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WOW
THE BEST !!!!that's all I can say.
The best drama I have ever watched and nothing else can take it's nr1 spot for me ever!!!!
One day I just saw a random picture about Wei Wuxian on a site not knowing a tiny bit about who he is. I just saw a beautiful picture of a beautiful character. I was like, who this Wei Wuxian is? What drama is he a character in? Checked and got the title: The Untamed. I read the synopsis of the story and at first it was confusing. Watched a little trailer of it and I was like "Ah, it looks a bit hard to understand and follow". So I just didn't care about it at all any more, then one day --still to this very second- I have no idea why but watched the first episode, really still don't know why I decided to watch it, no clue at all. Absolutely cannot remember.
And I thought after the first episode that I was right, it's hard to follow, don't understand when this whole story is happening, it was full of flashbacks and made it so confusing. But after reading a few comments saying that after the first three episodes it gets way much better, I gave it a try. And .... I just can't imagine what I would have missed if I hadn't seen it. I knew I found it ... my favourite drama ever.
Many fans' favourites are the main characters Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji. I love them, too, but for me there is only one character who means everything, he is: Xue Yang. I never cried that much when he died. On the OST, out of all the character songs, his song is my absolute favourite. It is such a heartbreaking beautiful song, cannot help but cry whenever I hear it.
I don't want to add a life-long list of character analysis, instead I would say that every actor chosen for this drama was perfection.
This is the drama that never let's you go, stays in your mind and heart forever. I am sure that after 10,20,30 ... years later this drama will still be loved by many and will be rewatched forever.
A Must-See !!!!
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Didn't thought I'd fall in love
I do not like bromances usually, I hate the fact that in those stories, their is only too subtle insinuation and no kisses or anything but I almost do not consider The Untamed not being one, here's why:The chemistry and acting of the actors are insane, you can truly feel the love between them, there is so much signs they love each other, especially Lan Zhan (with his headband for exemple).
Also the story is really good and I didn't see time pass during the 50 episodes, even though I usually have difficulties to finish series and also with this genra.
The costumes and settings are also stunning, I loved it! The theme songs are wonderful too and add so real immersion and emotions to the series.
The only sad point is that I watched it on Viki after seeing the traductions seemed more understandable for me than with the YouTube translation but ho god what a mistake. I had heard of the "soulmate scene' where Wei Wuxiang tells Lan Zhang who he is for him but it was transformed into "very good friend" in the Viki translation and I only realized at the end so I was waiting for it when it already had passed...Poor me, the real translation is much more meaningful so don't do the same mistake as me.
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What a masterpiece!
How can I explain my love for this show? There aren't enough words. This is the first review I write, and that can only be for the best drama I've ever watched in my whole life: the untamed, of course. It is absolutely perfect: Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo did an amazing job portraying Wei Wuxian and Lan Zhan, I cannot imagine anyone who could do it better! I loved almost every character (and not only the good ones) and every actor of this drama, they were perfect in every aspect! The soundtracks are wonderful, I cannot stop listening to them almost every day. The plot is original, engaging and really intense.Rewatch value? Well, I have already seen it five times and I could watch it forever so... It's a 10 for me!
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First off, just some disclaimer:1. These statements are mostly my point of view and opinions, so if you have any issues with mine then go find your own because I'm just here to spill my tea.
2. This review is from someone who has been there from the beginning of the novel when it was translated, seen the donghua (currently watching the second season and my heart uwu), listened to the audia drama, and read some of manhua (but didn't really continue, but that's another story for another day), so yes I will have a lot of opinions and things to say.
3. This review may have too much comments on random things like the clothing and ect.
4. I have not read any of the other reviews so I' sorry if my review may or may not be similar to the other viewers or yours.
5. This will be a long review so if you plan on reading then grab some tea or popcorn. *Probably the longest one you will read if you do read*
Story/Plot: 6 stars
To be honest, the plot here may be the lowest rating I gave out of all the adaptations of the original novel that I've seen (listed above). I liked that the plot took a different route, but there are some things about the plot that bothered me and that's why I gave it and 6.5/10 rating. At the beginning, I didn't like that the writing made WWX seem like he misses(?) WLJ. Not that is was wrong, it was awkward because the novel was different. Also, couldn't they have done something like changing his hair style or adding makeup to WWX instead of making him wear a mask? Like he's going to take off the mask anyways and still have the same face as WWX so why can't they add a little detail for us to differentiate that he's WWX in MXY's body? Besides, XZ is really handsome and it frustrated me then I couldn't see his face because of the mask and I bet LWJ felt the same way too. I just have to say that I was one of those fans that didn't like how they made it so that the Stygian Tiger Metal was not created by WWX and that WRH wanted to use it because to me that was a big part of what made WWX the Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation. The drama also made it seem like the leads weren't even that good at fighting. Here's the tea, the original story/plot from the novel is way better. I don't care how much the scriptwriters had to change to make it into a drama and pass censorship, but they could've done better.
