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Disappointing

I've wanted to watch the original movie Les émotifs anonymes for a while but, I couldn't find it in any streaming service in my region so when I saw there was a Japanese adaptation starring Han Hyojoo I was psyched!!!

The first couple episodes were interesting, cute and funfy.nThe actors are great in their roles and the chocolate looks absolutely divine, but I don't know, for me, there's something missing, I can't even explain why but somewhere along the way I got bored and struggled to focus and couldn'twait for it to be over already. The ending was cute but not enough to ease the feeling of disappointment it gave me.

Maybe it's me, maybe I expected too much,but it was just fine, not good, not bad, not something I would recommend or ever watch again.

Edit.

I was able to watch the movie and liked it so much better, the story is simpler and quirky, so if like me you thought this series was lacking a little something, give the movie a chance if you haven't.

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Incredibly tedious.

Started off interesting. After a while, the narrative gets bogged down with very superficial minutae.

There's a huge focus on the state of the art IT system that gets irritating after a while. The story is supposedly over 24 hours. After several weeks of trying to sieve the difference in crucial plot details versus details of the IT infrastructure, clothing etc, it just got too tedious. Everyone walked around with supposedly blood and gore artistically applied on; no smearing, no change, only on the face with hair, clothing spared

The only army required seems to be those in the "IT" industry. Otherwise the male protagonist is perfectly capable of taking down endless stream of baddies with his shortened sword (mark of shame).

One word describes the OST - numbing. What was supposed to be suspenseful was just draggy.

Just got too tedious snd i stopped.

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This is the best drama so far this 2025

Fated Hearts has earned a spot on
my favorites list, but it still falls short of my top favorite, Lost You Forever, followed closely by The Wolf, A Journey to Love, The Prisoner of Beauty, Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, Novoland Eagle Flag, Goodbye My Princess and The Story of Pearl Girl. Although Fated Hearts and Story Of Pearl Girl would have ranked higher than Ruyi and Novoland if they had maintained a focus on the main couple, as this is a romance drama featuring titular characters Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan, the narrative diverged into two separate storylines over the last few episodes. This development would have been acceptable if the secondary couple hadn't been portrayed as despicable characters, but unfortunately, they were. I find it challenging to sympathize with them due to their horrid behavior in the drama - the sister/princess exhibits selfish tendencies, while the emperor displays psychotic and perverted behavior, with both eventually revealing sadistic psychopathic traits. It's like watching a short drama with that cliche and cringe storyline within a serious period drama. I had high expectations for Fated Hearts to reach the same level of storytelling as Lost You Forever, which was well-executed and cohesive without promoting new talents/CP.

Although I'm somewhat disappointed, Fated Hearts remains the best drama for me since The Prisoner of Beauty was released.
Li Qin delivers another great performance as a female warrior with that ethereal and fierce look, she's a versatile actress.
Superb acting by Chen Zhe Yuan, and Zhao Bin (Emperor of Susha).

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Iconic couple pairing and an enjoyable story!

As someone who hasn't been enjoying the Xianxia and Xuanhuan dramas that released recently, I really liked "Love in the Clouds" as it was a rather light-hearted watch with a beautiful cinematography! 💕

The storyline isn't anything unique or outstanding either, but what I especially like is the subtle comedy and most important of all, Hou Minghao and Lu Yuxiao's chemistry (which felt non-existent in the second half though 😭)! They are perfect as the main cast of LitC and I really hope to see them together again in future shows.

I loved Lu Yuxiao as the second female lead in MJTY, so I was very excited to see her in this show. And she's doing well again! Just wish, we could've seen more of her scenes as a Warrior Godess.
I wouldn't say that some of the supporting cast's acting is the very best, but that doesn't disrupt the viewing experience, like it usually does for me.
One thing I'm upset about though is Situ Ling's transition to Chao Yuan and finally his downfall as I thought he could've tried to let go of the past and his obsessions.

Something I don't pay attention to in most dramas like I did with this one is that it subtly touched on some conflicts in the real world which I found well done.

Honorable mention: crazy CGI & visual fx, had to be said!! The styling is so gorgeous too 😍 (dare I say, Hou Minghao looks even better here than in "Fangs of Fortune")

Note: This should have been 8.0 stars for me, but I'm giving it +0.5 because I am very very biased

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It's perfect

From the moment I saw the pilot I knew this is gonna be good, just not THIS good!! I looked forward to it the most this year.

I'm seriously gonna miss this series so much... I was smiling through all of it, it was just so cute. 😢

Every couple had a fair amount of screen time and a good story, I'm hoping to see more series, especially GLs, like this. Super Interesting and wasn't boring at all!! which is something rare for me, because I don't usually find shows that entertain me through all the weeks of airing, especially romance stories.

