China Entertainment King of Science Fiction

Chapter 210 Record-breaking Rating (5000 words)

"Sun Li's new drama has a good start in ratings, and the triple twist stuns the audience!"

"The premiere of DreamWorks' first drama broke 1 in ratings! Sun Li and Deng Chao reunited on screen to create a hit!"

"The TV series version of "The Signal" made a stunning debut last night, full of suspense and still brain-burning!"

"'Signal' has the potential to be a hit, will it continue to be the queen of ratings?"

"Written by Chen Jingxing, "The Signal" continues the brain-burning excitement of the movie version!"

""Signal" has a movie-level lens language, which may create a new trend in TV series"

"DreamWorks expands its reach into the field of TV dramas, and the new drama's premiere ratings are 1.025"

"With a production cost of 4 million per episode, DreamWorks will create a high-quality drama series?"

"The deputy director of the Procurement Center of Mango TV said that the first broadcast of "Signal" received good ratings. It remains to be seen whether it can adapt to the weekly broadcast format."

Putting aside word of mouth, the first broadcast of "Signal" was pretty good in terms of ratings. Objectively speaking, it was not the result of the quality of the show, but the result of "Wife's Lies" which is currently being broadcast on Mango TV.

The ratings inertia is caused by the combination of some viewers who believe that "Wife's Lies" will continue to be broadcast on Saturdays, and Sun Li's ratings appeal.

[It’s okay, Director Chen, don’t be discouraged, think in a good direction, at least your Douban average score has not been exceeded yet (smile)]

The weekly drama model can be said to torture both the audience and the TV station.

Netizens’ comments broke down Chen Jingxing’s “Versailles”:

【(Black question mark face)】

And as the word-of-mouth spread among many viewers who watched the first two episodes of "The Signal" on TV, more netizens became more curious about the show, so even in the middle of the night, many people were squatting in front of their mobile phones and computers waiting for "

Network updates for Signal.

[I was wrong. I apologize for my previous doubts about Chen Jingxing’s sudden involvement in the field of TV series! Please Director Chen and DreamWorks enter the field of TV series more in the future and ravage me repeatedly! Domestic audiences have been suffering from dramas for a long time...]

[Chen Jingxing is worthy of being a top student in mathematics. This cyclic structure makes people dizzy. Who is Li Shian who contacted Qin Hai first, or Qin Hai who contacted Li Shian first? It feels like a chicken-egg-egg philosophy.]

Regarding the "episode break" at the end of the second episode, netizens were just as crazy as Wang Yiqing, wailing crazily in the comments below.

[Don’t be discouraged, I have an idea. As long as Jingshen makes more TV series in the future, there is hope to reach 9.7 points (come on). Of course, the movies should not fall behind. This is not difficult for Director Chen, who is as productive as a sow, right?

(dog head)]

So Wang Yiqing lay on the bed, scrolling through Station C with her mobile phone while waiting for updates. Because the excitement brought to her by the first two episodes of "Signal" had not subsided, she was not sleepy at all.

[I only watched the first two episodes, so I’ll give it five stars first. I haven’t watched a domestic drama with such a fast pace for a long time, which made me want to stop. I turned it on double speed at the beginning, but it has become my habit to watch dramas.

As a result, we saw Qin Hai in the corridor of the police station.

After the scene, the speed was decisively switched back to normal. It is rare to see such excellent lens language even in movies. I can feel the sincerity of DreamWorks in making this TV series. However, if there are signs of unfinishing later, I will change the score.

And he will send the blade to Chen Jingxing]

【Someone is attacking!】

【The skeleton scared my dad to death!】

However, with the rapid development of word-of-mouth, as well as Chen Jingxing's "personal brand" and DreamWorks' "corporate brand" as well as the influence of the movie version, the total number of views of "Signal" exceeded 214 million one day after it was launched on the five major video platforms.

, you must know that "The Signal" has only been updated for two episodes, which is equivalent to 107 million views per episode.

[One-click triple link]

[This director is very talented in making horror films]

[Did Station C find a mine? I saw the recommendation on the home page and clicked in without thinking.]

