Chapter 86 086 It's over 10,000 views! (New nickname)
Chapter 86
The second case is not long, about four and a half episodes. In other words, after this episode airs, "Major Crimes" will only have been airing for four days.
Objectively speaking, compared with other dramas broadcast on Xingyao Video, the popularity of "Major Cases" is not very high, but it is not particularly low either.
In any case, the popularity of "Major Crime" is slowly rising.
Some dramas, even if they initially garnered over 10,000 views, have already begun to decline in popularity by this point.
At least "Major Crimes" can attract new viewers.
However, since the beginning of the broadcast of "Major Cases", there have been no shortage of voices criticizing it.
Although Lin Yuan had gotten used to this situation, he still hoped that these voices wouldn't be directed at him alone.
Being objective is fine too.
The latest mockery of him revolves around the popularity of "Major Crimes".
On the current platform's popularity chart, "Major Cases" still ranks third, only behind "The Phoenix Hairpin" and "Smiling Eyes," and the popularity gap between "Major Cases" and "The Phoenix Hairpin" is actually decreasing.
When they first aired, the two shows differed in popularity by nearly 3,000, but now the difference has dropped to less than 1,500.
However, Xingyao Video did give "Major Case" a good recommendation spot, and they have high expectations for Lin Yuan, an actor with a track record of hit dramas.
"I don't know about the others, but Xingyao Video promoted 'Major Cases' so extensively and even put it in the center of the investment conference. They definitely didn't want the 8500+ rating."
"Hilarious! Can I say that Lin Yuan has revealed his true form?"
"I've always thought that the popularity of 'The Powerful Minister' was just a result of hype surrounding the on-screen couple. Do you really think Lin Yuan himself has any real appeal?"
"+1, actually the script for 'Major Cases' is not bad. The fact that it's getting this much attention just proves that Lin Yuan is useless, right?"
"Lin Yuan's fans were so good at hyping things up before, I thought 'Major Cases' would easily break 10,000 views."
"What kind of dream are you having? Do you really think Lin Yuan is a top-tier star? What kind of popularity does he have? It's all just hype."
On one hand, the popularity of "Major Cases" (8500+ views) was ridiculed by netizens, while on the other hand, marketing accounts published lengthy articles claiming that Xingyao Video's "bet" on Lin Yuan had officially failed.
[Perhaps Xingyao Video needs to not only guard against the Wink members, but also expand its scope to include the contestants of "Tomorrow's Star Journey".]
The popularity of "The Powerful Minister" is clearly the result of the efforts of all parties. Although Lin Yuan is the protagonist, it doesn't prove that he has appeal and audience appeal—"Major Cases" is still struggling to climb the popularity charts; is it possible for its popularity to reach 9000+?
[While "Major Cases" may have performed well for other actors, let's not forget that Lin Yuan is a Golden Wing Award winner. His starring role in "The Powerful Minister" remains the highest-rated drama of the year. Has the Lin Yuan effect failed? Should Xingyao Video have gambled on these so-called popular male actors? This outcome is worth pondering.]
Marketing accounts that don't like to stir up trouble use phrases like "failed bet," while those that do—practically say "Major Crime" is a flop.
One marketing account even offered an objective analysis of why "Major Crimes" flopped—
[Isn't the character Lin Yuan is playing outdated?]
In the drama "Major Cases," I didn't see Lin Yuan's commendable acting skills; all I saw was exaggerated performances. It's disappointing that the actors were so unserious in what should have been a serious crime-solving thriller.
Perhaps from the very beginning, the casting of Lin Yuan in "Major Cases" was the biggest mistake. Please remember, Lin Yuan has never proven himself in modern dramas. "The Powerful Minister" was a period drama, and he still enjoyed the afterglow of "A Thousand Mountains." But what about "Major Cases"? It only further amplified Lin Yuan's poor acting skills. We shouldn't have a bias against Lin Yuan just because of a Golden Wing Award trophy.
Lin Yuan was described as having "revealed his true colors," as having "acting skills comparable to Ye Liuchuan and Xie Yu," as having "idol acting skills," as being "affected," and as being "overacted." He also criticized "Major Cases" for being "gimmicky" and "outdated." Lin Yuan said that these descriptions were too complicated, and he didn't realize who they were referring to at first.
"Are they talking about me?" Lin Yuan asked, feigning confusion.
"Maybe... I guess so." The agent couldn't answer either.
He Xunren couldn't help but laugh at Lin Yuan on set, because some people said that Lin Yuan's portrayal of Qiu Heng was like that of an idiot.
Lin Yuan: "...What's there to be happy about?"
He directly sent a link to He Xun.
The link leads to He Xun and his XX Literature, claiming that "The Powerful Minister" became popular because of the improper relationship between the emperor and Shao Jing.
He Xun: "Isn't this insane? Are you crazy?!"
"So let's not hurt each other."
“No.” He Xun refused decisively. “If you think about it carefully, you’ll get scolded more.”
Lin Yuan: "..."
Regardless of how others mock him, Lin Yuan will still participate in the activities he is required to attend. On days without activities, he will diligently serve as a forwarding tool.
In his view, the popularity of "Major Cases" will gradually increase.
The production team has been closely monitoring the changes in the popularity of "Major Cases". To be precise, the popularity of "Major Cases" does not change according to the number of episodes. The popularity of the first case ending was not much different from that of the second case beginning. However, on the day of the second case ending, the popularity was more than 500 points higher than the previous day.