I think people that never watched/read stories with a plot that includes body switch will be a bit weirded out by this at first, but I promise, it's not. Stories about body switching are personally really interesting.

Body switching usually happens for people to understand each other better, with that being the main purpose. Usually showing how each of them lives the life of other, seeing what they're going through and if they still wish to be them. This helps for a better understand and it plays an important role in getting close to each other as well.

In this case, It's the same. Each of them had to understand each other first for them to be able to switch back and realize that they should just be their own person.

The actresses were very impressive with it, it's definitely something that wasn't done before with gl shows and a new concept for it, so, I think they did perfectly. Their chemistry is good too and I like that it doesn't feel awkward like certain shows..

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A Standout Enemies-to-Lovers Drama with a Fierce Female Lead

This is hands down the best enemies-to-lovers drama I’ve watched this year.

Li Qin absolutely kills it as Fu Yi Xiao, a legendary archer and fierce female fighter. She brings power, grace, and grit to every scene, and her martial arts are sharp, clean, and just downright badass from episode 1 all the way through.

The drama ws high quality and fast-paced, with the two leads constantly challenging each other — no soft moments here. What makes it stand out to me i believe is that while the romance is definitely there, it’s not front and center. Instead, it simmers in the background, making the tension between Fu Yi Xiao and Feng Sui Ge even more compelling. Their chemistry wass stronger than I expected because of the agae gap between the Leads, however they’re easily the best part of the show.

That said, a few side plots and secondary characters (looking at you, overly naive princess) drag things down a bit and don’t match the sharpness of the main storyline. Plus, while the show leans on a few familiar tropes, it still feels fresh thanks to the leads and the way romance takes a back seat.

Overall, this drama is a fun, action-packed ride with a standout female lead and a slow-burn dynamic that really works. Definitely worth watching.

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Friends, foes and lovers

The first half of this drama is a solidly entertaining watch, as you follow enemies-to-lovers pair Feng Suige and Fu Yixiao joining hands to figure out how to make their way in the world and how to fight for their kingdoms. The second half is marred by sensational writing and directing with some over-the-top performances from an otherwise solid cast. I liken watching this drama to gorging oneself on junk food or candy. It's definitely yummy and sweet for a while, but you end up with a headache or stomachache afterwards.

I wonder if it is the trend these days in Chinese drama land. I feel almost embarrassed for these actors to have to work with such scripts. Li Qin and Chen Zheyuan definitely make the most of it here, as their performances really carry this show, enabling the audience to stay invested in them even though the multitude of characters surrounding them are engaged in really out there shenanigans. Hopefully idol period dramas (or just period dramas) in the future invest more care into their scripts.

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Greed , betrayal and a game of thrones

from the start you think this one is just another enemies to lovers drama but it is not that simple , the more you watch it's not just about romance , this drama has it all greed , betrayal , brotherhood and family issues .

loved how they turned from enemies to lovers , it took time to build their trust and to understand one another , they went through life and death together which made it more enjoyable to watch .

the emperor of susha is such a complex character you hate him for manipulating suige all his life to make him hate him and overtake the throne which suige never wanted in the first place , but in the end you pity him as he was blinded by power as all emperors 😒 and died all alone and betrayed.

xia jingshi such a despicable and obsessive charater he was also blinded by power and wanted to take the throne from his half brother as he was a playboy who never cared about state affairs , it's his method that makes you hate him he was willing to sacrifice yixiao for the throne yet after she lost her memories of the incident , he was willing to do whatever to get her back although she didn't want to go with him yet you pity him for the treatment he was getting since he was young for being a bastard yet it doesn't justify his actions .

Feng xiyang truly had it the hard way from the spoiled princess of susha who had her father and brother's protection to being all alone in jingxiu , i didn't get how she fell in love with xia jingshi after seeing him once and for sparing life , yet she was so nauve to leave everything behind for him but she got nothing in return except him trying to kill her .

emperor of jingxiu changed for the better after falling in love with xiyang , wished for a better ending for him .

zhang shen and the empress was a well deserved ending .

the murong family, I don't get why general murong tried to kill suige after the emperor spared Yao , like he was obsessed with protecting his son but from whom .

truly a masterpiece yet I think the ending was a bit rushed nevertheless it was great .

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Great all around storyline

Just finished today omg who ever casted these two leads together def deserves some praise they fit love when its strong fl and strong ml the characters felt like a strong mature relationship and parentship standing together as one and their chemistry was everything. As for the second fl her story was strong dealing with abusive marriage and so full of hatred misses out on someone who actually loves her and losing her child it broke my heart i was glad in the end she put her focus on helping her people and the country . Lin qin i love seeing her as warrior in dramas. Even there is alot darkness besides light in this drama i def watch it again and recommend to check out.

