The Untamed (2019)

A Never-To-Be-Missed Piece...!

The dictionary is in lack of words to express my love for the amazing main leads, great actors even the villains, wonderful soundtracks, breathtaking sceneries and everything else rom A to Z showed in this masterpiece is just not possible to be expressed enough.

Actually, I first just ignored the constantly growing popularity of TU for a very long time. A that time I had just newly arrived in the Asian Drama World. But then, I grew fond of Wang Yibo after watching Legend of Fei (when it was aired in Dec 2020). I soon found out that his most amazing drama was the one I was overlooking since a long time...

I immediately started The Untamed. At first it really seemed hard to get through the seemingly boring starting episodes, but I stuck to it for the promising reviews I had collected, and just gave it a chance to prove them. But believe me, when the real story begins (and that comes sooner than expected), I found myself just addicted to it.
I have watched nearly 200 dramas and movies by now, but have yet to find a drama worthy to be called on par with The Untamed... You know, right now, I just want to get amnesia and watch this drama all over again...! Everytime I can't find a good drama, I just return to TU and it feels like I'm back home...

The way the story is adapted and shown is really wonderful... Those plot twists arrive just when required... The CGI effects are also very lifelike... Those eye-tearing scenes with the sad osts in background really make you cry, and trust me, I don't cry easily... The funny scenes leave you rolling on the bed... The suspense scenes make you forget to even breath... The fight scenes have you repeat them again and again to enjoy the wonderful fights...

You just want to be there in the series, console the main leads when they are heartbroken... Your hands keep itching to just go and give a hard slap to the villains... You just want to go in the screen and shout at the stupid ones who wrong the innocents...

The fact that Wang Yibo really is the only one who could carry out LWJ's role perfectly as required is just amazing. Xiao Zhan too is like the only one able to show cute naughty smiles in really hard and serious times...

The way Wei Ying shows his despairing emotions, laughing when crying, it is just perfect... His cute and naughty moments, his creative but kinda infuriating ideas, his mature moments when he stands up to fight... His babysitting the children, or should I say him being babysitted by the younger ones.... And don't forget that 'Lan Zhan' call after every 2 minutes...

The way Lan Wang Ji upholds his image even in troubled times... Always concerned about his friend... Standing by his side when he needed it the most... Finding the true direction in the chaos... The hard to ignore 'Wu Liao'... And when he gets drunk, those funny moments... An amazing Hanguang Jun...!

WANMEI....!

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Dont hesitate at all .You are going to watch the best dramma of your life❤️

I have watched so many wuxia costum drammas.When i saw it even in the top of ashes of love and ten miles of peach blossom i decided to watch it .i couldnt understand 1 and 2 episode
Then boom? i rewatched both epi more than 10times afterward .and i rewatched all episodes exactly 3 times .Its been 2 years and my heart still craves for both of them.i at first didnt wanted both male leads
Then guess what after watching their chemistry i decided to watch addicted.And then entered the world of bl❤️❤️❤️❤️ .....Word of honor is also worth it❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Amazing story, and amazing cast. One of my favourite novels and anime and now my favourite drama. Truly beautiful acting really felt the emotions and heartache couldnt have picked a better cast especially for wei wuxian and lan wangji just perfect. Hopefully see more off these 2 acting together in same drama again. Truly brilliant. Havent seen another drama that can live up to this. Highly recommend reading the novel to read up on the bits that had to be left out and also watch the anime it is really well done. Once you watch it you will be obsessed its an emotional rollercoaster with a happy ending especially if you read the novel. You experience Wei Wuxian heartache, sadness, love and happiness nothing will be able to fill the void it leaves behind after watching it and reading it. Anyway enjoy. Thank me later

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You'll miss them once it's over

5 yrs ago, when this initially released, I wasn't sure if I wanted to watch it. 5 yrs later, on a Sunday evening, I randomly decided on this. Then the rest is history. Every day and night, I kept watching it, continuously for 5 days, 10 eps at a time. I.... I can't even express enough about how amazing, how magical, how delicious this journey was. I didn't just enjoy it, I RELISHED it. I'm a series watcher who hasn't read the novel yet, but I'm well aware of China's censorship on LGBTQ contents (unlike some reviewers who complained about the drama being not exactly the same). It was initially filmed without censor but some scenes were cut and left unreleased to the public after the censorship was bestowed. And I don't think we need anything more, it was subtly the most romantic BL series I've watched. I was OBSESSED with this series, my blood pressure was rising and falling repeatedly during the entire time. It's such a artfully curated series setting an example of how a subtle romance is far better. I didn't hate a single character, not even Jin Guangyao. It was THAT amazing when even the villain couldn't make me hate him. I'm watching dramas since the golden era of 2016 but even Goblin didn't give me the amount of happiness The Untamed did. It was such a rich and royal and delicious feeling, and I kept missing them after the completion of the drama. Truly a remarkable, sensational drama indeed.

