Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

The Quiet Ode' released all seven episodes in one go.

By morning, it had eclipsed Nolan's 'Night On the River'. Overnight, it smashed through ten million views, with a hundred million seeming inevitable within days. The Quiet Ode' rapidly became the talk of every platform.

Critics who had doubted the show now found themselves praising it.

No one had expected such a triumph.

While local dramas were increasingly filled with shallow content, this web series delivered with perfection.

With seven episodes, each at least ninety minutes long, and the final two extending over two hours, the series stood toe-to-toe with foreign dramas.

The production quality was superb, the script deep and meaningful, and the acting was exceptional.

Wade, as always, performed brilliantly, meeting the high expectations of his loyal martial arts fans.

Audiences binge-watched the series through the night.

Though the IMDB rating hadn't been posted yet, predictions were ambitious.

Many speculated it would score no less than 8.5, with some hoping it might break 9. A 9-plus rating on IMDB signified something truly special.

Violeta's acting, in particular, stood out as a revelation.

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Frankly, the entertainment industry had grown fragmented.

Veteran actors were turning into distinguished artists or comedians, rarely appearing in public.

The younger generation, meanwhile, dominated variety shows.

This led to a vicious cycle: veteran actors, especially older actresses, struggled to attract high viewership or land leading roles in significant projects. This ended up leaving them on the sidelines.

Young actors, leveraging their social media followings, dominated variety shows, using their popularity to gain more opportunities. They wielded influence but lacked the quality work to solidify their place in the industry, and many faced criticism for their poor acting skills.

Lydia had potential, but her career path was limited.

Her looks didn't fit the standard for leading roles in serious dramas. In the industry's jargon, her face wasn't made for the big screen.

Then came the new generation.

First, there was Nolan with his historical romance 'Night On the River'. Now, Violeta's 'The Quiet Ode' followed.

These two were this year's biggest surprises, each wave of their popularity stronger than the last.

They were as beautiful as the top stars in the domestic scene and had the acting skills to match.

Their rise to fame seemed inevitable.

Violeta's performance in 'The Quiet Ode' was outstanding, easily scoring above ninety.

One critic wrote, 'She embodies everything I imagined Layla to be.' Such high praise for her acting spoke volumes.

The release of 'The Quiet Ode' shook the industry.

The potential for web series was enormous, and investors were already mobilising.

With all seven episodes released at

once, the show garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Even those who weren't initially

interested in the genre found

themselves watching it.

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Fans binge-watched through the night, and online platforms buzzed with discussions about the plot.

Short video platforms, more influential than Facebook, were abuzz with chatter.

Violeta's Facebook followers surged by the millions, and the initial negative comments were drowned out by praise for her beauty and talent.

The show had converted many viewers into Violeta's fans, leading to heated debates between her supporters and Lydia's fans in the comments section. Lydia's looks are only suitable for idol dramas. How can she compete in a few years?'

Don't be absurd. She was the top star at Apex, but times change. New talent has to be given a chance.'

Come on, Violeta is so young. Lydia's age puts her at a disadvantage. There's no comparison.'

You can't fight the passage of time ... '

Lydia has been blacklisted in the film industry. People forget that. If she hadn't offended Mr. Zahn with her arrogance, she would've transitioned by now.'

Meanwhile, Violeta was gaining a

solid fanbase and attracting paparazzi who staked out the company building. A week later, 'The Quiet Ode' received its IMDBoating, and it was an impressive 9.

Positive reviews poured in, with the top comments being in-depth analyses of the show's merits.

Among the four newly signed artists, Violeta emerged as the standout, quickly rising to prominence.

Thanks to Eugene's connections,

Violeta soon had a series of

engagements. They were primarily photo shoots for fashion magazines and endorsements for high-end brands.

Tracy couldn't help but feel envious.

Winnie had received several scripts and asked Tracy to choose. One of them was for the lead role in 'The Lies in Winter'.

Tracy, with her lofty ambitions, wanted to star in a period drama that could rival 'The Quiet Ode'.

However, she knew that matching the cast and production quality of Wade's series was a daunting task.

As she skimmed through the scripts, she casually tossed 'The Lies in Winter' aside.

"Winnie, did you get this wrong? Why would you give me something like this?"