Fateful Love

MASTERPIECE!! Very catchy series with a great CL (Zhang Han & Zhu Xu Dan as badass FL)

PLOT: The FL, elite modern soldier, during a mission, comes across a dagger which sends her to a historical world. Lots of martial arts & magic. There she meets the 4th Prince whom she marries. Together, they go on an investigation and face multiple adventures. The FL wants to discover her origins (to return to her world), helped by the ML (ultimate savior) & 2 handsome guys (musician/prince of Dongling and wandering hunter).
- 1st narrative arc in the territory of Tianque with rivalries in the Court, family, and with the neighboring kingdom of Xiling.
- 2nd story arc: Lu Island to cure the ML.
- 3rd arc: Nanzhao (powerful and aggressive kingdom, with a lot of magic) & Lu Island & the Merfolks
- 4th narrative arc: a bit of all the kingdoms.

+++ The CL is great: Zhang Han is charismatic, and the FL is a badass warrior (my bias) ヽ(愛´∀｀愛)ノ
+++ The characters are well developed and endearing.
+++ The story is well written and intelligent. The suspense is well done to keep the tension.
+++ The production is brilliant: fast, efficient, without downtime. The budget matches the ambitions for the sets, costumes, war and fight scenes.
+++ The OSTs are excellent and support the emotions conveyed.

NO FLAWS

=> Feeling like you're in a quest game, like Princess Zelda ヾ(◍’౪`◍)ﾉﾞ♡ JUST PERFECT 💘 💘 💘
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MASTERPIECE !! Very catchy series with a great CL (Zhang Han & Zhu Xu Dan en FL badass).

PLOT: La FL, soldat d'élite, lors d'1 mission, tombe sur 1 dague qui l'envoie ds 1 monde historique. Bcp d'art martial & de magie. Elle y rencontre le 4e Prince avec qui elle se marie. Ensemble, ils partent en investigation et affrontent de multiples aventures. La FL veut découvrir ses origines (pr rentrer ds son monde), aidée par le ML (sauveur ultime) & 2 BG (musicien/prince de Dongling et chasseur errant).
- 1e arc narratif dans le territoire de Tianque avec rivalités dans la Cour, famille, et avec le royaume de Xiling, voisin.
- 2e arc narratif : Lu Island pr soigner le ML.
- 3e arc : Nanzhao (royaume puissant et agressif, avec bcp de magie) & Lu Island & les Merfolks
- 4e arc narratif : un peu tous les royaumes.

+++ Le CL est génial : Zhang Han est charismatique, et la FL une warrior badass (my bias) ヽ(愛´∀｀愛)ノ
+++ Les personnages sont bien développés, attachants.
+++ L story est bien écrite, intelligente. Le suspense est bien mené pour garder la tension.
+++ La réalisation est géniale : rapide, efficace, sans temps mort.Le budget est à la hauteur des ambitions pour les décors, les costumes, les scènes de guerre et de fight.
+++ Les OST sont excellents et appuient les émotions transmises.

=> Impression d'être dans un jeu de quête, type Princess Zelda ヾ(◍’౪`◍)ﾉﾞ♡ JUST PERFECT 💘 💘 💘

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Cringy on and off screen

This is just my opinion and I’m not interested in arguing with anyone about their opinions.

I wish I had known about the pervy actor Hans Zhang. It’s not a secret that he’s a creep in real life. Just do a search for his name and sexual harassment. In one of his other shows, in real life, he sexually harassed the actress playing the female lead. It wasn’t supposed to be a scene where he sexually harasses her. The scene, among others, were so problematic that the show was removed from streaming platforms.

So this doesn’t get marked as a spoiler, I won’t go into why this show was also cringy. Just know that Hans Zhang remains a creep in real life.

I can’t figure out why he is still allowed to keep starring in roles–especially idol roles he looks too old to play. It’s not like he’s a great actor.

I feel sorry for Zhu Xu Dan and the other talents. It’s not their fault they had to work with him. Before you start saying that they could’ve just said no, it’s not easy for non-established actors to just refuse roles.