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Okay ... I wrote a review, deleted it, and now I'm here again. I have a hard time to put my thoughts into words when it comes to this series. First of all, I liked it. And then I didn't. Then I liked it again. And then I didn't. I have a hate-love relationship with this series. Objectively speaking, there was some greatness to be found along the way. But I don't like the style and I couldn't get into the story most of the time. Historical Chinese drama is over the top, cheesy and very theatrical (people flying around and spinning dramatically before attacking an enemy). It looks pretty (the colors, the actors, the backgrounds) and cheap at the same time. Some special effects were really bad. They couldn't even provide some proper wigs. The story itself isn't groundbreaking and innovative, but it is well told. Unfortunately, you must be Chinese to understand most of it. The magic, the instruments, the swords, the clans, the "cultivation" - what the hell? It wasn't explained at all. If you watch the whole series you get an idea how it works, but yeah, I'm not impressed how this was just thrown at me.
Talking about the relationship of the two main characters: I'm not crazy about it. I felt like it was a one-sided love. Wei Wuxian is a very charming character. But unfortunately many people died because of him (it was not his fault, but still). At some point I thought it wasn't fair that he got to live happy ever after. So many people were willing to sacrifice themselves for him. Good people. I really wondered why he had to be saved at any cost and at some point I couldn't really feel for the tragic hero anymore. The love was problematic, becasue Lan Zahn was too fixated on Wei Wuxian and - like many others - suffered a lot because of him. His stubborn love made him a rather pitiful character in my eyes. But I guess that's what people call "romantic".
Still, it's a good series. That's why I rate it so high. But it was not for me.

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Watched for the hype

Story is good but exactly not my genre. 50 episodes is too lengthy for me. Starting few episodes and direction is poor. Really hated that they converted bl to bromance due to chinese regulations. The novel is definitely great. Casting is superb. Only gave 8 for my favourite character Wei Wuxian. I want his chenqing and whatever lol.

Lan Zhan's headband was so cute including his poker face.

I hated the fact that every other person had 2-3 names. It maybe easier for Chinese people but it's difficult to remember all names by the international audience. Another thing, some names were too similar to be not confused. (Jin Zixun- Jin Zixuan) (Jin Guangyao - Jin Guangshan)

Maybe you can try this, it's good but just not my type.

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Work of art

I think Masterpiece would be a little less to represent this drama. I was a little skeptical when I saw there are 50 episodes in this drama. But I really didn't feel it lagged anywhere. If only I can watch this in one sitting!!! I really really enjoyed this drama. The story, the CGI, the story telling and the characters. I would say I fell in love with this drama. This drama depicts lot of emotions, relations and the story telling was top notch. I couldn't help but think how they made this drama possible. It includes too much of hard work. Acting was fabulous. It combines everything and outcome is just out of the world.
I can proudly say that I'm off to read the novel. I heard that drama is heavily censored.I want love scenes b/w them. The emotions b/w main leads are over flowing. I want to experience more..?

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Best film ever! The cast played their character well and music fit perfectly. I cried and laughed with each character. I've never been so addicted to any fantasy drama before but in this was another story. I love all about this drama. Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan have very good chemistry, and they're both very good looking. I mostly just watch the drama for their interactions.
Every things about this drama is beautiful and elegant , any post about it just touching my heart I love the main characters and others, thanks guys for this drama you made it so perfect, thank you for your hard work

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EPIC!

Epic! I cannot say this enough. I was excited when I first read the synopsis and heard about this show. From the first minute of the 1st episode, I was hooked. I don’t think I slept more than a few hrs a day while binge watching.
The story is so well written, the CGI, script, locations ... everything done so well.
The cast, oh the cast. I thought everyone was great in this, not one slacker. But, the two main leads... stole my whole self, my whole attention! Major props to Xiao Zhan & Wang YiBo for portraying Wei Wuxian & Lan Wangji so well! The chemistry between these two...! ❤️
Xiao Zhan’s little teases and smiles, his laugh gave me life (especially when they were directed at Wang YiBo’s character Lan Zhan)..he was addictive...I got it Lan Zhan, I totally get it! With all the longing looks and smiles thrown at each other, I bought there was more between them (even if they didn’t show me the goods :))
Wen Ning & Lan Sizhui were a joy to watch as well.
This drama is well worth the 50 episodes.. it’s actually worth more. I could watch this for another season.
With the Perfect amount of drama, awesome humor thrown in, great action & a dedicated couple that redeemed themselves to each other (the only that matters :)) ... The Untamed was and is my favorite Chinese drama!
Loved every second!
I’ve already rewatched 5 times and counting!

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