The actors and actresses of " The Crane and the Magnificent Pavilion " were not bad, so why didn't they become as popular as " Nirvana in Fire "?

" The Crane and the Pavilion " was a historical drama produced by Beijing Wanghai Jiacheng Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd. and Beijing Ruien Culture Media Co., Ltd. It told the story of Emperor Yongzheng and his three empresses, princes, and ministers. The cast of the show was also very strong, including Chen Long, Li Qin, Zhang Bo, Liu Yijun, and so on. However, compared to the Nirvana Board, the Crane Crane Pavilion wasn't as popular as the Nirvana Board. There could be many reasons for this. Nirvana in Fire is a period drama with strategies, political struggles and interpersonal relationships as its theme, while Crane and Tiger Pavilion tells more about the background and details of historical and political events, which may make some viewers more interested. The director and scriptwriter of "Nirvana in Fire" was Mei Changsu, the master of the Nirvana Pavilion, while the director and scriptwriter of "The Crane and the Pavilion" were the director and scriptwriter of "The Legend of Ruyi." This might have caused some viewers to have too high expectations for the drama. The production of Crane and Sparrow Pavilion might not be as exquisite as Nirvana in Fire, and it might also limit its spread and promotion. To sum up, although the actors in "Crane and Tiger Pavilion" were not bad, due to various factors, it did not explode like "Nirvana in Fire".