The Untamed (2019)

THE BEST DRAMA I'VE EVER WATCHED (not much of a spoiler here)

this is hands down the best drama i've ever watched. i actually already watched it twice LOL
the storyline is amazing, the actors are attractive asf too.
i actually listened to the ost today bro it was emotional.
this drama allowed me to find the world of wuxia bl dramas, and i am so thankful because that is now my favorite genre of c dramas ever!!
this isnt really a spoiler, but the ending made me cry (think what you will think with that information but it's probably not what you think)
if you haven't watched this, you're missing out!!

edit after like what. two years?
i've rewatched this three times already, still so so so good. the chemistry between them??? hello??? i'm still getting behind the scenes clips on my 抖音 and 小红书, alskdjfasldkfj it's a shame they probably will never have a collab again. i didn't think that the fans were being genuine when they said that they think they're more than friends, but after seeing the behind the scenes clips and comparing them to other situations that each of the actors are in... they're completely different people when they're with one another. yi bo never purposely touches someone (like grabs someone by their hand or puts his arm on someone else's shoulder or anything) but the amount of times he's had physical contact with xiao zhan on purpose or on accident during filming, interviews, etc. is like not countable. he's also usually really cold to everyone and doesn't really talk but he always had so much to say to xiao zhan in the clips i saw. also everytime that they went on stage together, yi bo would always have his head turned to look at xiao zhan, LIKE TELL ME IT ISN'T REAL. and as for xiao zhan, he's usually super polite and would like bow or shake hands with everyone he sees, but in the clips i saw behind the scenes, the two would always play fight like little kids, chase eachother around set, and they would even curse at each other (jokingly). there's also scenes of them on shows being jealous when the other is talking or having physical contact with another person (idk if it's real or not, could be edited) but it seems very real to me. SO YEAH. i'm officially also a part of 博君一肖 cp 粉。

also i still hate the ending i need a better one like right now i can't accept this one. they literally get married in the novel so can china like take the bans off lmao

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“I used to think of you as my soulmate.” “I still am.” - Lan Wang Ji and Wei Wu Xian

Firstly, I would like to start my review by saying I'm not very good at English so please excuse any errors I make.

I first watched The Untamed around a year ago and I absolutely enjoyed it. I re-watched it this week and I have to say, even though I've already watched it, it felt like it was my first time watching it! Even though I know what is going to happen, I still got very excited.
I absolutely love poetry, foreshadowing and ironic phrases, and this had all of it. I am currently reading the novel and I must say, the writing makes my excited to read new chapters!

Wei Ying- I will start by saying, this man is amazing! Like he could be so evil but not so evil at the same time. Wei Ying's character was written so well. His trauma and how he uses humor as a way to hide his trauma was all written so well. Hats off to the Xiao Zhan who was able to portray his character really well.

Lan Zhan- I am not really a big fan of his character but I must say, I love how Wang Yibo was able to portray the characters emotion just through his eyes. One of the things I admire about Lan Zhan is how he never gave up in finding his soulmate. He stood by Wei Ying's side even though he might be hated by a whole lot of people.

I don't think I have anything else to say. I can't find the right words to tell how much I adore this series. In short i just want to say, if you are hesitant to watch this drama, don't be! This is a great drama! But, if you don't like gore and bloodshed, I do not think this is for you.

Thank You loves!

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I get it, I TOTALLY GET IT

First off, the story is so engaging, I would have never thought that I would pick up a 50 episode drama and finish it as quickly as I did with this and even feel empty after doing so. At no point did the show feel draggy or boring, each episode was loaded with quality content. It might take you the first 4-6 episodes to understand what’s fully going on in the show but once you’re hooked there’s no getting out! (Also, in spite of scenes with questionable CGI, how can the show be so full of picturesque shots? I can only think of giving this drama a 10).

The show has a great story but it doesn’t depend on just the events of the story, but the actions and emotions of well-fleshed out characters in bringing its brilliance into play- not just the main but even the support cast. What helps is the great acting of the cast and Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan ofcourse deserve a special mention. While the latter has to depict a lot of emotions with passion (which he nails) as his character goes through a lot, the former has to follow the road of depicting his pain and happiness through an excellent understated performance.

Talking about the 2 main characters, their chemistry was explosive! Endearing glances, minor touches, body language and loving smiles toward one another were enough for the viewers to understand they are not just ‘friends’. I have no idea how they passed censorship (especially after seeing ep 14) but their subtle affection for one another comes full circle by the end.

I never thought I’d write a review for this show since it has a collection of positive reviews, a great rating on this site and general praises all around. However if you have been scared to begin watching this due to the hype or the censorship- don’t be! Just blindly take a step and watch it!

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I confirm the hype!

I saw this drama on a lot of top recommended lists and was a bit weary of the idea of a censored gay love story. The first time I tried watching this series a year or two ago, I couldn’t get into it. I watched the first episode and was like, “huh?”

But hey, 2022 came and I saw this was still high on the rankings so I gave it another try and MAN. The love for this drama is so well deserved.

I lost sleep on weeknights when I had to work the next morning because I wanted to power through these 50 episodes. I have never been a true fanatic of anything - re-watching dramas is not something I do normally.

But after finishing the series in a matter of days, I went back to rewatch the first episodes and the most emotional and touching moments of this drama. Going back, the first episodes were so easy to watch. I found myself watching fan videos on YouTube, reading the comments of people saying they kept coming back to this drama. I found myself checking the Twitter tag for witty tweets about the characters. I even stayed up until 6 am one day because I wanted to read parts of the novel. I am still needing to recover from sleep deprivation.