Save your precious time. Stay away from this show like you’d stay away from Hans Zhang in real life.

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Could have been so much better!

I had high expectations from this series, seeing the leads were such accomplished actors, but the poor editing and mediocre music of this series proved that only having a good story and great actors is not enough, a good series requires good cinematography, excellent camera angles, and a near perfect editing. The transition between episodes was ill placed and there were countless abrupt scenes-endings, which dampened the effect of the basic storyline. The series could have been made a little shorter and crispier, eliminating unnecessary plot-twists and unwanted characters who added nothing to the script. Yao Chi looked amazing in his character and he did perfect justice to his role as the second lead, that said, I would have liked it more if the dialogues assigned to him would have been better scripted. The lead actors, Zhang Han and Zhu Xu Dan were great, because they are inherently good actors, but I would have loved to see better costumes for Zhang Han and some more romance and chemistry between the leads. In the end, even excellent actors require a good script and great camera-work to bring their characters to life. Seven stars to this series for Zhang Han, Zhu Xu Dan and Yao Chi !!

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tips de como ser atrapada constantemente

Me encantó la serie, desde el primer episodio quedé enganchada, excelente química de los personajes principales, el vestuario, la historia y como se iba entrelazando. Reí, lloré, me frustré, me viví la serie y eso para mi es un motivo para recomendarla, si una serie no me genera emoción para qué perder mi tiempo.

Encontré gracioso como los personajes villanos iban muriendo, como si la producción realmente quería salir de ellos en la historia. Me gustó mucho ver el desarrollo del vínculo entre los personajes principales, ambos independientes, fuertes e inteligentes que toman la decisión de elegirse.

Lo que dejó mucho que desear fue la producción y los últimos 4 capítulos que fueron demasiados acelerados, me quedé en shock con el final por lo que me motivó hacer mi primer review.

La recomiendo por la historia, la actuación y la música.

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The main leads makes this drama a must watch

Initially, I was hesitant about diving into another drama featuring a transmigration female lead, especially one that might end on a bittersweet note. Yet, despite my reservations, my curiosity got the better of me, and I found myself clicking 'play' yet again.

The turning point came when I stumbled across a YouTube video showcasing the drama's clips. I was engrossed in it, captivated by the chemistry between the main leads. As soon as the video finished, YouTube's algorithm kicked in, suggesting more related clips, and I couldn't resist watching them, too.

I am particularly fond of strong female characters, especially those with impressive martial arts skills, and this drama appeared to tick all the boxes.

Eager to learn more, I headed over to kisskh to check the ratings and skim through some comments.

I genuinely appreciate seasoned drama actors; I’m drawn to characters portrayed by mature, manly figures rather than boyish ones. This drama certainly delivered on that front, and I was pleased with the performances and chemistry.

While the central storyline wasn't groundbreaking or incredibly innovative, the true strength of the drama lay in its supporting cast. I recognized several secondary actors and actresses who had impressed me in previous shows. Their presence added depth and enjoyment, making the viewing experience worthwhile.

Overall, this drama is a solid pick for anyone looking for entertainment. It’s receiving an underrated rating, considering the competent performances and engaging interplay among the characters.

While the overall drama may not stand out as particularly memorable, there are definitely a few scenes that leave a lasting impression. A solid 8.5/10.

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Finalmente completata!!

