Unforgettable drama with very intriguing and engaging storyline.
This is the drama which is really hard to forget. I watch it and was amazed by its mysterious storyline and outstanding acting of all the actors. The way this drama portrait every aspect of beautiful scenery and relationship is outstanding. Especially wei ying (xiao zhan) acting is immaculate. Lan zhan(wang yibo) is really beautiful character and the wang yibo did it deserved standing ovation. Anyways, the best drama of all time . Never in my whole life i would forget this drama. Even if i get old I'll still remember this beautiful thing that they made.Was this review helpful to you?
RECOMMENDED BL SERIES!
This is one of my favorite BL! Although I had already known this the time it was being released, I was only able to watch it months after because unfortunately, I'm poor. And since then, I have been rewatching it over and over again, until now. All the casts portrayed their roles very well, especially the two male leads! Maybe because I've watched it so many times already that I was now able to point out the mistakes but that doesn't lessen my love for it. It's like you'd want to relive the chemistry the two have over and over again, as in believe it or not, the thing they have is definitely love! And I'd never ever get tired of watching The Untamed. Also, there are so many good-looking, slash, hot characters!Was this review helpful to you?
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Work of art
I think Masterpiece would be a little less to represent this drama. I was a little skeptical when I saw there are 50 episodes in this drama. But I really didn't feel it lagged anywhere. If only I can watch this in one sitting!!! I really really enjoyed this drama. The story, the CGI, the story telling and the characters. I would say I fell in love with this drama. This drama depicts lot of emotions, relations and the story telling was top notch. I couldn't help but think how they made this drama possible. It includes too much of hard work. Acting was fabulous. It combines everything and outcome is just out of the world.I can proudly say that I'm off to read the novel. I heard that drama is heavily censored.I want love scenes b/w them. The emotions b/w main leads are over flowing. I want to experience more..😉
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A masterpiece best drama
One of the best drama of all times. The crew, actors, story line, acting, music and everything is perfect. A must watch drama action and mystery and much more. The actors acting and emotions showed are perfect and beautiful everyone in this drama have done acting beautifully it is a drama which is a rewatch and never can get bored. If you like action and mystery a must watch drama it is and I am sure you will love this drama. The untamed is a very very nice drama it contains everything for making a perfect and beautiful drama. Must watch!!Was this review helpful to you?
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This ruined every other cdrama for me help
I came in for the BL...... stayed and cried for Yunmeng bros and Xiao Xingchen...
... ended with listening to Jiggy rapping on repeat.
(Yes, I know Zhu Zhanjin isn't the one singing, but HIS CHARACTER SONG THO)
It's actually my first wuxia/xianxia drama! I actually read the manhua instead of the novel (Scum Villain is the first and current novel of mxtx I'm reading right now, but that's for another review), but I've seen the novel spoilers on tumblr and twitter (not that there's much of a difference) so to quote that one tumblr user,
"CQL/The Untamed is basically two guys falling in love, breaking up and getting back together while playing detective. MDZS is basically Pride and Prejudice in comparison."
For novel/manhua/both readers it's an adaptation that takes a few liberties, but mostly stays faithful to the novel. For newbies tho, rest assured, I watched the drama first and it's enjoyable on its own. The romance between the two is subtext, and somehow they upped the gay and got that past the radar, all the while presenting WangXian as "two bros standing on a staircase, two feet apart cuz they're not gay :)"
Firstly, kudos to the writers for handling the murder-mystery plot and the relationships properly. And a big kudos to the actors too. Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo gave life to Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, and I was especially impressed by Yibo making a whole ass meal out of the few lines he was given to portray a stoic character with his expressions and body language. Xiao Zhan's portrayal of WWX going from carefree young man to Screwed Over By The Universe to Back Again With A Bang was so natural and so good, you wouldn't believe these two are rookie idol actors.
From the supporting cast, Zhu Zhanjin (Jin Guangyao), Guo Cheng (Lan Jingyi), Wang Haoxuan (Xue Yang) and Wang Zhuocheng (Jiang Cheng) really stood out. The supporting cast as a whole really played their part well, if you can overlook the occasional bits of overacting (Wang Yizhou's especially, though he did Nie Mingjue well).