This drama was BEAUTIFUL. The music is stunning - I’ve found myself humming it while I stroll through the park. I definitely teared up a few times. The characters had multiple layers so I even could empathize with the some of the villains. It was a ride of emotions for me - from feeling giddy over a glance, shocked from the deaths, vindicated with the revenge, angered by the injustice. I loved it. The chemistry between Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji was 100% there. I am not someone who specifically seeks out BL stories and I don’t ever recall strongly shipping a BL couple but Wangxian is amazing.

This was a welcome escape from reality. 10/10, probably one of my favorites of all time.

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The Boy and his Single Plank Bridge (A Two Year Marinated Review)

I happened to come across this drama when it was airing its early episodes. After I finished it, I was itching to write a review but my feelings were too strong at the time. I knew that if I wrote a review in that timeframe, I would be strongly biased. So, you can say that this is a highly marinated review. I rewatched key scenes and here I am, two years later, to write a review for my absolute favourite drama.

I have consumed many media from many regions, from novels, mangas, webtoons, audiobooks, movies, video games -- you name it. Despite my frequent exposure to various storylines, The Untamed still holds a special spot in my heart. Why?

The storyline is quite slow in the first dozen episodes and the influx of characters can leave the viewers confused -- but when it clicks, it CLICKS. I have recommended this drama to many and this has been the trend every time without fail. This is a flaw due to the high requirement of interest but the originally confusing first 10 episodes transform into something precious when you rewatch it.

(Spoilers territory)

This drama excels in creating connections with the characters -- for both main characters and minor characters. Even now I still think the protagonist, Wei Wu Xian, was created for the actor Xiao Zhan. He completely embodied his character and dare I say, even gave the character a little more depth. Wei Wu Xian is a cunning, assertive, playful yet selfless protagonist. He needs to appear both childish/easily approachable and powerful at all times and I can easily say that Xiao Zhan performed all his scenes incredibly.

This drama's main feature is grey morality -- what is right and what is wrong? It depicts the human tendency to witchhunt - to find a scapegoat for conflicts and thus, also features its impact on the said scapegoat.

"I see. If you want to kill me, you can do whatever you want. But if I want to protect myself, I must be careful about not hurting this one, not hurting that one. If I die, it's because of my bad luck. You can ambush me, but I can't fight back. Have I said it wrong?"

Of course, it features many other themes and is honestly a breath of fresh air in the drama world. In fact, I haven't even mentioned my favourite character Lan Wang Ji but I will refrain from doing so because I want to write a review, not a book. This is an impulse late-night (1 AM to be exact) review and I can never translate my feelings into words but I think my praise for this drama is highly overdue.

From its OST, setting, characters, plot, acting and novelty, The Untamed either hits you like a truck or completely misses you. I have indeed gathered many other media that I love after The Untamed introduced me to the world of novels. Though the upcoming statement is quite extreme, I have to say it: two years ago, The Untamed made me realize that I could find happiness in a story-based medium and this drama completely intercepted my unhealthy dependence on celebrities. No matter how many times I see this drama mentioned, I feel happy every time I am reminded of it. Thus, even if I have read more favourable stories or met more favourable characters, I think it would be a plain betrayal to give this drama anything less than a 10.

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My all time favorite CDrama

Excellent story, wonderful cast, and the music are gripping. Everything about the Untamed was wonderful, I've actually watched the whole thing over 50 times because I loved it so much. There is so much chemistry between the cast, Xiao Zhan was an amazing Wei Wuxian and Wang Yibo did fantastic portraying Lan Wangji. I laughed, I cried, I raged. It will give you a warm fuzzy feeling inside when you watch the relationships between Wei Wuxian and everyone around him, and you will fall in love with the adorable, untamed genius that he is, and then the story will crush your very soul as it progresses.

This story gets very heavy and a bit dark midway through, and I found myself so angry at all the injustice that Wei Wuxian faced, but don't worry, it redeems itself in the end and it gives closure.

10/10, I'm probably going to end up watching it another 50 times at least.

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One of the Best

This is an intricate, touching and emotional drama. Almost every character in this drama is morally grey. ‘The Untamed’ is not a simple, casual watch. You have to pay attention to what’s happening to fully understand this drama. Once you’ve watched this show in its entirety a few times, that’s when you can randomly turn on an episode and listen to the amazing soundtrack in the background. This drama was not supposed to do as well as it did, so the budget is a bit low, I chuckle a bit at some of the CGI but honestly, the storyline and the characters make me forget about all that. I watched this drama, all 50 episodes, in about 2 days (along with the regular life stuff). I felt very empty after, so I watched the
special edition, then I watched the original with my mom, who loved it as much as I did. When you get into MDZS/Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation/The Untamed (all the same thing) you can’t turn back.

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A WORK OF ART!

Where do I start, I’ve watched so many series through out my life from American to Korean to whatever and none can compare to the cast in these.


I’ve never watched a series who’s cast fit so well like these people, even the extras fit perfectly. They never really said they were a couple but I felt their chemistry, love and affection towards them.

I liked how realistic it was, Wei ying gave his all and after coming back the second time he became more selfish and focused on himself after sacrificing himself for others the first time.


I loved lan Zhan, he never gave up on Wei ying even when his family did. He loved him so much he gave up on what he believed in, the crazy part is they didn’t need to tell you they loved each other by theirs actions you could tell.


This is my best series of all time, you just have to be patient enough and pay attention and trust me when I tell you there’s nothing like it.

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