A television series is fast gaining its word-of-mouth  (popular) among not only Chinese households but also some foreigners. The drama,  (call) In the Name of the People, offers viewers,  (particular) foreigners, an opportunity to better understand China's politics and culture and also the nations' iron-fist resolve in the fight  corruption(腐败) among the country's officials. The drama is  effort rarely seen in recent memory that carries the anti-corruption topic onto mainstream television. Before that, the discussion of this topic was widespread  mostly remains private in Chinese society.

    “I was quite  (impress) by the jaw-dropping scene  the cash hidden on a giant wall was found in a low-level official's house. It is a bribe(行贿)he's accepted which is worth 230 million yuan (about 33 million U. S. dollars)”, said Eric Ivarsen from Norway, a master's student  (major) in the public management and social development at the University of Chinese Academy of Science.

    “My subject has a very high requirement of knowledge about Chinese politics and culture. After watching the drama, I  (well) understand China's political terms, for example, seats order according to official rankings, languages being used in a meeting, which is quite different from my country,” lvarsen added.