[The familiar wireless walkie-talkie again]

If the first episode is just the beginning of the story, with only one or two frightening scenes, the second episode is almost full of high energy, whether it is the time-traveling before and after when catching the real murderer, or the twists and turns of the interrogation of the real murderer.

The two reversals, as well as the cyclical super-time and space narrative structure between Qin Hai and Li Shian, made the discussion on the barrage heated on several levels.

Wang Yiqing had just clicked on the first episode, and there were already more than 200 comments, and more than 3,000 people were watching it together. It seemed that there were quite a lot of people staying up late.

[I just rewatched the movie "The Signal" and will watch the show soon]

Young people in China have a relatively high degree of recognition of Chen Jingxing's movies. They are also the main force in watching online dramas. Regarding the first TV series written by Chen Jingxing, although the media and public opinion have mixed praise and criticism for this project, there are some money-making works and

There are rumors that the quality may not be satisfactory, but everyone - whether they are fans of Chen Jingxing or not - will want to see the quality of this drama. Anyway, the first two episodes are free, so you won't lose anything.

[There is a feeling like an American TV series, and it is a feeling like a high-quality American TV series. If the level of the first two episodes can be maintained in the future, I am willing to give it five stars. Will DreamWorks become the HBO of China]

Tian Xinye also replied jokingly: [It’s all luck, it’s all luck, but it’s just that the heights are high and the road ahead is long. The boss still needs to work hard to catch up]

[Yes, although Jingshen’s highest score has been broken, there are still four movies with an average Douban score of 8.61 that has not been broken. This is the last fig leaf for Jingshen. You must keep it (dog head)]

In fact, regarding the ridicule around Douban ratings, Chen Jingxing, Tian Xinye and other netizens actually know that movie ratings and TV series ratings cannot be compared on the same level. Usually a movie with a score of 9 or above is considered a classic, while a TV series must be at least 9.5.

A drama with a rating of 9.9 or 9.8 is not uncommon for many American dramas, Japanese dramas, Korean dramas and even anime.

Because it was updated at 12 o'clock, Wang Yiqing naturally couldn't stay in front of the computer. Even if the lights were turned off, the light from the computer screen would attract her parents to knock on her door. The elders would naturally not allow their children to stay up late.

[Produced by Chen Jingxing, it must be a high-quality product]

Secondly, according to Chen Jingxing's plan, the next TV series to be produced by DreamWorks will basically say goodbye to TV stations. The possibility of getting stars is infinitely close to zero. They can only meet the audience in the form of webcasts, and the ratings are just a cloud.

.

[Haha, Station C was acquired by a mining company, and DreamWorks is already the majority shareholder of Xiaopo Station!]

Chen Jingxing also immediately posted the good news on Weibo, "flattered" and @tian Xinye, the director of "The Signal": [Thank you all viewers for your support. I was shocked to hear that the TV series "The Signal" not only scored higher than the movie version, but also surpassed

"Source Code" has become the highest-rated work of DreamWorks on Douban. (Sigh) I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to catch up with this record, but I won't be discouraged. 9.7 points are too far away. Let's find a way to break 9 points first (come on!)]

Station C does not have the function of automatically skipping the beginning and end of the film, so this is the first time Wang Yiqing heard the op song of "Signal". The rhythm and melody are very pleasant to the ear. With the beautiful and lively rhythm of the strings, it forms a music style similar to a folk song.

Moreover, the desolate, gentle, and firm intentions hit the ears. For Wang Yiqing, who had already watched the first two episodes, he could immediately enter the deep and tragic tone of the TV series as a whole.

Unlike TV audiences who mostly watch Mango TV, "The Wife's Lie" and the appeal of Sun Li and Deng Chao, online viewers mostly watch Chen Jingxing, the DreamWorks brand and Sun Li and his wife.

It comes from fame, and the brand factors of Chen Jingxing and DreamWorks account for the largest proportion.

[Completely film-level lens language]

The timing of "Signal" turned out to be great. In a sense, it has replaced "Nirvana in Fire" that will be broadcast in the second half of this year. In its previous life, "Nirvana in Fire" also created a reputation myth and popularity among netizens. Douban

The opening score was 9.3 points, and it was finally settled at 9.4 points. In fact, this score is somewhat buoyant in terms of its quality.

