Chapter 68 Taking the initiative
The number of viewers, 30 million.
Ratings, 16.1.
Numbers are always the most objective and calm evidence, cold but direct, like a coordinate, clearly marking the location of this achievement.
This achievement is far more than what it seems on the surface.
This not only means that episode 23 has officially become the highest-rated episode of the sixth season.
It also means that the twenty-third episode is the first episode since the first episode of the fifth season that the number of viewers exceeded 30 million and the ratings exceeded 16.0 for the first time, nearly two years ago. To reach such heights again.
And!
This is not the premiere of a new season nor the last episode of a broadcast season. It is just an ordinary episode of the sixth season. This is the first time since the twelfth episode of the third season became the highest-rated episode of the entire season. Such a situation occurs.
Of course.
To put it bluntly, this ratings performance can rank among the top ten in the six-season history of "Friends" so far, ranking eighth for the time being.
This is the most powerful proof.
Who said that "Friends" is in decline, who said that "Friends" lacks innovative energy, and who said that "Friends" can no longer replicate the glory of the first three seasons?
Who said "Friends" is becoming a nursing home, who said "Friends" is becoming a shackles for the six actors, who said "Friends" can no longer show explosive power?
All doubts, all controversies, all complaints, now shut up obediently. David Klein teamed up with Marta to give the most powerful counterattack.
An all-around success.
It’s just a set of numbers, cold numbers, but when used in the right hands and in the right way, they can become a heavy weapon.
Anson became "Friends", and "Friends" also became Anson, going both ways.
Even David Klein, who had a sudden inspiration and suddenly thought of the plan, did not expect that things would go so smoothly and develop to this point. This was a surprise, a complete surprise.
Now, everything is sprinting towards the established goal at full speed, and he has absolute confidence——
They will definitely win the salary negotiations this summer.
Whether it is David Klein or Marta, they have never lacked confidence and believe that they can convince NBC to break the salary ceiling. However, they can reach the current position and the situation is great, but it is still inevitable. A little excited, how did all this happen?
Thinking about it carefully and looking back at the context of the whole thing, David Klein had a bold idea:
Perhaps the real turning point of everything was not his smooth flow nor Anson's outstanding performance. , but the confrontation between Anson and the reporter in the parking lot of Studio 24.
The unexpected collision, the display of character and charm, completely triggered the reaction of the media, and then triggered a comprehensive discussion frenzy, showing a new image, the fourth wall from the screen to real life was broken, Anson It overlaps with the image of Paul and reveals a whole new side.
Then came the craze.
Even David Klein was greatly surprised by Anson's performance, let alone others?
This idea is not only bold, it can also be said to be crazy.
However, those are no longer important, they now need to focus on the results rather than the causes.
The crew of "Friends" was so excited that they collectively devoted themselves to filming the two consecutive episodes of the finale. A whole year of hard work is about to pay off.
So, what about Anson?
Leaving Studio No. 24, daily life seems to have finally returned to normal. Since the time travel, in less than a month, things have happened one after another, and climaxes have followed one another. , with no breathing time or room to adjust, the roller coaster experience finally ended.
He can take a good rest.
However, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn’t stop——
Ding dong.
The doorbell rang and echoed in the hall on the first floor, but no one responded. The whole space seemed quiet and profound, and one could quietly listen to Xia Tian's footsteps approaching slowly.
Ding dong.
The doorbell was pressed a second time.
James Franco, who was lying on the sofa, rolled over and fell to the ground. Gravity pulled his body and fell heavily to the ground. The reaction force that hit him made him groan, but he was confused. His brain finally woke up a little, and he groped forward half asleep, towards the door.
Easy. James opened the door, leaned on the door panel like a sloth, and opened his eyes with difficulty, "Who is there?"
"Hey, James, is Anson home?"
A voice came to my ear, very strange, slightly familiar; and the other person could accurately name the two residents. , James was finally willing to fully open his eyes, focused his vision, and carefully looked at the face in front of him.
Strange.
Still unfamiliar.
But why does it feel vaguely familiar?
James' brain didn't move at all, but an image blurted out, "Ah, it's you, agent. William Morris."
Edgar Cook showed a smile, " Yes, Edgar, you still remember me."
James' head was full of questions, "Yes, why do I remember you?"
Involuntarily, James looked at Edgar more. A glance at Degas——
An ordinary face with no special features. If you glance over it in a hurry, you won't notice it at all. But if you stay patient and take a second look, you can catch the gentle and jade-like temperament between the eyebrows, which is elegant, calm and light. The slightly raised corners of the mouth change the attitude of the conversation at any time.
Unknowingly, the impression remains in my mind, vivid and vivid.
James had a splitting headache, "God, why did you come to my door? Wait, you are not unemployed, and now you are selling products door to door, right?"
"I am interested in all products. I’m not even interested in the catalog.”
As he said this, he was about to close the door.
Edgar had to stop him, "James, I'm here for Anson."
James paused as he closed the door, "Anson has no shortage of agents."
Ed Jia was not surprised by the answer and showed a friendly smile, "I guessed it, but I think it's not a bad thing to have one more choice."
This time, James did not speak immediately, but looked up and down. Fan Edgar, "You are already the seventh agent who has come to recommend himself this week."
"Let me tell you, I know your type, like fleas, they look inconspicuous. , but a little carelessness will make you take root.”
"But, can you help?"
"No. You can only suck blood, you can't help with anything except sucking blood, and then wait for us to have no use value, or find a better host, You move your position immediately and leave a mess."
"If you want to deceive Anson, I won't let you succeed."
"I will watch you, understand. I'll look at you."
After saying a long sentence, James pointed his eyes with two fingers, and then pointed at Edgar to show his seriousness.
Edgar didn't mind, spread his hands, continued to smile, and showed his two hands, "I came without weapons and with good intentions."
James glanced at his lips and did not continue. Say more, still looking at Edgar, and shouting at the same time.
"Anson."
"Anson!"
"There is another admirer of yours at the door."
However, there was no response.
James shouted again dutifully.
I finally heard the voice this time, "James, I'll be down right away. Please let the guests sit in the living room first."
James opened the door and moved out of the way, making an invitation gesture. , but his eyes were still staring at Edgar like laser eyes, and he made a movement with his fingers again to warn:
I'm looking at you.
(End of this chapter)