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1st time when supporting character stole a show

Daaaaaaaaaamn! I just finished and it was so good! I was anticipating this drama cuz of CZY as he stole my heart in Hidden Love and he didn't disappoint me - his role as Feng Suige is even better, he's smart, he's badass, but he actually cares so much! Utter perfection. As for FL, it's my 1st time seeing her but damn! She's one of the best female characters I've ever seen - she's brilliant, smart, strong-willed and on top of that really great warrior! Wish for more FL to be as capable as her - she's not your typical damsel in distress, she's a fighter! They are really fated for each other!

Enemy to lovers is my fav trope and it was really awesome to watch how they went from killing each other to be ready to fight for each other with their life. I love their bond growing little by little and when finally reaching it's peak it naver wavered, it was ironclad, no matter the circumstances. They weren't only lovers, they were also comrades, equal to each other in everything.

Besides main leads I want to say that other actors also did great job - but most memorable for me are two emperors.
Susha's emperor - I both despised him and pitied him, but I think his character was really interesting one, torn between his obsession of power and love for his family. He mistreated Feng Suige very much, pushing him to his limits again and again, but also beliving he's capable to overcome every trial. Awful parenting, but indeed quite useful way for shaping a strong ruler.
Jinxiu's emperor is my fav supporting character ever! How I love this crazy guy!!!!!! For me he's the real 2nd lead and I hope so much to see this actor as a main lead soon! Jinxiu's arc was actually the most suprising for me - as 1st I wished for all scenes to skip asap, but after the divorce - DAAAAAMN, I was waiting in anticipation for every moment of crazy couple - they were so perfect for each other and I wish for different end for them... Their last scene together made me cry so much - when he was too proud to beg for his life, but didn't hestitated even for a second to beg for hers... And when she finally realized that he actually loved her... And when he told her that her smile actually looks so awful... It broke my heart... Really... Their relationship was so toxic, but yet so amusing - near the end I cheered for them more than for main couple, hoping to see them starting own crazy family, but yeah... No happy end for them... :(

Anyway, JUST WATCH THIS DRAMA!

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They were both in the dark

Unhappy married couple. Both have their reasons to stay in that painful relationship. They keep this act untill one day each finds out that the reason of being together was never real.
I really felt heartbroken for both main characters.
I was genuinely crying when FL found out that she was deceived and had no real reason to go through this trashy marriage, because that very reason gave her some ground to go on. And I was crying when ML learned the truth about his marriage and at the same time he finally admitted to himself that he always was attracted by his wife, from the day he saw her for the first time when she was his brother's girlfriend, but the truth about the marriage already made it impossible for them to be together.
The script writers did a good job.

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Healing series with a bunch of great actors (veterans and newbies)

Short-lenght series (12 episodes), light, comforting, with an unusual and refreshing plot

PLOT: FL, a medical student raised by her single mother (FL2 - construction manager), runs away when she learns she has a brain tumor. Her mother ends up following her, and finds her first love (from high school), ML2, a divorced architect raising his son (ML) alone, in the village. FL + FL2 + best friend decide to settle in this village.

+++ Excellent actors, talented, subtle
+++ Well-written story, psychologically coherent. The dialogue is realistic but full of humanity. The story isn't about CEOs or the ultra-rich, but about the daily lives (full of small meaningful details :) of ordinary people, their emotions, their fears, their friendships, their loves.
+++ Gentle OSTs that fit well with the tone of the series.

=> Healing series with a bunch of great actors (veterans and newbies)
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Série courte (12 ép.) légère, réconfortante, avec un plot inhabituel et rafraichissant

PLOT: La FL, étudiante en médecine, élevée par sa mère célibataire (FL2 - chef de chantier), s'enfuit qd elle apprend qu'elle a une tumeur au cerveau. Sa mère finit par la suivre, et retrouve ds le village, son 1e amour (de lycée), ML2, architecte, divorcé élevant seul son fils (ML). FL + FL2 + Best friend décident de s'installer ds ce village.

+++ Excellents acteurs, fins, subtiles
+++ Story bien écrite, psychologiquement cohérente. Les dialogues sont réalistes mais plein d'humanité. L'histoire ne traite pas de CEO ou d'ultra-riches, mais de la vie quotidienne (plein de petits détails significatifs :) de gens ordinaires, de leurs émotions, leurs peurs, leurs amitiés, leurs amours.
+++ OSTs douces qui s'accordent bien au ton de la série.

