I hope there aren’t any bad third wheels in here. 40 episodes for a modern is ambitious.
Flight to You is an example of a highly successful modern drama with 39 episodes.
Perhaps in a 200-chapter novel, parts of it can be skipped, but in an 80-chapter novel, the story is more focused, so not as much to skip. In 200-chapter novel, there is room for subplots, side characters, and various stages of the story that can even be adapted into sequels. In contrast, an 80-chapter novel tends to have a more focused narrative. It's a single, cohesive story without as much room for digressions. For 200 chapters, they can selectively skip certain parts or expand on subplots. With 80 chapters, every episode becomes critical to maintaining the story's coherence. If an 80-chapter novel was condensed into too few episodes, it might feel rushed or incomplete. Costume dramas have the advantage of elaborate sets, costumes, and historical context, which can be captivating. Modern dramas focus on contemporary life, relationships, and societal issues, requiring more depth. It is important to maintain focus and coherence in adaptations. More important than how many episodes is the execution by all involved in making the drama.
I'm glad it's 40 episodes. Their personal and business story is rich. I like this story a lot especially the high-tech entrepreneurial setting involving AI and Medical products.
This drama, scene after scene, is like an addictive drug that keeps you hooked. Take, for instance, the moment when Duke visits XFF in prison. As he and SYR exchange glances while passing each other, it becomes mesmerizing. This exact scene is commonly done but while many dramas follow predictable patterns, this one for some reason stands out. The drama’s ability to stand out despite familiar scenes is remarkable.
According to Maoyan, broadcast volume achieved in the first half of 2024 is 1.689 billion effective plays, making it the top urban drama in the first half of 2024, even though it just aired 3 months ago.
Trailer seems interesting but I am honestly sick of seeing FLs being kidnapped and needing rescuing from ML. This…
While the “girl alone at night in a dangerous area of a big city gets attacked” scenario might seem like a trope, it’s grounded in real-world concerns. The tension and vulnerability created by such scenes can add depth and authenticity to a drama. It’s all about how well the writers execute it.
Wow, someone made a really great point that the one riding back is the duke especially since it was WXY riding the horse in behind-the-scenes clips. That should clear up any confusion who the rider is.
The Double is #1 four weeks in a row since it aired. It finished last week with a score of 583 points using VLinkage data. So strong. On another note, Wang Xingyue Studio apologized for releasing an alternate ending scene without production consent. Yu Zheng was outraged and called for people to be fired. He said that scene was never considered even though the director filmed it for heck of it. I'm sure it is normal practice to film scenes they don't use, perhaps just to see what it may look like.
It is not TSY and Xu kai's word. They are the lines by the director: It must be better to stand on tiptoe because…
I just find it funny when he said, "so this is my fault?" because being too tall or too short for that matter, is not anyone's fault. He displayed quick wit by turning the director’s comment into a playful question, when the director didn't mean anything by "he's too tall". XK has a clever sense of humor, a natural comedian.
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Perhaps in a 200-chapter novel, parts of it can be skipped, but in an 80-chapter novel, the story is more focused, so not as much to skip. In 200-chapter novel, there is room for subplots, side characters, and various stages of the story that can even be adapted into sequels. In contrast, an 80-chapter novel tends to have a more focused narrative. It's a single, cohesive story without as much room for digressions. For 200 chapters, they can selectively skip certain parts or expand on subplots. With 80 chapters, every episode becomes critical to maintaining the story's coherence. If an 80-chapter novel was condensed into too few episodes, it might feel rushed or incomplete. Costume dramas have the advantage of elaborate sets, costumes, and historical context, which can be captivating. Modern dramas focus on contemporary life, relationships, and societal issues, requiring more depth. It is important to maintain focus and coherence in adaptations. More important than how many episodes is the execution by all involved in making the drama.
On another note, Wang Xingyue Studio apologized for releasing an alternate ending scene without production consent. Yu Zheng was outraged and called for people to be fired. He said that scene was never considered even though the director filmed it for heck of it. I'm sure it is normal practice to film scenes they don't use, perhaps just to see what it may look like.