But this show is so different. First of all, the laughter of this drama is very loose, but the effect is very good, and there is a deep sadness in the joy. (Isn't that the true meaning of comedy?) Second, the show is so realistic that it lacks the pompousness of traditional comedy. The dialogue of the characters, the promotion of the plot, and the description of human nature are all real and profound. A large number of sleepiness, change, estrangement, absurdity and unbearableness in contemporary real life are vividly expressed.
I think excellent dramas, including Game of Thrones, House of Cards, True Detective, Sherlock, and Fargo, all use very extraordinary themes to complete the exploration of profound thoughts and human nature. However, I feel that modern ordinary life itself is full of tragedy and philosophy. On mundane subjects, plays are indeed centuries behind literature. (The modernist literature of the early twentieth century, including Kafka, Hemingway, stream of consciousness, etc., has long been tired of extraordinary themes.) On this level, the show is the best of all film and television dramas.
Finally, in addition to the tragedies, there are actually many jokes in our lives. And this drama uses the form of comedy to fully express the sadness and helplessness in this nonsensical, absurd, world full of vulgarity and jokes. This intertwining of joys and sorrows should be the benchmark for comedy creation.
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