Acting/Cast: 6 stars
Not gonna lie I was going to drop this drama at episode 3 to 6 because of the bad acting and editing (but we'll talk about that later). Literally, all the acting from episode 1 to like 6 was basically the actors just ACTING or reacting! A lot of their acting seems force, unnatural, and awkward. The actors such as XZ and WYB were the reasons I almost didn't start this drama because they're not originally actors and I had already imagined other actors playing WWX and LWJ's roles (will get into that later). And I don't think I was the only one. When I first heard of the casting I was like, "Isn't WYB too skinny?" Like I don't know why but I've always imagined LWJ as someone who is bigger than WWX as in like having a wider chest and bigger build. But it was also because of them that I continued to watch this drama because I wanted to give this drama another chance because everyone was telling me that I have to have a different mindset or think of this drama as a fanfic so I did. The acting did improve after episode 6 and episode 13 was when I really felt that chemistry I was waiting a million light years for. I really think if I hadn't seen like the first 6 episodes I would've given XZ a 8/10 for his portrayal of WWX, and WYB a 6/10 for his portrayal of LWJ. They're honestly the reason why my acting/cast rating is at an 6 stars because without them it would've been at like a 3/10. I really like when actors can act with their eyes and that's what I love from both WWX and LWJ actors! I love shi jie's acting after episode 6 because she just kept improving in acting and also in portraying Ah Li's character. I love it when she stood up for WWX because it shows how strong of a character she is. She gives off this really lovely vibe. I'm just gonna put it out there that she is way more mature than JC. There's a saying a few times that was like, "The past is the past." and that they shouldn't dwell on it anymore. Ah Li, WWX, and JZX were the people I think embraced this the most wonderfully and LWJ later. Jiang Cheng's acting was pretty consistent throughout and that is overly expressing himself such as his actions and facial expression which I thought was disappointing because it shows that he clearly lacks acting experience on screen, might be better for plays/musicals since audience is far away and has to be able to determine your expressing skills. What bothered me the most was that a lot of the actors are inexperienced so a scene that could've been executed perfectly had flaws as in it couldn't give me the full emotion that it was trying to deliver for example that scene of XY and XXC when they found out the truth and when JC's mother taught that bad woman a lesson. I felt like it could've been more. There are a lot of scenes that I did felt was extremely well done such as WWX and LWJ's scenes of course, some of the fighting scenes such as the ones with WYB and I am thankful that he's a dancer because those scenes looked so graceful and beautiful but some of those fighting scenes were bleh. Like when Shi Jie was dying like??? What are all those people doing in the background (actually that's a lot of what happens now that I look at it closely when there are fighting scenes in this drama)? And btw that scene made me cried a river in the other adaptations but this one I raged instead and cried a little after. I also cried a river when JC's parents died and held hands. That scene was beautiful besides the fact that they died. I died a little seeing that scene just like how I died a little seeing WWX letting go of WLJ's hand. I have so much more characters/actors to talk about but that's too long so I'll end with someone interesting. I don't know about you guys but Xue Yang literally gave me GAY vibes whenever I saw him on screen.
Music: 7.5 stars
I love all the songs, especially the song dedicated to Xue Yang by Zhou Shen. I love that the beginning ost had no singing because obviously this story can't be explain in words and that's beautiful. I love the fact that shi jie was given a song. Love WYB and XZ for singing the Wuji ending theme song. The reason why this rating is not a 10/10 is because it's a song I wouldn't listen to on a daily basis like the WangXian song from the donghua. So I took a point off for personal preference. But I took 1.5 point off because some/a lot parts in the drama random songs/ instruments just played and it ruined the mood sometimes. One time I forgot which episode but the Wuji song was played for a scene for someone else other than WangXian couple and I was confused for the whole day and decided to forget about it so I could move on.
