ONE OF A KIND HISTORICAL CDRAMA!
This was my first historical chinese drama and makes me satisfied! I've been watched it 3 times i dont care whether it has 50 episodes.What an awesome story, actors, writers 💯
Worth watching. I really really love the 2 main lead , superb in acting ❤
What a great drama. Hope to meet them in person ayihhhh 🤭😍😍😍 Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo💓
I will definitely recommend this master piece to my friends. Thank you for this wonderful drama........................
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A masterpiece! Doesn't matter if you hate bl things. Just watch it. you will never ever regret.
The best drama i ever watched in my life. I never liked bl things and had no interest. But i should say the untamed is on another level of love. And actors are.. Well i don't know what should I say about their acting. Bravo!!! I can't get enough of it. It's such a pure love. This one changed my mind about cdramas. Highly recommend for any one any age and any gender. This will change your whole mind. Doesn't matter if you are hate bl things. Just watch it. You will never ever regret. Such a masterpiece. The best drama ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️Was this review helpful to you?
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Magic, Swords, Friendships and Soulmates
So normally, I am a person who only likes romantic kind of dramas because I like seeing relationships develop, so I was apprehensive about watching The Untamed because I knew that they would be "soul mates" but we wouldn't see anything because of Chinese BL censorship. HOWEVER, PLEASE WATCH THIS EVEN IF YOU WANT TO SEE IT ALL OF THAT. There is more built into their relationship than in most romantic dramas I have ever watched. I swear to God there's something about a bromance that turns into love that is the sweetest thing ever. The eye staring, the cute bickering, them saving each other, etc. It really doesn't feel like there was much missing between the two of them and you can tell they actually are gay which is the best part. It's a wonderful story, and if you like wuxia, magic, swords, friendships, a strong gay bond then this is the show for you. This story isn't just about them, and I love how every other character played into their relationship as well. If you still are unsure, I suggest watching a funny gay complication of their moments on YouTube, that's what made me more inclined to watch it and my life is different because of it! Please try it, if you aren't hooked in 2 episodes, you're lying to your self ^^Was this review helpful to you?
Xiao Zhan did so well as Wei Ying. The character development from beginning to end got me sobbing like a child. Wang Yibo did well on his part as a stone face. I've seen Xiao Zhan in Oh my Emperor and I did drop that drama though he did catch my eye. So I decided to give The Untamed a chance and it did not disappoint! This was the first I've ever been exposed to him and I'm so thankful for this production to have casted him. Overall I think all the cast did a great job to play their roles. The music was superb! I have listened to it non-stop.
Now I'm binging Mo Dao Zu Shi, the donghua version on YouTube and reading some comics on Wecomics. Still doesn't fill my void of missing the original cast. Currently waiting and waiting for Sean and Yibo's new dramas to air. <3
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Did not disappoint
It's not officially adapted as a BL because of censorship so I will not judge it on that (but i totally wish there was a real bl version of this series)This series is so so so much fun! I love the fantasy/historical aspect of this series. The mythology and sword fighting was very cool. I do have to say that i found it hard to stay focused times and I have dropped it many times before picking it up again after a month or so, but that's alright because this series has 50 EPISODES EACH OF 40 MINUTES LONG!!!! WHEW.
I think my second longest drama series i watched was extraordinary you (32 episodes). so. i was seated.
I also loved the ensemble cast of the younger generation from i believe episode 45 onward (Lan sizhui, etc. i forgot their names).
i dont have much to say that others havent already said, so go watch it! it's great!!!
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It’s really hard to move on
It’s been months since the drama ended but i’m still here reading people’s comments on how great this masterpiece was. Like many of you, The Untamed has set such a high standard of what to look for and expect from a drama that I find it so difficult to start a new one.I actually got to know The Untamed after it finished airing when I accidentally saw a video of Xiao Zhan smiling in a concert. His smile was so captivating that I had to search everything about him and it brought me to this wonderful drama. Reading the original book and watching the drama at the same time did help me understand the storyline more and I was so amazed of how they managed to keep the drama closest to the material source. The perfect combination of great acting, strong chemistry of the main leads Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo with stunning music kept me on a roller coaster of emotions through 50 episodes without realizing it. The message underneath of moral values, friendships, family and love was really worth contemplating.
