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This review may contain spoilers
“The so-called fate and who gets to decide it”
(っ.❛ ᴗ ❛.)っ 💗💗 Now hello, my dear "little songs"~ It's review time!✨
('Little songs' as in 'Xiao Ge' derived from Yi Xiao and Sui Ge's names, which @Ximena helped me think of for our fandom name~ Changed the original one I thought of, but anyways... let's move on~)
First of all, I want to shower the cast and crew with the praise they truly deserve. Well done and thank you, [Fated Hearts] Team, for presenting us with a fresh take on the enemies-to-lovers plotline, featuring strong main characters and no unnecessary misunderstandings between them! Chen Zhe Yuan's Feng Sui Ge and Li Qin's Fu Yi Xiao are the power couple we've always wanted to see on-screen. They remain steadfast despite external factors and significant events, such as amnesia. The initial episodes, showcasing their bitter enmity, are so realistic and vivid that it’s easy to believe they could k!ll each other without hesitation. What ultimately brings them together is indeed fate, acting in ways neither of them is initially aware of. Both characters are absolute and straightforward, and I loved how their love developed naturally, without feeling forced. They are drawn to each other’s light and become each other's saviours.
I want to give a big round of applause to the veteran actors who portrayed Emperor Feng Ping Cheng, Prime Minister Zhuang Shen, and Murong Zhong. These characters were the most memorable scene-stealers, apart from our fated couple. Who can stand idle when their children are at risk and faced with past injustices? The character arcs of these three fathers are solid, each with valid reasons for choosing their respective paths, even if they are ultimately unforgivable. Feng Ping Cheng often says it's fate, but is it really? Another standout performance came from Qin Tian Yu as Emperor Xia Jing Yan of Jin Xiu. I loved how he delivered harsh truths to the naive Susha princess.. 〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜♬⋆.˚ Who would have thought he would become one of the characters I’ll miss? If there were a spin-off miniseries for this drama, I would love to see the story of Xia Jing Yan and Feng Xi Yang— that would definitely be 'bad and crazy'! ( - ᴗ •́ )✨ Another favourite of mine is Lu Ke. He brings such big puppy energy, much like a Chow Chow~ ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵). He may seem aloof and wary of strangers, but he has absolute devotion to his master and commander, Sui Ge. ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ
True to its name, [Fated Hearts] showed us what fate truly means. "Why did you do this? Why won't you love me? Why can't you understand me?..." There were many 'whys' questioned by various characters in the story, and those were the fuel for their simple desires, which eventually led to greed, betrayal, and wrong choices.
We follow the harrowing journey of two wounded souls desperately trying to escape the depths of despair, where betrayal has left its deepest scars. Fu Yi Xiao was one of the three formidable warriors who stood by the Prince of Zhennan, the illegitimate heir to the Jin Xiu Kingdom. Together, they faced countless trials, always having each other's backs in battle. However, the unwavering trust they built crumbled when their master prioritised power over the bonds they shared. Xia Jing Shi, the Prince of Zhennan, presents himself as calm and collected, seemingly plotting his rise to power against his foes, yet he is no different from the very people he claims to despise. Yi Xiao has endured a lifetime of torment, but the brutality of her past only intensified when she uncovered the truth behind her suffering…
On the other hand, Feng Sui Ge unwillingly had to embrace all the thorns in his soul. He's been stabbed in the back many times, both metaphorically and literally. (If only I can hug him tight to comfort him, but I'm also scared of Yi Xiao's arrows.. (¬_¬") & Sui Ge's neck-breaks (ᵕ—ᴗ—). . .) Despite his father’s harsh upbringing to make him strong and ruthless, Sui Ge managed to survive years of mistreatment. Unfortunately, his father, Feng Ping Cheng, cannot love properly, and the anguish of losing the love of his life pushed him into deeper darkness, which only deepens Sui Ge's suffering. However, our ML pulled through with the help of his brother-like best friend, Murong Yao, and his close aides and subordinates, but this glimmer of light didn't last long either. The tender friendship between the two 'brothers' faltered after a certain tragedy, giving way to insecurities, grudges, and an unspoken rivalry from the young master Murong...
Watching [Fated Hearts] made me reflect deeply on the concept of fate. Susha's emperor blamed nearly every misfortune and responsibility on fate, as if it were the sole explanation for his troubles. His ego and pride ultimately led to his downfall at the hands of those closest to him. The Zhuang clan's greed and overconfidence have resulted in their own demise; they can blame no one but themselves, as it was simply karma coming back to haunt them. As for the Murongs, I initially felt sympathy for the father. If not for his unreasonable son's actions, Murong Zhong might not have resorted to such extreme measures. However, we can't definitively say that this was the only reason for his actions. It could also be that his long-hidden grudges finally surfaced, with his son's fate serving as the trigger and the final straw.
This raises the question: "Was everything determined by fate, or were they simply the unavoidable consequences of past actions?" Was it predestined that the two royal families of Susha and Jinxiu would descend into chaos, or were their chaotic ends the result of their own actions? Was Jinxiu's red-clad archer destined to become a vassal of Susha's God of Death, or did their decision to unite lead to the end of the war? The question remains open...
