My encounter with this show was purely accidental, maybe this is the so-called fate. In fact, after college, I seldom watch TV dramas. The American dramas that have watched American dramas are even more pitiful. I have only watched one "Suspect Tracker" before, and nothing else. One night, when I was eating supper (instant noodles), I felt a little bored, so I ate it and browsed casually in Tencent's film and television column. When I saw the episode cover of Billionaire, it piqued my interest, so I decided to click on it and try it out, and it just got out of hand. The ups and downs of the plot, the intriguing plot, the bloody battle, and the superb acting skills made me addicted and unable to extricate myself.
The main storyline of the play is that the prosecutor of the Southern District of the New York Attorney's Office, Chuck Rhodes, wants to seize the billionaire Bobby Axelrod, a business magnate and billionaire who is making illegal profits in the financial market. Resist and fight back. On the surface, this is a battle between a shrewd, tough and ambitious politician and a rebellious and highly intelligent wealthy businessman. It is a PK between political machinations and financial power. something complex and profound. Through the main line of the battle between the two, this drama shows the colorful scenes of contemporary American finance, politics, family, marriage, etc. It also vividly interprets and reveals the complexity and multi-faceted nature of society and people, and is close to reality. The life is full of profound meaning and unforgettable memories.
First, let's talk about the battle between the two main characters in the play and their personalities. Since the battle between Chuck and Bobby is the main line of the show, and it is the main focus of the show, the writer and director's handling of this content is extremely meticulous and ingenious. With the development of the plot, the struggle between the two protagonists intensified and became more and more complicated. Not only did they link the two closely together, but also all the people around them were involved in this dispute, and no one could Stay out of the way. As the struggle unfolds, the personalities of Chuck and Poppy, and even all of the show's main characters, continue to be enriched and revealed in depth.
The reason why Chuck and Poppy had a bad relationship at first was because of their identities. Poppy was a wealthy businessman who made illegal profits, while Chuck was a prosecutor who enforced the law impartially, and more than one person had already reported Chuck to Chuck. There is illegal activity in Bee's Aix assets, and even suspects that Chuck deliberately turns a blind eye to the illegal trading of Aix's assets for personal reasons, so Chuck inevitably confronts Bobby. It can be said that at the beginning, the fight between the two was only because of the opposition of positions, and had nothing to do with personal grievances. This is just a story of an upright prosecutor fighting an illegal business tycoon, the ideological theme of the work. It seems to be promoting positive energy such as justice, legality and justice. If that's the case, then the show falls into a cliché and doesn't have much meaning at all. However, as this fight unfolds, we slowly discover that Chuck isn't quite as upright and selfless as he first appeared, and that his fight with Poppy isn't just about law enforcement versus lawbreakers. opposition between. In addition to the opposition of identity and position, the personalities and emotional factors of the two are actually the most fundamental reasons for the intensification of this battle.
In terms of character, I feel that Chuck and Poppy have a lot in common. First, a strong winning mentality. Chuck and Poppy are both competitive and very aggressive. Therefore, once they are sworn in, they will never yield to each other, and they have to compete for superiority. This is not about justice or not, but just to prove that I am better than you. For example, in the play Poppy knew that getting involved with the prosecutor would bring him trouble, but he wanted to provoke Chuck. When Chuck had the opportunity to reach an agreement to make Poppy plead guilty, just because Poppy said a few arrogant words, he immediately changed his mind, gave up the agreement, and refused to give up until he completely defeated Poppy. Second, do whatever it takes to achieve the goal, at all costs. They have the same attitude when considering methods and costs. In order to win, they will not hesitate to use or sacrifice their subordinates, friends, and family members, and will not hesitate to lose both, or even die together. Third, he is extremely talented and talented. Although they belong to different fields, there is no doubt that they all show outstanding talents. Chuck is a strong politician who can make good decisions and control the overall situation; Poppy is a business genius with a keen sense and quick thinking. It is the similarities in these three aspects that make the two rivals who are struggling and evenly matched, and that also makes the struggle continue to intensify and worsen.
