ChinaTalk
PilotTalk: Cops and Journalists in PRC and Taiwan TV
Jan 11, 2024
Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of Semafor and author of 'Traffic', dives into the world of Chinese and Taiwanese TV with hosts Jordan and Irene. They explore a range of crime and police dramas while discussing the cultural implications of policing in China versus the U.S. The conversation shifts to co-productions and unique narratives, including a poignant Taiwanese miniseries about a mass shooting. They also analyze character motivations in journalism, contrasting personal struggles with media portrayals, all while showcasing the complexities of storytelling in a rapidly evolving region.
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- The Chinese TV show Ordinary Greatness provides a balanced portrayal of Chinese police culture while incorporating familiar genre conventions.
- The Taiwanese drama series The World Between Us explores the complex dynamics within a newsroom and the ethical dilemmas journalists face.
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Cop Show: Ordinary Greatness
The podcast discusses an episode of a Chinese cop show called Ordinary Greatness. The show follows the daily lives of police officers in a small city police station. It explores the dynamics and relationships among the characters with various backgrounds. The show combines elements of workplace drama and police procedural, maintaining a balance between familiar genre conventions and unfamiliar aspects of Chinese police culture.
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