('Little songs' as in 'Xiao Ge' derived from Yi Xiao and Sui Ge's names, which @Ximena helped me think of for our fandom name~ Changed the original one I thought of, but anyways... let's move on~)
First of all, I want to shower the cast and crew with the praise they truly deserve. Well done and thank you, [Fated Hearts] Team, for presenting us with a fresh take on the enemies-to-lovers plotline, featuring strong main characters and no unnecessary misunderstandings between them! Chen Zhe Yuan's Feng Sui Ge and Li Qin's Fu Yi Xiao are the power couple we've always wanted to see on-screen. They remain steadfast despite external factors and significant events, such as amnesia. The initial episodes, showcasing their bitter enmity, are so realistic and vivid that it’s easy to believe they could k!ll each other without hesitation. What ultimately brings them together is indeed fate, acting in ways neither of them is initially aware of. Both characters are absolute and straightforward, and I loved how their love developed naturally, without feeling forced. They are drawn to each other’s light and become each other's saviours.
I want to give a big round of applause to the veteran actors who portrayed Emperor Feng Ping Cheng, Prime Minister Zhuang Shen, and Murong Zhong. These characters were the most memorable scene-stealers, apart from our fated couple. Who can stand idle when their children are at risk and faced with past injustices? The character arcs of these three fathers are solid, each with valid reasons for choosing their respective paths, even if they are ultimately unforgivable. Feng Ping Cheng often says it's fate, but is it really? Another standout performance came from Qin Tian Yu as Emperor Xia Jing Yan of Jin Xiu. I loved how he delivered harsh truths to the naive Susha princess.. 〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜♬⋆.˚ Who would have thought he would become one of the characters I’ll miss? If there were a spin-off miniseries for this drama, I would love to see the story of Xia Jing Yan and Feng Xi Yang— that would definitely be 'bad and crazy'! ( - ᴗ •́ )✨ Another favourite of mine is Lu Ke. He brings such big puppy energy, much like a Chow Chow~ ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵). He may seem aloof and wary of strangers, but he has absolute devotion to his master and commander, Sui Ge. ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ
True to its name, [Fated Hearts] showed us what fate truly means. "Why did you do this? Why won't you love me? Why can't you understand me?..." There were many 'whys' questioned by various characters in the story, and those were the fuel for their simple desires, which eventually led to greed, betrayal, and wrong choices.
We follow the harrowing journey of two wounded souls desperately trying to escape the depths of despair, where betrayal has left its deepest scars. Fu Yi Xiao was one of the three formidable warriors who stood by the Prince of Zhennan, the illegitimate heir to the Jin Xiu Kingdom. Together, they faced countless trials, always having each other's backs in battle. However, the unwavering trust they built crumbled when their master prioritised power over the bonds they shared. Xia Jing Shi, the Prince of Zhennan, presents himself as calm and collected, seemingly plotting his rise to power against his foes, yet he is no different from the very people he claims to despise. Yi Xiao has endured a lifetime of torment, but the brutality of her past only intensified when she uncovered the truth behind her suffering…
On the other hand, Feng Sui Ge unwillingly had to embrace all the thorns in his soul. He's been stabbed in the back many times, both metaphorically and literally. (If only I can hug him tight to comfort him, but I'm also scared of Yi Xiao's arrows.. (¬_¬") & Sui Ge's neck-breaks (ᵕ—ᴗ—). . .) Despite his father’s harsh upbringing to make him strong and ruthless, Sui Ge managed to survive years of mistreatment. Unfortunately, his father, Feng Ping Cheng, cannot love properly, and the anguish of losing the love of his life pushed him into deeper darkness, which only deepens Sui Ge's suffering. However, our ML pulled through with the help of his brother-like best friend, Murong Yao, and his close aides and subordinates, but this glimmer of light didn't last long either. The tender friendship between the two 'brothers' faltered after a certain tragedy, giving way to insecurities, grudges, and an unspoken rivalry from the young master Murong...
Watching [Fated Hearts] made me reflect deeply on the concept of fate. Susha's emperor blamed nearly every misfortune and responsibility on fate, as if it were the sole explanation for his troubles. His ego and pride ultimately led to his downfall at the hands of those closest to him. The Zhuang clan's greed and overconfidence have resulted in their own demise; they can blame no one but themselves, as it was simply karma coming back to haunt them. As for the Murongs, I initially felt sympathy for the father. If not for his unreasonable son's actions, Murong Zhong might not have resorted to such extreme measures. However, we can't definitively say that this was the only reason for his actions. It could also be that his long-hidden grudges finally surfaced, with his son's fate serving as the trigger and the final straw.
This raises the question: "Was everything determined by fate, or were they simply the unavoidable consequences of past actions?" Was it predestined that the two royal families of Susha and Jinxiu would descend into chaos, or were their chaotic ends the result of their own actions? Was Jinxiu's red-clad archer destined to become a vassal of Susha's God of Death, or did their decision to unite lead to the end of the war? The question remains open...
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