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I Barely Made it Through This One
Right off the bat, I started fast-forwarding through a lot of the FL's scenes. Mousy, picked-on, yes-woman character I get - but this one was over the top. And she just kept on whining and playing the victim. Even her steamy chemistry with that dreamy ML couldn't save her character. And I know better than to blame the actors, who are playing the parts they are given, so the screen writers and the director are guilty.Wang Xiyi tried to convince Chen Jia Xin that he loved her and that he would do right by her and their baby - but over and over with the guilt trip and the apologizing! And then when her own actions led to her running out in front of a car and losing the baby, she (and just about everyone in her circle) blames Xiyi. The story up to that point had me fast forwarding a lot! So annoying!
However, I managed to finish the series and could only give it a 6 (because I liked the leads). But that being said, I do have to express:
Most Noble character - Dylan (sorry he couldn't get a better ending). Maybe good guys get rewarded somewhere.
Least Favorite character - Jia Xin's mother. Not quite Mommie Dearest, but what a virago!
Most Annoying character - Siqi - hands down!
Very touching in parts, especially dealing with Ximi. But everything else was just too messy and the story arcs could have been developed a little more.
Re-watch? I doubt it. But maybe for the romance factor - there were some good kissing scenes in there.
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Meh
Started watching this drama after getting recommended by instagram and not going to lie that the main leads were both good looking, so I gave it a chance. the plot had some strength to it and since the main issue of the whole drama is already an emotional baggage, I thought they ride that train longer. This drama has two parts, both of which were weak. I'm not going to Lie, this drama is a drag but you could only drag it for 14 episodes after which you start to feel nauseous and want to fast forward it and at the end I truly just skip entire episodes and felt nothing missing, that is when you know, the drama has a problem. Instead of lengthening the distrust, anger, misunderstandings and most of all sadness, of the SECOND half, these people just did an enormous meet and greet, if you will an "entire icebreaker" spanning 20 episodes. really feels like a missed and a lost potential, I mean miscarriage is one of the most, if not the most painful experiences anybody goes through and they minimized that entire plot, really felt like I should have been crying river (entire Mississippi). But Alas, I could only write.Well, Thank you for keeping up with my rambling. Well how are you guys doing. I think, maybe will be writing here more, so see you guys.
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Why to choose to watch You are my destiny.
I usually don't bother to write reviews for the dramas that i like. But after finishing you are my destiny i felt the urge to write down a few words for other users to see. You are my destiny was one of the best Chinese dramas that i have ever watched regarding acting skills, production(sceneries , clothes etc ) and casting. Actors were very well chosen for each role and everyone portrayed their role in an amazing way.FL and ML have a very unique on screen chemistry and thats why you can easily feel their emotions. Music was also a plus, all the songs have stucked in my mind. To conclude, if you are searching for a cdrama that has a little bit of comedy, adult life, and lots of passion scenes you are my destiny is your choice!!!Was this review helpful to you?
I also think the ending part should be at least 1 full episode.
The last episode was still the leads trying to resolve some issue and the ending ending was done in like 15-20min.
So some episodes felt like there's fillers to fill the time because they wanted to end it at 36 instead of actually needing 36 episode. I think it would have been much better if problems were all resolved in the episode before the last and just give us the last episode of the ending like what happens with the character after they resolved their issue. I'm trying to write this without putting in any spoilers It's quiet difficult to explain without actually mentioning some spoilers .
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I think the plot itself is quite entertaining and also the character revelation (How much the characters grow) throughout the story. CANT WAIT FOR HOMEGIRL TO BE A INDEPENDENT BADASS....
The story itself has quite an impact but I am also rooting for the second couple because they are hella cute and sweet plus their comic kiss moments.
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In this version, ML's character was portrayed in more humane manner, and so was the FL and the rest of the side characters which I find, is more realistic and representational of the Asian society's values.