I couldn’t count how many times I have rewatched this to be honest. Give it a try and you’ll love it!
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A MASTERPIECE THAT YOU'VE MUST WATCH?✊
This is worth to watch series I promise you😭 when I first saw the whole episodes I was like, "can I really finished this?", "Why this series has long episodes" but I regret it cause up until now I want a season 2 😭 must watch this series y'all know too I quit watching Thai Bl series because of this Masterpiece 😭✊ and I don't regret it of course this series is so close to my heart whenever I hear the ost which is "Wuji" duetted by Yizhan ❤️💚, idk but I cried, I just miss them working together, acting on one series together 😭 I'm still waiting on 2026 BJYXSZD!!!!! 😭✊❤️💚Was this review helpful to you?
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I took the risk in watching this series with 50 episodes and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. This series is a saga about the different cultivators, power rivalry, friendship and most importantly the unspoken love between the two main characters. Acting, cinematography and costume are excellent. Although the BL part was censored, the eye contacts and the smiles said much more that the normal exchange of ' i love you' and kisses. I was watching several other series before I started The Untamed. But right after the first few episodes, I was drawn to this that I decided to temporarily stop watching the others. This series made me laugh, angry, be thankful, excited, cry, and fall in love with the characters.
It's never too late to be a part of the world of Lan Zhan and Wei Ying.
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"the feeling of walking a single plank bridge until dark is truly not so bad"
Where do I even begin with this amazing piece of entertainment? Never have I have felt so much for fiction characters in my life and trust me when I say I have loved a lot of 2D people.First, I will start with the cons. The only reason I did not rate it a 10 is because of some of the acting and technical choices the editors made. The acting in this I would say is 90% good. However, the first few episodes were pretty rocky. I felt like a lot was exaggerated, but I do have to say the actors definitely grew into their roles. Secondly, the coloration of the drama is quite weird in the beginning and made people look washed out and grey. I'm not 100% sure if it was the filter they use or if that was the makeup department's fault.
The most gripping part of this entire world is the story and how the characters grow throughout the story. One of the main themes of the novel was the question: what defines good and evil? Throughout the show, you can see that the directors and scriptwriters were very aware of this. The entire story of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji was crafted around this. Lan Wangji's character shift is the very essence of this theme. The author definitely wanted people to know that morality cannot be defined as just good and evil and the judgment of one's character should not solely be based on hearsay and rumors.
Wei Wuxian (WWX) is a complicated character and one that I love deeply. The only way to describe him is just a beacon of light that shines infinitely despite everything life has thrown his way. He has such a strong personality and he is defined by living by his principles until the day he dies, regardless if others criticize and demonize him. He goes beyond for the people he loves and fights for justice blindly. No amount of the words that I say will do justice to how great of a person he is. That being said, a perfect character is nothing without his flaws and boy, does he have a lot. He can be arrogant, too outspoken, and a bit of a show off. I also will admit that he did cause a lot of death because of his journey to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, but what's a good character if they can't grow from their mistakes? For this role, there was truly no one that could do him justice like Xiao Zhan did. Hell, he wrote an essay talking about why he loved Wei Wuxian and how he resonated with his characters. The smile and the aura Xiao Zhan has in the entire drama is so WWX-like, but most importantly, he expresses the pain that WWX goes through and tries to suppress so well. You feel for him deeper and you fall for the character harder. He basically bought the character to life is what I'm trying to say.
