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The claim that Hongguo short dramas are “dumbing down” has sparked widespread discussion: Why are viewers unable to stop watching short dramas with increasingly crude plots?

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「红果短剧降智」引发广泛热议，为什么越是剧情粗糙的短剧越让人停不下来？

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Zhihu Hot ListLast observed #3 · 6.4M heat

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First recorded Oct 21, 2026, 1:12 PM CST · latest Oct 21, 2026, 1:12 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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Day	Platform	Best rank	Last rank
2026-10-21	Zhihu Hot List	#3	#3