This is one of the most successful dramas in Cdrama history
"Wen" I first watched this show, it took me only a few episodes to be completely obsessed with literally everything. First of all, the plot is extremely well put together offering a sweet and emotional love story between the two main leads (even though china labeled it as bromance due to the censorship). And the whole cast, especially the main leads, have such good chemistry that now there's a whole fandom that is devoted to shipping them (#BJYXZD). And I'm so glad the director decided to chose actors who she felt suited the role instead of just throwing in a bunch of famous celebrities to make it popular because that was one of the main reasons for it to be so successful.Considering that most of the actors are pretty new to the drama industry (wang yibo and xiao zhan especially) and were given quite sophisticated characters, they completely nailed it. Especially Wang Hao Xuan, his performance as xue yang is literally so amazing and I can't get over it. And Xiao zhan did such an EXTRAORDINARY job as wei wuxian even though it was a really complicated and deep role to have AND HE HAD SO MANY LINES. I need to mention Wang Yibo as well as, in my opinion, Lan Wangji was one of the most difficult characters as he had to maintain a stoic and emotionless face whilst simultaneously expressing such heavy emotions and once again Yibo did such an excelent job (ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN SCENE). And he was able to convey anything he felt with just the phrase "wei ying" :).
Music is another part that really enhanced the effect of this drama. The OST Wuji sung by Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo is literally so beautiful and the lyrics are so emotional. Same with all the other character songs. I'm so devoted to this song and the flute version is completely on another level (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNlC0pB8a8s&t=2692s). The intro song or like music (not exactly sure what it's called) is really good as well. And all the other sound tracks are so cool and this is one of my favourites and its a song that lan zhan always plays to wei ying to calm his mind (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KCbUh7OJIo).
I have re-watched this a couple of times, along with reading the book, and i'm following the manhua and i have started watching the donghua. I can't express how addicted I am to this story. I have been "persuading" my friends to watch it and so far all of them have absolutely loved it. We all collectively stan yibo and xiao zhan now AND I THINK YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO. I think it takes around 6 episodes to settle into the storyline but once your in your never coming out and it like falling into an 'endless abyss'. PLEASE GIVE THIS MASTERPIECE A CHANCE I GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL LOVE IT.
Overall, this show was not only exceptional in terms of story and cast but it also helped promote the BL genre in general in china as now we are awaiting the release of other BL dramas and other BL donghuas have also been released. It's also uplifted the careers of the all the actors especially Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan who are now one of the most popular celebrities in China at the moment. This was my first ever BL and it has set my expectations high for any other dramas now. Nothing has reached the untamed's level of perfection - YET. I HOPE U WATCH IT.
If you would like to read the book (https://exiledrebelsscanlations.com/novels/grandmaster-of-demonic-cultivation/)
its also available on wattpad
The donghua (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMX26aiIvX5rWjEqareJBmoX-_uTFtemk)
The manhua (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iQPHlA1BhxrWZvX-Bv7D0iZZG0DbS5-)
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I'm not sure if this story is about 2 Gay boys or friendship of the two young men.
The reviews make it seemed as a LGBT drama when China against LGBG and prohibit to make such tv or movies.
One of China’s biggest and most controversial hits of last summer is now on Netflix, and you need to put your life on hold to watch it. The Untamed is part of Netflix’s new initiative to diversify its lineup with more international shows. This Chinese series has earned itself a full-blown Netflix binge weekend – we promise.
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There are 2 parts in this drama which are quite unequal. Personnaly, I did find the first part really brilliant, original and catchy in getting to know the characters and their story. The main characters are so good and so many things happen to them. There are different clans with different aims and values, good ones and bad ones. You really get involved in the story, loving or disliking the different characters, feeling sorry, moved or angry with some of them.
I really appreciated interactions between Wei Wu Xian and his sister and brother. Alghough, Wei Wu Xian is an adopted child, his sister Jiang Shi ( Xuan Lu) is really the only one who fully understands him, trusts him and supports him whatever happens. Xuan Lu and Xiao Zhan have great chemestry and their scenes are one of the best of this drama. Jiang Shi is more than a sister, more than a mother to him, she really loves him and the feeling is shared, they are so protective to each other. This makes her sibling brother Jiang Cheng (Wang Zhou Cheng) a bit jealous because he would like to be the only one Wei Wu Xian would truely care for. So of course when Wei Wu Xian and Lan Zhan (Wang Yi Bo) become sworn brothers, Jiang Cheng will feel bad and cheated. Wei Wu Xian's character is sensitive, honest, caring but untamed. He wants to think out things by himself and mainly listen to its heart. He will sacrifice a lot for his brother (without this one knowing it) and this is the clue point that will lead Wei Wu Xian becoming Li Ying Demonic Patriarche, leaving his sword for the flute.
The first part of this drama really moves you and it's all terrific. Alghough you have plenty of nice and funny scenes, you also have terrible ones and finally it's quite sad in the end. Then comes the second part of the drama, with new characters and lots of good looking boys ! You won't find female leads aymore and this is bad because female characters brought so much to the first part of the drama. I was less interested by this part, still I was eager to know how the drama would end.
