A typical misconception of cdramas is that they are very long at 30-50 episodes compared to kdramas at 16-20 episodes. Truth is cdramas are not comparatively much longer as each episode is just 45mins (40mins less the opening and ending credits), while each kdrama episode is usually 75-90mins. So don’t be put off by cdramas that are over 40 episodes. The Untamed (陈情令 | 2019), Prince of Lanling (兰陵王 | 2013) and The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (倚天屠龙记 | 2002) are three cdramas not to be missed.
The Untamed is a greatly misunderstood drama.. it has an incredible plot, and it is certainly not just a BL or a pop drama. There's whole lot of depth and details in its plot/storyline, script, visuals, ost, costumes, scenes.. One is missing an epic drama, dropping after the initial episodes, seriously.
Hey, i can only say it is such a shame to drop it at episode 4, and you are missing an epic drama. There's a whole…
Time jumps back to 16 years ago in episode 3 when young cultivators from noble clans attend a boarding school. This is when the protagonist meets his unlikely best buddy, and when he shares his absurd thoughts (as viewed by the masses) on unorthodox demonic cultivation, harnessing resentful spirits for righteous causes. Meanwhile, there are strange happenings of humans becoming zombies with the re-emergence of the Yin Metal. Episode 6 explains the Yin Metal and connects the strange happenings. The 2 male leads then went on an adventure to find the other missing Yin Metal shards. Due to unfortunate circumstances, the protagonist ends up practising demonic cultivation, but using it only for righteous causes to be condemned by the masses.
Hey, i can only say it is such a shame to drop it at episode 4, and you are missing an epic drama. There's a whole lot of depth in this drama, and thus many find the drama confusing in the initial episodes. And honestly, many who persevered on for another 3-4 episodes get hooked, and re-watched this drama again and again...
The two male leads rose to fame after the drama was screened, as they and the entire cast did an outstanding job bringing out the complex 3D characters they each play. In fact, they were not the first choice. Many more well-known actors rejected the two male lead roles due to schedule and/or it was thought to be a BL drama.
The drama, thankful for its censorship, transcends beyond just a BL drama to an epic drama with such intriguing plot, questioning rules of life, good vs evil.
HosPlay1 - i dropped it after 4 episodes so exceeded 1 episode to make the cut for this list. If it is not so hyped that got me to tried so hard to understand why the hype, honestly i would have dropped it after Episode 1!
The Prince of Lanling from 2013 remains one of my few fave cdrama 8 years on. i recently rewatched this on youtube early this year and still find it one of the best cdrama. Highly recommend for everyone to check it out. It's a pity it doesnt have english subtitles.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7TFgn7h0Yo&list=PL_p_NntboG1sEwwKCsxaS8ZDr_N-5YtCd
While it is not a weak to strong plot like Tang San and Zhang Wuji, it is a gripping drama of how the protagonist…
:) Do share if you enjoy after watching it. It might get a bit confusing for the first few episodes (it was for me), but press on as the plot will unfold beautifully
Is there a weak to strong/strongest plot here? Something akin to douluo continent, Fights break sphere, Heavenly…
While it is not a weak to strong plot like Tang San and Zhang Wuji, it is a gripping drama of how the protagonist was forced by circumstances to practise unorthodox cultivation to protect the weak, and unwaveringly standing up against the big noble clans for truly righteous causes. Give this a go, or you might just miss a phenomenal drama
I want to watch a really good, highly rated Chinese drama, but from my experience of kdramas, I know that I don't…
Do give this a go.. i do think it will be time well spent at the end of it. While there is no female lead, it has two endearing female characters: the best martial sister (shijie) to the protagonist, and the no-nonsense but compassionate Wen Qing. i'm not a BL fan, but was impressed by the strong bonds between the two male leads. More importantly, the drama transcends beyond BL, deeply questioning the rules of life and evil vs good. Good intro to the Chinese culture, sceneries and music as well.
i just watched the 1st episode it was really hard to get through, does it get better? why does this have high…
you both are wiser; i dropped only after watching 4 episodes.. i also wonder why the high ratings for both seasons. friends who have liked season 1 indicated they didnt like season 2
im watching on dramacool and the first episode starts with a woman and man in a house with the light flickering…
i watched this exact 1st episode several times, as i simply didnt get anything at all. heck, i pressed on thinking it will get better, and finally dropped the whole show after 4 episodes, and 9 months after the 1st attempt at episode 1!
The two male leads rose to fame after the drama was screened, as they and the entire cast did an outstanding job bringing out the complex 3D characters they each play. In fact, they were not the first choice. Many more well-known actors rejected the two male lead roles due to schedule and/or it was thought to be a BL drama.
The drama, thankful for its censorship, transcends beyond just a BL drama to an epic drama with such intriguing plot, questioning rules of life, good vs evil.