TamzinMillemni

It took me the longest time to finally watch Train to Busan. My only regret was not watching it sooner. I can't wait to see this new project. Hope it's just as good.

I'm coming back to this for the second time after watching it years ago. I opened an MDL account not too long ago to keep track of my Asian dramas and movies. Every once in a while I come across a blast from the past and I HAVE to watch again. I absolutely loved their younger days which had a coming of age feel to it. It made the future hardships feel like a loss of innocence but the story is so beautiful and emotively powerful that it doesn't linger in sadness. It also has one of the best explorations of morality I've seen,, showing how toxic rigid values can become and how victims can become perpetrators as well as how the 'heroes' turn around and exact the same horrors they supposedly fought against, as soon as they are the ones in power.

Coming back to this drama again because I saw that they had an edited version of the main leads' storyline. After watching that one, I had to go back and watch the original full length version and it reminded me of why I fell in love with it in the first place. Even as a BL fan, I wasn't aware it was supposed to be a BL when I first watched it and although I noticed the romantic undertones of their friendship/relationship, unlike other censored Chinese BL dramas, this didn't even frustrate me because I was watching because I was so captivated by the story, the filial bonds, the music, the scenery and the emotional performances. It was just so beautiful. The 'love story' became almost incidental for me. This is easily one of the best Chinese (I'd even say Asian) dramas I have ever seen let alone BL drama. I'm not exaggerating when I say dramas like this one come once in a lifetime.

Nearly a year and a half now. Will someone take pity on us and provide even the raw. 😭😭

Wait, wait a minute….

Beautiful summary. I picked this series up again in the form of the condensed 20 episode version and it reminded me of just how spectacular this drama is. You hit the nail on the head about how it masterfully conveys the human condition at its core (love, family, choices). I feel like the best pieces of cinema are the ones that tell us/remind us about ourselves as humans and awaken depths of emotions in us that penetrates through the surface.

Like yourself, The Untamed touched me on a deeper level than I was prepared for and surprised me by how quickly I flew through the 50 episodes like they were the nectar of life. I had no idea about the story beforehand or who these actors were before going in. It was completely a blind watch for me and a decision I can say without exaggeration, that changed yet again, the way I view dramas. No other Asian drama has touched me so deeply. Though others have come close. I haven’t felt that depth of emotion since I was 10 years old and watched the first movie that made me realise the power of storytelling.

You’re most welcome. 🙂

Yes. Same company. This series and the special is part of a four part anthology type series package, which includes: You Are Mine, Anti-Reset and VIP Only. They all have specials that were released recently also. The special for Anti-Reset is airing next week.

I loved the book series also. I keep hearing this adaptation knocks it out of the park.

The way I understand it, is to think of it like three objects in a gravitational pull or a whirlpool at sea. Anything within that pull, its movements are hard to predict and manoeuvre as it isn’t following any patterns. All the variables are random, every time. Anything outside of that pull, you are more able to interact with and predict. If Earth found itself within that ‘gravitational pull’, it would become a four body problem as its movements would now become unpredictable/unstable. Someone likened calculating the movements of the suns to cracking a 1000 digit passcode that changes every micro second. As in, it’s an impossible task as the time it takes to enter the code (provided you crack it) is longer than the time it takes for each code to change.

I cannot wait to watch this. This is right up my street. I heard the Chinese production did the source material justice.

The OST is top tier. I’m still listening to it today. I’m currently in love with the smooth disco 80s vibe of ‘Mint’. The hook/chorus is really addictive. 😁

Same. I watched Twinkling Watermelon only recently. I prefer to watch shows after airing but I got caught up in the last year and watched quite a few airing dramas (I don’t recommend this 😅). However, I did like Queen of Tears and I’m looking forward to watching Lovely Runner once it’s all aired. I haven’t watched Crash Landing yet but it’s on my list. In terms of what I end up enjoying, it’s a mixed bag. Sometimes it’s popular shows, sometimes it’s unpopular shows. Sometimes it’s unheard of shows. Sometimes I accidentally make up shows and find out later they don’t exist. 😂😂

Let’s be honest, we didn’t love this series for the plot or the acting (which has somehow gotten worse) 😅 but the chemistry is still chemistrying and it remains charming.

Plus, I feel called out about my suit fetish. 😜😂

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I’m happy for you guys still watching but I’m not picking this show back up again. At least not in the near future. 😅

I’m noticing a lot of patterns that TVN series of late have had a lot of controversy stirred up against them. E.g. Marry My Husband, Queen Of Tears and now this. All in similar weekly fashion. Now I’m not saying this is definitive proof as correlation does not equal causation but once is by chance, twice is a coincidence, three times is a pattern.

That comment took me out. Almost convinced me to stay. @Chelsea Black

idk, that would mean they have good planning and I don’t think they do. 😅

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If I no longer care what happens in a drama it’s better to quit it.