Chapter 85 085 About the new drama being finished
Chapter 85
[Let's build a building for binge-watching the TV series "Major Crimes".]
[I don't know why, but this show, even though it's only just started airing, gives me a strong sense of adolescent angst. It's actually a pretty serious drama, but given the number of young actors who have jumped into serious dramas in the past two years, I'm taking a wait-and-see approach to "Major Cases."]
[Wait and see +1.]
Lin Yuan's new look is quite handsome! I always thought he was better suited for period dramas, but I didn't expect him to be so handsome in modern dramas too.
[Is it okay to say that she's prettier than the two leading ladies in Wink dramas?]
[Here it comes! I know about the first case; it was solved about two years ago, and there are very few traces of it online now. I didn't expect the screenwriter to include this case in the script.]
Gentlemen, let's compare Lin Yuan's portrayal of Qiu Heng: in his working state versus his non-working state.
[The pacing of this show is pretty good.]
[Good pacing +1; director Wang Pei, screenwriter Shi Yumeng, both seem like relatively new faces.]
[The control over emotions is also good, not at all forced.]
[The murderer has been caught! I had a deep impression of this case before. It's so sad that the victim's father died during the process, but even on his deathbed, he told his family that they must catch the murderer. The murderer was the kind of person who is generally perceived as honest, helpful, and kind-hearted. He had a harmonious family and was highly regarded by his superiors. On one hand, he was immersed in pain every day because of his murdered daughter, while on the other hand, he was already living a happy, worldly life. It's really unfair.]
[...I thought it would be a typical story of an honest person being forgiven, but I didn't expect the murderer to be so wicked.]
[That's it? Two episodes already? How time flies?]
[For those watching the show upstairs, please share your thoughts: Is "Major Crimes" worth watching?]
[Hurry up and watch it, it's worth watching!]
Even someone like Yan Yu, who has absolutely no interest in watching dramas, quietly added "Major Cases" to his watchlist.
He really enjoys watching dramas where the characters are focused solely on their careers, without any extra romantic entanglements, and ideally, there shouldn't be any supporting characters who drag the show down—that would be terrible.
Based on at least the two episodes he watched, the focus of "Major Cases" is still on the plot.
Qiu Heng, the male protagonist, is mostly perfunctory but is extremely persistent in solving cases.
The leader was terrified of Qiu Heng's antics, but did not dismiss him; he would still use him in crucial moments.
There are also the group members who, while not currently very prominent, already have distinct personalities.
However, what surprised Yan Yu the most was the screenwriter's handling of the final case.
Lin Yuan's performance in that scene surprised him.
It's obvious to everyone that Qiu Heng is very dedicated and passionate about solving cases, but he's a bit lax in his daily life. Such a person would seem emotionally detached in other dramas, but in "Major Cases," Qiu Heng reveals a more emotional side when he makes a conclusion about the murderer.
For him, the murderer's actions were more than just being caught.
Perhaps it was because he was full of emotions that he had to suppress this side due to the demands of his profession, which made him appear indifferent. However, when the murderer showed a side of inhuman emotions, Qiu Heng could not bear it and thus revealed his own emotions.
...
On its opening day, "Major Crime" has been a hot topic among netizens.
After all, this is Lin Yuan's first work since "The Powerful Minister".
Many people are curious whether Lin Yuan will become a sensation after one hit drama but then disappear from the public eye, or whether he will continue to make a name for himself through "Major Cases".
After the broadcast of "The Powerful Minister", Lin Yuan has risen from the third tier to the second tier, but he is still some distance away from the first tier.
But unlike other male actors who become famous through a single drama, Lin Yuan is recognized as having acting skills.
"The Powerful Minister" proved that he also has a certain audience appeal.
If "Major Cases" continues to be a hit, it will prove that Lin Yuan has even greater potential.
However, the competition in the male actor industry is fierce. Lin Yuan's success means that one of his competitors will be squeezed out.
Reaching the top tier is not easy.
Lin Yuan's advantage lies in his good acting skills, which include a Golden Wing Award trophy, but his resources are average, and he has not yet landed a role in a truly big-budget production.
However, if "Major Cases" becomes a hit series, succeeding "The Powerful Minister," Lin Yuan's resource shortage will disappear.
No one can ignore a male actor who successfully made two dramas popular.
"The Powerful Minister" and "Major Cases" are completely different genres.
Besides, most of the currently popular male actors became famous through period dramas, but Lin Yuan took a different path. This path is relatively difficult to replicate. If Lin Yuan succeeds, he will be more confident because he relies on himself, not his co-stars.
For male actors of Lin Yuan's age, it would be best if "Major Cases" didn't become a hit.
Lin Yuan has already taken on quite a few business deals.
Male actors attempting to transition are also moving towards serious dramas and movies, but they themselves are well aware that, in terms of acting skills, they haven't reached the required level.
The director and production team will probably give Lin Yuan their first choice.
Even if none of this has happened yet, as long as Lin Yuan is included in the options, he will be a major threat to them.
Therefore, on the day the popularity rankings were released on various platforms, not only was the crew of "Major Cases" paying close attention, but many people in the industry were also keeping a close eye on it.
"Fortunately, 'Major Cases' and 'The Phoenix Hairpin' were published at the same time."
"Lin Yuan is definitely no match for Zheng Mian, and the cast of 'Major Cases' is much weaker than that of 'The Phoenix Hairpin'."
