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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Favorite Book/Movie/Season (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 6)

CQL ONLY HAS ONE SEASON! ...but it's 50 episodes long. I'm just going to ramble about the associated media. In addition to the normal edition (hehe, that's funny), there's a special edition of "The Untamed" that is 30 episodes shorter than the original and really only focuses on the relationship between Lan Wanji and Wei …

Favorite Friendship (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 5)

I really like the friendship between the "junior quartet," whose members include Lan Sizhui, Lan Jingyi, Jin Ling, and Ouyang Zizhen. You'll often hear jokes about them sharing a brain cell, but the truth of the matter is, this posse is a forever bestie squad. They balance and compliment each other brilliantly. You have in …

OTP (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 3)

These two characters who never even hold hands have more intimacy than most married people. Their love is cannon, understated, and so unconditional. *The usual disclaimer applies; I'm pants at "favorites." Please just assume that, sometimes, my "favorites" are simply one of a few (or even several) options that I may like.*Further disclaimer applies: If …

Least Favorite Character (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 2)

This prompt wasn't hard at all. *The usual disclaimer applies; I'm pants at "favorites." Please just assume that, sometimes, my "favorites" are simply one of a few (or even several) options that I may like.*Further disclaimer applies: If you don't know what CQL is, please watch this and educate yourself because it's glorious. And it …

Favorite Character (30 Day Fandom [CQL] Challenge, Day 1)

If this challenge ends in even one reader giving CQL (aka "The Untamed") a shot, I'll be so excited. *The usual disclaimer applies; I'm pants at "favorites." Please just assume that, sometimes, my "favorites" are simply one of a few (or even several) options that I may like.*Further disclaimer applies: If you don't know what …