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Two kindred spirits.
Susha and Jinxiu are regional rivals. Their enmity runs deep as the ocean. At the center of this enmity is the Red Clad General of Jinxiu, Fu Yixiao, and the First Prince of Susha, Feng Sui Ge. Feng Sui Ge, the commander-in-chief of Susha's Feng battalion, led his troops to breach Pinling City of Jinxiu. Just when victory was within his grasp, he was shot by an arrow from Fu Yixiao. With Susha's commander-in-chief at death's door, the army's morale fell. Thus, Pinling City was able to fend off the invading troops. Fu Yixiao, a great contributor to Jinxiu's victory at the Battle of Pinling, was betrayed, hunted, and fell from a cliff. Saved by the young mistress of Zhennian Villa, she awoke with severe amnesia. Her sworn enemy, Feng Sui Ge, seeking revenge for the battle, tracked her down. However, these two enemies unexpectedly reunite at Zhennian Villa. Seeing Yixiao's predicament, Feng Sui Ge knew there was more to the Battle at Pinling City. So, he decided to use Yixiao to find out the truth. Similarly, Yixiao wants to use Sui Ge to shake off her heavy pursuit. These two, who were mortal enemies not too long ago, must now rely on each other to survive. During their partnership, they face near-death experiences, overcome trials, and eventually, love blossoms between them.
Honestly, when I watched the trailer a few months ago, there was something off. I couldn't pinpoint what exactly. The drama seemed promising, but at the same time, it seemed lacking. I couldn't figure out why, though. However, the curiosity of how the plot was going to unfold, how it's going to end, and the political intrigue this drama will bring to the table had me going. Also, I wanted to see how the leads, Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan, work together since Fated Hearts was their first drama together. And surprisingly, Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan had such great chemistry together. Let me start by analyzing the lead characters.
Fu Yixiao is a female warrior who was lied to and betrayed by her country, the army she bled for, her beloved, and the sworn brother whom she grew up with. Honestly, for someone who lost everything and was betrayed by everyone she held dear, it'd be understandable if she lost it, but she didn't. All the scars she obtained from her betrayers only made her stronger, not weaker. More importantly, I love the fact that she didn't lose her humanity. Plus, I love the fact that she's able to move on and pick up her life from the pieces, even with all the trials and tribulations, still she conquered. Being able to move on from her past and start anew is no easy feat, but Fu Yixiao did it. She did not allow her past wounds to weaken her; rather, she treated her wounds and recovered from her injuries. I love that about her. I admire her because she didn't lose her compassion and humanity despite all that she's been through. That's something few people can achieve.
Feng Sui Ge is a man who lost his mother to the schemes of treacherous officials at a very young age. A man who was also betrayed by his teacher and the people he trusted. Although he's the eldest prince of Susha, nothing was handed to him on a platter of gold. All he achieved (his position in court and in the army) was through his blood and sweat. Despite being the commander-in-chief, he didn't harm the innocent, nor did he use the power he had for treachery. He only killed those who deserved death. This I love about him. He's the type of man who doesn't leave a grudge unsettled. This I also love about him.
HOW LOVE BLOSSOMED
Well, what can I say? At first, Fu Yixiao and Feng Sui Ge were at each other's throats. They schemed against each other, used each other, but as they got to know each other more day after day, they began to discover something new about each other. Plus, what was supposed to be a partnership of exploitation turned into care, care turned into protection, and eventually, protection turned into love. I can't really say their love is perfect. After all, there are no perfect relationships. But this I can say, their love is one of a kind. Sui Ge helped Yixiao recover the memory she lost piece by piece until she recovered fully. And during that time, they fell in love. What people ever cared about was whether he won or lost; they couldn't care less about the wounds he sustained. However, everything changed when Yixiao came into his life. Yixiao didn't care whether he wins or loses; what she cares about is his safety, and so does Sui Ge. What I love about this drama is the fact that they did not make Yixiao a vulnerable woman. Neither was she a clingy woman who couldn't get over the betrayal of her loved ones.
Another thing that made me love this drama more is when Sui Ge also had partial amnesia, Yixiao didn't leave his side, even when he only remembers her as an enemy. She stopped at nothing and made sure she made him recalled everything about their love and everything they've been through together. That's the testament to how strong their love is.
