Why were there fewer and fewer martial arts dramas nowadays?

Wuxia dramas used to be very popular, but they have gradually decreased in recent years. The following are some possible reasons for this phenomenon: 1. technological progress: with the advancement of technology, the cost of producing martial arts dramas became higher and higher, and the production cycle became longer and longer. Due to technical limitations, wuxia dramas might not be able to achieve the previous effects, which led to a decrease in audience. 2. Storyline: The storyline of Wuxia dramas is usually more complicated and requires a high level of production. These complicated plots might lead to an increase in production costs and an extension of production time, resulting in a decline in production quality. 3. Society and culture: The cultural trend of modern society is different from the traditional style of martial arts dramas. Wuxia dramas are usually regarded as one of the representatives of traditional culture, but modern society pays more attention to variety and tolerance, which may resist the popularity of wuxia dramas. 4. The audience: The audience of a wuxia drama might be different from the audience in modern society. In modern society, audiences paid more attention to entertainment and visual effects, while martial arts dramas paid more attention to plot and character portrayals. In summary, these factors might lead to the gradual reduction of martial arts dramas. But regardless of these factors, Wuxia dramas still had its unique charm and value as a cultural form.