I absolutely adore Lan Wangji (LWJ) and I also connected with his character a lot. On the surface, he looks like a cold person who has no care in the world for things that do not concern him, however, as the show progresses, you see how he is valiant and has the same moral compass that WWX has. What is so great about LWJ is that despite his cold exterior, beneath is someone who loves deeply, passionately and emotionally. Ever since he was a child, he was taught thousands of rules of how to act and one of them was to never show excess emotions. For a person that feels so much, that must have killed him on the inside. He is also a man of few words, but it's his actions and loyalty that define his character. After WWX goes down the demonic path, he spent so many months trying to coax away. Not out of punishment, but out of care. He was aware that demonic cultivation always lead to painful ends and he was right which ultimately led to 16 years of yearning and regret. Again, casting killed it with Wang Yibo. I remember an interview with the director who said she originally passed on Yibo twice before meeting him in person. She said that as soon as she saw him, she knew there was no one better for the role and I could not agree more. Yibo's aura really matched LWJ despite him being a bit different. Because LWJ has so few words, the acting was all in the face and eyes and Yibo did it wonderfully. You can see the change in LWJ between the span of 16 years and that's all on how Yibo portrayed him.
You can't talk about The Untamed and MDZS without talking about Wangxian (LWJ + WWX). Even though the couple was heavily censored by China, you can still feel the love and gratitude both feel for each other. It is a beautiful story where both will eventually find their way to each other again. LWJ is one of the only people in WWX's life that has trusted him and stayed by his side throughout everything, through when people loved him and when people feared him. WWX also brought light into LWJ's dim world by showing him that life was meant to be lived with a smile no matter how dark it can be. They deserve each other truly, especially WWX because LWJ is his happy ending. He has gone through so much for his family, for people that were discriminated against for something they couldn’t control, for justice all while being a teenager. He deserves to live for himself for once and for all. Despite having lost so much, at least LWJ will always be by his side. The show said it best: having that one person that trusts you wholeheartedly is enough to live.
I have a lot more to say about all the characters (especially about Jiang Cheng), but it's too much to write. Please watch this drama and read the novel because it is truly amazing and provides a lot of life lessons on morality and judgment. Plus, I am sure you will fall in love with both the characters and the story. I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes from WWX himself. "Let the self judge the right and the wrongs, let others decide to praise or to blame and let the losses and gains remain uncommented on."
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ONE OF THE BEST HISTORICAL DRAMAS
First let me start off that this drama is absolutely amazing and no I am not exaggerating I have never ever watched a drama that made me feel happy,sad,excited,and angry at the same time until I watched this not only that but the men in this drama are FINEEE The music was so good throughout the show as well.I watched this drama about a year ago and I still listen to the soundtrack to this DAY! The acting was amazing and I think everyone properly fit their specified character and xiao zhan (wei wuxian) his facial expressions throughout the whole drama were top tier.Just letting you know if you never watched chinese dramas before I HIGHLY recommend this one especially if you like to look at fine men.If you are worried about the show being too long because of the "50" episodes don't worry because I was intimidated at first too but then I finished it and even watched it again! The drama is good enough for you to want to keep watching it over and over and even get you exicted to watch it. Also if you want to know where to watch it just watch it on netflix or youtubeWas this review helpful to you?
This show has become so close to my heart its been such a emotional ride and I feel genuinely sad its coming to an end soon (Im half way through episode 43 very close to finishing it)
The male leads are absolutely wonderful their acting is amazing.
I never seen the animation or read this before. So the drama is my only experience with these characters and this world.
A drama like this is a kind of rare treat you find once in a blue moon. A special gem.
I already have started looking for the next drama to watch because I know this will give me PDD after really badly.
The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and gorgeous.
The acting is just spectacular im very impressed with how Wang Yi Bo can show so much emotion through micro expressions and his eyes. Thats some real talent there.
The story and their acting is so captivating and just sucks you right in. You go to another world watching this drama.
I have to say its the best Cdrama I've ever watched. Its been such an emotional roller coaster and theres by far more than one character I wish I could punch through my screen. But overall its been amazing to watch this journey unfold before me to watch these characters be brought to life by the breath taking acting and music and story telling.
If you are looking for a nice drama to sit down and binge I'd highly recommend the untamed its an absolute masterpiece. Its art pure beautiful art and I feel honoured to have been able to witness and enjoy it.
Update: I finally finished it after taking a break not wanting it to end. I need more. I really need more im so sad its ended.
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