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The Untamed tells the story of two soulmates, Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian, who navigate the xianxia world to solve a murdery mystery as well as clearing Wei Wuxian's name. Based on the BL novel Mo Dao Zu Shi, the Untamed is a new adaptation of the novel.
The show is split into two time periods differing by 16 years. We first get to see how Wei Wuxian and co. grow up during a time of war and persecution. We see how Wei Wuxian abandons the "righteous path" and chooses demonic cultivation. The 16 years ago arc is the tragic one, a very painful one filled with broken promises, massacre and necromancy. Not many characters make it out alive. Then we jump to 16 years after, where Wei Wuxian is resurrected, reunited with Lan Wangji and partners with him to solve a murder mystery. It is much more lighthearted and warm, especially since we get to see Lan Wangji make good on his vow to trust Wei Wuxian and be by his stand. Despite China's censorship, Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo do an amazing job of portraying the relationship between the two male leads. The expressions, actions and intonations (thanks to the voice actors!) all imply the depth of Lan Wangji's devotion to Wei Wuxian and vice versa.
The music score is beautiful. The theme song, Wuji, is played throughout the show but in different versions - the actual song, a piano instrumental, a dizi version and a cello version. Each instrumental evokes a different emotion, depending on the scene. There are also other pieces of music which, if you listen to it on its own, you can immediately pinpoint which scene was taking place during the song. Lin Hai (the composer) has done a great job of creating the OST.
The Untamed is by far my favourite drama of all time. It is the kind of drama that you want to immediately rewatch after finishing the finale.
The show is split into two time periods differing by 16 years. We first get to see how Wei Wuxian and co. grow up during a time of war and persecution. We see how Wei Wuxian abandons the "righteous path" and chooses demonic cultivation. The 16 years ago arc is the tragic one, a very painful one filled with broken promises, massacre and necromancy. Not many characters make it out alive. Then we jump to 16 years after, where Wei Wuxian is resurrected, reunited with Lan Wangji and partners with him to solve a murder mystery. It is much more lighthearted and warm, especially since we get to see Lan Wangji make good on his vow to trust Wei Wuxian and be by his stand. Despite China's censorship, Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo do an amazing job of portraying the relationship between the two male leads. The expressions, actions and intonations (thanks to the voice actors!) all imply the depth of Lan Wangji's devotion to Wei Wuxian and vice versa.
The music score is beautiful. The theme song, Wuji, is played throughout the show but in different versions - the actual song, a piano instrumental, a dizi version and a cello version. Each instrumental evokes a different emotion, depending on the scene. There are also other pieces of music which, if you listen to it on its own, you can immediately pinpoint which scene was taking place during the song. Lin Hai (the composer) has done a great job of creating the OST.
The Untamed is by far my favourite drama of all time. It is the kind of drama that you want to immediately rewatch after finishing the finale.
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