Wish Upon A Star

@LysonP Breaking down into 3 seasons is a good idea and actually very fitting of the protagonist's growth and development in this drama:
Season 1: Episodes 1-15 Early carefree days
Season 2: Episodes 16-32 Downfall
Season 3: Episodes 33-50 Revival

“At best, you’re the untamed hero; at worst, you offend people wherever you go.”
- by the novel MDZS writer

The ML is such a character. He shows his chivalry, righteousness, sensitiveness and seriousness within that seemingly sassy, unruly, frivolous exterior image as the story develops - He remains steadfast to the point of going against society to fight the evil and help the weak, and putting himself in danger to help even those who had wanted him dead. Just like how he names his sword, not because he doesn't care, but quite the inverse.

This is a late bloomer drama that might start flat and be confusing for many. After the initial intro cum character development episodes, the story and plot should start to engage. Much like a roller coaster ride that starts slow and flat before the twists and turns. It will be a wild, untamed ride of emotions as one journeys on with the ML.

Can also self-filter the list based on the year the drama is screened, as the year is conveniently displayed with the drama. And wow, i saw a pre-2000 drama... specifically 1996 Japanese drama Long Vacation! Maybe i should check out this drama

according to wiki, Lin Hai did the music for only "Unrestrained (无羁)" and "Inappeasable (意难平)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Untamed_(TV_series)#Soundtrack

How far back to consider "older" dramas? Screened at least 5 years ago in 2016 and before? I am probably among the bunch who got on dramas during the pandemic, so actually watching some not that old dramas only recently :)

Prince of Lan Ling followed by A Korean Odyssey. For the former, you are left with just another 10+ episodes to completion, and this is a drama that touches hearts. For the latter, it is a good adaptation to the Journey to the West. Enjoy!

to add, the senior sister music is the only other music besides the main music Wuji that is composed by Lin Hai

there are actually three versions: duet and solo by xz and wyb. You may also want to check out the instrumental pieces.. no less enchanting

Just finished watching NIF1, while the story is interesting, the pace is a bit too slow for me. Should i watch NIF2?

Just noted an interesting observation: at this point, there are 54 voters with 33 actresses for "Most Overrated Korean Actress" but only 33 voters with 27 actors for "Most Overrated Korean Actor". Does that mean in general there are more vases around?

I was just commenting not to confuse "boring" with "confusing" and sharing the efforts the production team put in for the narration. This is it. Period.

Well, your response is so the ML WWX-style - annoying and actually inviting trouble, rather than making peace, by going the extreme... hahah.. Chill, Just sharing perspective, and never the intent to argue.

The ML reminds me of that smart ass classmate who goofed around in class, yet got the highest grades for exams. This seemingly sassy, unruly ML will show his chivalrous, righteous and sensitive side as the story develops

@rgm Agree with @TianQi that the initial episodes ain't boring. It is probably confusing, rather than boring, with the introduction of many characters, many with more than one name and the fantasy content on sword spirit, dancing goddess statue etc for those new to xianxia drama. The fantasy content though confusing is pretty interesting. The boarding school episodes have comedic moments, introducing the characters and the protagonist's alternate cultivation theory.

As to the sequence of events, three variations (normal timeline narrative, narrative sequence per the novel, and a hybrid of the first two) were written out and pondered over to strike balance in terms of respecting the original novel structure, the logic of the drama itself and the habits of the audience. It is a sincere production, not to be missed.

i'm at episode 15 now, and i recalled there was an earlier episode that Su already told Jing that he was the one whom he would like to support as King. And this later led Jing to inform his mother that he had joined the fight to be the King.,. all these in episode 15 or earlier

Sad ending for Prince of Lan Ling

Yup, The Untamed has a happy ending. Do check out. Here to demystify if needed :)

oops didnt know happy or sad ending is also a spoiler.. ok done

I'm with you that the brotherhood feeling is stronger overall. In fact, i find that The Untamed is overhyped and mislabeled as BL. The censorship transcends it to a critical wuxia series deeply questioning society values, good vs evil, weak vs strong and judging one's heart. Your scoring of 6.5 however is quite off for "very much worth a watch" and "go and watch it" verdict..

yup!