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Skipped through this one and my feelings are mixed. Great OST, excellent acting (with this lead duo, how could it not be), and the chemistry works, but the story just never pulled me in. Too many clichés and weak arcs for my taste (misunderstandings, 3rd wheels, unreasonable choices)... sometimes even the best acting can’t save that. That said, it does have warm, healing moments and family dynamics that hit, so if you’re after comfort vibes over tight storytelling, you might still enjoy it.

I remember catching this while it aired... the hype was massive. Wallace acted one note, Angelababy stood there, the story wobbled off a cliff, and the OST carried my heart away 🎶😂.

Back here again, rewatching some parts after surviving yet another emotional rollercoaster of a drama finale. TT

Di yi, from costumes to landscapes, from magical battles to heavenly realms,... everything in this series is lush and carefully crafted.
Di 'er, Shen Li and Xing Zhi’s relationship shines with emotional maturity and natural chemistry. Their love unfolds with intimacy and respect, avoiding the usual xianxia melodrama.
Di san, this is a therapeutic xianxia, a soothing watch with slice-of-life moments, gentle pacing, and fantasy elements that let you mentally reset.
Di si, (if you still need another reason to watch), they gift us a whole episode of pure serenity. A rare treasure in this genre, enough to spoil you for any rushed finales elsewhere.

Thought I’d watch this finale on my break… bad idea. Now I’m the tragic lead crying into my sandwich.

As expected, they reunite in the afterlife, starting over without carrying the burdens of the mortal world. It’s the only way that truly makes sense for them. After everything, cycles of obsession, betrayal, impossible love, and regret...they could never have found peace in life. Their love was too entangled with pain, too scarred by choices that couldn’t be undone. Only by leaving behind the weight of the past could they finally meet again, free and unburdened.

“𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕, 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕;
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏.”

Today’s episode hit like a paradox… love so determined it wants to defy death itself, and yet so powerless it can’t even fill an empty heart. That’s the tragedy, isn’t it? When devotion crosses into obsession, you’re left clutching ashes, convinced they’re still warm. 💔

What strikes me most isn’t just the grief, but Zi’ang’s self-awareness behind it. That gut-punch realization that maybe ambition, duty, even love itself can become the very things that break us. Those “what ifs” feel almost heavier than the love story… they sting because we’ve all stood there at some point, staring back at our own choices, wondering if every step was the wrong one.

But here’s the thing… isn’t that just life in a nutshell? Messy, tragic, breathtaking, ridiculous all at once. One moment you’re crying over the unbearable weight of regret, the next you’re laughing at yourself for letting fictional characters tear you open like this. …Aiyah, pass the tissues and maybe some chocolate 🍫😭 clearly, we’re going to need both.

Just had a discussion on another platform about whether The Untamed counts as a romance or just a bromance, and … I can’t believe my eyes 😅. Do viewers today seriously need explicit kisses and steamy touches to call something a romance? Like… have they forgotten how much power is in a look, a pause, a word unsaid?

In my opinion, it’s that tension, that unspoken feeling behind the lines, that made the show what it is. I honestly think this drama portrays friendship as well as the romance and emotional connection far better than some of the more explicit BLs out there nowadays. But… yeah, I must be getting old, because apparently the youth of today aren’t satisfied with “wistful eye-gazing at each other” anymore 😂😂

Ohhh I feel you 😭… the post-drama blues are real! I'm confident, as soon as you dive into the MDZS world, that gloom will lift. Heads up though, it might just swap your depression for full-blown obsession 😂. Once you’re in, you’ll be living in that world 24/7, and there’s no turning back… in the best way possible! Happy reading <333

Totally, since around episode 3, I’ve had this feeling this story was destined to be tragic, and I’m fine with that since it fits the world and these two, anything else would be out of character. My real gripe is when shows force a sad ending just for shock value… so tired. But here, a naturally grown tragedy, totally here for it, (albeit with a full box of tissues, eh). Of course, we’re all here in the comments just letting our fantasies run wild over every possible ending 😂… we can't help but care for our beloved CP and wish the best, even if an epic heartbreak is on the menu.

😍 Seeing Shu He on the guqin is just chef’s kiss...so powerful, elegant, and expressive all at once, just as the man himself. ^^ In that paradise of theirs, of course he gets to strum freely again… and them openly marrying and forging a different kind of empire from their love, that’s the dream come true! :D

By the way, how’s your FoF playthrough going? I’ve been meaning to dive in soon since the story sounds intriguing and the cast is pretty solid, but… after so many tragic endings lately, I’m a bit hesitant to start another one where the main character(s) might bite it in the finale. 😅

I love the way you think 😍… living under different names, finally getting the youthful life they were denied. Shu He strumming the zither with joyful notes instead of sorrow, Zi’ang smiling beside him, by the fire at night, taking long walks in the day with nothing but birdsong around them, sharing that little paradise they always dreamed of. Who needs a crown when you can have your king? 😏🔥

I’ll do my best 😅… but if you don’t see me comment on the finale, it’s probably because it left me speechless, either from joy or sheer heartbreak O_O

I’ve seen that floating around too, but it’s pretty unlikely. It feels more like fan speculation. Kill to Love has a different (smaller) production scale altogether, so I think the connection is more about vibes than actual staff overlap.

