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Well, for all the tv buffs out there, this one is for you.
Joy of Life season two, or Qin Yunyan art, is back after a five year hiatus and it is going big.
But as always, there's a bit of drama off screen, too.
Some fans are are not too happy about the new season's content.
Can't win with them all right, why is it that sequels and second seasons often struggle to hit the same high notes?
It's like trying to top a chart topping debut album.
We'll discuss a tricky business.
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Now let's move on to the next topic of discussion today, Joy of life season two, or Qing Yunyan art, has finally premiered and it's making a big splash post at home and abroad this season, produced by CCTV, Tencent Video, Yuen Films and new classics Media has teamed up with Disney for global distribution, boosting its international popularity.
Despite its success, the series has not been without its critics.
Some viewers have voiced concerns about the excessive advertising and a few die hard fans are disappointed with the content quality of season two.
Yet season three is already in the works.
This raises an intriguing question.
Why is it so challenging to replicate the success of a massively popular first season or debut album or the first try?
So I guess joy of Life season two has its hits and misses.