam.

The only way to ensure that Chinese audiences do not vomit blood during the viewing process is to regard the series as a complete Journey to the West spoof, although I know this is not the original intention of the producer. But from the result, Tang Monk, a girl-like young man with a passionate leather armor, Sun Wukong , a cute uncle Zhu Bajie, and Sha Seng, the most beautiful lady in the play, and the villain Nightmare with a very cool look, no matter how you look at it, it looks like an N-dimensional spoof of Journey to the West story.

In the frequent vomiting of blood, the comedy plots or complaints I have recorded for you include: a retractable golden cudgel that is not black, the tight hoop curse that saved Monkey King , and the Monkey King who forced her kissed the girl Tang Monk for the first time. As for the special effects, you need to recommend the special effects of the Monkey King's birth. After reading it, you will know what it feels like to have a 2018 version of Journey to the West.

No matter from any perspective, this is an epic work that has the strength to surpass all the past overseas remakes of Journey to the West. It is recommended that you do not watch late at night, so as not to laugh at the pig's cry and affect other people's sleep.

I have nothing to say about Netflix’s performance this time. At the end of this American drama recommendation text, I just want to say: The Chinese people’s Journey to the West are the best shots by Chinese people themselves. Only by watching contemporary classics like "The Legend of the Monkey King" can you understand how great the 1986 version of Journey to the West is.

sci-fi children's drama is not a problem, it is not interesting enough

"Lost in Space" Lost in Space Netflix

Recommended index : ★★★

Introduction : In the 22nd century AD, the earth was on the verge of destruction. When a family was separated from the large army during interstellar migration and forced a landing on an alien planet with the spacecraft, they must survive in an unfamiliar environment.

Comments : It can be seen that Neil Marshall, a veteran of American dramas in "Game of Thrones" and "Westworld", worked hard to take this classic remake toward popular science fiction dramas, family dramas and space suspense. It is understandable to transform them according to the original family drama settings. Unfortunately, the children's drama pattern finally presented in the drama basically blocks the possibility of deepening the theme. What's more terrible is that the plot development is too fascinating, and the character design of parents is really not pleasing enough, and the theme of a family united in isolation and helplessness is not fully expressed. In terms of viewing, there is a lack of emotion that leads the audience. Even though the commercial elements are already very rich, there are also several special effects dramas with interesting designs, but they have not been formed into a commercial hit that meets the public's expectations. Netflix, which is determined to recreate the sci-fi classic, is still lost in space.

This female version of the cat and mouse game is the real heroine

"Bloodthirsty Baby" Killing Eve BBC America

Recommendation Index : ★★★★

Introduction : Based on the novel series of Luke Jennings, it tells the story of a mentally ill assassin and an agent Eve, who is pursuing her, falls in love and kills each other. What is certain is that Eve will definitely not be able to kill before the end of the show.

Comments : First, let me explain BBC America, the full name is the BBC American Channel, so "Bloodthirsty Baby" is also an authentic American drama. In fact, it is hard to imagine that such an eclectic and murderous drama would be the work of the BBC.

is a continuation of the spy version of the heroine drama that has been in full swing in recent years. The drama combines the two major theme selling points of spy war and the female version of the cat and mouse game, and draws on a lot of commercial and artistic experience of male spy war dramas, but can also shoot the unique fun of female spy war dramas.

: At the beginning, I thought it was a female comedy like "Female Spy", and it turned into a thrilling and suspenseful spy war drama. At the end, I realized that this is a female drama that women can do the whole movie.

script and performance are in place, with plump and layered characters, especially Wu Zhuoshan, who is affectionately called the female version of Lin Yongjian by Chinese drama fans, has an explosive acting skills. She convinced the audience of a not-beautiful female lead, interesting and full of aura. Looking back, leaving " Anatomy Grey's " to wait for her own exclusive role is really a very good heroine-like correct decision.

Another screwed "Lost"

"Cross World" The Crossing ABC

Recommendation Index : ★★

Introduction : Telling the story of a group of future refugees who were destroyed by war in the future of the United States and came to a small town in the modern United States to seek asylum.

Comments : He Jiabei's aura is still strong, but she cannot save a creative work with great execution. Another attempt at science fiction dramas in the post-ABC "Lost" era ended in failure. But being able to film such an interesting and relevant science fiction setting that is so dull and boring is not only difficult to execute in a highly creative science fiction work, but also has nothing to do with the screenwriter's weak energy. The music, special effects, and imagination are all a bit mediocre, and the future scenes are particularly dirty and messy. The time-travel work seems to be no longer able to produce the shocking feeling of "Lost" that makes people so excited that they can't help but burst into tears.

Retired bosses pursue dreams in the family circle, the comedians who came out of "Saturday Night Live" are again

"The Last O.G. TBS

Recommendation index : ★★

Introduction : This black comedy tells the story of a former gangster boss sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was released from prison, facing the rapidly changing society, and found that his ex-girlfriend married and he had a pair of twin sons he had never seen before, and he worked hard to achieve his hard work.

Comments : A comedy tailored for "Saturday Night Live" black comedy star Tracy Morgan . Although the series is not well-known in China, it is indeed fun to die. Black comedy is difficult to innovate, let alone old-fashioned themes like the prodigal son. The surprise is that the outdated boss and the current situation are so fiercely. Tracy Morgan's performance is more full of the unique comedy vitality of black people, and even the worst situation can be played to make people laugh.