Speaking of The Untamed 👀 today’s episode bathtub scene instantly triggered my WangXian memories. I swear, ever since listening to the audio drama (with that infamous bath scene as the thumbnail), my brain refuses to see a tub in danmei without flashing back to them 😂😂

I’m right there with you … clinging to that tiny sliver of hope while also steeling myself for the inevitable heartbreak. Classic Kill to Love mood...heart in pieces, but can’t look away. T_T

Now....let’s put the incoming doom on pause for a moment and just appreciate poetry in motion here, shall we? 👀 The way these two stare each other down… 😍😍 who said eye-gazing went out of fashion? Their little “love duel" could go on for hours and I wouldn’t complain 🤭. Nothing deadlier than a resentful ex-lover with unresolved issues… and nothing more addictive either.🥰🥰

Today’s episode felt way too short. I just hit play and blinked, and it was over before I even finished my coffee.. Didn’t happen for a long time that a story carried me away like this… just for that alone, it’s worth watching.
“If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been on the throne. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have ended up a fallen emperor.” …This is probably one of the most painful lines I’ve heard in this show so far. It sums up their entire relationship in one breath. Then the flashbacks throughout the episode, with that melancholic tone conveying what could have been but isn’t, echoing everything they could have been but aren’t… Zi’ang isn’t just Shu He’s lover,he’s also the cause, the consequence, and the echo of his fate.

What makes it even more painful is that it’s not just love, it’s love tangled with blame. Shu He is basically saying: you gave me everything, but you also ruined me. And both are true. He can’t separate devotion from resentment; they exist side by side. That’s what makes it feel so raw.

It’s very “Kill to Love” in essence. Their love is not the kind that can live in balance… it’s too consuming. It either crowns them or destroys them, and in the end, it does both. Which is why the doomed-lover vibes have been hanging over this story from the start. Even before the later episodes (and before I heard of the novel), I suspected we were heading for double-tragedy territory, because anything else would be out of character for this story.

The visuals, the subtle tension, the melancholy, just the way the story is told… I seriously would like to know who directed this show, because the way it’s projected on screen is so well done. I’ll take all the heartbreak if it comes packaged this beautifully.

Hi there, we meet again from the Untamed universe 👋

Hope you’re enjoying the show! Today's episode had me holding my breath start to finish... pure chaos O_O. And Duan… eh. His coping break-up technique isn’t just unwise, it’s weaponized. Forget closure, he went straight for emotional war crimes. Pretty sure even a therapist would retire after that one 😂

I felt the same, that 3rd person narration + music combo did feel a bit rushed and it definitely took away from the flow. But with only 3 episodes left and such a tight budget, I get why they went that route...it’s way faster (and cheaper) than actually showing every scene. Not perfect, but personally, I thought it was a pretty creative way to move the story forward given the constraints. Quality dips, yes, but the intention made sense.

Totally, even before today’s episode, the vibes screamed “doomed lovers,” and today’s ep only reinforced it. Sounds like they’re sticking close to the novel’s path (heard it’s double-tragedy territory). Even if they dont stick with it, for a Wuxia danmei set in ancient times, playing it safe isn’t surprising, but yeah… an open ending would’ve been a nice twist.

I’m enjoying it regardless...the character tension, the setting, the visuals, nights and lights… the chemistry, and the way philosophy is woven into the romance… it really pulls you onto the screen with them. (It even made me want to write a love poem myself, and I haven’t done that in ages 😅).

This kind of subtle, atmospheric storytelling isn’t something we see often in BL, so it’s really refreshing. I wish more people knew about it, and I really appreciate the effort. Short as it is, it’s such a joy that it exists, and it makes me optimistic for more content like this in the future.

Yeah, I questioned the same things after the ep today, there’s no “clean slate” possible here. Shu He carries guilt so deep it’s written into every glance, his dignity is violated, and Duan’s love is already fused with destruction. That’s why it feels less like a romance meant to heal and more like one meant to burn until nothing is left.

If it does end with both of them falling, it would almost feel inevitable, because their bond crossed the point of forgiveness long ago. They’re too entwined with loss, silence, and obsession to ever walk back to calm waters.

We'll see how it all wraps up, though, the direction the story hints at screams “beautiful ruin” to me...tragic, haunting, unforgettable. I’ll be surprised if we don’t tumble into that abyss of fallen kingdoms with them.

Color blind works...otherwise we’d all be blinded by the flames these two throw around anyway 🔥