Rewatch Value: 6 stars
I could see myself rewatching quite a few times as I did so with dramas like Guardian and also because I have rewatched the donghua many times, reread the novel, and listend to the audio book. But would this be the first one I go to if I was to see an adaptation of the novel? No. Overall, this was an okay/good drama and did exceed my expectations.
Now you can stop here is you don't want to see me rant about other stuff about the drama, but if you do stay I can't promise it'll be short. Below are the things I want to get off my chest and are related to my overall rating of this drama.
1. Oh my goodness who did the EDITING??? It's so bad. I should also question who did the camera work because why all those weird angles and unnecessary movements? You could tell the editor didn't know whether which color of brightness/saturation/concentration looks good on screen so in one scene the editor would keep changing the color tone and it annoyed me so much. And the camera work. It's so frustrating because the camera work is the definition of bad camera work. Like why can't you just keep some angles straight? It is because the two main leads aren't? *and when I realized that I was SHOOK, but no. Still don't like that idea of weird angles camera work* It's really bothersome that on close-up scenes that the actors forehead or chin or hairstyle is cut of. Like???? Why? I understand scenes that focus on the eyes and face but why part of the head?
2. Clothing. The clothing was so...idk. Weirdly styled and colored? All I can say is that LWJ had the best outfits. WWX's outfits aren't even second to LWJ, I would say Wen Qing's outfits were better than his. WWX is third in terms of his clothing. The rest is a bit of a mess although some of the characters did pull of theirs or had pretty average looking outfits but nothing in this drama was too fancy. Someone that for sure pulled of his clothing JGY because he's really pretty that kind of makes him look good in any clothing. The sect's clothing is very questionable. Why does the Jin sect look so poor with that mild yellow color on? Like I thought they were the sect with the most money and wore yellow and gold clothing. The Lan sect got it easy by getting white, but their clothing looks heavy. I wasn't a big fan of some of the Lan outfits having too much ugly blue color. Maybe sheer light blue would've been nice. I know the Wen sect is evil but why are so many of them wearing black? Call me a WWX stan (cuz I am) but WWX was the only one who looked good in wearing black throughout the whole drama. I honestly feel bad because I feel like the Nie Sect and (especially) the Jiang Sect got the most ugly colors. They were wearing all shades of purple and brown/gray outfits. It looks to me that shi jie and Jiang Cheng were being experimented on with a bunch of random colored outfits. I will also add that the hairstyles were very simple and I liked that at first but later it seemed as if everyone just had the same hair styles besides the main leads. The only thing that was different in their hair was the head piece for most of the cast.
3. Day/Night/Lighting
This the one where I had the most issue with. Because of this issue the whole drama just screams LOW BUDGET to me. If there's one thing a production should invest in besides the cast is lighting. I was always displeased with the lighting in this drama. It was always inconsistent and strange or weird to look at. For example, when shi jie was dying, when JC came flying to her side the lighting was a bit red because they were at the Wen's base but when she started talking to WWX the lighting in the background was dark/night time and when she was murder it was going back and forth from black background to red lighting background with people fighting in the back. The reason why lighting is so important because it describes the mood of the scene or gives the audience/viewer an idea of what time of day it is or a sense of reality. I also didn't like the fact that they were night hunting in the day. Like what??? I watch so many wuxia dramas before and hunting any sort monsters or yao has always been in the night. How could the drama production make such a mistake? At least change it to day hunting or something less questionable.
4. CGI/Props
The CGI and Props were the last thing I worried about some dramas can do without it or people sometimes forget about it and I did forget a lot of it. But there was one I could not forget and that is when Wen Chao and his crew were floating/flying in the sky in a triangle formation. That scene was so funny because the cgi was so bad. I swear these actors were placed in front of a green screen with fans blowing at them and then when it was getting edited the editor just replaced the green screen with a sky full of clouds background. The props were okay but you can totally tell a lot of them were fake or cheap like the swords. Real swords don't wobble and aren't that skinny. How do I know this? (That's a different story for a different day.) One cgi I was really looking forward to was when that wrench sent a firework signal to Wen Chao. It was not as great as the donghua. There was literally one firework shown and two from far away in a very big background which literally looked like a dot and just colors flashing on that wrench. I actually quite like the cgi when WWX was tormenting WC with a red ghost woman, but the real question is: Who Is That Ghost?
