The show is split into two time periods differing by 16 years. We first get to see how Wei Wuxian and co. grow up during a time of war and persecution. We see how Wei Wuxian abandons the "righteous path" and chooses demonic cultivation. The 16 years ago arc is the tragic one, a very painful one filled with broken promises, massacre and necromancy. Not many characters make it out alive. Then we jump to 16 years after, where Wei Wuxian is resurrected, reunited with Lan Wangji and partners with him to solve a murder mystery. It is much more lighthearted and warm, especially since we get to see Lan Wangji make good on his vow to trust Wei Wuxian and be by his stand. Despite China's censorship, Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo do an amazing job of portraying the relationship between the two male leads. The expressions, actions and intonations (thanks to the voice actors!) all imply the depth of Lan Wangji's devotion to Wei Wuxian and vice versa.
The music score is beautiful. The theme song, Wuji, is played throughout the show but in different versions - the actual song, a piano instrumental, a dizi version and a cello version. Each instrumental evokes a different emotion, depending on the scene. There are also other pieces of music which, if you listen to it on its own, you can immediately pinpoint which scene was taking place during the song. Lin Hai (the composer) has done a great job of creating the OST.
The Untamed is by far my favourite drama of all time. It is the kind of drama that you want to immediately rewatch after finishing the finale.
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Hey you! Yeah you there! Watch it!
Ok I wanted to wait a minute before making this review. I needed to make sure that I would accurately convey my thoughts on this drama. So warning this will be long and spoilery- ish(?).First thing first,to answer the question of the small percentage of people who have not watched this drama:Should I watch this drama? This answer is: yes, a very loud, enthusiastic yes. This drama easily ranks as one of the best tv shows I’ve ever watched. I would highly recommend you to watch it.I watched this drama in sections because first of all, it’s long. Sooo long. But do not let stop you from watching it if your like me and detest long dramas.Second of all, I needed to take breaks from my frequent heart burn. Trust me it wasn’t my diet.
I’ve never fallen so hard for a MC as I did Wei Wuxian. He is the opposite of a character I would typically like. He’s an extroverted character whose loud and a little bit obnoxious. Honestly if I had met him at the beginning I might have punched him. But as he grew and matured , he grew on me.He has many admirable traits that an audience likes to see:humility , selflessness , and a deep care for others. I prayed to whatever god to not make him a male Mary Sue. And these prayers were answered. Thank you author, the man has flaws!I was so thankful that he was not portrayed to be the perfect character who can do no wrong. This made him all the more real to me. It made me care for his character deeply.
I have also never fallen so hard for a second male lead as I have fallen for Lan Wangji. Even if it could not be portrayed as clearly as it should have because of Chinese censorship, you can see and feel how much he cares for Wei Wuxian. Man, I need someone to be as loyal to me as he is loyal to Wei Wuxian. Seriously, his loyalty knows no bounds. The character trait that he has that him and Wei Wuxian share that I like is that that they both stand up for what they believe in. It’s an admirable trait that I hope to now carry into my real life. The only problem I have with Lan Wangji is that he does not have any real flaws. Correct me if I’m wrong. I might have missed something( I haven’t watched it in like seven months.)I guess you could argue his flaw is his loyalty to Wei Wuxian, which led to pain in his life. But you could also argue that this is a strength because in the end he is given happiness because of it.
One last character I want mention before moving on to the plot is Jiang Cheng. Dear reader, give him a chance! I see a lot of you dogging on Jiang Cheng. I get it. So much of his actions in the plot lead you to dislike him. But even if the actors acting wasn’t fantastic. I liked Jiang Cheng. I feel like he is so misunderstood and hated on because he caused Wei Wuxian a little pain. Which of course makes total sense.But didn’t Wei Wuxian as well? What I like about Jiang Cheng is that he is so human and real. I related to his character so much. I feel like if I was in his place I would have done similar actions. Regrettably, of course. But this makes me wonder how people’s views would change if Jiang Cheng were the MC. I bet you some of you would sympathize with him because his story is tragic as well.
I enjoyed the main villain(?)as well. There is the obvious villain but there is also hinting at a less obvious villain that is fantastically portrayed.
The plot I enjoyed. Who wouldn’t like men with swords attempting to save the world? Give me more. They took out some of the stuff from the book due to censorship’s I believe but I think it’s still pretty solid.Also this drama introduced me to the whole cultivation world which I find very interesting. It’s a plot I have not seen a million times and it’s enjoyable.
The music I enjoyed well enough. People dog on the music but I honestly I don’t think it’s too bad.The emotions I think we were meant to feel were amplified because of it.
The drama itself does have its flaws. One major thing for me was that some of the actors acting showed that they were not well seasoned actors.
The costume design and hair was okay at best for me.
Some of the CGI, whew honey.
But overall all a fantastic drama I will never forget: due to how much heartburn it caused me(but also it’s endearing characters).
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perfect
This series, like gum, is PERFECTION. I will never get over it.I can't say anything that has not been said before. Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji stole my heart and I love them unconditionally. Jiang Chang, eh, I could live without, but my sister insists he's a poor misunderstood soul...
