When Fate Plays Matchmaker: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Zhao Shuangshuang, owner of a matchmaking agency, possesses the "Matchmaker's Eyes," a gift that allows her to see the "red strings of fate" connecting destined lovers. As a result, she becomes the top matchmaker in Lin'an City. Her biggest dream is to unite 81 couples and find her own destined love. Zhao crosses paths with Cheng Yin, a young Taoist who has sworn to destroy all matches made by "evil matchmakers" after his senior brother's tragic death. The two clash at every turn, challenging each other on every match they make. Over time, Cheng's feelings for Zhao grow without him even realizing—until her "first love," Cao Sui, returns. But the biggest crisis in their relationship soon follows, as Cheng discovers that Zhao might be connected to his brother's death. As they unravel the past, they eventually find happiness together, running the matchmaking agency side by side.

Series details

• Title: When Fate Plays Matchmaker
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Romance
• Premiere date: 2024-11-12
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-11-22
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Youku
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 12 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 80689

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-11-12; final listed air date 2024-11-22; episode order: 24.

Source and licence

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