[Deng Chao, be careful]

Therefore, the real test lies in the subsequent ratings performance, that is, the ratings after one week. This is a very unstable factor. The format of weekly dramas is incompatible with the viewing habits of Chinese audiences. This is also the reason why many netizens and media

Regarding the issue of worry, Mango TV itself is also very cautious about this. Just as the audience is impatiently waiting for the three or four episodes in a week, the TV station, the leading actors in the drama, and the director Tian Xinye also have to experience this kind of thing before they can hear another boot after a week.

Anxiety about landing.

[Honest man, in fact, Director Chen is also one of the main screenwriters of "The Signal". Logically, it can be included in your works. If calculated this way, the average score of Director Chen's five works can reach 8.8 points.

There is still a lot of room for improvement (dog head)]

From the barrage, it seems that there are many netizens who have similar thoughts to her, and some barrage has already posted the name of the opening song.

[If you haven’t watched “The Signal”, don’t watch it yet! My insomnia has worsened again! I just finished watching “Who Are You?” of Sha Qian Dao (you’ll understand everything after watching the second episode), and I forced myself to turn it off.

Mobile phone, go to bed early, but the drama is so strong that my brain cells refuse to rest! So... I read it again (crying)... It's already four o'clock... Fortunately, I don't have to go to work tomorrow, otherwise I'm afraid I'll have to ask for leave

】

[I am a fan of Empress. I think this may be Sun Li's best drama after "Aunt Duohe" and "The Legend of Zhen Huan". Empress is so good at taking on roles. Although there are some mediocre dramas in the middle, they are basically

Above the standard, I hope that China can have more actors like this. Of course, I am also grateful to DreamWorks and Chen Jingxing. I hope that DreamWorks can make more TV series besides movies]

Under her "high energy" reminder, there was indeed a barrage that she liked to see.

[It feels more complicated than the movie, but so creative]

In addition to the long reviews, most of the popular short reviews that were liked and displayed in the front row were five-star reviews. Although it was only two episodes, "Signal" had already demonstrated the potential of the drama. By the afternoon of the next day, the number of people who had rated it had exceeded

With 100,000 people, Douban officially scored 9.7! Of course, there should be a decline in the future, but as long as the TV series does not collapse, it can definitely be above 9.7.

She was a little surprised by the quality of the opening song, and secretly cursed Mango Channel for being incompetent. She planned to look for the name of the opening song in the end credits after watching it, search it on the Internet, and add it to her favorite playlist.

[The walkie-talkie is here!]

[The protagonist gets the artifact-level props, and the curtain opens...]

[The thriller atmosphere is created in place]

However, Chen Jingxing is not worried about this. Even though this is the first TV series produced by DreamWorks, theoretically speaking, it has certain indicator significance for the sales of DreamWorks' future TV series.

This also includes people like Wang Yiqing who have already watched it in front of the TV and want to watch it again carefully on the Internet. First, some details were overlooked the first time they watched it on TV. Second, they can watch it on the barrage with other netizens.

Complain and get an interactive drama-watching experience. There will be different drama-watching experiences if you watch alone or with a group of people interacting with each other.

This is not to say that the ratings have nothing to do with Internet popularity, but there is indeed a big difference between TV audiences and online audiences. Just like the "Signal" TV series, which premiered with Sun Li's blessing, it did not lose ratings, but it has already caused a stir on the Internet.

The huge response is also the source of Chen Jingxing's confidence, which makes him believe that as long as the quality of the drama is excellent, it will generally not be buried on the Internet.

There is definitely a lot of moisture in this data. The statistical definitions of playback volume on several major platforms are very confusing. However, in a business model where advertising revenue is the main profit, unless the competent authorities take action, the statistics of "playback volume"

It will only become more and more loose and ineffective. Of course, when we calculate the on-demand and advertising splits with the producers, their figures are still quite reasonable.

Aunt Wang Yiqing looked at the rapidly expanding number of comments with a smile. As the first episode began, she became even more excited. She felt that she had already watched the show and was shocked, but she was looking forward to more people accompanying her to be moved by the plot again.

A weird and surprising feeling of excitement.

