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I came to this series (both seasons) only recently, and fortunately had not read the comments on here. I can understand why some are disappointed with the ending. My reaction was "I cannot believe that they (the writers) did that". However, given the case that provoked the situation and the personal histories of the two leads, it was the correct ending.

There is a cartoon where two people are standing either side of a number drawn on the floor. One person say "I see 6" and the other say "I see 9". Everyone's perspective in life is unique. The success of a marriage/relationship is built on the people involved understanding and accepting the other's perspective.

The ending shows two people who want to be together but who have discovered their different perspectives. I hope that there is a third season where the differences are explored. I am not going to say whether the differences are overcome or not.

Totally agree that the evidence of financial obligations is so absent as to be non-existent. And, you are spot on with the "way too logical" observation.

For many TV series and films (regardless of country of origin), the intent is entertainment, and a certain level of escape from life's realities. I think all of us have to "suspend our disbelief" and just enjoy the show.

It might seem unrealistic, but it is not beyond the realm of possibility. There are many, many people who live to the very limit of their financial capability.

A few years ago, I knew a founding partner of a law firm, who was taking home the equivalent of $1,000,000 a year. However, he needed that money to maintain his lifestyle which included a multi-million dollar house in the city, a weekend country "estate", and a separate hobby farm. All three properties had very large mortgages. Plus, he had three children and an ex-wife who got alimony.

As for putting equity into a firm as a partner, that is true. However, many lawyers who become partners (like the woman I lived with) take out a loan to pay for it, and only pay the interest. Banks are very happy to loan to partners in law firms because they know that the annual "draw" (partners do not get a salary) will cover the interest. If a partner leaves the firm, the principle goes to the bank, or is transferred to the new law firm.

It is possible that law firms in Korea operate on a different model to those in Canada, where I am, or the U.S., so what I wrote above might not apply.

I am a little perplexed after watching episode 8. How is it that Yang Do Gyeong says so confidently that I Rang can see ghosts? It seems to me to be a bit of large leap to connect
(a) taking on 3 cases of three dead people;
(b) swearing like one dead person, acting like another, and finding the body of the third; and
(c) having a former shaman's house as an office,
to be able to categorically state that he can see ghosts.

Even with a front row centre seat, it has taken Na Hyeon longer to get to that conclusion.

I still think that the Chairman of Taebaek Law Firm had something to do with case against I Rang's father. However, is there a connection between the family and the shaman?

I understand your position. The only "reason" for this that I can put forward is that strong/extreme emptions are involved and the ghosts are drawn in regardless of the wishes of either side.

I am going to put this as a spoiler, as these are mere speculations. To be honest, I hope I am wrong about them because the creative team have decided not to follow with tried and tested "trope" route.

(1) I Rang 's connection to the ghosts is not just because of the incense; it is also because his father is connected to one the charms on the wall.
(2) Na Hyeon will also resolve the guilt of her friend's death/sacrifice through I Rang. (was there something more to the death?)
(3) I Rang's father's corruption will be linked to the law firm's Chairman. Resolving that case and rehabilitating his father's name will be the I Rang's final case of the series.
(4) The series end like The Master's Sun and Delivery Man and I Rang will continue to be able to see ghosts.

The above being said, I am enjoying the show so far.

Does anyone have any greater information about the song sent by I Rang to Na Hyeon at the end of episode 4? The subs appear to give give the title as Beautiful Flower. However, I cannot find it either in any search, or on Youtube or Spotify.

Totally agree. It took a move from the London to Hong Kong in my mid-20s for me to start learning how to cook properly.

One final bit of Kevin "parenting wisdom": children help their parents learn how to do parenting. The good parents listen and learn; bad parents are deaf and do not learn.

The critical phrase there is "tons of patience". From personal experience, the patience to understand a toddler while keeping your sanity, and the home relatively neat, is built up by learning to look after a newborn.

I have lost count of the number of characters in dramas who are portrayed as being incapable of cooking, so that is not unusual. Personally, I feel the reason for the overall inability to cope is meant to be a result of
-- the trauma of losing her sister (her only family and especially after arguing with her);
-- having to look after her nephew (initially) alone; and
-- not knowing where her life was going.

