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The Untamed does start off slow. It only started picking up around episode 14

Does anyone know where I can watch this?

Yeah it was a bit weird seeing how they changed the thumbnails 🤷‍♀️, but then they also re-uploaded many episodes last year and removed many of the flashbacks on the show 😐

It’s very common in Chinese dramas where martial arts is a focus. You have to see it as something that comes with being very proficient in martial arts techniques. Plus they don’t really fly as much as use a form of body lightness to glide. If you view it as them being extraordinary in a way, (like superheroes in western superhero stories), I think you’ll be able to overcome that.

That’s probably just an advertising thing. They uploaded different thumbnails for the show on YouTube- those pics are of wu lei from love like the galaxy. He doesn’t grow up on Nirvana in Fire

They did a bizarre translation. Should’ve just kept the original name instead of translating it for international viewers

Hopefully they’ll bring back the original cast. I was confused because Xiao Zhan was listed on this page along with Elaine Zhong (is she confirmed yet?) but now he’s not

Me too

That was one of my main problems with the show. She was super cool earlier and just became a complete damsel in distress. There wasn't a single female character I liked on this show

No you don't. There are a few obscure references to NIF1 but nothing that will confuse you or anything if you've not watched NIF1. I advise you to watch this first and then NIF1 since NIF1 is way more complex and confusing as well.

No, just brotherhood.

Any other sageuks like this? I watch lots of C-dramas (and the costume dramas are brilliant), but any sageuk with political intrigue and philosophical depth would be nice since I want to sample some more Korean historical dramas.

Any other sageuks like this? I watch lots of C-dramas (and the costume dramas are brilliant), but anything with political intrigue and philosophical depth would be nice.

Depends on your interpretation of 'happy'. I found it bittersweet

I really appreciate Xiao Zhan a lot, and prior to the Untamed I didn't know about him at all (apart from him appearing on the list of most handsome Asian men). I went in to watch the Untamed with no expectations and was very moved by his portrayal of Wei Wuxian. I look forward to all his shows and songs etc, nowadays. I think like many people have pointed out, he comes across as a highly genuine and empathetic person and is constantly pushing himself to be better. He just exudes some kind of warmth and light. But I understand not everyone would feel he's worthy of the fame or whatever.

My unbiased opinion is - it's up to you to form your opinions on him. I'm not particularly drawn to some overhyped actors. I don't feel that Xiao Zhan is overhyped though - he's not an international celebrity on the same level as Hollywood actors or even Korean actors. He's famous in China and amongst those who watch Chinese dramas. He's not even the highest paid actor in China or anything.

As for the Untamed - it starts off very slow and takes a turn on episode 15. Depends on what you're expecting in terms of "interesting". I found the Untamed slow until ep 15 and even then I didn't know where the story was going. It's around episode 26 that all the climactic stuff starts happening. It may seem slow, but if you stick with the show, it's very rewarding and all the slow parts in the beginning make more sense. After Word of Honor I didn't think I would like a show more and I went in very ambivalent about the Untamed. But I liked it even more than Word of Honor.

Any updates on this? Xiao Zhan was listed as reprising his role of Tang San on this MDL page a couple of days ago but now he's not there :/

Agreed. I don't know how he's compared to Mei Changsu. I don't see it at all. I also don't see how this is similar to Nirvana in Fire apart from the ML being ill.

I had a problem with the love story of the leads. I couldn't connect to their love story at all and felt like Zuo Cingci fell in love with Su Yun Luo all of a sudden based on such an insignificant meeting in their childhood. The first half was all about how totally nuts he was about her and she was hellbent on saving her master. Not to mention the lack of trust between them. I much preferred the third couple - Changge and Jiang'er. Si Yuan and Man Qing's love story was alright. Anyway my problem was too much focus on the love stories that weren't very well developed anyway. The court politics was even less convincing. I of course liked parts of the show, but it didn't stay with me overall. I have to say I love the soundtrack of this show though.

Finished the show. Overall, thoroughly enjoyable and not an extremely heavy watch. I stumbled upon this show quite accidentally before it gained more recognition and I'm glad to have started watching it that early. Missed Fed during the last episodes, but I hope he will be back for the next season.

I didn't like Xijun initially - she was too one-note, always crying and threatening to kill herself if her father didn't allow her to marry her fiancé. It was very annoying. Thankfully she grew from that phase. I often just ignore how she was at the beginning, because it definitely doesn't match how she is later. Not a consistent character by any means. As for Yingtao - she's largely alright, but the love angle with SWM is annoying (I'm on ep 32 and nothing has really happened with them so I don't know if anything happens later), but just the implication of them as a couple is a bit nauseating. It doesn't make much sense. The rest of the characters are fun. I love SWM, LLF and Fed. Xue Huan is also cute.

26 episodes in. Enjoying this drama but have not been a fan of Yingtao being incorporated into the gang, particularly as SWM’s love interest. SWM appeared to be aromantic. They could’ve just kept it that way