The important point in the second part of the drama is that Wei Wu Xian and Lan Zhan are now sharing a real brotherhood bond mainly because Lan Zhan is feeling guilty for not having supported him before and for mistrusting Wei Wu Xian's personnality and judgement. Also because Wei Wu Xian is now alone and hides his true identity : only Lan Zhan recognized him at fist glance no matter he was wearing a mask. They are now following the same path fighting together hand in hand to solve puppets mystery, evil doings and bring back peace among the clans. Lan Zhan has changed, he is now supportive, caring and protective. Are those 2 in love ? Bromance or what else ? You will have to make your own point of view.
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Loved this!
I was suggested to watch this from a friend! - I didn’t really think much about it and I used to find it crazy how some of these dramas would have about 50-60 episodes, and just stay away from them, But as I continued to watch it, I began to really enjoyed it. Although, I admit! There was a lot of episodes, so I would find it hard to rewatch the whole thing again unless I really have the time.But, in the end I thought the storyline and plot were so interesting, it was one of the first c-drama I watched and ended up really liking it and really I just wanted to continue watching it, to a point where it was done and I just had to rewatch clips on YouTube of behind the scenes everywhere..
But I think one thing I learnt from the drama was despite all the years of hardships, hatred and misunderstandings years from other people. Wei Wuxian & Lan Wangji had each other. Friendship, Funny to think I can get so much from a drama but, I was thinking maybe I can learn something from this drama. So it isn’t a wasted time that I watched it!
I learnt about true friendship that many people go through hardships that we probably don’t know about, they may look okay on the outside but inside they may just need a friend to talk to or be there for them. I truly hope that I myself can be one of those true friends to people out there.
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Brought my cdrama faith back
Forgive me for mentioning another amazing drama in this review, but I just want to point out that after watching NiF several years back, I thought I wouldn't be able to find something that I will invest so much for. I mean, NiF is a masterpiece and shouldn't really be compared and will probably still be my no.1 drama, but The Untamed has a different league on its own. I mean, maybe if it happened in Nie Huiasang's perspective, it will also be as intricate as NiF haha. You get me?But yes, with all the other factors that it has focused on, thanks to the very good world that the author of the novel made, it was adapted quite well in this drama. Everything is just in there and was just emulated differently sometimes, but is there in spirit, and probably with much soul, because I loved Lan Wangji here than in the novel (although believe me I love both, but maybe Yibo's microexpressions were just a tad bit adorable.
I'm also not a fan of BL or yaoi or whatever but they really did well in the drama that I went straight to the novel and the donghua and I just can't get enough.
The music is also a big plus. What will I do now that everytime I hear Wuji, I want to weep? Also, all of the characters have their own journey written out in their individual songs. This just proves that the production is top-tier. They really made some serious business with everything.
Also, special mention to Xiao Zhan. He was amazing! He is really the perfect Wei Wuxian with his playfulness and darkness in him. Such a chameleon! I hope I can see him in other projects (hopefully after the controversies we can have Internal Affairs kinda a project with Yibo again because their chemistry is really undeniable)
This is really addicting. I guess I have to wait for another amazing drama before I can finally move on from this. Or not?
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move on from it. Rewatching and rereading the novel to feed my addiction and to ease the withdrawal symptoms. The actors brought life to the characters especially Xiao Zhan and Wang Yi Bo. The drama has brought the notch up to the level other dramas may find hard to match! Due to restriction from the country of origin, BL elements were not allowed to be displayed but yet both the lead were able to show subtly through eyes contact, some Indirect scenes involving rabbits, chickens and of course the sacred headband!
The acting is so good despite most of them are young. Music composed for the scene are masterpieces and the costumes tailored with passion to be worn by the actors made them look fantabulous! The main actors slim waists enhanced the visual effect. The story line acted out most of the scenes in the novel really closely. I started lapping up every thing about the drama and the actor especially Xiao Zhan which I started shipping after the drama because I am so hooked on his acting which put me on a roller coaster of emotions. If anyone has not seen it yet, you don’t know what you are missing!
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This drama is for the fans of original novel.
The good things:1. The drama changed the original story in order to pass censorship, yet it managed to preserve the original charm of the story.
2. The actors understood their characters and portrayed them in a way that clearly suggests something more than friendship.
3. The Ost is beautiful and I keep listening to it on repeat .
4. When rewatching the drama, you notice things that you may have missed the first time around.
5. Lastly, the dramas message can be summed up in the following quote:
''When you are looking at someone, you cannot deem them as right and wrong or black and white.
What matters is what their heart believes in." -Lan Xichen
The bad things:
1. The starting episodes are confusing.
2. The ending could have been better, but atleast we got a subtle happy ending.
3. This drama is for the fans of original novel.
Overall, A great drama with compelling story and great chemistry between the leads.
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MUST TO WATCH
This is the first bl chinese, before i just watch thai, korean, and europe bl.BUT, when i watch this fvcking "THE UNTAMED" i love it sooool muchhh, even not touchy bl and only hinted at but the beatifull story line and the HANDSOMEEEE ACTOR! is really make you really really fall in love.....
Oh god i want to rewatch again even the eps is reallly much, bu trus me trust me! U will enjoy it and u will fall in love to xiao zhan and wang yi bo! IM SURE 100% THAT TWO GUY WILL STUCK ON UR MIND AND U WILL WANT THEY BEING REALLLLㅠ.ㅠ
Its really beautiful trust me!
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