Weekends are for binge watching and is here’s a recommendation for you from China. ‘The Untamed’, currently available on Netflix and MX Player, is a Chinese TV series adapted form the danmei novel Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. ‘The Untamed’ is epic, bold and stunning and follows the adventures of two soulmate cultivators who travel to solve a series of mysteries that link to a tragic event in the past.
Wei Wuxian, a loathed cultivator of what some called “dark and demonic arts”, is resurrected 16 years after his tragic death. His return to the world brings him to reunite with the people in his first life, including his soulmate, the honoured Lan Wangji.
Wei Wuxian then begins to remember his time before his demise, from his beginning as a young cultivator using traditional tools like the sword and musical instruments, to his very personal methods of using resentful energy of departed beings, with the help of innovative tools of his own creation. The scheming behind his tragic death is slowly unraveled, along with the mysterious death of other people he knew in his past life.
‘The Untamed’ was not only acclaimed critically but was also a commercial success, both locally and internationally. The show received great praise for strong plot, well-rounded characters, and elaborate clothing and makeup.
Although the original web novel depicted a romance relationship between the two lead male characters, the series adaptation censored it because of China’s ban on LGBT portrayal in films.
‘The Untamed’ is a well written drama with elements of action, thrill, suspense, drama and also comedy and that’s what makes it a perfect watch for anyone and everyone. If you haven’t seen ‘The Untamed’ yet, do catch it on Netflix or MX Player.
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