Serie appena completata.
La trama non è delle più originali: il solito passepartout spazio temporale che porta la storia dalla realtà alla fantasia.
Nella trama si trovano i soliti cliché (ma non è per questo motivo che forse piacciono?).
La trama è sviluppata con intelligenza e, a volte, con troppo dovizia di particolari che annoiano lo spettatore. La sceneggiatura non ha fatto un buon lavoro dilungando troppo la serie non aggiungendo molto alla storia, come ad esempio le gelosie delle varie principesse, le storie delle madri dei protagonisti principali credute morte e che poi compaiono, i tornei dei paesi confinanti, le cure mediche... Avrei voluto vedere un maggior approfondimento della storia d'amore principale che invece scivola gradatamente in secondo piano con un finale veloce e deludente.
La location e i set della storia sono molto ben fatti e risaltano il contesto delle vicende.
Le musiche sono apprezzabili.
I protagonisti principali Zhang Han e Zhi Xu Don sono molto bravi nella loro interpretazione voluta dalla regia ma avrebbero potuto rendere migliore la storia d'amore con maggiore spazio a momenti romantici o di flirt.
Ho trovato divertenti le storie d'amore minori delle coppie Situ Hao Nan /Nangon Qianqian e Baili Wei Shen/Xiao Sheng.
Mi hanno annoiato le madri ricomparse e le loro storie, gli amori/gelosie unilaterali di principi e principesse (ne bastava una ma fatta bene).
Il finale mi ha deluso per la brevità del tempo dedicato. Mi sarei aspettata un finale con maggiore suspance come in "Dreaming back to the Qing Dynasty".
Lo rivedrei? No, troppe puntate non interessanti, per me.
voto complessivo 7.5/10

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Quite hesitant to watch this, cause my experience with Zhu Xu Dan as the FL never good. But people keep saying this one is good & the YouTube keep give me the scene. It's all successfully attract my attention to press that play button. Let's discuss drama...

Story about Han Zi Qing (ZQ), an illegitimate daughter of the prime minister with Jun Bei Yue (BY) the 4th Prince. ZQ comes from the future, she come to the past due to a dagger & at first she keeps find her way back to her timeline. One day, she joined 4th Prince bride selection & she catch the glimpse of the dagger in 4th prince waist. Because of the dagger, ZQ decided to accepted BY proposal & since that day, she kept try to find her way to gain BY's trust & get the hand to the dagger.

But of course, their story not ended with the dagger. As the story goes, we find out turn out so many secrets about ZQ herself. And little by little BY & ZQ gain each other trust & their feeling for each other also deepen over time.

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ First time I really like Zhu Xu Dan as FL. She's really good as Han Zi Qing
+ I really like the chemistry between Zhu Xu Dan & Hans Zhang.

What I don't like:
- The weird angle. I don't know is just because Hans Zhang don't want to kneel or what... But all the kneeling scene for ZQ and BY really shoot at the weird angle that doesn't make sense or just plainly been cut from the scene. That's sometimes distract me in a weird way.
- The story just feel so heavy... With all the secret about ZQ and all the intrigue between kingdom. The last few ep quite bored me. I skip quite a lot....
- ZQ is really one special girl. OMG it's like she can't dead. So many damn time people try to killed her but unsuccessful

Overall this quite good a story for you to watch...

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A Solid 9/10

Modern time character meets ancient China.

Fateful love . presents an intriguing premise: an illegitimate daughter thrust into the world of political intrigue and forced to rely on the protection of the God of War, Jun Bei Ye. The story promises a captivating blend of romance, action, and political drama, but unfortunately, it falters due to its rushed pacing and a plot that feels overly ambitious.

The initial encounter between Han Zi Jing and Jun Bei Ye is compelling. Their contrasting personalities, the forced circumstances that bind them, and the burgeoning romance between them all hold promise. LOVE-LOVE THE COMEDIC PART. Fighting scenes are well choreographed. However, the narrative quickly expands to encompass a multitude of tribes and kingdoms, each with their own agendas and motivations. This creates a sense of overwhelming complexity that ultimately detracts from the core story.

While the main plot involving the islanders and the villains is engaging, it gets lost amidst the constant introduction of new factions and characters. The story feels fragmented, with too many threads vying for attention. The result is a sense of ambiguity and a lack of depth in character development. The potential for a compelling exploration of the relationships between Han Zi Jing and Jun Bei Ye, and their individual journeys of self-discovery, is unfortunately overshadowed by the sprawling nature of the plot.

The acting, particularly from the lead actors, is commendable. The chemistry between the female lead (FL) and the male lead (ML) is undeniable, and their performances effectively convey the emotional complexities of their relationship. However, the direction and blocking sometimes feel uneven, resulting in scenes that lack fluidity and impact.