In fact, the characters of the two protagonists are very complex and multi-faceted. For example, although they are very strong and sometimes unscrupulous, sometimes they will also make concessions for their own interests, for the sake of the overall situation, and for the sake of their families. . Poppy engages in illegal activities in the financial market for profit, but he is extremely generous when it comes to donating money to needy people. Chuck is selfless on the one hand, but selfish when it comes to his family and himself. In addition, although both of them have strong abilities and have many advantages and strengths, they also have an inferiority complex at the same time. This may be one of the reasons why they are so strong. In short, none of the characters in the play are perfect, and none of them are evil, but all of them are full of personalities. Together, they deduce a real, intricate real life, which is full of intrigue, fun and warmth.
The fight between Chuck and Poppy also contains an emotional reason, mainly because of Wendy's character setting. Wendy's role and role on the show is pivotal, and he's one of the main reasons why Chuck and Poppy are connected and even tied together. Wendy is Chuck's wife, but also Poppy's employee and good friend, and the two have known each other long before they got married, so their relationship is particularly close. It was the intimacy between Wendy and Poppy that gave rise to and intensified the development of the storyline. With the intensification of the struggle between Chuck and Poppy, Wendy and Poppy's relationship gradually brought a great negative impact on their respective families and marriages, making the two families on the verge of disintegration, and Poppy and Wendy's relationship There was also a crisis in the relationship between them, and they turned against each other for a while. And Chuck's feud with Poppy itself has always been linked to Wendy. Chuck didn't include Aix's assets in the investigation's line of sight at first, the main reason is that Wendy worked in Aix. And after someone said this, he wanted to prove his selflessness, so he started to hold on to Aix. He later applied to recuse himself from the investigation of Aix's assets for Wendy's sake, and while he didn't really dodge it, he did give up positive direct involvement and dominance for Wendy's sake. Later, Wendy and Bobby were alone late at night and had a good conversation, which aroused Chuck's resentment and jealousy, which directly led to the concentrated outbreak of conflicts. Later, when Chuck learns that Wendy has returned to work at Aix, he is once again furious. Therefore, the emotional factor is also one of the important reasons for the fight between Chuck and Poppy.
Due to the above reasons, Chuck finally designed a trap for ice juice and successfully brought down Poppy, but this was actually harmful to others and even to himself, but Chuck knew it and still did it. Well, this has to be said to be almost crazy. Both of them are gradually losing control in the battle, gradually crossing the line, and gradually approaching the road of betrayal and self-destruction. They are putting themselves in danger while doing whatever they can to deal with each other. Not only are they deviating from morals and laws step by step, they are also gradually being swallowed by the devil in their hearts. However, for now, the screenwriter has left room to turn around, looking forward to the future development, and I believe that the screenwriter will not disappoint the audience.
Also, I'd like to share some of my thoughts on Wendy's character. I heard that many viewers on the Internet do not like Wendy, I think this may be related to the cultural differences between China and the United States. In the beginning, like many people, I thought that Wendy should change jobs for the family, for her husband, not to make it difficult for her husband, after all, her job involves illegal activities, and her husband is a law enforcement officer . But later, I realized that this is the inertia of thinking caused by cultural differences. In traditional Chinese concepts, it is only natural and right for a woman to make sacrifices for her family and her husband. Even now, the general view is that women should consider family more important than work. Compared with China, the status of men and women is obviously more equal in Western culture, and women's sense of independence is more developed, so personal development and personal career are very important in their eyes. Therefore, Wendy did not simply quit his job at Aix Assets. However, I still hope that Chuck and Wendy can protect their love and marriage and withstand many trials. Since you are in love, don't let go easily. The love between two people must be cared for by two people together!
All in all, this drama shows the complexity of people and society, is close to real life, and shows vivid, full and individual characters, which is impressive. It also reminds us not to lose ourselves due to the temptation of money and power in the journey of life, reminding us that there is often only a thin line between positivity and greed, and that unscrupulousness and selfishness may be lurking behind the brilliance of unyielding and unyielding humanity. Self-interested human nature is dark and memorable! Looking forward to the third season! ! ! ! !
Last but not least, I would like to share with you a quote from Chuck: Never give in! Never give in!
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