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If you ask about the pinnacle of domestic suspense dramas, then "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night" definitely deserves to occupy this throne.
For those who have not yet experienced the charm of this drama, I highly recommend you to watch it!
In 2017, a hugely influential series became a phenomenon with its shocking finale, which climbed to a spectacular 4 billion views! This staggering statistic symbolizes that every citizen of our country has watched the show at least three times.
With the strong debut of "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night 2", the field of domestic suspense dramas has once again made waves. After seven years of anticipation, the return of the show has finally made the dream of many fans come true, which is not only a huge reward for their long-term patience and enthusiasm, but also poses a higher challenge to the production level of domestic suspense dramas.
Thanks to the strong support of CCTV, the number of reserved viewers of the show broke through the 1.86 million mark, which significantly reflects the audience's deep emotions and eager expectations for the series of "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night".
Why is this drama so loved by everyone? Where does it succeed?
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First of all, the plot of this drama is cleverly designed, and each case is unique, both independent and intertwined. From the beginning of the takeaway brother's "corpse shredding case", the audience was brought into a world full of suspense and thriller. As the plot progresses, a series of cases are like a huge puzzle, gradually piecing together the whole picture of the "213 Door Destruction Tragedy".
Each case has been carefully conceived, whether it is from the plot setting, character building, or the creation of a suspenseful atmosphere, it has reached a very high level. For example, in "The Car Shock Case", the audience can not only feel the tense and exciting process of solving the case, but also get a glimpse of the dark side of human nature; In the "Kidnapping Case", the wits and courage of the two brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu made the audience's blood boil.
Crucially, these cases are inextricably linked, and the neglect of one detail can cause viewers to miss the key truth. This kind of progressive and interrelated plot design makes the audience always pay close attention to the drama process, for fear of missing any detail.
And following the footsteps of the two brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu, the audience uncovers the truth step by step, and this feeling is really addictive. In the process of exploring the truth, the audience can not only feel the tense and exciting process of solving the case, but also deeply appreciate the complexity of human nature and the impermanence of fate. This kind of enjoyable movie-watching experience is one of the reasons why this drama is loved by the audience.
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Another reason is Pan Yueming's superb acting skills. When he was 43 years old, he ushered in a turning point in his acting career - "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night". Perhaps even he himself never thought that this drama not only allowed his career to climb to new heights, but also gave him a deeper understanding of the deep charm of the profession of actor.
Before the broadcast of "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night", the audience was skeptical about the setting of actors playing two roles at the same time, worried that they would see a blunt performance. But when Pan Yueming appeared on the screen as the dual identity of Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu, his performance was breathtaking. It's not a simple double role, he's actually showing four characters with very different personalities!
In the play, Pan Yueming's acting skills have been fully displayed. He successfully portrayed the image of an introverted and deep brother with a complex heart, and at the same time vividly portrayed a younger brother with an open-minded personality and acting impulsively. The most important thing is that he also has to show the psychological changes of his brother imitating his younger brother and his younger brother pretending to be his brother. In the case of the extremely similar appearance of the two, Pan Yueming relied on his excellent acting skills to allow the audience to clearly distinguish the two roles, which won high praise from the audience.
It is precisely because of his outstanding performance in "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night" that netizens have paid tribute to him, and even created an interesting slogan to describe him: "Pan Yueming, Pan Yueming, Pan Yueming's Dark, Pan Yueming's Dark, Pan Yue's Dark". This handsome man, who once gained weight and had a slight vicissitudes of life, has become a legend in the entertainment industry in the hearts of the audience.
Pan Yueming proved with his practical actions that age and appearance are not all about evaluating an actor's acting skills. As long as you have the enthusiasm to put in and deeply understand and interpret the role, you can achieve outstanding achievements on the road of acting.
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Finally, at the end of the first season of the exciting "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night", the audience was thrown into one intricate mystery after another, as if they were trapped in a foggy forest from which they could not extricate themselves. Every suspense is like a magnet, tightly attracting the curiosity of the audience.
At the end of the first season, the shocking twist was jaw-dropping — whether it was Guan Hongfeng or Guan Hongyu who was arrested and imprisoned remains a mystery. The fates of the two brothers are intertwined, like two parallel lines intersecting at a certain point, making it difficult to distinguish.
Wu Lingling's true identity is also confusing, is she an ordinary policeman, or a key person hidden in the shadows? How inextricably linked is she to the case? It's all curious.
The role of Han Bin is even more unpredictable, is he good or evil? Why did you choose to stand on Guan Hongfeng's side and help him find out the truth? What secrets are hidden in his inner world?
The fish, named Tiger, became a mysterious symbol in the play. Whose mouth did it fall into? This suspense is like a mystery hanging in mid-air, making it impossible to get a glimpse of the full truth.
Ye Fangzhou's identity as the murderer is also confusing, who poisoned him? Is there a deeper secret behind this case?
And who is the ultimate mastermind behind the scenes, the big boss who manipulates everything and lays out the entire case? The answer to this question has become the biggest question in the hearts of the audience.
These suspense have been pending for seven years, and now, it's time to unravel the mystery that was buried seven years ago! Behind the series of cases in "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night", it triggers our endless thoughts. Each mystery is like an elaborate labyrinth in which to get lost. And every time the plot advances, it will always be involuntarily fascinating and unstoppable. This is the unique charm of this drama, it is not only a suspense drama, but also a contest of psychology and intelligence, allowing the audience to constantly challenge the limits of their thinking in the process of exploring the truth.
This drama "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night" is not just a suspense work, it is more like a profound philosophical discussion. When we immerse ourselves in this plot and gradually unravel the layers of fog, we will find that it conveys much more than the horror and excitement on the surface. After reading this drama, you can deeply understand that what it brings us is a deep thinking about life, society, feelings and destiny. It allows us to reflect on the complexity of human nature, explore the dark side of society, examine the subtle changes in human relationships, and the helplessness and choices in the face of fate. It is a sublimation of philosophy, a deep insight into the essence of life.
"Chasing the Murderer in the White Night" has become a classic in the hearts of countless audiences, and it has won wide acclaim for its unique narrative technique and tense plot rhythm. Now, we are looking forward to the release of the second season of "White Night Dawn", hoping that it can continue the glory of the first season and surprise and move us again. In this new work, we are looking forward to more suspenseful elements, more in-depth character portrayals, and richer emotional expressions.
Finally, I will end this emotion with a line: On the road of pursuing the truth, day and night are always the same.