# The Untamed (2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-untamed/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 90/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 94% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 96% |
| Creator | Chen Jialin & Zheng Weiwen |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Fantasy, Action, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (50 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Untamed (2019) is a Fantasy, Action, Romance series created by Chen Jialin & Zheng Weiwen, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (90%), Metascore (79/100), IMDb (8.7/10), TMDB fan (96%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 94%.

## Celluloid verdict

A gorgeously mounted xianwu fantasy epic whose central friendship and sweeping mythology built one of the largest international fandoms Chinese television has ever produced.

## Synopsis

Two gifted young cultivators are drawn into a bloody conflict against a tyrannical clan; years after one dies in disgrace, a strange resurrection reunites them to unravel a decades-old conspiracy — a lavish fantasy epic adapted from Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's novel that ignited a global fandom.

## Cast

Meng Ziyi, Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Xuan Lu, Wang Zhuocheng, Yu Bin, Liu Haikuan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Untamed worth watching?**
Yes — The Untamed earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 90%, Metascore 79/100, IMDb 8.7/10, TMDB fan 96%. Audience snapshot is separate (94%). A gorgeously mounted xianwu fantasy epic whose central friendship and sweeping mythology built one of the largest international fandoms Chinese television has ever produced.

**Why is The Untamed so highly rated?**
The Untamed scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 90/100, Metacritic 79/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and TMDB fan rating 96%. The separate audience snapshot is 94%. A gorgeously mounted xianwu fantasy epic whose central friendship and sweeping mythology built one of the largest international fandoms Chinese television has ever produced. See the full breakdown on the The Untamed series page.

**Is The Untamed on Prime Video?**
No — The Untamed is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is The Untamed on Netflix?**
Yes — The Untamed is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did The Untamed come out?**
The Untamed first aired in 2019 (2019). Created by Chen Jialin & Zheng Weiwen; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of The Untamed are there?**
The Untamed has 1 season across 50 episodes (2019). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Untamed?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Untamed’s 50 episodes take roughly 38 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Untamed?**
The Untamed streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Untamed?**
The Untamed stars Meng Ziyi, Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Xuan Lu, Wang Zhuocheng, and others. Created by Chen Jialin & Zheng Weiwen.

**How many episodes are in The Untamed?**
The Untamed has 50 episodes across 1 season (2019).

**What is The Untamed about?**
Two gifted young cultivators are drawn into a bloody conflict against a tyrannical clan; years after one dies in disgrace, a strange resurrection reunites them to unravel a decades-old conspiracy — a lavish fantasy epic adapted from Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's novel that ignited a global fandom.

**Who created The Untamed?**
The Untamed was created by Chen Jialin & Zheng Weiwen. It is a fantasy, action, romance series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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