"Yin and Yang Devildom" is a set of American fantasy suspense TV series, the founder is Rod Serling. The original series was broadcast between 1959 and 1964, with a total of 159 episodes. Each episode is not related to each other, telling stories that are unusual, disturbing, or futuristic, often containing plot turns and moral connotations. It is one of the most influential programs in the history of television, and its influence has increased over time. At the same time, he is also known for using many celebrities, and he has also trained many actors who will become popular in the future.
In recent years, the British TV series "Black Mirror" has become popular in China and around the world. The attraction of "Black Mirror" is that, like all excellent science fiction subjects, it poses many problems to make us think about our society and lives. "Black Mirror" and "Yin and Yang Demon Realm" have many things in common.
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However, I want to warn you that you have to be patient. I showed these episodes to a 25-year-old friend. His first reaction: These old black and white films look quite boring. Yes, at first glance, they might be boring.
The films and visual effects used in these TV series were not at the forefront even in that era. Their budgets are very tight and they need to reduce costs as much as possible. For this reason, they even borrow props from other TV shows or movie theaters and use old scripts. At that time, this drama was definitely not a huge success. The evaluation of it is insignificant, and it is often on the verge of being suspended.
They may look boring, but they are not.
Today, "The Devildom of Yin and Yang" is regarded as the most important and influential work on American television in the 20th century. In 2013, it ranked fourth in the "TV Guide" "60 Best TV Series in History" list. The Screenwriters Guild of America ranked it third in the "Best TV Script in History", only after "The Sopranos" and "Sein Fei's True Story". Leonardo said this is his first favorite TV series.
As time goes by, fashion will fade, and literature will become more brilliant. Only history can make a decision. The passage of time will only increase the influence of "Yin Yang Demon World". Today it is regarded as one of the most important works on American TV in the 20th century. Its widespread influence spreads across movies, books, music and even art. Its influence on TV can be found in "Lost" to "X-Files", and even in the art world, the works of Cindy Sherman and George Segal are also influenced by it. Many movies and novels continue to draw on or extend the front lines explored in "The Devil of Yin and Yang".
"The Devildom of Yin and Yang is almost immortal," Stephen King wrote in 1981. "The first time something appeared was completely refreshing," he was talking about this TV series. "For my generation and me, "The Devil of Yin and Yang" is like a thunderbolt waking up like a dream, opening up thousands of kinds. A fascinating possibility.
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