Favorite Season Finale (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 8)

Because I am ridiculous and decided to do this entire challenge only using CQL, I don't have much to say today. There is only one season finale, and it's great, and if WangXian had shared a kiss, that would not have gone amiss. Alas, no kiss. Still, a great finale. The disjointed ending kinda lets … Continue reading Favorite Season Finale (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 8)

Favorite Cast Member (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 7)

I know so little about the personal lives of the actors behind CQL. From what little I do know, I think that the leads Xiao Zhan (playing Wei Wuxian) and Wang Yibo (playing Lan Wanji) both seem very nice and are admittedly very talented. Additionally, I've heard that the actor playing Jiang Cheng is very … Continue reading Favorite Cast Member (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 7)

Censorship, Sexuality, and Intimacy: Appreciating the Chinese Drama “CQL”

I'm going to talk about sex, sexuality, and censorship. These are sensitive topics for a lot of people. Because of that, I want to make clear three things before we begin: I ship my ships regardless of their sexuality. Just making sure I say it clearly since I'm discussing positively a piece of media that … Continue reading Censorship, Sexuality, and Intimacy: Appreciating the Chinese Drama “CQL”

Welcome to the Fandom!—CQL 陈情令 The Untamed Watch Order

Welcome to… The Black Parade! No, I’m kidding... The Untamed! 陈情令! CQL! The fandom is a fun place to be, but it can be fraught with peril! Be aware of problematic fan art! Appreciate that MDZS and CQL are different (and CQL is better *wink*)! Go ham! You: MDZS? CQL? Me: LMNOP!!!You: ...Me: Yes, I … Continue reading Welcome to the Fandom!—CQL 陈情令 The Untamed Watch Order

Wang Xian-Unrestrained (忘羡 – 无羁), English Translation

English translation by Shoujo https://youtu.be/L4zWGOhbFdc Echoes a lonesome sound--flute in an endless night.Dreaming amongst the clouds,wake in fog--determine wrong from right Who can own the praises of the world, its scorn--who can stand to call them just? Hot blooded men, outspoken steel,a zither playing, searching for it must Mourning a life lived on in memory … Continue reading Wang Xian-Unrestrained (忘羡 – 无羁), English Translation