Especially like the character of ML's Grandma and FL's mom. Kudos for casting Leanne Liu and Liu Lin which none of us can deny both veteran's acting excellence.
Xing Zhao Lin's acting is flawless here but find Liang Jie's acting is slightly lacking and inconsistent.
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A Journey of Self Discovery
This drama on it's surface, looks just like another romance, but this it's really about the FL's ability to evolve from a person that believes that she is a "sticky note that should be used and thrown away" to a capable, independent, strong woman who can go through loss and tragedy and still come out believing in herself.You Are My Destiny is about finding your own destiny, taking the good and the bad in life and blossoming in spite of the adversity. Sure the ML/FL lead came together at the end, but as equally mature adults, each making the choice to be together.
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Shows important things that are simple but hard to notice
It's really beautiful drama. It shows many important things in life, that are commonly hard to notice even if they are so simple. It helps to find the aim of life and perfectly shows what is important in marriage. I rated it not as 10/10 because there are threads that are over the top (example - friend who is a lawyer (and works to Mr. Shen) didn't find that MSA is fake, no one asked why Jiaxin left her homeland). Despite this, I really recommend that drama. There are moments when you'll be laughing, when you'll be crying and even more. I really recomend it 💕Was this review helpful to you?
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That ending was awful :')
What the heck were those last few episodes 😭 and whyyy was Anna at the wedding 🙃 Super unrealistic, and how on earth would the leads allow that truly 😆 Stuck it out when it started going downhill in hopes that there would be a satisfying ending, but man it was so rushed...I'm disappointed 🥲 This is a one and done for me, but I'm sad because I was pretty invested and thought the leads had good chemistry. I did get butterflies 🦋😂 but oof do not really recommend especially if you don't like several misunderstandings happening. I'm going to check out The Eternal Love by the same leads though!Was this review helpful to you?
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Fated to love you 2020
I saw some clip from IG at first i was so hesitant for watching it i thought its not good as the original one from taiwan. Actually i didn't watch the korean version because im afraid that it might destroy the story that i still remember. But when i saw some clip i told myself why not giving it a try. In just 5days i was able to finish the 36 episode of course i skip some episode and focus to the main character cuz im so confident that the story is still the same. After watching it im not satisfied i felt that their are some scene that i might omit. But i like the chemistry of the main character zhaolin and jangjie. I start searching for them in ig then i saw some clips thats i skipped.Then i started watching the drama full episode and I realise that the story was so good 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 i like the characters, the chemistry, the plot .There are some few changes but the love story is still there. Pure and loving chen jianxin and comical xin yi. I Really like to recommend this drama. Please watch it it dont skip or you might not able to see their sweet and loving moments. I already finish watching the eternal love 2 and still waiting for eternal love 3. They really portrait the character as if its their own story. God Job! Godbless. Actually im into Kdramas so i only watch a few chinese. Just wanted to share a story Last year i decided to go to taiwan with my 2 sister, we made our own itinerary. Prior to that i watch fated to love you taiwan and i learn a few words atleast 5. 🤣🤣🤣 the one that very helpful to us is zai na li. Dont know if correct. While in keelung where looking for a bus stop and a lady in 40s felt the we need some help she ask us and said zai na li? Or na li i tolf may sisters Shes asking us if where are we going. She keep on talking i cant understand she help us to find the bus stop where we can ride a bus to jiufen. All i can say is thank you in chinese. Thats all 🤗🤗🤗Was this review helpful to you?
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FL was just awful
I really wanted to like this drama but the FL ruined it for me. Don’t get me wrong, she was hurt by the miscarriage and it was terrible, but she blamed it all on the ML. Did she ever stop to think that he was hurting too, no she didn’t. It was all about her and how she was wronged. How do you finally find out that the ML has done all kinds of things for you even coming to airport to talk with you about your relationship and you still leave him standing there, what a witch. He should have never took her back. She did not deserve his love. I don’t know wrote this garbage but they should never write another story.Was this review helpful to you?
