Fearless Whispers Explained

Native Name:隐秘而伟大
Alt Name:Secret and great
Genre:Spy
War
Actions
Workplace
Political
Producer:Zhang Hong
Director:Wang Wei
Starring:Li Yifeng
Gina Jin
Niu Junfeng
Wang Longzheng
Country:China
Language:Mandarin
Num Episodes:51 Episodes (TV version)
Location:Shanghai China
Runtime:45 minutes
Company:Mango Studios
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Fearless WhispersChinese: 隐秘而伟大 Pinyin: Yǐnmì ér wěidà Other name: Secret and Great》is a Chinese historical television series, 2020 Best Drama Magnolia Awards finalist, starring Li Yifeng, Gina Jin and Wang LongZheng. It aired on CCTV-8 from 6 November to 1 December 2020.

Synopsis

After winning the Anti-Japanese War, Gu Yaodong (Li Yifeng), a top-class law graduate from Dongwu University who grew up in a Shanghai alley, became a Criminal Police Officer with the ideal of "Supporting justice and Protecting the people". However, Gu Yaodong, who had just entered the workplace, was not only squeezed and suppressed by his colleagues in the Criminal Investigation Division but also involved in the fierce struggle between the Communist Party’s underground intelligence network and the Kuomintang police. In the chaotic times, Gu Yaodong had to make a choice that was loyal to his beliefs in the confrontation between justice and injustice. In the end, with the help and training of the Shanghai Underground Party, Xia Jicheng (Wang Longzheng) and Shen Qinghe (Gina Jin), he fulfilled his ideals in the journey of revolution and gained precious love.[1]

Cast

Main cast

ActorsRolesDescriptions
Li YifengGu YaodongGrowing up in a Shanghai alley, with the idea of "supporting justice and protecting the people", he became a criminal policeman as he wished. On the first day of joining the Shanghai Police Department, there were frequent situations. He accidentally disrupted the 1st criminal division's operation and became a thorn in their eyes. Faced with the "bullying and harassment", Gu Yaodong persisted despite his embarrassment.
Gina JinShen QingheIn everyone's eyes, Shen Qinghe looks like a normal person who loves money, but because of her multiple identities and her secret tasks. She is actually the liaison officer of the underground party responsible for the transmission of information. Later, due to organizational arrangements, she has to live in Gu Yaodong's home as a tenant. After experiencing many hardships, she finally fell in love with him.
Wang LongzhengXia JichengThe director of the 2nd Criminal Division of Shanghai Police, a middle-aged man who is slick and sophisticated, and loves to eat chicken legs and rub mahjong. After meeting Gu Yaodong, Xia Jicheng often thought of himself back then. He had a special affection for Gu Yaodong and was also a teacher and friend. At the same time, he was also a member of the Shanghai Underground Party.
Niu JunfengZhao ZhiyongBorn in an ordinary family, he has his own way of dealing with interpersonal relationships in the chaotic era. To stabilize his job in the police station, he was slick and experienced in dealing with people around him. He was a kind senior to Gu Yaodong, but he definitely won't fight with his superiors to help anyone.

Supporting cast

Casting

Wang Wei (director) said that all casts are the first options for their roles.

About Gu Yaodong, Many people wondered how could he persuaded a top star like Li Yifeng to take on the greenhorn policeman role. He said that he had to talk to Li Yifeng twice before Li Yifeng accepted the role. Gu Yaodong is the protagonist but has no aura of the protagonist. He is not as smart as the other spy war drama's protagonists. Gu Yaodong is a normal person but every character is related to him. Over 1,300 scenes belong to him. Makes this role extraordinary. The actor who takes on this role has to play charmingly. He has to be charming enough to make the audience feel Gu Yaodong's cuteness and won't make the role annoying. So Wang Wei needed an actor who could attract the audiences to stay tuned to see the protagonist's developments. Li Yifeng is very capable.[2] [3]

About Xia Jicheng, Wang Wei and Wang Longzheng have worked together in "Evil Minds" and "Day and Night (TV series)". In Wang Wei's opinion, Wang Longzheng is a neat actor, a professional one. He once said "Wang Longzheng is an actor I love in all aspects. He is different from the role he took. I know him and know what he can bring to the role.

