I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

The primary reason lies in the quality of the works; there is a certain gap between the two works.

This gap is mainly reflected in the completeness of the structure. Anyone who has read "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles" knows that the author, Uncle Three, has left many plot holes unfilled. If you want to dig deeper, you will find many loopholes. Once adapted into a film or television series, all kinds of shortcomings will be exposed instantly. This kind of viewing experience is not what the audience likes.

However, "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is different. It describes many settings in great detail. Whether it is the current environment, the characters' actions, or the historical background, they are all portrayed very well. This is something that "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles" did not achieve, so this is one of the reasons for the quality of the work.

For example, "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City" received a high rating of 8.7 on Douban by faithfully recreating the archaeological details and suspenseful atmosphere of the original novel.

"The Lost Caverns of the Dragon Ridge" won audience approval with its cinematic visuals and tight plot, achieving a score of 8.1.

These works, by respecting the original setting and enhancing the realism of the adventure scenes, successfully transform the fantasy in the text into visual language, satisfying the audience's expectations for the "tomb raiding genre".

In contrast, while the film and television adaptations of "The Lost Tomb" attempted to attract viewers through a star-studded cast, the issues of drastic plot changes and rough special effects were quite prominent.

For example, early versions oversimplified the complex worldview of the original work, resulting in unclear character motivations and broken plot logic, and generally received a Douban score of less than 6.

Although subsequent works (such as "Ultimate Note") salvaged some of the reputation by adapting the story more closely to the original, the overall quality fluctuated greatly, making it difficult to build a sustained reputation.

Secondly, there's the casting. The main characters in "The Lost Tomb" include Fatty Wang, Wu Xie, and Zhang Qiling. Of course, Uncle Three and Pan Zi are also main characters. However, in terms of casting, "The Lost Tomb" mainly chose young and handsome actors. Putting aside their acting skills, the overall feeling is that a group of inexperienced young actors are exploring tombs, which doesn't make for a very comfortable viewing experience.

The main characters in "Ghost Blows Out the Light" are Hu Bayi, Fatty Wang, Big Gold Tooth, and Shirley Yang, among others.

In terms of casting, the main focus is on actors who have been in the entertainment industry for a long time. The actors are all veteran actors whose acting skills have been honed, so "Ghost Blows Out the Light" has an advantage in this regard.

The original novel "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles" has accumulated a huge fan base thanks to its deeply memorable character portrayals (such as Zhang Qiling and Wu Xie) and delicate emotional storylines. Its IP has long held an advantage in areas such as derivative product development and fan fiction.

However, this emotional connection has become a double-edged sword in the process of film and television adaptation: the fans' high expectations for the casting and plot adaptation conflict with the actual capabilities of the production team, leading to frequent controversies.

For example, a certain TV series or film adaptation sparked widespread criticism because it forcibly added original characters, disrupting the original story's plot.

The adaptation of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" reduces risks by using an episodic format, with each work focusing on an independent story (such as the Jingjue Ancient City and the Yunnan Insect Valley), which retains the core elements of the original work while providing the creative team with more room to maneuver.

This model makes viewers focus more on the quality of individual works rather than the overall consistency of the IP, thus making it easier to gain recognition.

Finally, there's the issue of censorship. Actually, for these two dramas, "Ghost Blows Out the Light" had an easier time getting approved than "The Lost Tomb".

Many of the writing styles in "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles" are not conducive to passing censorship, and the original content needs to be modified after being adapted into film and television dramas.

"Ghost Blows Out the Light" has a more positive and down-to-earth moral compass, so the adaptation of the novel is basically identical to the original. In this respect, "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is easier to pass censorship than "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles".

Market feedback suggests that the *Ghost Blows Out the Light* series attracts its core audience through high-quality content, creating a virtuous cycle of "word-of-mouth driving box office/viewership." In contrast, *The Lost Tomb* relies on IP popularity and star power, which, while quickly attracting public attention, struggles to translate short-term hype into long-term positive word-of-mouth. For example, adaptations of *Ghost Blows Out the Light* are often recommended by fans of the original work for their "high fidelity," while *The Lost Tomb* film and television series are more often discussed as "fan-oriented works."

If you prioritize narrative integrity and production quality in film and television adaptations, the Ghost Blows Out the Light series is more worth paying attention to; if you focus on the cultural influence of the IP and the emotional resonance of the characters, the derivative content of The Grave Robbers' Chronicles is more attractive.

Both reflect the typical differences between the two adaptation strategies of "content is king" and "traffic first".

Of course, the fact that the film and television adaptations of "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles" are not as good as "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is also related to the author, Uncle Three.

The adaptation of "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles" into film and television involved numerous major alterations, many of which were undertaken by the original author, Third Uncle, resulting in the work deviating from the original theme and failing to meet fan expectations.

Looking back at Nanpai Sanshu's history of adapting his IPs, a strange phenomenon emerges: every time he says, "This time we will definitely respect the original work," but the next time he makes even more drastic changes, completely deceiving his fans.

The promotional material for "The Legend of the Hidden Sea" emphasized that "70% of the plot is faithful to the original work," but what was actually broadcast was a hodgepodge that used Easter eggs from "The Lost Tomb" as the main course.

This greedy approach of trying to please both fans of the original work and casual viewers ultimately led to both works dragging each other down.

Viewers of "The Lost Tomb" couldn't understand the foreshadowing in "The Legend of the Hidden Sea," while viewers of "The Legend of the Hidden Sea" felt like they were listening to gibberish if they hadn't read the previous work.

The most tragic character is Wang Zanghai, who was torn into a split personality by the two different adaptation approaches.

Cheng Sheng was truly terrified of his Third Uncle, who had drastically altered his own works. Therefore, he offered a large sum of money to buy the film and television rights to "The Lost Tomb," on the condition that his Third Uncle could not interfere with the film and television adaptation process.

"Jiang Jiang, check with Brother Hu and see if he's available. If he is, notify him to come to the company to sign the contract," Cheng Sheng said.

Cheng Sheng spent about ten minutes glancing at the script. Seeing that it was about 80% similar to the "Nirvana in Fire" series from another timeline, he immediately decided to start filming the series.

If Cheng Sheng wanted to film "Nirvana in Fire," he would want to cast the main characters from the original novel.

Hu Ge's portrayal of Mei Changsu is truly classic and deeply ingrained in people's hearts. Cheng Sheng feels that if someone else were to play the role, it might ruin this classic TV series.

Mei Changsu is a man of extraordinary wisdom and resourcefulness. Even while lying on his sickbed, he was able to strategize and outwit treacherous officials, helping Prince Jing seize the throne.

Hu Ge's performance allowed us to witness the legendary life of this "Jiangzuo Meilang".

Every time he coughs or wheezes, it makes the audience's hearts clench. This contrast creates a unique charm!
In the world of "Nirvana in Fire," Mei Changsu's title, "Jiangzuo Mei Lang," is incredibly elegant and talented, but behind it lies endless bitterness.

His life was the perfect embodiment of the intertwining of wisdom and emotion. (End of Chapter)