The drama was directed so well, seeing the death of the characters we KNEW were dead in the beginning still sucker punched me in the guts. Guys, there's a whole roster of character songs too, please listen to them and come cry with me over Yi City once you're done T_T
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Enchanting Visuals, Splendid and Engaging Characters
Reasons to watch -- main leads naturals in roles, endearing characters, gorgeous and detailed set designs, beautiful aesthetics, and outstanding soundtrackReasons to critique -- something left to be desired after ending
1. Story
Personally, I preferred the earlier half of the story when Wei WuXian was reminiscing in the past. For me, the intrigue, mystery, and villains were more interesting than the second half of the drama since it was became predictable as to how events would unfold. Story was well paced but the ending wasn't as climatic as I had hoped.
2. Characters
You could say some of the actors, specifically the main leads, were born to play their roles. Wei WuXian and Lan Zhan were as natural as actors could be. This entire drama and cast had a very youthful and lively aura.
Supporting casts were equally exceptionally chosen, such as Xue Yang, Shijie (Jiang Yan Li), Lan Yuan, Wen Ning, Wen Qing, Madam Yu, and Jin Zi Xuan.
The most memorable relationships besides the main leads were between:
Jiang Cheng - Madam Yu
Wei WuXian - Shijie
Wen Qing - Wen Ning
Wen Ning - Lan Si Zhui (A'Yuan)
Xue Yang - Xiao Xing Chen
The last relationship being the most intriguing and actually heartbreaking.
3. Costume / Set Production
No question, a ton of attention to detail went into the set design, small props, wardrobes, swords, and pretty much everywhere else. This was highly appreciated by me and added to the enchantment of the drama. A big thumbs up to the team for being so cognizant of the aesthetics.
4. Music
Nothing short of touching and beautiful. A pleasure of a soundtrack, rivals my other highly recommended soundtrack of Princess Wei Young (2016).
Listen to the entire soundtrack but in particular this song -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pZQZX30IVk
5. Ending
I do feel as though it was slightly rushed and less anti-climatic as I would have liked. For me some questions lingered and it seemed like they tried to wrap things up maybe a bit haphazardly.
Some things I would have liked seen --
(1) The death of Wen Cao and how he died. We saw him suffering but they never revealed how he died.
(2) A moment and scene of remorse with Wen Zhu Liu that perhaps meant something but never developed
(3) Relationship between Wen Qing and Jiang Cheng never developed or settled. Oh well, I liked WWX and Wen Qing though.
(4) Jin Ling and Wei WuXian never had their moment at the end, this was a big disappointment
(5) Second half of the story was predictable since most already suspected Meng Yao as the main culprit.
Overall, a drama exceptional in many categories and deserved a solid rating but maybe would have been even better if some things were different.
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The drama is a masterpiece— so that I don’t even know where to begin.
The story: It's one of the most complex and intertwined plots I’ve ever seen, yet everything leads to a single point. It’s like a tangled mess of threads that all turn out to be part of the same string once you unravel it. What is good? What is evil? What’s right and what’s wrong? These questions will keep spinning in your head the whole time you’re watching. And by the end, it feels like you've been slapped in the face—in a way that makes you rethink life from the ground up. Despite the heavy themes, the events are both engaging and painful at the same time. But still, I couldn’t stop. After every episode, I just had to know what would happen next—no boredom at all.
The character connections in this drama are some of the best I’ve ever seen. Almost every character is linked in one way or another, with different kinds of relationships. This gave the story so many moments that explored human connections—their depth, their beauty, and their flaws—which made the whole thing feel incredibly real and emotionally powerful.
Character development: Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji in particular had phenomenal character arcs. Each of them stayed true to their own path and values, and through supporting each other in both good times and bad, they grew and shined even more. At a certain point, their relationship evolved into a deep mutual understanding, making the second half of the drama feel like a masterclass in human connection—mixed with a bittersweet sense of regret that came before that growth.