[I really like Chen Jingxing’s works (the screenwriter is Chen Jingxing, so it’s not too much to say it’s Chen Jingxing’s work, after all, the script is the basis of a play), but this drama still exceeded my expectations. I was

Amazing story, incredible acting and a pacing that will keep you glued to the screen from start to finish. It has it all, drama, thriller and even some sci-fi elements. I guarantee you won't love this just by watching it.

It’s impossible to create a drama.]

First of all, the transaction of TV dramas has nothing to do with the audience. Many TV dramas starring celebrities have received so many ratings, and it is unlikely that their next dramas will be sold out. It is entirely a small number of people who decide the broadcasting and trading of TV dramas.

In the market, the reputation of the cast is hard currency, and the "rebates" given to the purchasing staff are hard currency. Moreover, the ratings and click-through rates are not impossible to fake, and the cost of counterfeiting is not high.

【Progress bar is dangerous!】

In fact, Chen Jingxing understands that the popularity and high ratings of "The Signal" among netizens are actually due to the factors of the times. In addition to the excellent quality of "The Signal", it also attracts the attention of many peers.

【The liberal arts student is bald!】

[I just finished watching it on Mango TV, come here to contribute to the views]

[Watch Jingshen’s TV series]

【God's transition!】

It should be said that 1.025 can only be considered as not losing. According to the current market conditions, the premiere ratings of any Sun Li TV series will usually not be lower than 1.

【Should we attack suddenly like this?】

As the plot unfolded, Wang Yiqing relived the story and discovered many details that she had not noticed before. On the other hand, she also acted as or joined the "high-energy front-line" barrage group, especially in the areas she liked very much.

Several transition shots and several scary scenes.

[I feel like Jingshen is directing it behind the scenes, it reminds me of those long shots in "Source Code"]

The main reason is that "Nirvana in Fire" happened to appear in an era when thousands of people were in silence. On the eve of the birth of high-quality online dramas, when the quality of TV dramas hit rock bottom, "Nirvana in Fire", with its exquisite graphics, costumes, and lens language, is close to the texture of a movie.

The production attitude of the drama, the fast-paced and refreshing story, and of course the actors' wonderful performances made the Chinese audience shine, and they became the white swans set off by their ugly duckling counterparts.

However, even if we choose Station C, which has relatively little content, its two episodes have been viewed more than 2 million times. You must know that the number of free members of Station C at this time is only 15 million, which also means that Station C has attracted a lot of people.

"Tourists" have made a considerable contribution to the increase in the number of its users. After all, they were attracted by "Signal" this time.

Most of the users are not in the 2D or acg circle. From the perspective of the transformation and expansion of station C, this significance is very important, which surprised the executives of station C. CEO Zhao Jianbo once again said in his heart

I am glad that I did not insist on waiting for Penguin Group in the D round of financing, but chose DreamWorks.

At the same time, the number of ratings and comments for the "Signal" TV series on Douban also exploded in the middle of the night, with more than 50,000 user ratings pouring in in just three hours.

[Is "The Signal" considered the first domestic science fiction TV series?]

Due to the restrictions of the contract signed with Mango TV, "Signal" will not be online until 12 o'clock after the TV station premieres that day. At the same time, the five major long-form video platforms including Station C have obtained the right to broadcast online.

【This lens is amazing】

[This abandoned building is so spooky. How about filming a ghost movie? 】

【(It’s not that I have a problem, it’s that you have a problem)】

"Signal" has replaced the "White Swan Effect" of "Nirvana in Fire" to a certain extent, and has become a "national drama savior" in the eyes of many viewers. However, Chen Jingxing does not have a guilty conscience, after all, he is set off by his peers

It's not his fault.

After understanding this, combined with the reviews he saw on Zhihu, Douban and other website forums, as well as the number of online views, he had a firm idea of ​​"Signal". After completely giving up the worry about gains and losses, he started

Start preparing your new film.

The script of the new movie has been perfected by the screenwriting team for more than two months and has been finalized, and all the scripts for the first, second and third films have been released.

His new project is "The Matrix". Of course, it will take some time to prepare before the actual shooting starts. In addition to project filing, casting, especially the male lead, is a top priority that needs to be finalized as soon as possible.

(End of chapter)