=> Healing series with a bunch of great actors (veterans and newbies)

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Overall, it was a very good series. I enjoyed watching it. The acting, in particular, was excellent. I congratulate the director. Beautiful filming, beautiful acting, beautiful action scenes. Are there any mistakes? I attribute these to the screenwriter. There were many character flaws. I mean, a person's character is what it is. It doesn't change. Their temperament changes. I can't quite explain it. For example, in this series, the princess chooses the prince she sees over her beloved brother. This prince is trying to kill his brother. Knowing all this, it's impossible for her to insist and say she loves him very much. She regrets it later, which the other person already says. I have no interest in it. You're making these things seem like things, in other words, you're making her choose the older brother. Then you end the series by calling this girl "brother." The older brother, who is at loggerheads with the person she said she loved, ends up killing this man. Which one is correct? I don't agree with that. Such a character doesn't exist. There are flaws in the Emperor's character too. I think he's at fault. He kills his father-in-law, the queen, right before her eyes, with his concubine by his side. And then this woman becomes queen. The king, knowing all this, values ​​the queen. No matter how much trouble his son causes them, he blames his son. Ultimately, this father and daughter kill the emperor too. But before killing the emperor, his son kills his father-in-law. The emperor says, "My revenge has been taken." You didn't do these things while you were in power; you blamed your son, and after all, your son disobeyed you and killed this person. You've come to your senses. I think these characterizations are flawed. If a character hates someone, they do. You can't just say, "I did it today, I forgave you tomorrow, I gave up the next day," and then these characters change their character. And then this emperor is forced to call the woman who killed their mother, who caused it, "mother." That's what the father wants. What is this? It's completely perverse. Such a character doesn't exist. These are flawed. They're wrong. Certain things need to be considered before writing. Also, the eunuch, who was always at the emperor's side, wasn't around when the emperor was killed. A huge mistake. How could such a scenario even exist? He comes back hours later. He went for a walk. He went to the restroom. Look, in the state administration, the person in charge is the emperor's sole aide. He doesn't go anywhere without him. So many things happen. Hours pass. If this person leaves, they leave a replacement. They're notified immediately. Eunuch services aren't just sketchy. It's a no-brainer. If a eunuch leaves, another eunuch takes over. I'm not even counting the watchmen. If something happens to the emperor, they're immediately notified. An emperor doesn't just leave himself out in the meadow, acting like a patron. This is a mistake. The screenwriter didn't pay attention to these matters. He's probably saying it happens when the eunuch isn't there. It's bound to happen. A man won't sleep, eat, go to the bathroom, run an errand. But someone always takes over. It can't be just one eunuch. There are a hundred eunuchs, and as many guards. There's a guard commander. They're soldiers. You send them out on command. But eunuchs definitely take orders from the emperor. The screenwriter should know this better than I do. These things were overlooked. I'm not even going to get into the whole issue of a childhood friend and the person most loyal to the emperor acting as if nothing ever happened and then turning into an enemy. These things can happen. But the way he instilled it in us so deeply, making us submit to the emperor and then turning things into a blood feud, seemed too much to me. It was overdone. The fact that his childhood friend's father prioritized the prince and put it on the back burner, and that the prince was saved and left behind to suffer, and then the prince didn't call them, got ingrained in him for years, and he held it in his heart and became hostile towards the prince. That's possible too. But in this reversal, these children continue to be friends with each other. Doesn't one of them ever ask the other, "Why didn't you call me?" They don't ask. They bottle it up and try to overthrow the emperor. That's too much. Then they'll ask him why you continued the friendship. Why did you continue? You became such a sweetheart. You got closer and closer. Then you went behind his back. Things happen when you're a child. Then you can say, "I'm not talking to you." Your mind might not try to plan, but you could have told him to his face. I think these things are missing. But people can get angry and do certain things. I agree. Everyone can write according to their own ideas. It's up to us to watch. As I said at the beginning, I liked the actors. I liked the acting. Our leads were almost overshadowed by the supporting roles. There were some really good actors. Chen He Yi and Qin Tian Yu delivered some excellent performances, practically surpassing themselves. Edie Cheung, Zhao Bin, Li Yu, Lu Xing Yu, Jiang Kai, Michelle Hu, and Xu Xiao Sa—these veteran actors—acted as if they were giving an acting lesson. I really liked them. They tore themselves apart. I also liked Xia Meng, Wang Zi Teng, Zhang Cheng Lang, Sheng Ying Hao, Ding Jia Wen, and Xia Ming Hao. The harmonies between our leads were good. I found Li Qin more dynamic and relaxed. I think it was the director's influence. He delivered a different role than his usual one. Chen Ze Yuan, despite being younger, was very successful. I recommend it to those who haven't seen it.

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