If you still haven't watched Nirvana in Fire (Langya Bang) or don't know who Mei Changsu and Xiao Jingyan are, you might be falling behind the times in China. The period drama, about a man's quest for revenge and the struggle to clear his family name has become one of the hottest topics of discussion for TV fans.
Searching on Sina Weibo you can find millions of posts discussing and sharing opinions about the drama or affectionately poking fun at the character. There are posts dedicated to analyzing nearly every aspect of this series in minute detail from clothing to etiquette and cinematography.
Dedication to a craft
Story is king. While many period dramas play fast and loose with history, Nirvana in Fire has been praised for its realistic setting and respect for history and the source material. The show tells the story of main character Lin Shu/Mei Changsu and his long and difficult journey to clear his family name and get justice for tens of thousands of soldiers who were unjustly killed. The series has distanced itself from the clichéd romantic plots seen in many period shows by emphasizing the ideals of brotherhood, patriotism and living up to one's responsibility.
Having seen so many good online novels ruined by TV adaptations, I'm happy to say that through the sincere dedication of the cast and crew, the original novel by Hai Yan, who is also the scriptwriter for the show, has been faithfully brought to the small screen.
The leading actors, Hu Ge (Mei Changsu), Liu Tao (Mu Nihuang) and Wang Kai (Xiao Jingyan) have surprised audiences with their acting abilities. This is particularly true of Hu, who has surpassed his previous roles with his complicated portrayal of Mei Changsu and ability to touch audience's hearts with even the smallest movements.
The performances of the supporting actors are no less excellent. The serious dedication of the cast can be clearly felt and many netizens have posted how they have been moved to tears by certain scenes. Those dramas that try to pull a fast one by counting on an actor's popularity and looks to cause audiences to ignore a show's lame performances and poor storylines could never have such an emotional impact.
It's the little things
The dedication of the crew behind the camera is also apparent in all the little details that can be seen in each scene. Be it costumes, props, cinematography, dialog or the show's music, it's clear those working on the show have put their heart into their work.
There is actually a long list of things worth talking about. Though based on a novel without a specific historical background, the show goes out of its way to accurately portray the clothing and even etiquette followed in ancient China. The authenticity of the traditional culture on display demonstrates that the show has done its homework. It should come as no surprise that viewers are calling the show a textbook example of what a period series should be.
This attention to detail is also reflected in the show's stage setting. As Li Xue, one of the production's directors told qq.com, major changes were made to the house where Mei Changsu lives to better fit the atmosphere of the show. The crew planted a bamboo garden and built a pebbled courtyard path themselves. According to Li, nothing appears in the drama that hasn't been changed in some way by the crew.
In recent years many period series have tended towards simplistic plots, absurd storylines and a complete disregard for history, while also relying on shocking twists and cheap special effects to catch audience's attention. Standing out from its peers, Nirvana in Fire has not only attracted attention, but has also turned a new page for future TV productions.
在中國，假如你尚未看過《瑯琊榜》，大概不曉得誰是梅長蘇、蕭景琰，那末你就落後了。這部報告一個漢子睜開復仇行為，盡力為家屬洗刷委屈的古裝劇成了電視劇迷們最熱中評論辯論的話題。
在新浪微博上，你可以搜到不計其數條關於這部電視劇的看法大概奚弄腳色的內容，有些微博致力於從各個角度剖析劇中的打扮，禮節和拍照技巧上的細節。
對創作敬業
故工作節是勝利的癥結。當多半古裝劇拿汗青當兒戲時，《瑯琊榜》因其真切的場景，對汗青和究竟的尊重得到了高度贊賞。這部電視劇報告了男主角林殊(梅長蘇)為他的家屬和萬千抱屈而死的將士正名的漫長而艱苦的征程。分歧於其他電視劇老套的羅曼史，這部劇因其誇大兄弟之情，愛國情懷和義務感而別開生面。
在看過太多優良的收集小說被翻拍電視劇毀掉後，我很愉快地看到，經由賣力演繹和制造後，這部原著和編劇都是海晏的電視劇，將小說原汁原味地搬到了屏幕上。
主演胡歌(梅長蘇)，劉濤(穆霓凰)，王凱(蕭景琰)用他們的演技馴服了觀眾，特別是胡歌，以其精致的演出和對梅長蘇深入的描繪震動了觀眾心坎，該腳色超出了他曩昔演繹過的腳色。
其他副角的表演也一樣出色，觀眾們被他們嚴謹的演出所折服，很多網友也紛紜指出他們被某些場景感動乃至落淚。那些拍攝時光短，完整依附演員名望，疏忽演員劣質的演技，故事線軟弱的電視劇永久不會有如許的情緒影響。
細節決議成敗
幕後制造人的敬業也經由過程熒幕上的各類細節展現出來，不管是打扮，道具和拍照技巧，照樣對白和配樂，無一不表現出制造方的良苦居心。
究竟上有很多細節都值得一談，固然原著是樹立在排擠汗青的配景上，然則電視劇卻真實地還原了中國古代的衣飾和禮節。對古代文化的真實表達反應出劇組對此勤奮頗深，無怪乎觀眾將這部劇稱為其他古裝劇教科書式範本。
對細節的看重也經由過程場景設置表達出來。該劇導演李雪告知騰訊網，他們對梅長蘇所住的屋子做了較大的改革以使其更能融入劇中的氣氛，為此劇組種了一片竹林並建築了一個用鵝卵石鋪建的院子。李雪表現，劇中的每處背景都被劇組舉行了必定水平的改革。
比年來，古裝巨變得情節簡略，故事線淩亂，違反汗青邏輯，僅僅依附匪夷所思的故事遷移轉變和劣質的殊效來吸引觀眾的眼球。分歧於其他電視劇，《瑯琊榜》不但引發了觀眾的熱議，同時也開啟了古裝劇的新篇章。
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