[Preview of This Week's Edition] The Queen of News Breaks Through as Hong Kong Dramas Strive for Revival (AI Translation)
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- The Hong Kong drama 'The Queen of News,' produced by Youku and TVB, has reignited interest in Hong Kong dramas among mainland audiences with its fast-paced plot and memorable dialogue. The show has achieved high ratings in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, with a notable contrast to the typical 'goodness and beauty' female protagonists found in mainland dramas.
- TVB's dominance in the Hong Kong television market has led to internal struggles and a lack of innovation, contributing to the decline of Hong Kong dramas over the past decade. However, collaborations between TVB and mainland platforms have emerged as a new model for producing higher quality dramas that cater to modern audiences' tastes.
- The future of Hong Kong dramas may involve deeper cooperation with international streaming platforms like Netflix, as well as support from the government similar to South Korea's approach to promoting its cultural industries. The success of 'The Queen of News' suggests potential for a revival of Hong Kong dramas if they can adapt to changing market demands and leverage new opportunities for collaboration.
文｜财新周刊 文思敏、王小青，刘悦铃（实习） 发自香港
By Caixin Weekly's Wen Simin, Wang Xiaoqing, Liu Yueling (Intern) from Hong Kong
这个冬天，沉寂近十年的港剧热度重新上升。“你连狗咬人都想象不了，人咬狗的世界不适合你，找个男人嫁了吧。”被网友称作最毒骂人话术的台词让优酷与香港电视广播有限公司（下称“TVB”）联合出品的职场剧《新闻女王》迅速“出圈”。凭借紧凑的剧情节奏、金句频出的台词、全员拼事业的独特人设，内地观众对港剧的热情被重新点燃。
This winter, the fervor for Hong Kong dramas, which had been quiet for nearly a decade, has surged anew. "You can't even imagine a dog biting a person; a world where people bite dogs is not for you—find a man and get married." This line, dubbed by netizens as the most venomous way to insult someone, propelled the workplace drama "The Anchor," co-produced by Youku and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), into rapid popularity. With its tight plot pacing, frequent memorable quotes, and unique character setups of individuals all striving in their careers, the passion of mainland audiences for Hong Kong dramas has been reignited.
“这部剧爆到现在这个地步，真不是我们所预想到的，这可能是职场剧叠加权斗元素混合产生的全新化学效果。”《新闻女王》总监制、知名导演钟澍佳在接受财新采访时表示。作为一部以女性为主角的当代职场剧，《新闻女王》将镜头对准了新闻主播行业，不仅展示了新闻直播间的运行和电视台的派系争斗，也通过一个接一个的新闻事件让观众看到新闻人对专业的坚持，亦深入探讨了人性、道德、利益的纠葛。
"The popularity of this series has reached a level we never anticipated. It might be the novel chemical effect produced by mixing workplace drama with elements of power struggle," said Zhong Shujia, the chief producer and renowned director of "The News Queen," in an interview with Caixin. As a contemporary workplace drama centered on female characters, "The News Queen" focuses on the news anchor industry. It not only showcases the operations within a newsroom and the factional battles at a TV station but also allows viewers to witness journalists' commitment to their profession through various news events, while delving deep into the entanglements of human nature, morality, and interests.
《新闻女王》不仅在内地获得超高热度，播出期间频频登上微博热搜，豆瓣评分亦有8.1的高分，在香港也创下高收视纪录，连续四周夺得收视榜首，不少80后、90后港剧粉丝看到节奏快、多反转、高潮迭起的剧情，不禁高呼：“我熟悉的TVB又回来了！”
"The Queen of News" not only achieved immense popularity on the Chinese mainland, frequently trending on Weibo during its broadcast but also secured a high rating of 8.1 on Douban. In Hong Kong, it set impressive viewership records, topping the ratings charts for four consecutive weeks. Many fans born in the '80s and '90s who grew up with Hong Kong dramas exclaimed upon witnessing the fast-paced, twist-filled, and climax-rich narrative: "The TVB I know and love is back!"
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