Classic story of a big budget drama presented as an incredible journey and ending as a mere walk around the block.
Storyline: since the beginning I though that the wolf/human storyline was used way too much. On top they added another oversaturated plot of love triangles, betrayals, misunderstandings among the main characters THAT they never discuss.
Acting: here is the big blow. The male primary characters are short of "unwatchable", where the females protagonist, in spite of being much better, are too cover in blood and dirt with perfect hair and makeup to notice anything else. (The director should have learned from Kill Bill).
Screenwriting: OMG. The first episode is borderline offensive. I LOVE my dog and her IQ is super high. Wolves are creature of immense intelligence. Did you research before writing anything down for wolves impersonification ? Since the story is bloody and dark, then keep it such. Don't spray bits of grotesque on it.
I am awaiting the Yin and Yeng master after watching the OTS. Now I'm afraid it's going to be another blow.
The pariah of beautiful people do not cover the complete failure of this drama. Sorry for such harsh criticism, but there are actors in China very underrated.