I love that they not only followed the book but improved it. I love that the romance gets through even despite censorship issues. I love that all, and I mean all, the characters are complex and their relationships even more so. I love that the main actors were cast perfectly and I couldn't imagine anyone else in their place.
If you only watch one series in your life, it should be this one.
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Omg I love their clothing, it's so pretty, the sets were amazing and the CGI wasn't too horrible.
Tbh this is my first C-drama, I was drawn to watch it because many The Untamed crack vids came up on my YouTube feed. I don't like watching dramas longer than 20 episodes but this drama kept me hooked till the end. I have also never had a drama that would make want to read the novel, to do a rewatch marathon and also watch the breakdown on the scenes.
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This drama doesnt deserve its high rating.If you dont like BL, dont even have the thoughts of trying to watch it.
If you like Wuxia, please no. You will just get dissappointed.
Good story? Nice plots? And Twist? Not on par of the ratings.
Even the actions or fight choreography. Man it was so bad, I thought this was a comedy. I am not even hoping for a IP Man like choreos but I am really so dissappointed on this.
Some will defends this drama becoz this one have familial love, friendship,character driven nonsense and shits. No, it was not on par of the ratings.
Many will get butthurt becoz of my review and I am willing to be the sacrifice so that you all will not be wasting your time on this.
This is a rant. Yes. But I want to make this a WARNING to all of those who is hesitant to watch this drama. Take your time and decide.
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I hate that it will end although there is still more episodes to watch, but good thing that it will end before my university start or I will face difficulties in watching it, I will hold my assignments until I finish watching the episode LoL, And I am actually planing to see it again, because really this drama is interesting and I want to keep watching it until the end...^^
Thanks to the drama cast and the drama directors and everyone who works to make this amazing Drama, Wo Ai Ni~ ^3^
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Being honest
the story its good, the cast its ok too, but i am not into this type of drama. Good action wuxia drama. i rating the story 8, coz its a good drama story. But for cast n music 5, rewatch 1. That's why the score come up low 5. I am just being honest. The story its good, that's it . I don't understand if people don't like my score, if i don't like the music and rewatch again the drama, its my own opinion though. You can score what ever you want, so does mine. Some people like jazz some people don't, some like blues some don't some like rock some don't.. its different taste for everybody. I found out in the others drama, with a high drama rating overall, Still a lot in the reviews score is 4,5,5,5.5 etc, Its a freedom to express their opinion about the drama.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
MY NUMBER #1 GRRRRRRR
Like most, this was the drama that introduced me to this world. I still remember the scenario - 2020, beginning of the pandemic, i sit on sofa with my cousin and we started this masterpiece. I wish I could go back just to watch for the first time. I JUST LOVE SO MUCH WANGXIAN THEY'RE SO PRECIOUS TO ME I LOVE MXTX SO MUCH THIS WOMAN IS AN ANGEL IN OUR LIVES FR I WISH ALL THE GOOD THINGS N BETTER IN HER LIFE OK. grrrrrr this just simply created my personality, i know i would be nothing today without wangxian and mo dao zu shi..... i introduce mdzs and The Untamed to ALLLLLL my friends and and I hope that one day i find someone as obsessed as i am with mxtx's works. dito isso quero o live action de tgcf na minha mesa ja.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
e quando assisti fiquei tão fissurada surreal o sentimento, nunca tinha me apaixonado tanto por dois personagens principais, o enredo que sou apaixonada ate hoje..
wangxian eternamente no meu coracao se vc nao viu the untamed veja agora isso é uma experiência de vida moldou o meu carater me trouxe rumo na vida !!
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After a series of updates, I still feel that Chen Qingling deserves my current four-star evaluation. Originally for Wei Wuenvy of Xiao Zhan, the outside world has heard a lot of voices, but as a strong inclusive fans, it even feels that the current adaptation of many additional plays is logical and rich in the main thread. It's not easy to have the courage to shoot such a theme well. With this intention and perseverance——I want to say, "Chen Qingling" is really fragrant.
Thank you for letting me know Xiao Zhan this summer.
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WOW JUST WOW
LITERALLY THE BEST BL CENCORED DRAMA YOU COULD WATCH, I HOPE CHINA REMOVES IT BUT THIS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH. I DEFENITLY RECCOMEND YOU THIS, THEN YOU COULD WATCH WORD OF HONOR TOO. I mean like c'mon china doesn't have much bl related dramas and this one is the best you could find. if you have some good dramas like this plz recommend me some. currently waiting for immortality, eternal faith and winner's king, which are also adaptions from a bl novel. i feel like this is something with alot of interesting plots and all. you would go on a emotional roller coaster while watching this. if you want to you could also read the manga version which has some kiss scenes and also read the novel which has very mature scenes, and i mean like 18+ scenes. especially towards the end. but if you are like me and likes to read like those parts, then its the perfect book for you.Esta resenha foi útil para você?