Will "The Unique Path" and "Pu and Chai" save prime-time Vietnamese dramas?

Việt Nam•31/12/2024

In 2024, "The Lone Path" and "Walking Amidst the Brilliant Sky" were two films that captivated audiences and garnered attention on social media.

Over the past year, Vietnamese television drama scripts have been quite diverse, although themes about family and relationships still predominate. Besides works that have attracted attention such as... A solitary path , Walking amidst the brilliant sunshine , Our future 8 years from now, The other films haven't made a significant impact yet.

Furthermore, the problem of lengthy, drawn-out, and unconvincing scripts still persists. Many films face controversy and receive mixed reviews upon airing.

"The unique path," "Walking amidst the dazzling sky" creates a strong appeal.

Dozens of television series aired in 2024, such as I met you on a sunny day . Our future 8 years from now A solitary path , Cheer up, guys! We're all family . Heart Rescue Station Venus shoots a heart at Mars . Roads near and far , Let's just love each other peacefully . Walking amidst the brilliant sunshine , How much is youth worth ...?

It's clear that family themes still dominate, but they've been interwoven with other themes such as criminal investigation and youth entrepreneurship. Notable examples this year include... "The Unique Path ," a work belonging to the crime drama franchise, has recently taken the small screen by storm.

Spanning nearly 40 episodes, The only way It captivates audiences with its intense intellectual battles involving characters like Hong (Doan Quoc Dam), the old man Quan (Vinh Xuong), Le Toan (Meritorious Artist Hoang Hai), Khuong "the reckless" (Duy Hung), Dung "the glasses-wearing" (Manh Cuong)... Besides the content about the fight against crime in the remote and dangerous jungle, The only way It's also a thought-provoking story about family. The performances of the talented cast, including lead actor Doan Quoc Dam, earned praise from the audience. However, the film still has some regrettable flaws, such as a rushed ending that didn't fully satisfy viewers.

The film "Doc Dao" (The Unique Path) received attention in 2024. Photo: VFC.

It's impossible not to mention it. Walking amidst the brilliant sky - The series took social media by storm during its broadcast thanks to the young couple Pu (Thu Hà Ceri) and Chải (Long Vũ). Many lines of dialogue and scenes were widely shared, attracting tens of thousands of comments. Chải's passionate love delighted the audience.

Initial, Walking amidst the brilliant sky It had a very smooth start, but since the setting shifted to the city, the series has plummeted, receiving continuous negative feedback from viewers. Therefore, despite being considered a "phenomenon" of television dramas in 2024, Walking amidst the brilliant sky Ultimately, it leads to a rushed and disappointing ending.

Sharing the same predicament Walking amidst the brilliant sky To be "Our 8 Years Later " began with a youthful romance, captivating audiences with the sweet love story of the main characters. The chemistry between Hoang Ha and Quoc Anh was particularly noteworthy. However, the change in cast in the second half and the shift to a tragic plot left viewers disappointed. Ours eight years from now Exhausted, the audience turned their backs.

Another work that received a lot of attention and discussion last year was Heart Rescue Station Starring Hong Diem, Quang Su, and Thu Trang, the series unfortunately received a negative reception due to its heavy reliance on tragedy and emotional distress. Throughout its approximately 50 episodes, viewers wondered when hearts would finally be rescued and healed, as the title suggested, given the constant drama between the characters.

Television shows are losing popularity.

With the remaining films being I met you on a sunny day . Ambition for wealth , Venus shoots a heart at Mars . Cheer up, guys! Among the cast members , some works have consistently good scripts and acting, while others are less impressive.

Airing during the Lunar New Year holiday, I met you on a sunny day. The series captivated viewers with its romantic storyline, interwoven with heartwarming messages about family. However, with only 16 episodes, the series concluded with a predictable ending that left viewers feeling disappointed. "The Ambition for Wealth ," a drama revolving around the problems faced by multi-generational families, scores points thanks to its compelling script and well-rounded performances.

Family and Cheer up, guys! While differing in theme and tone, both films play it safe and are somewhat well-received by audiences. In the film "One Family ," Duy Hung impressed viewers by portraying a hardworking older brother who suffered hardship so his younger brother could have a comfortable and happy life. Meanwhile, Meritorious Artist Thai Son made viewers laugh with his naive and innocent acting. Cheer up, guys !

Image from the film "Meeting You on a Sunny Day". Photo: VFC.

Compared to the past, it's easy to see that Vietnamese television dramas in general, and VTV's prime-time dramas in particular, are experiencing a significant decline in popularity. A year ago, Life is still beautiful , My family was unexpectedly happy . Don't make Mom angry. good Black Poison It was well received by a wide audience. Expanding into 2021, there was a series of works such as The taste of family love, 11 months and 5 days, Sunflowers against the sun, Apple trees in bloom . I feel sorry for the catfish.

The ups and downs of television probably stem from the overabundance of works on family themes, often outdated in their approach. Some films choose to stir controversy through infidelity and the "other woman," but receive the opposite result. This is demonstrated through Falling in love before the wedding day . Heart Rescue Station Our 8-Years Later . Many viewers have complained that every movie they watch features scenes of a third party, jealousy, and fighting, making it boring.

Most films suffer from a common script problem: they drag on in the middle but end abruptly. This rapid pace and concise plot cuts make the storyline and characters unconvincing. In reality, realistic and relatable plot points, characters, or memorable dialogue are the formula for creating a hit.

On the small screen, subject matter diversity is not enough; it's time for Vietnamese films to have works with more engaging, fresh, and creative scripts, and most importantly, to avoid falling into clichés.

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