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The two episodes of "The Beginning" have come to an end.

Wang Jiangang and his wife Chu Zi were left wanting more; the show ended just like that. They felt a void in their hearts; it had been a long time since they had seen such a gripping crime thriller.

Wang Jiangang couldn't help but exclaim, "This new drama from Jiangzhou TV, 'The Beginning,' is truly fantastic!"

Given all the hype and overwhelming advertising beforehand, he clicked on "The Beginning" just out of curiosity. Little did he expect to get so engrossed in it so easily.

But after Wang Jiangang finished watching the first two episodes

He dared to assert that "The Beginning" would be the pinnacle of crime thrillers.

The excellence of "The Beginning" lies not only in its complex story, exciting plot, and rigorous logic, but more importantly, in its truly relatable and down-to-earth narrative.

Take the characters of the two main characters as an example: Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun are not geniuses with super high IQs or exceptional intelligence.

Xiao Heyun and Li Shiqing are just two ordinary young people. Faced with a sudden disaster, they would panic, be afraid, and back down.

After failing to persuade other passengers to get off the bus and failing to stop the perpetrator from committing the crime, the two men also showed signs of dejection, hesitation, and confusion; this was their true reaction.

Those melodramatic crime and suspense dramas are really worth watching and learning from!

This is what realism looks like!

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After the first two episodes aired.

The program about "The Beginning" on Jiangzhou TV's satellite channel didn't end there. There was a special short program after the finale, featuring behind-the-scenes footage related to "The Beginning."

If this were in Li Haoyu's era, this would be content exclusively for VIP members.

Many viewers who felt they hadn't had enough of "The Beginning" continued to sit in front of the TV to watch some of the interesting things that happened during the filming of "The Beginning".

Behind-the-scenes footage may intentionally or unintentionally reveal some settings and foreshadowing that viewers haven't yet discovered, which are things that viewers who enjoy TV dramas are very interested in.

For example, many people are curious about how such a spectacular explosion was filmed. Also, the entire series was filmed on a bus, so where did all the money go?

The behind-the-scenes content was much lighter than the suffocating main episodes. The first two episodes of the behind-the-scenes segments were hosted by Li Haoyu.

He began to complain as a producer, explaining how he saved on the budget and stretched every penny.

For example, many viewers might think that since the scenes in "The Beginning" are so simple, the costumes, props, and sets must have been very cheap. Li Haoyu provided a detailed explanation for this.

He complained with a long face that filming "The Beginning" was actually not cheap at all.

Filming was conducted simultaneously on five buses, with ten identical outfits used for frequent changes. An LED screen was repeatedly tested to simulate real-world road conditions, and multiple cameras were used for repeated framing. «-(¯`v´¯)-« ➅9𝐬Ⓗ𝔲𝓍.cⓄ𝐌 »-(¯`v´¯)-»

Then, behind-the-scenes footage was released, showing the crew crammed into a small carriage, sweating profusely in the nearly 40-degree heat.

Many viewers couldn't help but sigh, "The Beginning" production team really put their heart into it. Li Haoyu, however, said dejectedly, "If 'The Beginning' doesn't get good ratings, I'll have to sell myself to pay off my debts."

This kind of propaganda tactic has never been seen before by audiences around the world.

This led many honest viewers to genuinely believe that "The Beginning" was in a difficult situation, and some even called the TV station to express their determination to persevere.

They encouraged us, saying that gold always shines.

"The Beginning" will surely achieve great success.

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at the same time.

The internet has also become another important platform for propaganda. This was something Li Haoyu assigned Su Qiang to be in charge of, given that the influence of online public opinion will only grow in the future.

Before Su Qiang could even make a move, he discovered that the topic of "The Beginning" had already exploded.

Many viewers have already left comments, ranging from the usual speculative posts to meticulous research. A particularly vocal group, the "wife party," has also emerged.

They even came up with a slogan: "Gun in hand, follow me. Kill the Dog, seize the poetry."

The sheer number of unsolicited comments left Su Qiang both delighted and surprised.

What's alarming is that this public opinion is completely out of control, and I don't know if the boss can accept it.

The good news is that although "The Beginning" has only aired two episodes, its influence is already evident. I was originally planning to personally get involved and stir things up, but it seems I'll have to slack off now.

