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I watched this back when it started airing in 2019 and it definitely shifted something in my life. This drama, along with its sometimes silly special effects, forever holds a special place in my heart.

The new synopsis is done very well. :]

I really hope you enjoy :))

SuibianX reached out to me as well and agreed to review the work Akage Girl constructed.

Rather than points, we have to rewrite entire sentences. However, I am not an expert in this area either as I'm not skilled in writing. I am waiting for Akage Girl to log on as she seems to be experienced. I have close friends that are valedictorians and English majors (aiming to be authors), so I'll ask them. This might take some time though.

Based on personal experience, I did not truly enjoy this drama until the plot picked up (ep 13-16). This seems to be the case for many but everyone has different preferences.

Better! But I have only pointed out the critical flaws. We can do more to improve.

If you don't mind, I have asked Akage Girl (writer of the recent Untamed article) to construct a better structured synopsis based on the multiple summaries this page has had. It would be great if you worked with us as well.

Hello! I apologize for upsetting you, I can see how it can be comprehended that way. I swear this is not my intention and I really am sorry. I came back to this site after 8 months and found the new synopsis even more puzzling.

For example: "However, during a battle against Wei WuXian, now known as the infamous Yiling Patriarch, he is"

A flaw in this is that the two commas are followed by a whole new sentence. This is a comma splice and calls for a re-read. Remove the 'he' before 'is' and it is quickly corrected but could still be worded better.

Furthermore, using 'However' twice in one paragraph makes it redundant (unless it is used cleverly as repetition).

And the sentences don't seem to flow too.

Although the current synopsis definitely excels in telling the most important aspects of the story in limited sentences, it can be wordy or a bit difficult for new viewers (as the reply to me stated).


Synopses are generally tricky to write and it takes many trials and errors to create the perfect one. I hope my comment does not discourage your writing.

Yes, exactly my sentiments :)

Then, the previous Tencent summary would do ^^ The current one is hard to comprehend.

Hello OP! ♡ Please check your messages.

In the nicest way, the current synopsis is poorly written. It is obvious the writer is either young or not a native English speaker. Choosing an official translation would be better than this.

(Again: I say this as criticism, not hate.)

As you can tell from my dp, it's a show that lingered with me even after 10 months. It even helped me rediscover my love for novels again. Great article! :)

Will definitely check it out :^)

It's slow at the start but picks up around ep 15 (kind of the norm for such a lengthy drama).

I like it because it includes found family, a healthy relationship that is not fueled by a third variable, grey morality, and the plot about the protagonist's demise into demonic cultivation was really cool.

But no drama is for everyone so you're valid if it's not your cup of tea.

Unless they go through extreme editing (in change of upsetting all the actors, including Xiao Zhan), it won't happen.
If they want to film more moments and give XZ a bigger role, he would obviously refuse since he's not like that and respects Darren Wang a looot. I don't see why people are theorizing this, the most they'll do is push him outside the actual drama (thumbnails, merch, ads, etc.) like they did during Joy of Life's premiere.

Which means the date is not confirmed.

Inexplicit romance would be the best way to describe it. Everything is there except for confessions or physical affection. The viewer can intepret it differently but it's pretty (very) obvious to majority.

I recommend! Their development is endearing (warning that the first two episodes are super confusing but it gets explained in the later episodes)

Tbh I consider them inexplicit romance

The first two episodes will be confusing (as it is for everyone) but it'll all be explained throughout the story. This was my first Chinese, historial, or fantasy drama so it's totally fine.

One thing you should know beforehand is, the characters have three names: coutesy name (most used by everyone - Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji), birth name (less or even rarely used - Wei Ying, Lan Zhan), and title/nickname (a name you earn - Yiling Patriarch, Hanguang-jun). But it's okay even if you don't know because I slowly understood while watching it. Hope you enjoy~

I checked the BGM playlist and couldn't find it, sorry :^(