Cinematography and direction: It was good but not perfect. The drama had a low budget and weak CGI, especially since it’s not a recent production. But the strength of the story and the professionalism of the actors—especially the leads—more than made up for it.
Music: The soundtrack still lives in my heart. Every time I hear it, it’s like the whole show flashes before my eyes like a beautiful dream.
Flaws:
The first few episodes can be tough and confusing, especially for viewers new to this genre. Some of the supporting actors didn’t do a great job and occasionally pulled you out of the experience.
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Now, this is one of my all time favorites!!
I am writing a review after a really long time, but this series deserves all the praise and some more. Also, this is my first Chinese period drama, and I am glad that it's getting added to my firsts...To begin with, the locations and scenes were mesmerising. I was a total goner when I saw the scenic beauty this show portrayed. Be it landscapes or architecture, everything was perfect.
As for the storyline, I was expecting it to be slow-paced and it was; however, I have to say that the 30-episode flashback kinda tested my patience. I am very impatient and going through the past story made me question everything. But then I started seeing the story unfold and understood that it was necessary for us to fathom the chemistry and loyalty between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan.
And that brings me to our leads. Both the actors were great, their characters were written to perfection, and they both did justice to it. I know that the novel this series was adapted from is BL but here they kept their chemistry so subtle that some may not even catch it. Looks shared between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, their unbound trust in each other, the care they showed for each other, Lan Zhan's softness and leniency towards Wei Ying, those slight smiles that Lan Zhan only gave to Wei Ying, these small things were far more intense and interesting.
I have to say this, every time Wei Ying smiled at Lan Zhan, even I couldn't stop my smile. That guy was looking crazy beautiful with his personality, attire, flute, those dark shadows, and that smile. As for Lan Zhan, I don't remember seeing him smile without any restraint or whether I missed it, I am not sure.
Overall, this series deserves all the popularity. I am sure I will watch it again someday!
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Bromance
10/10 ALL AROUND.What can I say? I've watched this drama well over 5x. I love them so much.
Most of the cast is eye candy in their own unique ways. The story is so complex that there's something new to discover with each rewatch. It took me well over 3x to understand parts of the story.
Plot twists were insane and just kept coming every time I booted up this drama again.
And, if you're here from the novel and disappointed about the lack of BL, the bromance mask tells their love for one another pretty well. That's coming from me, who never knew this was based on a novel, the first time I watched. You could just tell it was romance.
This story will make you cry, make you laugh, and make you feel beautifully empty when you finish it. But there's so much to digest, you'll likely watch it multiple times, and it still never got old for me.
My favorite drama of all time, 100%.
WATCH THIS NOW ! ! ! No time to waste.
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Best drama of the world
The untamed is the most beautiful drama I have ever watched. It made me forget all previous dramas. I am now only in the world of the untamed. I love bothe lan wangji and wei wuxian. I love wang yibo and xiao zhan.They made me know how to love 😍. I can't forget the drama. It made me laugh, cry and most importantly taught me to love. I love the untamed.
The untamed is the most beautiful drama I have ever watched. It made me forget all previous dramas. I am now only in the world of the untamed. I love bothe lan wangji and wei wuxian. I love wang yibo and xiao zhan.
They made me know how to love 😍. I can't forget the drama. It made me laugh, cry and most importantly taught me to love. I love the untamed.
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AMAZING STORY!
My only regret is that I didn’t watch this sooner or savour it more before it ended. I’m now looking forward to ravaging the book series and then watching the anime or rewatching this drama again. I’m so happy now that I’ve watched it. It’s one of those great dramas that tells a story extremely well and feels like it’s a unique story and its characters are always mesmerising to watch. The eye contact, facial expressions and emotions expressed from the male leads and cast were really great and I love that Wei WuXian and Lan Zhan are more polar opposite than perhaps any characters I’ve seen on TV before. From the beginning to the end I love how they never changed themselves and who they were but overtime became closer and more open-minded and mature about the world and so on.Was this review helpful to you?