That's all I have to say. If you have made it this far you are a great person with good patience. I hope you have a nice day and thank you for reading this long review. ^-^
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- I am Chinese so I watched the entire thing in Chinese
- I have never watched any MDZS materials before watching the show
- was not a fan of Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo before this (as in I didn't know who they were, so that was not why I watched the show)
Originally I watched this show because I heard the hype around the BL. However, I generally don't watch a lot of Chinese dramas because they're usually really bad, so it took A LOT OF hype to get to me to watch it. I also heard a lot of hype around XiaoZhan, and since I live in China, it's almost impossible to avoid his face, so I finally gave in.
First, the bad stuff (let's get it out of the way, but don't go away, cause the good stuff is worth all the cons combined)
- Horrible CGI...and questionable visuals: let's be honest, this was never cdrama's forte, I quit a lot of dramas because of this. So I would recommend people to try to ignore it when viewing and try not to be as pedantic as I was and try to focus more on the characters
- Horrible editing (and maybe a director's choice or script problem): Specifically fight scenes and sometimes certain scene would cut really weirdly (e.g. one scene will just cut to another and you'd be like...ok, how did they get there? how did the tension from the last scene not get resolved?) This DOES get in the way of story telling, hence why I didn't give the story 10/10, not because the story isn't good, but the way it's told is quite confusing at first. This is something that viewers will get used to, you just kinda get used to not understanding until the very end.
- A lot of jargon: this is not necessarily a con, but I can see how it can deter people from watching it. As someone who is fluent in Chinese, I don't see this as a problem for Chinese people or people who are used to "Wuxia" novels. Honestly I am surprised at the amount international viewings for this drama because honestly how did you guys figure out the clans and the 3 names each person has. Tbh, the jargon doesn't get in the way of the plot, so don't worry too much about it especially in the beginning if this is your first ancient/wuxia-ish cdrama.
Ok, let's get to the GOOD (hopefully you're still reading)
- Excellent casting and acting: Idols NEVER impressed me in acting. Never. I was not only proven wrong by ONE idol, but TWO! Let's just say that the main two leads realllllly understood what the source material was. As someone who can understand Chinese, I was worried about not only poor acting, but also cringey line deliveries. It also doesn't make it easier that they're supposed to be gay. But wow, if there's anything I have to give to the director and the two lead actors, is the fact that they got it "just right".
- Explored deep relationships: the main two leads being romantically attracted to each other isn't news, but I was pleasantly surprised at the other relationships this drama explored. Sibling relationships, friendships, psychopathic twisted love (?) ...just to name a few. Surprisingly, this show isn't just about BL like I had originally hoped, but I actually came out more invested in the other relationships because they were even more frustrating and heart-wrenching.
- Explored morals: I can't give too much details without spoiling too much, but this show has a message! (Ok I'm gonna guess you've come to realize that I had very low expectations for this show) The good thing about this show is that the message is actually quite important to the plot and is the main focus, instead of just the BL. And the message is surprisingly very important for us today (mental health, bullying..etc).
- Villain: This show has one of the best villains I've seen in a cdrama and that's all I'm going to say...
Ok, now go watch the show and remember to bring a box of tissues. If there's anything cdramas are really good at, it's that they make you cry your heart out.
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Simply a masterpiece!
I would definitely give ratings more than 10 if it was possible. This is my first ever c-drama and I absolutely loved it! The beautiful depiction of the friendship of Wei Ying💜 and Lan Zhan💞 is just on the next level. Their friendship makes me feel that even though the whole world stands against you, one true friend is enough to face the challenges of the world. Wei Ying's naughtiness and ways of making Lan Zhan smile will surely warm your heart and bring a smile on your face. Lan Zhan's cute and short smile☺ is just endearing!! The plot twists and the whole plot of the story is just unimaginable. In short, this drama is a masterpiece!!!✨✨Was this review helpful to you?
Once you watch it, you won't get over it!
I mean what can I say that hasn't already been said?It's a fantastic drama that made me care. It made me care so much that it's hard to believe these characters are fictional.
The themes in the story are just perfectly complex and very human, the acting is phenomenal, mainly for our two MLs. Seriously, Xiao Zhan really shines in this role. And their chemistry is beautiful. The drama versions of them are probably one of my all time favorite couples in fiction (and yes, it is canon).
All I can say is you will seriously be missing out on something truly beautiful if you don't watch it.
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It is simply perfection!