Clearly, this is a "redemption arc" type of comedy/love story, so starting at the bottom seems to be the obvious thing.

Rest assured I understand what you are talking about, and I do not disagree that there may be "propaganda"-like talking points in the show. However, I would ask whether the Chinese entertainment industry is unique in doing this. Personally, I think that people could analyse most entertainment from any country and find what they would consider propaganda.

Having said that, your first example of "communist propaganda" was the photovoltaic industry, so I provided international documentation showing that the Chinese PV (and wind power) industry and deployment is far larger than anywhere else in the world.

As for your second example , "China being suppressed", I would point to this morning's pronouncement by the U.S. president that he will impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if the proposed Canada - China trade agreement goes through. This is just days after he stated that the deal was a good thing. You cannot blame the Chinese (and Canadians, in this case) from feeling "suppressed".

Please do not let one particular perspective deter you from watching a programme that is a very pleasant love story that shows a gentle progression rather than the usual instantaneous love at first meeting trope. Are there frustrating parts? Yes. However, overall it is a good show.

The allegation of [communist] propaganda has been a recurring theme presented by some people throughout the run of the show. The Oxford English Dictionary definition is "The systematic dissemination of information, esp. in a biased or misleading way, in order to promote a particular cause or point of view, often a political agenda."

While the programme does promote the PV industry significantly, it is neither biased nor misleading. This is what I have posted previously:
"... almost two-thirds of global wind and solar projects under construction are in China. That is not Chinese propaganda but statements from international bodies.

Here are a couple of links that show just how far ahead they are of the rest of the world:
-- China continues to lead the world in wind and solar, with twice as much capacity under construction as the rest of the world combined: https://globalenergymonitor.org/report/china-continues-to-lead-the-world-in-wind-and-solar-with-twice-as-much-capacity-under-construction-as-the-rest-of-the-world-combined/
-- China currently dominates global solar PV supply chains: https://www.iea.org/reports/solar-pv-global-supply-chains/executive-summary

What you call propaganda is actually a reflection of reality. Why shouldn't their entertainment use this type of success as a background to the story?"

You do realise that almost two-thirds of global wind and solar projects under construction are in China. That is not Chinese propaganda but statements from international bodies.

Here are a couple of links that show just how far ahead they are of the rest of the world:
-- China continues to lead the world in wind and solar, with twice as much capacity under construction as the rest of the world combined: https://globalenergymonitor.org/report/china-continues-to-lead-the-world-in-wind-and-solar-with-twice-as-much-capacity-under-construction-as-the-rest-of-the-world-combined/
-- China currently dominates global solar PV supply chains: https://www.iea.org/reports/solar-pv-global-supply-chains/executive-summary

What you call propaganda is actually a reflection of reality. Why shouldn't their entertainment use this type of success as a background to the story?

My impression of the scenes at the airport in the last episode is that he had not and will not move on.

While the cars might appear to be too futuristic, given the (claimed) advances in autonomous cars and AI, it is not too much of a stretch to believe that such cars will be on the road sooner than we expect. Now, whether it is a good thing for people to have "conversations" with their cars (and other things) is open to question.

This was lovely show. I know some did not like the pacing, but I found it both relatable and realistic. More importantly, the time span from first meeting at the company to living together was around 1 year. For me, the story showed two people going from attraction through to love with huge doses of trust and respect built up along the way.

Add me to the list of Canadians who grinned from ear-to-ear when Tim's took centre stage. Next series, I want to see the leads eating Beaver Tails or poutine. 😂

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad that that the reports were helpful.

To be honest, I had not heard of Our Times: Light in the Desert, but am going to look for it over the weekend. By coincidence, a good friend of mine is from Uganda and he is working a project with his father. The plan is to build a large solar farm to provide electricity to their town, and also feed into the electricity grid.

I look forward to "seeing" during a future show. All the best.

I do not think that they had him killed, but I do believe they had him transferred to another country, which put him in harms way.