Fiona:
Noooooo I don’t like republic dramas. Couldn’t not get pass one even with my favorite actor like Deep Lurk and A lonelyHero’s journey. Sob sob saw some of his historical ones but I don’t like characters go into novel or games. Maybe I just watch. I even found him in The Spirealm. Could not engage into the story and too many episodes. Will keep trying.
I don't like "Republic of China Era" dramas either, they are very predictible and cliché. Some dramas are very good but not Republican ones.
Now it seems that Chinese authorities are on their way to censor short length dramas too. Which will result in less creativity.
They are beginning with micro dramas like those shown on douyan. I don't watch them but at least creators could have freedom to do more. Even if most of them are low quality and stereotypical. But now, Chinese authorities are coming after those creators. They want them to showcase patriotism & innovation. I think their next target are going to be Short Length dramas.
Here an exerpt of the discussion :
China Authorities Tells Mini Drama Creators: No More Evil Grandmothers
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/chinese-drama-movies/132446-china-authorities-tells-mini-drama-creators-no-more-evil-grandmothers?page=last&p=3188290#p3188290
"China’s broadcasting regulator has issued two notices in recent weeks urging micro drama creators to stop using a series of sensationalist character tropes to attract audiences — from the “tyrannical CEO” to the “evil grandmother.”
The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) argued that the trend was not only causing micro dramas to “depart from reality,” but was also harming the image of certain social groups, especially older women.
The regulator suggested that micro dramas should instead showcase “exemplary entrepreneurs” and promote values such as patriotism and innovation."