Before Su Qiang even made his move, the activity level of the "Beginning" forum had already exploded.

Su Qiang immediately called Li Haoyu to claim credit.

Meanwhile, Li Haoyu's own homepage was constantly filled with congratulatory calls from all directions celebrating the successful start of "The Beginning's" ratings.

Even the usually composed veteran actor Liu Yijun's tone clearly carried a hint of joy.

As long as the current situation is maintained...

It looks like it's about to explode in popularity!

Some savvy game developers have already started placing their bets. They want to hire Liu Yijun as their game spokesperson in advance, betting on the quality of "The Beginning".

It seems there are quite a few people with good judgment.

Li Haoyu glanced down.

The first episode of "The Beginning" had a 5% viewership rating, and the second episode already had a 3% rating. For Li Haoyu, this result was just so-so.

Barely passing!

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A hot and hearty breakfast can not only eliminate yesterday's fatigue but also provide energy for the day. It is both the first meal of the day and an alarm clock to wake up your stomach.

Therefore, the people of Jiangzhou have always had the habit of "getting up early".

Some breakfast shops were packed with people early in the morning. Many regulars were already sitting in a corner of the restaurant, and after ordering, they started chatting.

Then someone started the conversation, saying, "Did you guys watch 'The Beginning' on Jiangzhou TV yesterday? It was really amazing!"

Upon hearing the familiar name, a colleague couldn't help but chime in, "Did you watch this TV series yesterday too?"

The person who started it couldn't help but laugh, "Isn't that obvious? If I don't watch such a popular TV series, I'll be out of touch."

"I heard that 'The Beginning' has only aired two episodes, but it has already become the local ratings champion in Jiangzhou."

"Weren't you working overtime at the company yesterday? How did you have time to watch TV series?"

The colleague who was questioned replied dismissively, "I only managed to sneak a peek during my busy schedule, and I must say, 'The Beginning' is actually quite good."

At this point, another colleague who had been observing couldn't help but chime in.

"Bullshit, you actually believe his nonsense. He worked overtime for more than two hours yesterday, and spent an hour and a half in the bathroom. I don't know what kind of work he could possibly accomplish with that kind of overtime efficiency!"

"Alright, enough with the criticism, we can still be good friends. Besides, wasn't it me who recommended 'The Beginning' to you guys? Are you trying to sabotage me now?"

"Alright, we're all friends here, why are we still arguing? I still feel sorry for my poetic wife, she exploded so many times, she must have suffered so much!"

"Hey, I have to say Li Shiqing's acting was pretty good. Wasn't she that goofy news anchor before? Anyway, I never expected her to play a college student so convincingly."

"Yeah, it feels so good to be young. It suddenly reminded me of the times we stayed up all night playing games together in college. But that phone ringtone almost made my heart stop."

While eating breakfast, the group discussed the plot of yesterday's episode, "The Beginning."

What's most alarming isn't that this table of young people are discussing "The Beginning," but that some older people are also paying attention to it.

It's just that everyone has different focuses; older people talk about veteran actors and touching stories of supporting roles.

Young people mostly discussed who the real culprit behind "The Beginning" was, how to stop the cycle, and Lin Miaomiao's looks.

Even from this small breakfast shop, you can see just how popular "The Beginning" is right now. "The Beginning" has become a hot topic of conversation everywhere.

Li Haoyu also received a text message from Lin Miaomiao announcing the good news.

He just smiled faintly.

"The Beginning" itself is of high quality, and he spared no expense in spending on promotion. It would be strange if the ratings weren't good!

However, although Li Haoyu wouldn't admit it verbally, his actions betrayed him.

He opened the mobile forum directly and searched for comments on "The Beginning". After browsing through them, he found that most of the reviews were as he expected.

The audience overwhelmingly gave it rave reviews.

The drama "The Beginning" finally shows some humanity, lowering its stance to focus on and care for ordinary people at the bottom of society. The warmth of humanity that shines through the protagonists in times of crisis is what moved people.

Industry professionals, however, were much more conservative in their assessments. After all, the plot of "The Beginning" has only just begun, and the main storyline hasn't unfolded yet, although they praised the overall quality of the series.

However, there weren't many positive reviews for the entire series "The Beginning," probably because people were afraid that "The Beginning" would start strong but end weakly.