I liked how the actors played it. The atmosphere of the series was amazing.I could watch it again.In some moments it was very sad and in others it was funny.The places in the series are beautiful.I liked how suddenly Wei Wuxian became an enemy.I watched this series because it's very popular and I'm glad I watched it.I watched it for almost three months.After trying it, I had to watch similar series.When the series ended, I was sad because I wanted to keep watching as I enjoyed it.After trying the series, I had to watch the Anime version and read the Novel.I would simply rate it as one of the best series.Was this review helpful to you?
i... am speechless by the amount of justice this does to the novel.
honestly, i read all of the novels way back and when the drama came out i was more than skeptical, considering people were saying it isn't very good. I personally found it great! xz and wyb are great actors and even though censorship exists, they managed to get the chemistry between wwx and lwj very intense.just a thing, if you are a chinese speaker like myself, i would reccomend subtitles in simplified (or traditional idk what you know) because i've never heard of some of these terms. (obviously this does not affect the rating at all) and it might be because i am not from mainland china but taiwan, so that might be it.
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While the pace, story, and GC does pickup and improve as the series progresses, the pay off is just not there. Starting from present day in Episode 1, really ruined a lot of the surprises of the story. I would even recommend not watching episode 1. Episodes 2-10 were meh. I will admit that the series does pick up tremendously from 11-about 35, with an apex that was really satisfying, worthy of a concluding episode. But then the roller coaster takes you down again for the last 15 or so episodes. Really the resolution of the story was laborious, obvious, and basically a let down. With mysteries like these, you want to be surprised a bit, but guessing the mastermind was pretty obvious and the reveal was less than satisfying, in fact rather draggy and painful.
I walked into the drama knowing it was a boy love film that was toned down. I actually didn't like the chemistry between the leads and I actually felt a bit uncomfortable watching some of their interactions. It wasn't a bromance, nor was it a love story... just weird suggestions that missed both marks.
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The Untamed caught my attention when I saw that it had surpassed the ratings of Signal and My Mister on kisskh, becoming the highest-ranked drama on the site. Although I don’t usually watch something just because of its popularity, I was curious to understand the reason for such high praise. Most comments highlighted the BL couple in the series, which initially made me hesitant, as I rarely found concrete reasons beyond that to watch it. However, I decided to check it out for myself to see if the acclaim was justified.The premise of the drama is excellent, even though it is not particularly innovative within Chinese fiction. Just as shounen is predominant in Japan, cultivation stories are extremely common in China. Personally, I’m not a big fan of Chinese productions, and this was my first live-action drama of the genre. I had seen some donghua (Chinese animations), but only a few related to cultivation. So, while the concept may be cliché in a general context, it felt relatively new to me, which initially captivated my interest. However, the execution of the drama did not match the quality of the idea, and that is where my main issues with the series arise. The Untamed is highly detailed—sometimes excessively so—making it tedious at several points.
The series can be divided into two major sagas:
1. The Past Saga – Focuses on the events that lead to Wei Wuxian’s downfall and his death/disappearance.
2. The Present Saga – Takes place 16 years later, when he is reincarnated and must deal with the consequences of his past life.
Between these two timelines, there are several smaller arcs. The drama begins with Wei Wuxian’s reincarnation but quickly shifts back to the past to introduce his youth and the characters around him. The first arc, which takes place at Cloud Recesses, serves as an introduction to the world and its protagonists. However, it is too long and contains many unnecessary scenes, which may deter viewers unfamiliar with the original work. If the drama had been more compact, with fewer repetitions and a more dynamic edit, it could have reached a higher level of excellence.
Another issue lies in the world-building. Although The Untamed presents a fantastic universe, it fails to explore it deeply. One example is Burial Mound, frequently described as an uninhabitable place, yet Wei Wuxian manages to survive there for three months with little difficulty. This kind of inconsistency weakens the setting and diminishes the impact of certain situations. Similarly, the delay of the sects in turning against the Wen Sect creates a dragged-out pace that could have been better balanced.
Most of the supporting characters merely fill the background, without their convictions or life philosophies being properly explored. Few stand out and create a real connection with the audience. Wei Wuxian, despite his playful personality not appealing to me, is an excellent protagonist, well-developed and with a solid arc.
Among the supporting characters, Wen Qing was the one who left the strongest impression on me. Strong, rational, and protective, her relationship with her brother was one of the most emotional dynamics in the series. Her journey deserved greater recognition, and the lack of any tribute to her after her tragic fate was disappointing. Another character worth highlighting, despite her limited screen time, is Jiang Cheng’s mother. During the attack on Lotus Pier, she fought to the end for her sect, showing strength and determination—something that contrasts with many characters who hesitate in critical moments.