Ending Explained
Susha's evil prime minister, who's responsible for the death of Feng Sui Ge's mother, is brought to justice and executed by Sui Ge himself. Feng Sui Ge's father, Feng Ping Cheng was murdered. Xia Jingshi was killed by Feng Sui Ge in a close battle. I've got to say this, Xia Jingshi is one of the characters I hate the most in this drama. No, I despise him. Why? It's because he's hypocritical, despicable, and a lunatic. I understand that he was humiliated and wants to get back what was truly his. But in the process, he turned into a ruthless bastard. He thinks because he's in hell, he has to drag everyone there with him. He claimed he loved Yixiao. In my opinion, he's just obsessed with her and can't accept the fact that the woman who could risk it all for him has now fallen in love with another man. Honestly, his death was satisfying. More so because he died by Feng Sui Ge's blade. Plus, the fact that Yixiao didn't hesitate to fire an arrow at him was even more satisfying. Fu Yixiao and Feng Sui Ge did it. They achieved their goals, punished the villains, and brought peace to the two nations, without failing each other. At the end, we see Fu Yixiao and Feng Sui Ge spending time together at the cliff of a mountain. Feng Sui Ge gifts Fu Yixiao a beautiful bow, Zhuixia bow, befitting the aura of a master archer that she is. Together, they then shoot an arrow into the air. A happy ending, don't you agree.
Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan exceeded expectations. They killed their roles. Li Qin portrayed her role as the brave, strong, skilled, and decisive Fu Yixiao perfectly. Her facial expressions were spot on. Her display of emotions was what I'd describe as one in a million. She's the type of actress that moves the audience with her acting. I love her because she doesn't hold back when portraying a character. Fated Hearts is another testament to her wonderful acting. Furthermore, Chen Zhe Yuan's acting was just as wonderful and moving. He slayed his role as the ruthless, cold, decisive, strong, yet kind-hearted and loyal Susha's eldest prince, Feng Sui Ge. His acting is what I'd call excellent and convincing. Hats off to all the cast and crew of Fated Hearts; they did an excellent job in making this an excellent show. Plus, their chemistry is something I still can't seem to get over. I'd say their chemistry was out of this world if that's not an exaggeration. I hope to see them in another project. They left quite an impression on me. I really, really love their pairing.
Is Fated Hearts worthwhile? Without a doubt! Is this a drama that's captivating? Most definitely. This is a drama you wouldn't want to miss. It gets better with each episode. You wouldn't want to miss out on such an interesting drama packed with political intrigue, action, romance, awesome cinematography, realistic acting, beautiful OSTs, and a rollercoaster of emotions. I don't know about others, but this is 10/10 for me. To be honest, I'd rate it 10000/10 if I could.
Fu Yixiao's sentence that I loved so; "Where the arrow points, the heart follows."
Honestly, when I watched the trailer a few months ago, there was something off. I couldn't pinpoint what exactly. The drama seemed promising, but at the same time, it seemed lacking. I couldn't figure out why, though. However, the curiosity of how the plot was going to unfold, how it's going to end, and the political intrigue this drama will bring to the table had me going. Also, I wanted to see how the leads, Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan, work together since Fated Hearts was their first drama together. And surprisingly, Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan had such great chemistry together. Let me start by analyzing the lead characters.
Fu Yixiao is a female warrior who was lied to and betrayed by her country, the army she bled for, her beloved, and the sworn brother whom she grew up with. Honestly, for someone who lost everything and was betrayed by everyone she held dear, it'd be understandable if she lost it, but she didn't. All the scars she obtained from her betrayers only made her stronger, not weaker. More importantly, I love the fact that she didn't lose her humanity. Plus, I love the fact that she's able to move on and pick up her life from the pieces, even with all the trials and tribulations, still she conquered. Being able to move on from her past and start anew is no easy feat, but Fu Yixiao did it. She did not allow her past wounds to weaken her; rather, she treated her wounds and recovered from her injuries. I love that about her. I admire her because she didn't lose her compassion and humanity despite all that she's been through. That's something few people can achieve.