About Shen Qinghe, At first, Wang Wei had no actress in mind, until Li Yifeng recommended Gina Jin to him. He agreed with Li Yifeng that she is suitable for the role. Gina Jin once said that she felt really grateful to Li Yifeng for his recommendation. Because she had problems with her agency at that time and had no job for 9 months. It had been really difficult for her till she got this role.[4]

Receptions

The series was praised for its tightly woven plot, production quality, and acting performance. Achieved High scores from many sites; Douban 8.2 points, Zhihu 9.1,[5] Tencent 9.3[6] The series was Top 1 drama with the highest rating during the broadcast.[7] and was in the Top 10 of 2020 Douban highest-rated dramas.

Li Yifeng ranked 1st in November VLinkage actor chart; followed by Gina Jin 16th and Wang Longzheng 22nd[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 隐秘而伟大.
  2. https://www.sohu.com/a/432560497_267106 "Fearless Whispers" is not a spy war drama, Li Yifeng plays a dream
  3. https://weibo.com/5909342713/JyKOf9GRg?type=comment#_rnd1617940694364 "Secret and Great" director Wang Wei mentioned Li Yifeng
  4. https://k.sina.com.cn/article_6183820915_m170959e73033019m8i.html?from=ent&subch=oent Jin Chen thanked Li Yifeng for his help in the most difficult moment.
  5. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/tv7pneLiA2CkbgCujgJcQA 央视剧评|《隐秘而伟大》:破乱象迷雾 启初心导航
  6. Web site: 李易峰丨《隐秘而伟大》喜获"白玉兰"三项提名 . Mp.weixin.qq.com . 2022-02-21 . 2022-08-20.
  7. https://weibo.com/5103645868/Jwzel7EOx?refer_flag=1001030103_&type=repost#_rnd1606891783764 Li Yifeng has reached the top of the TV series artist V list for 25 consecutive days
  8. https://weibo.com/p/1005051746580461/photos?from=page_100505#wbphoto_nav 2020年度年代剧景气指数TOP20 隐秘而伟大
  9. Web site: 2020年度年代剧演员景气指数TOP20】李易峰 . 2021-05-09 . 2021-04-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210401153854/https://share.api.weibo.cn/share/213100601.html?weibo_id=4620894259906529 . dead .
  10. https://weibo.com/p/1005051746580461/photos?from=page_100505#wbphoto_nav 2020年度电视剧演员景气指数TOP30
  11. https://weibo.com/5909342713/JA9ygjsKX?refer_flag=1001030103_&type=comment#_rnd1609129571467 李易峰《隐秘而伟大》首轮大结局到现在二十多天,竟然已经被CCTV-1 CCTV-8 江苏卫视 深圳卫视 东南卫视 四川卫视等重播第七轮了!
  12. https://weibo.com/5909342713/LkgOiEBZ2?refer_flag=1001030103_&type=comment#_rnd1653460242063 李易峰《隐秘而伟大》已经重播了101轮了!
  13. Web site: 2020.10.31 ~ 2020.11.06 Top-rated TV series ratings . 2021-05-09 . 2020-11-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201127025027/https://www.csm59.com/vdata/4563.html . dead .
  14. Web site: 2020.11.07 ~ 2020.11.13 Top TV series ratings . 2021-05-09 . 2020-11-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125193825/https://www.csm59.com/vdata/4949.html . dead .
  15. https://www.csm59.com/vdata/5054.html 2020.11.14 ~ 2020.11.20 Top TV series ratings
  16. Web site: 2020.11.21 ~ 2020.11.27 Top TV series ratings . 2021-05-09 . 2021-01-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210117083101/https://www.csm59.com/vdata/5197.html . dead .
  17. https://www.csm59.com/vdata/5277.html 2020.11.28 ~ 2020.12.04 黄金档电视剧收视率排行榜(隐秘而伟大、装台、追梦)
  18. https://movie.douban.com/annual/2020?source=dbmovieweibo Fearless Whispers has entered the top 10 list of the highest-rated Chinese dramas in 2020, refreshed the Douban high score list.
  19. https://www.sohu.com/a/445765696_613537 《中国影视蓝皮书》之“2020年度中国十大影响力影视剧”出炉!
  20. Web site: 李易峰最受关注剧集演员 2020微博娱乐白皮书发布. Douban.
  21. https://weibo.com/2041291667/JwAEnlLnm?refer_flag=1001030103_&type=comment#_rnd1606892430823 [Monthly List- Vlinkage #艺人新Media Index# (TV Drama Actor)] November 2020 Top50 Artists New Media Index, #李易峰#, #朱一龙#, #肖战# ranked top three.]