Lan Wangji, of course, is another standout—not only for his presence in the story but also for his contrast with Wei Wuxian. While one is playful and wears black, the other is serious and wears white, symbolizing their opposites in personality and principles. This duality is well-developed throughout the narrative and enriches the story.
However, one of the major flaws of the series is the lack of strategic intelligence among many characters. As a fan of The Art of War, it was frustrating to see impulsive decisions and poorly planned battles. The lack of logic in certain actions undermines the credibility of the plot and reduces the impact of some conflicts.
The series presents two main antagonists, each with distinct characteristics:
Wen Sect Leader – A classic villain driven by the desire for power and destruction. However, his execution is lacking. He had the potential to be a memorable antagonist but lacked deeper development. His presence in battles is minimal, and his death is anticlimactic, weakening his threat within the story.
Jin GuangYao – A much more subtle and calculating villain. A manipulator who operates behind the scenes, he uses his cunning to incriminate others. His background as the son of a prostitute and the disdain he suffered from his father were the triggers for his rise and cruel actions. Unlike the Wen Sect leader, he is well-constructed, with understandable motivations and a solid arc, making him a far more interesting antagonist.
If The Untamed excels in anything, it is in its aesthetics and soundtrack. The sets are incredibly detailed and visually stunning, enhancing the immersion in the story. The cinematography is one of the production’s highlights, with well-crafted shots and color palettes that reinforce the atmosphere of the narrative. The characters' costumes are also spectacular, reflecting their personalities and origins.
The soundtrack, in turn, is a major success. Each moment of the series is accompanied by music that perfectly matches the emotions, from tense scenes to lighter moments. The harmony between the score and the narrative is one of the factors that elevate the quality of the production.
The Untamed is a series with great potential and an excellent premise, but its execution suffers from pacing issues, shallow development of supporting characters, and a lack of depth in world-building. Despite these flaws, it manages to deliver an engaging story, supported by impeccable aesthetics and a remarkable soundtrack. For those already familiar with cultivation stories, the series can be an enriching experience. However, for new viewers, the slow start and excessive details may be obstacles.
Overall, it is a work that deserves recognition for its setting and central narrative but could have been even better with a tighter edit and more consistent development of its universe and characters.
Tradução:
The Untamed chamou minha atenção quando vi que havia ultrapassado a avaliação de Signal e My Mister no kisskh, tornando-se o drama mais bem ranqueado do site. Embora eu não assista algo apenas por sua popularidade, fiquei curioso para entender o motivo de tanto prestígio. A maioria dos comentários exaltava o casal BL da série, o que me fez hesitar, pois dificilmente encontrava razões concretas para assistir além desse fator. No entanto, decidi conferir por conta própria se a aclamação era justificada.
A premissa do drama é excelente, apesar de não ser algo inovador dentro da ficção chinesa. Assim como os shounen são predominantes no Japão, histórias de cultivação são extremamente comuns na China. Particularmente, não sou um grande apreciador de produções chinesas, e esta foi minha primeira série do gênero. Já havia assistido a alguns donghua (animações chinesas), mas poucos relacionados a cultivo. Por isso, apesar de o conceito ser um clichê no contexto geral, para mim era algo relativamente novo, o que inicialmente me cativou. No entanto, a execução do drama não acompanhou a qualidade da ideia, e é justamente aí que surgem meus principais problemas com a obra. The Untamed é extremamente detalhado, às vezes até em excesso, tornando-se cansativo em vários momentos.
A série pode ser dividida em duas grandes sagas:
1. Saga do Passado – Foca nos eventos que levam à queda de Wei Wuxian e sua morte/desaparecimento.
2. Saga do Presente – Ocorre 16 anos depois, quando ele reencarna e precisa lidar com as consequências de sua vida passada.
Entre essas duas linhas temporais, há diversos arcos menores. O drama começa com a reencarnação de Wei Wuxian, mas rapidamente retorna ao passado para apresentar sua juventude e os personagens ao seu redor. O primeiro arco, que se passa no Recanto da Nuvem, serve como introdução ao mundo e seus protagonistas. No entanto, é longo demais e contém muitas cenas desnecessárias, o que pode afastar espectadores que não conhecem a obra original. Se o drama fosse mais compacto, com menos repetições e uma edição mais dinâmica, poderia alcançar um nível de excelência.