Feng Sui Ge is a man who lost his mother to the schemes of treacherous officials at a very young age. A man who was also betrayed by his teacher and the people he trusted. Although he's the eldest prince of Susha, nothing was handed to him on a platter of gold. All he achieved (his position in court and in the army) was through his blood and sweat. Despite being the commander-in-chief, he didn't harm the innocent, nor did he use the power he had for treachery. He only killed those who deserved death. This I love about him. He's the type of man who doesn't leave a grudge unsettled. This I also love about him.
HOW LOVE BLOSSOMED
Well, what can I say? At first, Fu Yixiao and Feng Sui Ge were at each other's throats. They schemed against each other, used each other, but as they got to know each other more day after day, they began to discover something new about each other. Plus, what was supposed to be a partnership of exploitation turned into care, care turned into protection, and eventually, protection turned into love. I can't really say their love is perfect. After all, there are no perfect relationships. But this I can say, their love is one of a kind. Sui Ge helped Yixiao recover the memory she lost piece by piece until she recovered fully. And during that time, they fell in love. What people ever cared about was whether he won or lost; they couldn't care less about the wounds he sustained. However, everything changed when Yixiao came into his life. Yixiao didn't care whether he wins or loses; what she cares about is his safety, and so does Sui Ge. What I love about this drama is the fact that they did not make Yixiao a vulnerable woman. Neither was she a clingy woman who couldn't get over the betrayal of her loved ones.
Another thing that made me love this drama more is when Sui Ge also had partial amnesia, Yixiao didn't leave his side, even when he only remembers her as an enemy. She stopped at nothing and made sure she made him recalled everything about their love and everything they've been through together. That's the testament to how strong their love is.
Ending Explained
Susha's evil prime minister, who's responsible for the death of Feng Sui Ge's mother, is brought to justice and executed by Sui Ge himself. Feng Sui Ge's father, Feng Ping Cheng was murdered. Xia Jingshi was killed by Feng Sui Ge in a close battle. I've got to say this, Xia Jingshi is one of the characters I hate the most in this drama. No, I despise him. Why? It's because he's hypocritical, despicable, and a lunatic. I understand that he was humiliated and wants to get back what was truly his. But in the process, he turned into a ruthless bastard. He thinks because he's in hell, he has to drag everyone there with him. He claimed he loved Yixiao. In my opinion, he's just obsessed with her and can't accept the fact that the woman who could risk it all for him has now fallen in love with another man. Honestly, his death was satisfying. More so because he died by Feng Sui Ge's blade. Plus, the fact that Yixiao didn't hesitate to fire an arrow at him was even more satisfying. Fu Yixiao and Feng Sui Ge did it. They achieved their goals, punished the villains, and brought peace to the two nations, without failing each other. At the end, we see Fu Yixiao and Feng Sui Ge spending time together at the cliff of a mountain. Feng Sui Ge gifts Fu Yixiao a beautiful bow, Zhuixia bow, befitting the aura of a master archer that she is. Together, they then shoot an arrow into the air. A happy ending, don't you agree.
Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan exceeded expectations. They killed their roles. Li Qin portrayed her role as the brave, strong, skilled, and decisive Fu Yixiao perfectly. Her facial expressions were spot on. Her display of emotions was what I'd describe as one in a million. She's the type of actress that moves the audience with her acting. I love her because she doesn't hold back when portraying a character. Fated Hearts is another testament to her wonderful acting. Furthermore, Chen Zhe Yuan's acting was just as wonderful and moving. He slayed his role as the ruthless, cold, decisive, strong, yet kind-hearted and loyal Susha's eldest prince, Feng Sui Ge. His acting is what I'd call excellent and convincing. Hats off to all the cast and crew of Fated Hearts; they did an excellent job in making this an excellent show. Plus, their chemistry is something I still can't seem to get over. I'd say their chemistry was out of this world if that's not an exaggeration. I hope to see them in another project. They left quite an impression on me. I really, really love their pairing.
Is Fated Hearts worthwhile? Without a doubt! Is this a drama that's captivating? Most definitely. This is a drama you wouldn't want to miss. It gets better with each episode. You wouldn't want to miss out on such an interesting drama packed with political intrigue, action, romance, awesome cinematography, realistic acting, beautiful OSTs, and a rollercoaster of emotions. I don't know about others, but this is 10/10 for me. To be honest, I'd rate it 10000/10 if I could.
Fu Yixiao's sentence that I loved so; "Where the arrow points, the heart follows."
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