    In Datawin 2020 list, Fearless Whispers arrived 1st in the period drama chart.[8] Li Yifeng also crowned the 1st place of period drama actors; followed by Gina Jin in 8th place.[9] [10]

    From all success, the series has been rerun 7 times in a month after the first-round broadcast and had been rerun 101 times till now (March, 2022).[11] [12]

    Ratings

    DateEpisodeCSM National Network ratingsChina Audiovisual Big Data (CVB) ratings
    Ratings%Audience Share%RankRatings%Audience Share%Rank
    2020.11.61-20.824.1111.0013.8442[13]
    2020.11.73-40.893.8511.1184.5061[14]
    2020.11.85-614.3911.110
    2020.11.97-80.984.4311.188
    2020.11.109-1014.5711.276
    2020.11.1111-120.994.5611.191
    2020.11.1213-1414.5311.168
    2020.11.1315-160.984.2511.213
    2020.11.1417-181.124.811.2885.2421[15]
    2020.11.1519-201.094.7311.255
    2020.11.1621-221.195.3711.362
    2020.11.1723-241.125.1311.398
    2020.11.1825-261.165.1411.400
    2020.11.1927-281.225.4611.487
    2020.11.2029-301.2511.470
    2020.11.2131-321.24.9811.6596.2531[16]
    2020.11.2233-341.185.1211.531
    2020.11.2335-361.215.3811.694
    2020.11.2437-381.165.1511.618
    2020.11.2539-401.295.7911.731
    2020.11.2641-421.325.8411.731
    2020.11.2743-441.385.7711.728
    2020.11.2845-461.446.0211.9567.1581[17]
    2020.11.2947-481.486.4211.888
    2020.11.3049-501.366.111.943
    2020.12.1511.335.6711.886
    Average ratings1.1585.0981.4655.400
    • Highest ratings are marked in
    red, lowest ratings are marked in blue

    Awards and nominations

    AwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.
    2020 TV Landmark and Voice of ChinaOutstanding drama of the yearFearless Whispers
    2020 Douban Movies of the YearTop Rated Chinese TV Series[18]
    National Radio and Television AdministrationDrama Of The Year
    The 2nd Fusion Screen Communication CeremonyOutstanding Period Drama
    2020 Blue Book of Chinese TV SeriesTop Ten Influential TV Series[19]
    27th Magnolia Awards 2021Best Television Series
    Best Cinematography
    Best Original Screenplay
    2020 Weibo Entertainment White PaperThe Most Watched Drama ActorLi Yifeng[20]
    2020 Film and Television Role ModelsInnovative DramaFearless Whispers
    Popular Supporting ActorWang Longzheng

    Broadcasting

    No.ChannelLocationBroadcast dateBroadcast timeRemarks
    1November 6, 2020 19.30
    Mango TVVIP members will be updated every night at 24:00
    Non-members will be updated at 24:00 the next day
    Tencent Video
    2November 13, 2020 09:30
    3Jiangsu City Channel November 16, 2020 19:30
    4December 11, 2020 16:30
    5December 24, 2020 19:35
    6December 28, 2020 19:35
    7Sichuan TV January 2, 2021 19:35
    8East Movie Channel January 5, 2021 19:00
    9January 25, 2021 09:58
    10ZTV-4 January 26, 2021 18.30
    11Jilin TV February 3, 2021 19:30
    12Shandong TV February 12, 2021 19:30
    13February 14, 2021 08:13
    14Jieyang Public Channel February 21, 2021 23:30
    15March 1, 2021 09:29
    16Jiangsu City Channel March 9, 2021 00:10
    17Dongfang TV May 6, 2021 13:59
    18May 23, 2021 08:38
    19Fujian Comprehensive Channel May 26, 2021 20:21
    20CCTV 4K Ultra HD Channel June 16, 2021 14:47
    21East Movie Channel July 4, 2021 13:16
    22July 9, 2021 21:55
    23Shandong TVJuly 10, 202122:00
    24August 3, 2021 22.15

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