Outro problema está no desenvolvimento do mundo da série. Apesar de ter um universo fantástico, The Untamed não o explora com profundidade. Um exemplo disso é a Montanha Sepultada, constantemente descrita como um local inabitável, mas que Wei Wuxian consegue sobreviver por três meses sem grandes dificuldades. Esse tipo de inconsistência enfraquece a construção do cenário e diminui o impacto de certas situações. Da mesma forma, a demora das seitas para se voltarem contra a Seita Wen gera um ritmo arrastado, que poderia ter sido melhor equilibrado.
A maioria dos personagens secundários serve apenas para compor o cenário, sem que suas convicções ou filosofias de vida sejam bem exploradas. Poucos se destacam e geram identificação com o espectador. Wei Wuxian, por mais que seu lado brincalhão não me agrade, é um excelente protagonista, com camadas bem desenvolvidas e um arco sólido.
Entre os personagens secundários, Wen Qing foi a que mais me marcou. Forte, racional e protetora, sua relação com o irmão foi uma das dinâmicas mais emocionantes da série. Sua trajetória merecia maior reconhecimento, e a ausência de qualquer homenagem a ela após seu destino trágico foi um ponto decepcionante. Outra personagem que merece destaque, apesar de seu tempo de tela reduzido, é a mãe de Jiang Cheng. Sua postura durante o ataque à Píer de Lótus, lutando até o fim pela sua seita, mostrou força e determinação, contrastando com muitos personagens que hesitam em momentos críticos.
Já Lan Wangji se destaca não apenas por sua presença na trama, mas pelo contraste com Wei Wuxian. Enquanto um é brincalhão e veste preto, o outro é sério e veste branco, simbolizando seus opostos em personalidade e princípios. Essa dualidade é bem trabalhada ao longo da narrativa e enriquece a história.
Contudo, um grande problema da série é a falta de inteligência estratégica de muitos personagens. Como fã da Arte da Guerra, foi frustrante ver decisões precipitadas e batalhas mal planejadas. A falta de lógica em certas ações compromete a credibilidade da trama e diminui o impacto de alguns conflitos.
A série apresenta dois principais antagonistas, cada um com características distintas:
Líder da Seita Wen – Representa o vilão clássico movido pelo desejo de poder e destruição. Contudo, sua execução deixa a desejar. Ele quase se encaixa no perfil de um antagonista memorável, mas carece de um desenvolvimento mais aprofundado. Sua presença nas batalhas é mínima, e sua morte é anticlimática, enfraquecendo sua ameaça dentro da narrativa.
Jin GuangYao – Um vilão mais sutil e calculista. Manipulador, atua nos bastidores e usa sua lábia para incriminar os outros. Seu histórico como filho de uma prostituta e o desprezo que sofria do próprio pai foram os gatilhos para sua ascensão e atos cruéis. Diferente do líder da Seita Wen, ele é bem construído, com motivações compreensíveis e um arco sólido, tornando-se um antagonista muito mais interessante.
Se há algo em que The Untamed realmente brilha, é em sua estética e trilha sonora. Os cenários são riquíssimos em detalhes e extremamente belos, contribuindo para a imersão na história. A fotografia é um dos pontos altos da produção, com enquadramentos bem trabalhados e paletas de cores que reforçam a atmosfera da narrativa. O figurino dos personagens também é espetacular, com vestimentas que refletem suas personalidades e origens.
A trilha sonora, por sua vez, é um grande acerto. Cada momento da série é acompanhado por músicas que complementam sua emoção, desde cenas tensas até momentos mais leves. A harmonia entre a trilha e a narrativa é um dos fatores que elevam a qualidade da obra.
The Untamed é uma série com um grande potencial e uma excelente premissa, mas sua execução sofre com problemas de ritmo, desenvolvimento raso de personagens secundários e falta de profundidade na construção do mundo. Apesar dessas falhas, consegue entregar um enredo envolvente, sustentado por uma estética impecável e uma trilha sonora marcante. Para aqueles que já estão familiarizados com histórias de cultivação, a série pode ser uma experiência enriquecedora. Para novos espectadores, no entanto, a lentidão inicial e a quantidade excessiva de detalhes podem ser obstáculos.
No geral, é uma obra que merece reconhecimento por sua ambientação e narrativa central, mas que poderia ter sido ainda melhor com uma edição mais enxuta e um desenvolvimento mais consistente de seu universo e personagens.
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