Once you’ve started, you may find that you can’t get enough. This character is wonderful – as an up-and-coming actor, Yu Bin will be one to keep an eye on.Īnd you can. Watch him swell to god-like avenger taking down hordes of battle-honed swordsmen and retaliating on behalf of his decimated clan.Īlternately, when not in attack mode, he’s often bewildered or mercilessly teased by children and awaiting a rescue by ‘master’ Wei Wuxian. If you’re a sucker for an underdog, you’ll have found him in Wen Ning.Ī rapper/singer in boyband M4M, Yu Bin personifies the Ghost General in his first TV role. Wen Ning/The Ghost General is beautifully misunderstood. Whilst the leads provide eye candy, you’ll also find other captivating figures for whom you’ll feel compelled to cheer. But they don’t start there and you’ll soon see the creation of a steel-strong friendship from a rocky start, odd-couple-style. Except with his bestie – the ONLY person who can wheedle him into doing things he ought not do. A clear candidate for haemorrhoids, he says very little and strictly avoids colouring outside the lines. He’s serene like a cool pond, deadly serious and controlled about pretty much everything. His counterpart – polar opposite to the fidgety Class Clown – is Lan Zhan. He’s an unorthodox guy in a world where discipline is most prized. Whip-smart, he’s undeniably cheeky, using wit to charm his fans and bite his foes, but only when completely necessary. To give you a little insight into the personalities, in a world where losing your ability to fight is grounds for falling on your sword, protagonist Wei Wuxian names his trusty weapon ‘whatever’ and strives to sample the best liquor wherever he wanders. He’ll also play key roles in upcoming dramas Being a Hero, Private Shushan College and Luoyang. Find him in dramas Love Actually (Viki), Gank Your Heart, Legend of Fei (Viki) and others. Wang Yibo, Chinese actor, dancer, competitive motorcycle racer and TV host depicts Lan Zhan. He also leads 2019 film Jade Dynasty (Amazon, Viki, Tubi). You’ll also find him in The Wolf (Viki, Amazon), Douluo Continent (Viki) and the upcoming Ace Troops, Jade Bone Ballad and The Oath of Love. And not just with lead actor Sean Xiao (Xiao Zhan) voted Top Beauty World’s ‘Most Handsome Man 2020.’Ī Chinese singer and actor, he plays charmer Wei Wuxian. With the original, while admittedly the graphics aren’t up to much, there’s a lot of beauty to be seen here. They’re pretty compelling on their own so I can imagine it’s a fan favourite too, digging straight into the heartstrings. If it’s overwhelming, a 20-episode ‘Special Edition’ highlights principals Wei Wuxian, aka Wei Ying and Lan Wangji aka Lan Zhan. But that might be giving some of the mystery away. ![]() Like many Chinese dramas, everyone has at least two names, a title, a nickname… It wouldn’t be un-useful to have a map, clan guide and family trees Lord-of-the-Rings-style to show all the interconnections. The backstory does come and before long relationships, alliances and prejudices start dropping into place. But you’ll quickly appreciate the dive into the story rather than spending several less-tense hours on set-up. It starts from the middle – where that crappy CGI just happens to hit you between the eyes. The beginning is slightly confusing with shifts back and forth in time and tons of players. But after watching a few chapters you’ll get why this drama is so cherished. Here we’ll review the original 50 instalment series that’s available worldwide on Netflix.Ībsolutely, half a hunnit episodes is a commitment. There’s been quite a bit of news surrounding this series, from source material changes to the leads and to fans. Obviously, we needed to see what all the fuss is about. ![]() We noted on a story about great Chinese drama The Untamed was on our ‘to view’ list, particularly because it’s so well-loved by fans. If you’re paying attention, you may find yourself – like so many characters – wondering who’s really wearing the black hanfu. There’s a lovely exploration of the interpretation of good and evil here, and the difference between face value and true intent. Rich with clans, wars, alliances, murder, sleight-of-hand relationships and deeply rooted bonds, it sets the scene for divisive conflict. Instead, The Untamed is character-driven, dressed with battle scenes and a genuinely engaging tale of friendship. See the roundup mentioned below for a basic synopsis. If you need it, you can find gorgeous CGI and battle scenes wrapped in a great story at Ever Night. ![]() Upfront if you’re here to catch Crouching Tiger-style fight scenes, you may have made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. The Untamed Will Grab Your Attention by the Roosters
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