"Bac Thuong" officially aired during prime time on CCTV1 and was simultaneously broadcast on the iQIYI platform on the evening of March 3.
On the first day of airing, the film achieved impressive viewership ratings. Just 15 minutes after broadcasting, the viewership rating on the Khuc Van platform exceeded 3.5% and remained stable for a long time. The highest viewership rating is 3.53% with an average rating of 2.99% for the two episodes, leading the viewership rating for the same time frame, breaking the real-time rating record for the first day of broadcast of a TV series in the past two years.
Not only achieving excellent results in viewership ratings, "Bac Thuong" also received positive feedback from the audience. Many people praised the quality of the film's images, each frame has a warm beauty, like an oil painting. The narrator in the film is also highly appreciated, helping to enhance the film viewing experience.
The acting of Bai Lu and Au Hao also received a lot of compliments, and was considered a complete role. In addition, the set design and filming style of "Bac Thuong" were also praised by the audience, especially the creative transition scenes, leaving a deep impression on Chinese viewers.
The film "Bac Thuong" by Bach Loc and Au Hao aired 4 episodes and had 6 advertisements, the first episode had a 49-second advertisement, but episodes 3 and 4 had 69 seconds of advertising.
"The North" also exceeded 6,000 temperatures on iQIYI. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Tu Tac Than. Taking the Kinh - Hang Dai Van Ha transport route as the main axis in the story, the film tells the story of the changes of the times and the family story that has lasted for many generations.