(China Daily) With splendid visual and acoustic effects, multiple plots and characters, TV dramas are a good choice to kill the time. Let's review some mega-popular TV drama series from 2022.
ResetAt the beginning of this year, the 15-episode TV drama Reset attracted a lot of attention. This sci-fi screen product follows two youths who are trapped in a time loop and trying to save passengers from a bus bombing. An innovative topic and story quickly made it a smash hit, although the characters are just on the same bus most of the time.
This TV drama not only presents a breathtaking tale, but also discusses some hot social issues, making it relevant.
A Lifelong JourneyA Lifelong Journey, adapted from an award-winning novel with the same name by writer Liang Xiaosheng, was a real hit at the beginning of 2022. This 58-episode TV drama tells the story of a working-class family in northern China. Many scenes and old items help to recreate the past, making the drama a trip down memory lane for audiences.
With the characters' personal ups and downs, this TV drama also reviews some of the country's development and changes over the course of 50 years, such as the resumption of the gaokao (the national college entrance exam) in 1977, reform and opening-up in 1978.
No matter if it's an elder audience or younger generations, all can find some resonance in this TV series from the vivid characters and their performances.
A Dream of SplendorA costume TV drama, A Dream of Splendor, offers an eye feast for audiences. Delicate clothing and fine scenes, coupled with wonderful performances brought by actors and actresses, sent it into the stratosphere.
Actress Liu Yifei plays an independent teahouse keeper in ancient China, showing traditional Chinese tea art from the Song Dynasty (960-1279). This show also creates a cultural heyday, publicizing dian cha, a traditional Chinese tea practice and intangible cultural heritage.
Traditional tea processing techniques and their associated social practices in China were added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Nov 29 this year. As an "advertisement" of Chinese tea, A Dream of Splendor is definitely worth the watch.
Draw the line
Another hot TV series spotlights the life of a judge.
Created with guidance from the Supreme People's Court, China's highest judicial organ, this TV drama focuses on several legal issues, reveals how the court works and lets audiences learn about law while they are enjoying the performances.
Based on real-life cases, Draw the line also pays attention to details to ensure the quality. From set decorations to clothing, real judges were invited as consultants to help the crew ensure that all elements matched reality.
The Story of Xing Fu
The Story of Xing FuThe Story of Xing Fu focuses on rural issues, telling the story of a determined rural woman, He Xingfu, who endeavors to seek justice for those she cares about. This TV drama is a reflection of the progress of legalization construction in rural areas of China.
In recent years, China has put a lot of effort in poverty alleviation and promoting rural revitalization. As a visualization of this great action, this TV drama arouses wide discussion and became popular when it was released.
Bright FutureLots of civil servants in China are dedicated to their positions and responsibilities. One TV series, Bright Future, exposes their real lives – working to lead locals to pursue a promising future.
Many grassroots cadres have commented on this TV drama, saying that they feel connected when watching it; other audiences express their empathy about the hardship during their work routine.
Source: chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2022-12-30 11:25
