Author(s)

Wang Chenrui ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Sichuan University of Media and Communications, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611745, China

Corresponding Author

Wang Chenrui

ABSTRACT

As an important genre in the Chinese TV drama market, the ancient costume drama with xianxia elements has always been favored by audiences. However, in recent years, these dramas have gradually fallen into a predicament of stereotyping, exhibiting high degrees of similarity in plot, character, and styling, leading to aesthetic fatigue among viewers. Many fantasy martial arts dramas still revolve around traditional themes of good vs. evil, love and hate, lacking innovation and breakthroughs. The plot developments are often predictable, with a lack of suspense and surprises, leading to a loss of interest among viewers. Characters are often simply categorized as good or bad, lacking deep personality portrayal and psychological exploration. The relationships between characters are also often overly simplistic, lacking complexity and authenticity. Some fantasy martial arts dramas rely too heavily on visual effects, neglecting the depth of the storyline and characters. The quality of the effects varies, sometimes appearing unnatural and fake, affecting the viewing experience for the audience. In some fantasy martial arts dramas, the acting skills of the actors are not sufficient to support complex character settings, resulting in a one-dimensional character portrayal. Additionally, some actors' performing styles do not match the atmosphere of the fantasy martial arts drama, ruining the overall viewing experience. This article aims to conduct a deep analysis of the stereotyping phenomenon in xianxia ancient costume dramas, exploring its causes, impacts, and coping strategies, in order to provide a reference for the benign development of this genre.

KEYWORDS

Xianxia Ancient Costume Drama; Stereotyping; Plot; Character; Styling

CITE THIS PAPER

Wang Chenrui, Research and Analysis on the Stereotyping of Chinese Fantasy Period Dramas. Art and Performance Letters (2024) Vol. 5: 134-140. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2024.050220.

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