As expected, that night, "The Phoenix Hairpin" ranked first in the popularity rankings of new dramas, while "Major Case" ranked third.
"The Phoenix Hairpin" has garnered over 10,000 views, while "Major Case" has over 7,000.
"The gap is quite large."
"How can Lin Yuan's influence compare to Zheng Mian's? He could never have beaten him in the first place."
"Lin Yuan in 'The Powerful Minister' did attract a lot of attention, but I think the popularity of the character's CP is greater than his personal popularity, and it will be a bit difficult to pass that on to 'Major Cases'."
The crew was not surprised by the success of "Major Cases". They had already prepared themselves mentally. Even if there hadn't been a behemoth like "The Phoenix Hairpin" at the same time, the crew of "Major Cases" would not have dared to dream of suddenly becoming number one in popularity.
In fact... the current results have already exceeded the production team's expectations.
If Lin Yuan hadn't played the lead role, "Major Cases" wouldn't have achieved this level of popularity.
"The story isn't just beginning; we'll take it slow."
...
Lin Yuan was unaware that many people were genuinely happy the moment the popularity of "Major Cases" was announced.
Xingyao Video can broadcast dozens of dramas a year. For a new drama, a popularity index of 7,000 is only average. To reach the standard of a hit drama, tens of thousands are necessary.
Of course, a production team with tens of thousands of views may not necessarily make money, and a production team with 8,000 views may not necessarily lose money. It depends on the expenditure on marketing and promotion, as well as other sources of revenue.
In short, the start of "Major Cases" was not very good.
Lin Yuan himself remained calm, even joking with his agent: "Should the next step be to predict the worst?"
The agent blinked: "It's only just started airing, it can't be that fast, can it?"
Moreover, according to the agent, Wink's two leading actors are currently not being promoted by their respective agencies, so they shouldn't be able to find the time to criticize Lin Yuan.
Currently, most of the pessimism and skepticism surrounding Lin Yuan comes from former members of Wink.
"I hope so."
As it turns out, Lin Yuan's worries were not unfounded.
The day after the popularity of "Major Cases" was announced, a marketing account solemnly analyzed that "The Phoenix Hairpin" was a hit, "Major Cases" was a cold reception, and the competitive situation between "Linlang" and "The Powerful Minister" seemed to have reversed.
"...It seems to be a common problem for male actors that they can't carry a drama. After Shen Rui's Cheesecake became a hit, Bell flopped. Zhang Linkai's Peach Blossom is also facing the same awkward situation. The outside world has high expectations for Lin Yuan, but Lin Yuan doesn't seem to be able to break the deadlock. When will the Ziwei star that the film and television industry is waiting for finally arrive?"
Lin Yuan slammed his fist on the table in protest: "It's only the second episode! Can't we wait a little longer?"
"They probably have KPI requirements," the agent said calmly. "If we don't release it now, it'll be too late once the show finishes airing."
After analyzing the situation, the agent and Lin Yuan concluded that this was probably not a press release paid for by the production team of "The Phoenix Hairpin".
After all, "The Phoenix Hairpin" and "Major Case" are still quite harmonious for the time being.
Moreover, "The Phoenix Hairpin" is ranked first in popularity, so it is really unnecessary to rush to put down its peers. Both dramas have just started airing, and it is still unknown how they will develop. The press releases for "The Phoenix Hairpin" were released too early. It would be embarrassing if it ended up like "Lin Lang".
“Zheng Mian’s agency usually doesn’t choose this time to make a move,” Feng Zeng said. “They will wait a while.”
More importantly, Lin Yuan is an actor, not Zheng Mian's main competitor.
Actresses of Zheng Mian's caliber typically spend their entire year's public relations budget on their competitors.
We must both guard against malicious attacks and trip up our opponents.
Lin Yuan hasn't reached that level yet, but the possibility of him cooperating with Zheng Mian in the future cannot be ruled out.
"Who is that?" Lin Yuan sighed. "Complicated."
"I can't tell, but we can analyze this report first to see who isn't mentioned."
"Forget it." Lin Yuan slumped lazily. "Let's focus on the drama first."
The second case in "Major Crimes" is a serial murder and dismemberment case.
In this case, the members of Qiu Heng's team officially make their appearance.
The forensic doctor remained unfazed when faced with a pot of boiled bones.
The policewoman is a formidable fighter, and the sandbags have begun to serve as protective charms.
However, clues in the case remain scarce, and everyone seems to be shrouded in mystery, unable to discern the truth and going in circles.
Although there are many eccentric individuals, objectively speaking, every member of the group is responsible and resilient.
This case was solved by meticulously investigating every little clue. Although the murderer was very cautious, his height, weight, shoe size, walking habits, and activity area were still identified through the details.
The team members acted independently, while Qiu Heng acted as a connector, linking the information they each possessed into a coherent thread, and then peeling back the layers to uncover the truth hidden within.
"These girls are amazing!"
"Hilarious! I suddenly realized that the one who got hit on the head with the iron pot last time was the meat shield, and the one who almost got killed by the murderer this time was also the meat shield. Does the meat shield have some kind of evil life-saving magic?"
With the conclusion of the second case, the popularity of "Major Cases" has risen to over 8500.
But that's not enough.
With such a strong summer blockbuster season, how come "Major Crime" has only generated so little buzz so far? Is it doomed?
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Author's Note: It's here! [Let me see][Let me see]
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