In other words, many viewers saved up their viewing time to watch it.
They usually wait until one case is finished before reading through all the cases at once, and then move on to the next case after it is completed.
Compared to the first case, the second case has already garnered considerable attention.
The third case in "Major Crimes" is a case of a body being abandoned in the wilderness. It is so old that it is impossible to determine the cause of death. It was originally a remote place, and if it were not by chance, the body would not have been discovered at all.
This case is incredibly suspenseful and is one of the most complex cases in the script of "Major Crimes".
At first, the police treated it as a regular murder case, but the more they investigated, the more shocking it became, and a host of suspicious points emerged.
The body had turned to skeletal remains, making identification extremely difficult.
The crime scene was extremely secluded, in desolate hills, riverbanks, and cliffs... The murderer was cunning to the extreme.
In this case, the intelligence of the main team was on full display.
A calm and wise forensic doctor, a policewoman who doesn't let go of even the slightest clue, and a human shield who had a comedic side in the previous case, both demonstrate a calm and collected approach in this one.
Unrelated victims were finally found to have similar characteristics.
In the footage, Qiu Heng's gaze is sharp as lightning: "She's here."
[The term "she" is used; is the murderer a woman?]
[I've never considered this from a woman's perspective. These kinds of cases require physical strength, right? How can Qiu Heng be so certain?]
[Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Is this really a human brain? It's terrifying! Whether it's the murderer or Qiu Heng, I have a feeling—if this case hadn't been handed over to Qiu Heng, it would have been very difficult to find the murderer so quickly. He's too amazing!]
In the "Major Cases Watching Thread", after the finale of the third case, one comment after another was posted continuously, even late into the night.
In addition, various posts appeared on the forum's homepage, such as "Predicting the Third Case's Killer", "Why is the Killer a Woman?", "Analysis of the Flaws in the Killer's Role in the Third Case of 'Major Crimes'", "How Many Pots of Bones Did the Forensic Doctor Cook in Total?", and "Was the Meat Shield Shot or Had a Fracture This Time?".
During the summer vacation, there are usually a lot of posts on the forum about watching TV series. For popular dramas like "The Phoenix Hairpin", most netizens are taking a wait-and-see attitude because they are not sure if a popular drama will flop. However, for "Major Case", the forum netizens are more lenient and do not rush to endorse "Major Case" like marketing accounts do.
But on the day the third case concluded, many netizens noticed that there were suddenly more posts about "major cases" on the forum's homepage.
It was like when "The Powerful Minister" aired.
It wasn't that there was absolutely no discussion at first, but compared to other dramas airing at the same time, the discussion was much less.
But now—half of the homepages are filled with "Major Crimes".
Not only the third case, but also the second and first cases were included in the discussion—reports on the solving of the first and second cases were posted.
The third case is not a domestic case, but it has the shadow of a case abroad. However, because it is so bizarre, it has attracted more attention.
"The screenwriter is amazing; the case was rewritten so well."
"I just think Lin Yuan is amazing, his ability to pick scripts is top-notch. Who is saying that 'Major Cases' is a flop? I think 'Major Cases' is the best drama of this summer season."
"Best +1. Although 'The Phoenix Hairpin' is good, the theme is a bit tiresome, and the character Zheng Mian doesn't offer any innovation. I can only say it's not bad."
"I bet that the third case of 'Major Crime' has ended and the popularity has exceeded 9,000."
To some extent, forum users underestimated the importance of "Major Crimes".
From the conclusion of the first case to the second, the popularity of "Major Cases" increased by over 1000.
The third case is the most discussed case in "Major Crimes" so far. When the second case ended, the popularity of "Major Crimes" had already reached 8,500+. If the third case only increases by 500+, it will obviously fail to live up to the existing discussion.
While marketing accounts were still loudly proclaiming how "Major Case" flopped and how it disappointed Xingyao Video, the latest data on the popularity rankings for "Major Case" was astonishing.
First place, "Major Cases", 10264.
Second place, "The Phoenix Hairpin", 9360.
Objectively speaking, both dramas have achieved quite good results so far. "The Phoenix Hairpin" has been very stable, but "Major Case" has been more unexpected.
"??? It's broken 10,000??? How did it suddenly break 10,000?"
"The key point is that this is neither the beginning nor the end. Generally speaking, the popularity of a series should not follow this trend."
"Didn't they just say that 'Major Crime' flopped?"
Many netizens remember the flop of "Major Crimes," and if you look closely, there seem to be related reports today.
However, the number 10264 is also real.
"What's going on?"
"??? I just realized that the overall popularity of dramas broadcast on Xingyao Video this year is not good. "Major Cases" has already reached the top five in average popularity. If it pushes a bit more, it may even reach the top three."
While netizens were expressing their confusion, Lin Yuan was frantically forwarding various pessimistic posts from marketing accounts on Weibo—
"The drama 'Major Crime' flopped, and Lin Yuan's ability to carry a show is being questioned" — [It's already trending with over 10,000 views.]
"The popularity of 'Major Crime' remains unsolved at 9,000 views, disappointing executives at Xingyao Video." — [How did you know 'Major Crime' had surpassed 10,000 views?]
"The myth of Lin Yuan has been shattered; 'Major Cases' is not 'The Powerful Minister.'" — [But it's already garnered over 10,000 views!]
Not only that, he also changed his Weibo name:
Lin Yuan (New drama version with over 10,000 views).
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Author's Note: Update! [starry-eyed][starry-eyed][starry-eyed]
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