On Feb 22, a hot topic titled "Which characters are in line with your expectations when they come out of the novels" has sparked a lot of discussion on the internet. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

It’s common practice to adapt popular novels into TV dramas, and actors can play an important part in the success of these productions.

Some dramas have earned higher ratings among audiences when people believe that the actors cast in lead roles from the novel have captured the essence of the characters.

On Feb 22, a hot topic titled "Which characters are in line with your expectations when they come out of the novels" has sparked a lot of discussion on China's major social media platform Sina Weibo, as many netizens have posted their own impressive characters on the platform.

Now, let's review some memorable images of actors playing classic characters in TV dramas adapted from novels.