The visual effects, while not groundbreaking, are generally acceptable. The initial scenes are visually appealing, but the introduction of numerous tribes and kingdoms leads to a decline in visual quality. The visuals become increasingly generic and forced, detracting from the overall aesthetic of the drama.

The OST is pleasant, but the recurring background music feels out of place in certain scenes. The music often clashes with the tone of the drama, creating a jarring effect. A more nuanced approach to the background music would have enhanced the emotional impact of the story.

Overall,
Fateful Love is a promising drama with a captivating premise. Salute to Hans Zhang for carrying all the weight of giving the drama justice and the reason to watch it. However, the ambitious scope of the plot ultimately hinders its potential. The story feels rushed and fragmented, with too many characters and factions vying for attention. While the acting and chemistry between the leads are strong, the uneven direction and the decline in visual quality detract from the overall experience. With a tighter focus on the core plot and a more cohesive narrative, Fateful Love could have been a truly exceptional drama.

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It turns out it was a dream

I liked the series in general. However, as in every series, a frenzy of nonsense took over in the last episodes. Chinese scriptwriters can't finish the series they start well in a beautiful, flawless, error-free, logical way. Constant mistakes, wrong things, the guy being a jerk, so what, I did it, it happened. They act like this. They think that it is watched anyway. Or there are many series. Which one should we do properly? All of them are ridiculous. They may think like this. I won't go into all of them, but Bei Yue's mother, who was later found to be a mother, did everything she could. Such a disgrace was watched by everyone. Similarly, the minister in Nanzaho. He did everything he could with full confidence. If the king of Nanzaho threw a knife at a man, he would kill him, they watched. You are the king, brother. All the men are yours. He took you there like a puppet. Then he plays with the ball in his hand. Hit one of you, bring him down. So is this logical? Nobody touches him. The man is making a horse play. They don't agree. I mean, they don't approve of what this guy does, but they watch. The others, the Prince and Princess on the other side, are also struggling with all their being. You'll say, are you stuck here? It's already fantastic. Look, they're dead. They went to the other world. They got the codes from their mother. They came back. They defeated the Minister of Nanzhao. For example, why aren't you stuck on this? I mean, which one should I catch up with? Our scriptwriter is crazy. Come on, add some reality to these series, or fly away when they start so that we don't watch them. They start right. They end wrong. They progress wrong.
I gave the series a 7.5 grade. Actually, I was going to give it a 6, but I gave it to the acting and effort again. I liked the cast. Zhu Xu Dan carried the series. It was good. He also acted well in the action scenes. He did well. Well done. Zhang Han's experience was enough, he mastered his role with his charisma. Yao Chi was very striking. I liked it very much. This role suits him. Hai Ling left halfway through. But he was successful. I don't know if Ryan Ren always plays like this, but I thought he was a little sloppy. It must be due to his role. But he grinned a little. Hao Xiang, Sun Yi, Li Yu Xuan, Luo Shi Qi, Ai Ran, the prince who plays Fei Yan's brother, I couldn't find his name on the list. These were the actors that caught my attention. I liked the acting, direction, costumes. I didn't like the script. I didn't like the writer. Would I watch it again? NO, Would I recommend it? NO. You did a bad thing to the beautiful series, scriptwriter. It could have been much better. A little attention, a little care, a little reality, at least possibility. If you want, check if what I wrote makes sense. Then make it a script. Let me recommend it.

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it is great

action is quite nice
the couple's just lack of romantic abit but it is quite good story
enjoy and fun to watch
The adventure, journey, encounter new people, plotting , action fighting, magic power, it is quite amazing.
the story is really nice.
it is sad abit about female family which it doesn't united with each other.

characters role play really good and acting amazing.
poison character and his female fellow, they are funny and enjoy to watch.
Ml acting quite good too, this battle scenes look very nice.
Fl acting quite amazing. every scenes her role play as amazing strong woman which everyone can rely on.
she is just amazing character.

that is all what i want to say about this drama.
this drama should rate at least 8.5

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