The main reason is that Li Haoyu had never produced a TV series before, and quite a few of his TV series had collapsed midway through production. Nowadays, media outlets and producers in the film and television industry still cherish their reputations.

If they misjudge, it would severely damage their credibility, which is understandable. Once "The Beginning" truly gains momentum, those self-media outlets and journalists will naturally swarm in like vultures smelling blood.

This is also a common trait among media outlets: they always criticize the powerful and praise the weak.

Li Haoyu was somewhat disappointed by the performance of Hunan TV. He had initially thought that Hunan TV would come up with some major production to target him.

The result was surprisingly "Meteor Shower Again".

This is a rehash of old ideas.

What kind of rotten fish and shrimp are these!

Li Haoyu had even heard rumors that the male and female leads of the show both had a lot of dark pasts. The male lead came from a wealthy family and was always bursting with confidence, thinking he was some kind of domineering CEO, but in reality, he was just a slick jerk.

As for the female lead, Li Haoyu didn't even want to comment on her.

I heard she's a crazy woman.

Even before its second episode, "The Beginning" had gained momentum, it had already surpassed the viewership ratings of "Meteor Shower Again," which had already aired more than ten episodes.

This basically eliminates "Meteor Shower Again" from the competition.

On the contrary, Zhejiang East TV, which was previously overlooked, needs to be paid attention to.

Zhejiang East TV has launched a romance drama called "Long Live Love," which tells the story of five urban women who journey together to find themselves. It will air this weekend.

The combination of a popular star and a top screenwriter seems pretty good; they might even be a potential rival.

However, they are actually completely different types and should not pose a threat.

In Li Haoyu's view, "The Beginning" is actually a realistic TV series disguised as a fantasy.

Although the beginning of "The Beginning" is exciting, a bit like having a cheat code in a game. As long as you fail, you can keep looping until you save everyone.

It also introduces a detective-style main storyline, through which you can step into the lives of people with different identities and personalities.

Through a cyclical pattern, the mission defuses the explosion crisis, saves everyone on the bus, and allows you to carefully observe each character while learning about their different lives.

The protagonists constantly try and fail, constantly search for the truth, and through continuous thinking and expansion of new clues, they finally solve the mystery, thus giving the audience a sense of satisfaction.

But at its core, "The Beginning" is actually a story about the lives of ordinary people, cyberbullying, violence as a means of combating violence, and the protection of women.

Without that cycle, this might have been a road leading to death. Disillusionment with society can also cause many to lose faith in humanity.

Just like the case of helping an elderly person, one precedent is enough to hurt countless kind-hearted people and show the weakness of human nature in the real world.

That's why the beginning is even more meaningful, when the audience learns about Lu, the Cat's Apostle, the Flute Conqueror, the Chosen One of Light, and his two-dimensional imagination.

Together we listened to Ma Xiaolong leaning against the railing recounting the tragic experiences of his father, Ma Guoqiang; we witnessed the optimism and cheerfulness of "Happy Brother," and also the tragic fate of being infamous after his death...

It's likely that audiences will realize then what makes "The Beginning" so great.

Not to mention that Li Haoyu also buried Aunt Guo behind him.

It's anyone's guess how much of a shadow the ruthless and taciturn Aunt Guo will cast on the audience. Li Haoyu, for one, was deeply startled by her desperate gaze when they acted together.

The following plot could be a minor climax of "The Beginning".

This is also the time when the two main characters begin to show their character arcs.

Li Haoyu felt that Xiao Heyun was indeed unlikable before, and even a little annoying. In fact, Xiao Heyun's character was indeed unlikable and weak at the beginning.

Xiao Heyun is unlikable because of his selfishness and fear of death at the beginning, and he also appears terrified and helplessly fearful of the future in the interrogation room.

But upon closer reflection, who can truly face death without fear?

However, after the next week, the audience should have a much different opinion of Xiao Heyun.

He risked his own safety to protect Li Shiqing; when he accidentally killed the murderer, he was met with disgusted looks from people on the bus, but he still pulled Li Shiqing away without hesitation.

He selflessly stopped the bomb from detonating at the critical moment, simply because he wanted to protect Li Shiqing. Li Haoyu believes that after these episodes air, many girls will exclaim that he has maximum boyfriend power.

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Otherwise, if he were to walk down the street, people would gossip about him.

He can't accept that!

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