The Untamed
Popular Chinese fantasy drama series "The Untamed" debuted in 2019. The drama is set in a make-believe realm of magic and martial arts and is based on the novel "Mo Dao Zu Shi" by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Wei Wuxian, a great cultivator who is reincarnated into the world after having been dead for 16 years, goes on many adventures as the novel progresses. Wei Wuxian sets out to learn the truth about his past and resolve the riddles surrounding the cultivation world with the help of his new companion Lan Wangji.
Xiao Zhan plays Wei Wuxian in the drama, and Wang Yibo plays Lan Wangji. Following the premiere of the drama, the two actors amassed a sizable fan base and went on to become well-known idols in China. The fascinating plot, solid character development, and stunning photography of "The Untamed" have all received high praise. Along with portraying a deep bond between the two male stars, which was unique for a mainstream Chinese drama, it also attracted notice.
Due to the drama's success, readers' interest in the original book and its adaptations, the performers, and their music all increased. At the 2019 Tencent Video Star Awards, "The Untamed" took home multiple honors and nominations, including Best Drama and Best Actor.
Detailed Information
- Director: Zheng Weiwen
- Stars: Zhan Xiao, Sanmu Liu, Yibo Wang
- Release date: June 27, 2019
- Episodes: 50
- Link to Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10554898/
