I was under the impression that, just like any other fantasy drama, The Untamed would be a little unrealistic, with a credible plot, really handsome men but a lot of CGI...
I am someone who has watched more than 90 dramas but this was only my fourth Chinese drama and I didn't really know what to expect. It was also my first wuxia drama, so I was basically clueless about anything and everything Chinese culture had to offer.

But then came the day I saw this drama on my Netflix recommended and I didn't know what pushed me to do it, but I clicked the play button and I haven't stopped clicking it since then.

The drama started off with a strong plot that instantly captivated me. And the intensity of the plot remained consistent until the very last minute of the last episode and that's one thing that I absolutely loved about The Untamed. It has an amazing script, and an equally engaging storyline that you will never get bored of.

And then the next best thing was obviously the relationship between the leads. One thing I wasn't warned about before watching this drama was the bond the main leads shared and I wasn't ready for any of the bromance... Like not ready at all... So when it hit me that I was in-fact watching a semi-BL drama, I couldn't help but squeal in excitement because the chemistry was that good. It was undeniably The Best. As someone who prefers Bromance over Romance, I was super pleased with the way the actors got it all right. I still can't get enough of Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian...
Honestly, the drama's summary should come with a 'CAUTION! INSANE AMOUNT OF BROMANCE' tag so people would be mentally prepared for it instead of just gushing into a wave of cuteness and cheese.
And the familial bonds in the show were equally satisfying and I just couldn't not like the show from the very beginning.

I was so amused with the costumes they wore, so amused with the place they live in, I enjoyed everything the show had to offer. The OST was just as melodic as one would expect it to be for a drama as good as this. I think the soundtrack is one of the factors that made this drama so likeable and goosebump-worthy.

The direction, the editing and the cinematography were so breathtaking, I'm not lying when I say I cried just because of the way a tear trailing down a characters cheek was shot. Just amazing...

I would say that the only drawback is that it got a little draggy in a few episodes, mostly towards the end... but that doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy it. In fact, I'm craving for more.

If you want a perfect combination of amazing action, direction, OST, acting, bromance, and really good looking people, this is the show for you.


P.S: This is my first review on MDL... please don't mind the bad grammar and the way I wrote it, because I'm definitely not a critique. I'm biased and I love this Show.