" The Big River " was a the mainland of China directed by Li Xue and starred by Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, and Dong Zijian. The drama was divided into three parts. The first part was broadcast in 2018, the second in 2020, and the third in 2023. The plot mainly told the story of the protagonists Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun's business during the reform and opening up period. The play showed their struggles and growth in different fields, as well as their persistence and courage in the face of difficulties and challenges. During the broadcast period, the drama achieved high ratings and reputation, and was considered an excellent TV series.
" The Big River 2 " was a the mainland of China directed by Li Xue and starred by Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian, and Yang Caiyu. There were 39 episodes in the drama, which told the story of Song Yunhui working in Donghai. He showed excellent business ability in his work and played an important role in the preparation and establishment of the joint venture factory. The movie also involved the story lines of other characters, such as Lei Dongbao's experience and Yang Xun's development. The plot depicted the relationships between the characters and the setbacks and growth in their lives. The drama was aired in the mainland of China on December 20, 2020.
Central TV's drama " Big Rivers 3 " received a very high viewership rating after its premiere. The data showed that after the drama was broadcasted on CCTV-1, Ku Yun's average viewership rating reached 1.43, and the peak was as high as 1.52, successfully winning the viewership rating of the same time slot. In addition, the first two episodes of the series also received very high ratings, with 8.8 and 8.9 respectively. Although Big River 3 had yet to be released on Douban, the feedback from the audience was generally positive. They praised the realistic plot and the actors 'acting skills. Therefore, it could be said that the viewership ratings of " Big River 3 " were very good.
" The Great River " was a TV series based on Ana's novel," The Great River Goes East." The plot took place between 1978 and 1992 during the period of reform and opening up. It told the story of the pioneers represented by Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, Yang Xun, and others who constantly explored and broke through the tide of change. The main character in the play, Song Yunhui, was a talented but poor person. He seized the opportunity of the college entrance examination in 1978 and became a technical staff of a state-owned enterprise through hard work. He was promoted step by step, laying the foundation for a successful life. Lei Dongbao was Song Yunhui's brother-in-law. He was born in poverty, but he was very active. He led the villagers to follow the policy in the wave of rural reform and walked at the forefront of the times. Yang Xun was self-employed. He seized business opportunities in the rolling forward era and stepped into traps. After experiencing twists and turns, he finally owned his own industry and became a typical representative of the individual economy of that era.
" A Big River " was a song written by Qiao Yu, composed by Liu Chi, and sung by Guo Lanying. This song came from the theme song of the 1956 movie Shangganling, My Motherland. The lyrics depicted the scenery and emotions of a great river, expressing the spirit and emotions of the people fighting to open up a new world. This song won the first Golden Disc Award and was chosen as the song for the lunar exploration satellite Chang'e-1. In the movie Shangganling, the song was based on folk tunes, showing the heroic spirit of the volunteers. The lyrics of " A Big River " had a deep connection with the story and plot of the movie, showing the heroic deeds and patriotic feelings of the Chinese nation in the War to Resist the United States and Assist Korea.
" Big River 2 " was broadcast on Dragon TV and Zhejiang TV on December 20, 2020. This TV series was produced by Noon Sunshine, with Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian, and Yang Caiyu leading the cast. Since its broadcast, the drama had performed well in terms of viewership ratings and reputation, and had won many awards. The plot revolved around the growth and pioneering experiences of four young people, Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, Yang Xun, and Liang Sishen. It described the struggle history of ordinary people under the great changes of the reform and opening up era. The production level of " Big River 2 " had improved compared to the first one, and the character relationships and image had also changed. The TV series received a rating of 8.8 on Douban and was loved by the audience.