The Untamed 陈情令 is a 50-episode Chinese web drama adapted from the BL novel entitled Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi) written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It stars Xiao Zhan from X NINE, Wang Yibo from UNIQ, Meng Ziyi, Xuan Lu, Yu Bin, Liu Haikuan, Wang Zhuocheng, Zhu Zanjin and Wang Haoxuan.
The story takes place in a world of martial arts with the five great clans of Lan, Jiang, Nie, Wen and Jin maintaining peace and order. With the Wen clan being the most powerful, Wei Wuxian (Xiao Zhan), the son of an old acquaintance of the Jiang clan, becomes close friends with Lan Wangji (Wang Yibo) of the Lan clan. The two of them stumble upon the Lan family’s dark secret that is also to be their legacy. Further digging by the two friends reveal a grand conspiracy. Wei Wuxian tries to save innocent members of the Wen clan but fails and disappears.
16 years later, Wei Wuxian reappears and crosses paths with an old friend Lan Wangji. As the mystery unfolds, it leads them to the true villain behind it all.
The plot sounds like a normal xianxia drama, but given its BL theme, the original depicts the love between the two male characters. It’s not uncommon for Chinese drama adaptations based on BL novels to change the romantic relationship into a simple bromance. While the change is expected, fans of the book and animation had feared that the adaptation would stray too much.
With the premiere last week, it seems that it was to the delight or dismay of some fans, depending on how you look at it. Many iconic scenes from the novel were depicted onscreen, but there were also many changes to the story itself. Thankfully, it doesn’t look like the female lead, played by Meng Ziyi, is going to be a love interest for either of the two men. Hopefully it stays that way.
Release Date: Jun 27, 2019 Tencent
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Anonymous
I hope they keep it a bromance till the end & don't ruin 8t by stupid annoying main actress love story… Love the 2 cast they are good
Lovebjy
o mo.. Jin zixuan.. handsome
Unknown
I like it the bl way.It's kinda interesting and so romantic in it's own unique ways.
Anonymous
This xianxia seems quite unique, imo. I absolutely love the story arc and its complications. The cast is amazing together, esp the two male leads. It's perfection – with the exception of the so-called female lead. She adds nothing to the story. But oh well, you can't have everything.
Justcall_loners
Great drama, just finished it and I am not sure can move on easily
Unknown
This is a nice drama.I like all actors and actress.It gives me not only pleasure but also sorrow.I could not help but watch.Now, I watch this drama when I free.
Unknown
I just finished this and though there were some changes I can still say that I like it. Not bad at all. I like how they depicted the emotions which in some scenes made me cry. The characters feelings and emotions were also shown as well as their progress with the story. The actors were good.
Unknown
Didn't think I would enjoy it but it was definitely a great drama. The camaraderie between the three actors were heartfelt. A binge and rewatch worthy drama.
Unknown
Really impressed. Started watching a second time. Great story line and casting!
it took forever
LOVE IT