English drama VS American drama in my eyes

As a drama-loving girl, after watching a lot of British and American dramas, I am inevitably curious about the difference between English dramas and American dramas. For example, as far as watching groups are concerned, there are always some strange chains of contempt. People who watch English dramas despise watching American dramas. So how did it form?

In fact, it is not only in the field of TV dramas, but also in other fields. After reading Adler, I know how important it is to be superior to others, especially for a person with inferiority complex, even in this form.

Other fields will not be analyzed here for the time being. As far as British and American dramas are concerned, let's look at their differences and let the audience feel this way.

First of all, a country's artistic works reflect its historical and cultural characteristics. Britain left a good impression on us. They are gentlemen, indifferent, nostalgic and conservative. They have free souls and independent will, as well as the famous gentleman culture (first evolved from chivalry) and aristocratic spirit. This feature is closely related to the geographical environment of their country. Because of the existence of the English Channel, foreign invasion and control of Britain is not easy to happen. At the same time, the rainy and foggy humid temperate maritime climate has caused their tepid and depressed character to some extent. In addition, the education of liberalism and empiricism and the upbringing of aristocratic culture made them free from the slavery of power politics. Having said that, we have to mention Downton Abbey, which is obviously aristocratic. Those complicated and exquisite lifestyles perfectly show this aristocratic upbringing. Even the housekeeper and servants have their own pride, which reminds me of our Dream of Red Mansions, which is the life of an upper-class family (by the way, our country can only call it a family, we are a big family), but it still looks very British.

The United States was originally a British colony, and the first immigrants were more adventurous explorers. As an immigrant country, although its history is not long, it has finally formed a unique American culture because of its good absorption and development. For example, it emphasizes individual independence without excluding others, advocates adventure and development, dares to innovate, is free and equal, and is pragmatic and materialistic (advocates entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs). This may also lead to many science fiction films in the United States, which dare to imagine the future and are willing to explore the future. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., TV dramas like westworld and even modern dramas will add some futuristic elements, such as The Big Bang Theory. At the same time, many American dramas will learn from Britain, after all, the source of American culture is in Britain. The most famous example is Sherlock's basic deduction.

It is this sense of cultural superiority that inevitably makes some people feel that "English dramas can better reflect a person's taste than American dramas".

For English dramas, I think there are many TV dramas produced by BBC, such as Doctor Who, which broke the Guinness World Record. There are fewer English dramas, so I watch less than American dramas, but this doesn't affect my love for English dramas at all. For the whole film and television drama industry itself, English drama is more mini. It doesn't make money by advertising, so the production of TV series basically depends on the vision of the project team. There are both large-scale production and small-scale production. Due to the budget problem, the number of large-scale dramas, such as Sherlock, is very small, while small-scale productions may be very long.

As for American TV dramas, their ratings competition is extremely fierce. If the ratings are not good, it is easy to be cut off halfway. At the same time, the production cost of drama series is also very high, so American dramas are more weekly dramas. Each episode is 50 minutes to 100 minutes. Basically, there is one story in one episode, especially for crimes, such as criminal psychology, while English dramas often have only one story in one season, because they want to be extremely comprehensive, such as Doubt in a Town starring DT.

Due to the differences in the development of TV drama industry between the two countries, many American dramas produced by people are more commercial, while English dramas are more pure. So blabla, even if both English and American dramas have their own good dramas, even if you watch both dramas (you can't feel the difference without watching one of them).

The plot of American TV series is compact and wonderful, which makes people want to stop. However, it is inevitably contaminated with Hollywood-style plots (perhaps a little too commercialized), and subject to the broadcast form, it is easy to constantly pursue excitement, novelty and surprise in order to please the audience, sometimes it seems stiff, and the taste of openness comes to my face, which makes me and other supporters of traditional culture still feel embarrassed after watching a lot. For example, the yellow line in Friends, I guess that's how I got dirty [covering my face]. PS: For American TV series, the TV produced by HBO is generally good, such as the recently famous Game of Thrones, the psychological consultation that psychology majors must watch, and of course, Lie to me. Besides, The Queen in the Wind, Prison Break and This Is Us are all ok.

As for English dramas, this mainly refers to the mini-dramas based on classical literary masterpieces produced by BBC. The adaptation of famous works first ensures the profound literary connotation and ideological connotation of the works. BBC's powerful strength and rigorous style ensure its excellent quality, and its actors, music, photography and even costume props are just right. As a result, a picture of Victorian British customs slowly unfolded before us. No sex, no blood, no violence, no ups and downs, no exciting plot. Stories are always dull with a little humor, a little wit and a little sadness; Feelings are always at arm's length, a look back, a smile and a gesture are meaningful and unforgettable, full of British implications, forbearing and restrained; Decorated with beautiful rural scenery in England. Of course, this is inseparable from the precipitation of their country's history and culture, as well as the contrast of buildings with strong artistic atmosphere. It is estimated that things taken on such a beautiful street will look more stylish!

Of course, there is no need to hack anyone here. Both English dramas and American dramas have their own characteristics (such as corruption in English dramas). Generally speaking, English dramas will be more subtle, while American dramas will be more exposed, whether it is lines or shooting techniques. The real difference between the two may be that most English dramas discuss some profound themes, even the darkest side of human nature and society, while American dramas focus on entertainment and creativity, which can be seen in many Hollywood movies. Whether it is love, science fiction, realism, comedy or crime, the themes of English dramas and American dramas are the same, but English dramas dig deeper into the essence hidden under phenomena, which makes people look depressed. Perhaps, to some extent, English dramas will be less popular!

People are always not used to seeing the darkness.

Anyway, now Britain and the United States often cooperate in film and television dramas, such as the famous Harry Potter series (produced by Warner Bros. and Japanese Film Company in the United States, written by Steve Kloves and JK Rowling) and the Black Mirror series (mini-TV series produced by British TV Channel 4 and Netflix in the United States). Written and produced by British producer Charlie Brooker). And the results of cooperation are not bad.

Of course, no matter what the difference is, the audience itself will always be an internal factor. Some people prefer a tall British accent (especially the British accent called the Queen), while others prefer a popular and friendly American accent. Some people prefer American TV dramas that expose excitement, while others like to think deeply about what is behind TV dramas (English TV dramas obviously provide more), which is due to their respective personalities.

But for myself, I watch more American dramas, and there are many American dramas I like to watch, but after watching English dramas, I find that English dramas are more in line with my taste. After all, something that makes people think deeply makes me unforgettable for a long time. But if you insist that you despise watching American TV, I can't help it. I can only say that you want to satisfy your laziest narcissism in this simplest way.

Finally, I hope that British and American dramas can always provide us with excellent works, so that we can think about different human nature and experience different lives.