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The Untamed is a 2019 Chinese fantasy drama, written by Yang Xia, Deng Yaoyu, Ma Jing and Guo Guangyun. It was directed by Zheng Weiwen and Chen Jialin.
The show aired June 27 - August 20, 2019.
The show has 50 episodes.
The Untamed is based on the danmei novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation aka Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu.
Main Cast:
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Supporting Cast:
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Guo Cheng as Lan Jing Yi
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Wang Hao Xuan as Xue Yang
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Song Ji Yang as Xiao Xing Chen
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Li Bo Wen as Song Lan/Song Zi Chen
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Cao Yu Chen as Jin Zi Xuan
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Ji Li as Nie Huai Sang
Wang Yi Zhou as Nie Ming Jue/Chi Feng Zun
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Meng Zi Yi as Wen Qing
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He Peng as Wen Chao
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Lu Jian Min as Jiang Feng Mian (Jiang Sect Leader)
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Zhang Jing Tong as Madam Yu/Yu Zi Yuan (Feng Mian's Wife)
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James Huang as Lan Qi Ren (Gu Su Lan Sect Leader)
Xiu Qing as Wen Ruo Han (Wen Sect Master)
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The Untamed was a critical and commercial success, both locally and internationally, with critics praising it's strong plot, well-rounded characters, and elaborate clothing and makeup.
While the original web novel depicted an explicit romance between the 2 main male characters, the adaptation was censored with homoerotic subtexts instead due to China's ban of LGBT portrayals in films.
The Untamed was one of the highest-earning drama's of 2019.
Pre-production for the show took 2 and a-half-years, including writing and modifying the script, establishing the world view structure and art concept, as well as building the sets.
The OST for this series really matches the show itself, it's stunning and I love that the cast were included in singing the songs.
无 羁 (Unrestrained) - Xiao Zhan & Wang Yibo
无 羁 (Unrestrained) - Xiao Zhan
曲尽陈情 (Song Ends With Chen Qing) - Xiao Zhan
不忘 (Won't Forget) - Wang Yibo
Nana Music
赤子 (Newborn) Yu Bin
恨别 (Goodbye Filled With Hatred) - Wang Zhuo Cheng
不由 (Involuntary) - Liu Hai Kuan
Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, two talented disciples of respected clans, meet during cultivation training and accidently discover a secret carefully hidden for many years. Taking on the legacy of their ancestors, they decide to rid the world of the ominous threat. But in a dramatic turn of events Wei Wu Xian dies.
Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian is brought back to life through a self-sacrificing ritual. He conceals himself behind a mask and assumes the identity of his summoner. Soon, Wei Wu Xian reunites with Lan Wang Ji and they start working together to solve the mysteries of the present and unravel the truth behind the events in the past.
I came across this drama because I'm a fan of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, and her novel series Heaven Official's Blessing. When I found out that this was a live adaptation of another of her novels, I knew it was a series I wanted to watch and get stuck into. I will admit that this took me like 2 years to watch, but it wasn't because I didn't enjoy it, I just had a pause in watching drama's. Once a warning appeared saying it was soon leaving Netflix, I rushed to make sure I completed it before it did, which I did and thankfully it didn't leave. But I'm thankful it pushed me back into it as I forgot how much I was loving the drama.
This drama is amazing from start to finish, it's aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and the ears. The sets and costumes are stunning, even the setting is pure perfection.
The cast were amazing, it's not surprising that for many of the cast this drama pushed their careers to new levels. For some it even created new careers with the formation of the singing group The Untamed Boys, which consisted of Yu Bin, Ji Li, Cao Yu Chen, Zheng Fan Xing, Song Ji Yang and Li Bo Wen.
I absolutely adored Xiao Zhan as Wei Wu Xian, he really brought the role to life and I don't think anyone else could have done it the way he did. This show definitely made me a fan of his and made me want to check out more of his roles. I also have to say that he has a gorgeous smile, which made me fall for him even more.
I loved Wang Yibo as Lan Wang Ji. I think how he's completely different to the character he plays shows how good of an actor he is. Lan Wang Ji is a character that is serious, sticks by the rules and seems to hold back with his emotions. But behind the scenes we got to see how playful Wang Yibo really is.
I loved Wang Zhuo Cheng as Jiang Cheng. It came across to me that Jiang Cheng was conflicted when it came to Wei Wu Xian, while when they were younger they were close and broke rules together. As things changed for the both of them I guess it was easier for Jiang Cheng to follow everyone's lead and blame Wei Wu Xian than it was to listen to his reasoning, because that's what he thought he should do.
I really liked Xuan Lu as Jiang Yan Li, I think she tried to protect Wei Wu Xian more because she knew that she was the only one that would always have his back. You could see that We Wu Xian doted on her and would do anything for her and likewise.
I liked Liu Hai Kuan as Lan Xi Chen. I loved that while he didn't agree when his brother Lan Wang Ji started to change due to his friendship with Wei Wu Xian, and tried to protect him from how people would start to treat him. But he was the first to listen to what they said, and help them try and find the answers, even if he didn't believe their accusations.
I loved Zhu Zan Jin as Jin Guang Yao, without giving away any spoilers he was perfect in his role. It really showed that he's an amazing actor. Remember hate the character not the actor.
I absolutely adored Yu Bin as Wen Ning. His character was really naive, he really doted on his sister Wen Qing and I loved the bond he formed with Wei Wu Xian. Wen Ning was really a lost puppy and the times he had to be rescued from awkward situations made me chuckle. While Wei Wu Xian made a promise to take care of him, you just knew he was doing it because they had a brotherly love, than just a promise.
I really liked Zheng Fan Xing as Lan Si Zhui. I actually had predictions abo
ut his character and I pretty much sobbed when my prediction was correct. I think while we're made to believe that only Lan Wang Ji knows that it's Wei Wu Xian behind the mask, I think Lan Si Zhui knew it was him too.
I really liked Wang Hao Xuan as Xue Yang, I think he was the perfect villain, and I'm sure for many he was the villain they wanted to switch sides.
I really liked Cao Yu Chen as Jin Zi Xuan. Without giving too much away, I think he and Wei Wu Xian would have eventually formed a good friendship and alliance. It came across to me that he really respected Jiang Lan Yi's decision's and I think they would have formed a good bond a friendship.
I absolutely loved Ji Li as Nie Huai Sang. I loved his friendship with Wei Wu Xian. He comes across as sweet, innocent and weaker than the rest of them, but I loved the twist for his character. I never actually saw it coming and I loved it.
I really liked Meng Zi Yi as Wen Qing. She's a guarded character, and the only person she seems to be close to is her brother. It takes her a while to trust other people and in the end I think she only ever comes to trust Wei Wu Xian.
I don't think I'll ever be able to recommend this drama enough, even without knowing the story from the novel, I absolutely loved the plot and the characters. There were times I was a little lost, but I loved seeing how everything developed and concluded. I have all the novel series and can't wait to read their journey through the books.
If you haven't go watch it and I guarantee, you'll come away with a new interest and a Wei Wu Xian fan.
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