TV Series 'Houlang' Receives Controversial 3.9 Rating on Douban

Douban's film and television section covers various program forms, including movies, TV dramas, documentaries, and variety shows. Ratings for movies and TV dramas are closely watched by readers, influencing their decision to watch a show. Recently, some netizens noticed that at least 6 dramas' scores were not made available on Douban even after their completion. Douban's official response stated that the rating data must be credible and stable before being released; otherwise, it might be due to significant rating fluctuations or insufficient credible raters. ...

The TV series 'The Next Generation' has been rated 3.9 on Douban, with over 60% of users giving it a one-star rating. The rating quickly became a hot topic on Weibo, with many netizens agreeing that the plot was outrageous. ...

As we approach the end of the first half of the year, how many domestic dramas have you watched? According to a poll conducted by netizens, the drama 'Chongzi' emerged as the worst drama of the first half of 2023, mainly due to the lackluster acting of its lead actors Yang Chaoyue and Xu Zhengxi. Other dramas such as 'The Correct Way to Open Life,' which scored as low as 4.3 on Douban, faced heavy criticism, with Huang Bo receiving severe backlash. Netizens also mentioned 'Changyue Jinming,' 'Who Is He,' 'The Return Path,' and 'The New Wave' as disappointing dramas that failed to meet viewers' high expectations. Furthermore, 'The New Wave' sparked numerous controversies and negative comments due to its poor storyline, flooding Douban with one-star reviews, mostly from medical students venting their frustrations. Some netizens expressed their discontent, stating, 'This drama is the biggest insult to traditional Chinese medicine' and 'We hope that content related to traditional Chinese medicine is carefully researched and does not mislead people.' Let's explore how these disappointing dramas of the first half of the year have left audiences unsatisfied. ...

Recently, the TV drama 'The Next Generation,' which claims to promote traditional Chinese medicine, has sparked some controversy. Viewers are puzzled by the portrayal of scenarios in which characters can perform outdoor childbirth after only two weeks of medical training and patients with advanced-stage cancer spontaneously recover. Some netizens express their dissatisfaction, stating 'Do not portray medical skills as magic.' People argue that healthcare is a science, not magic, and should not be sensationalized. They criticize the lack of medical knowledge and critical thinking in the script of 'The Next Generation,' believing that the series is detrimental to traditional Chinese medicine. However, some individuals point out that real-life examples exist where psychological factors play a significant role in recovery, suggesting that diversion of attention and exercise can lead to improvements, which are not magical in nature. How do fellow netizens perceive this issue? ...