3 6 Ke·2025-09-10 08:04Group 1 - The summer drama market experienced a decline after a promising start, with the second half failing to produce any major hits, leading to a lack of standout performances [1][4][12] - The overall performance of the drama market was characterized by a "tiger head, snake tail" phenomenon, where initial excitement was not sustained, resulting in disappointing outcomes for many shows [2][4][6] - The reality genre showed strong performance with titles like "生万物" and "以法之名" leading in viewership, while traditional genres like ancient costume romance struggled significantly [6][12] Group 2 - Major platforms such as iQIYI, Youku, and Tencent Video did not emerge as clear winners during the summer season, with no platform significantly outperforming the others [7][10][12] - iQIYI managed to maintain a slight edge in viewership with several successful titles, but faced credibility issues due to controversies over inflated viewership numbers [12][17] - The overall lack of high-quality content and blockbuster hits across platforms has led to a disappointing summer season, with no series achieving a rating above 8 on Douban [12][15] Group 3 - The drama market is expected to face a cooling period following the summer season, with a notable drop in viewership from 2.7 billion to 1.7 billion, indicating a need for a breakout hit [13][15] - Upcoming projects like "不眠日" and "赴山海" are anticipated to potentially revitalize the market, but they come with high creative challenges [16][17] - The industry is witnessing a shift in audience expectations, with viewers becoming more discerning and less reliant on established formulas for success [13][15]