As per my perception and the conversation that Sheng Wang had with Jiang Tian, Sheng Wang hopes to find some 'stability' for Jiang Tian hence suggests moving into a dorm.
It was stated by Grandfather Ding that Jiang Ting had NO home while growing up, he was constantly on a move, sometimes living with his father, mother, grandmother or old man Ding... probably he may have spent an occasional night at some acquaintance's home. Now that his mother has moved into Sheng Wang's father's home, logically he might get a stable home but due to his past experiences, psychologically he is still unable to relax and unpack. He may fear things going south between his mother and Sheng Wang's father someday or displeasing his stepfather or ... or ..or...and he may have to 'move' again so he is keeping himself ready for that possibility.
As per Sheng Wang, living in a dorm Jiang Tian may unwind a little because even though they cannot live in a dorm forever, it gives a 'specified duration' wherein the students can live as per the fees they have paid for the term. Hence Jiang Tian can mentally feel some stability for that time period.
So it doesn't matter that there are two other people sharing a dorm room with them because at the current juncture of the story they are looking for 'stability' rather than 'privacy'. Therefore both are rejoicing at having achieved that goal.
Maybe later they may find sharing the accommodation with other two students a little restrictive but that's for the future..In the present, they can heave a sigh of relief on behalf of Jiang Tian.
Episode 3 'up to you' versus 'down to you' There is a scene where the English Teacher in Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang's school is asking the students to differentiate between the phrases 'up to you' and 'down to you'.
As per the dictionary:
1.. 'up to you' means 'It's your decision! You choose!'
2. 'down to you' means 'to be someone's responsibility or decision:Duty, obligation and responsibility'
More thoughts about the idioms in the post below, marked as spoiler.
Episode 3 'up to you' versus 'down to you' There is a scene where the English Teacher in Jiang Tian and Sheng…
In the same episode before the English Teacher brings up the topic of differentiating between the two phrases, Jiang Tian has given money to Sheng Wang for the bottle of water he had purchased earlier for Jiang Tian, Sheng Wang tells Jiang Tian that it's 'up to you' implying that Jiang Tian can choose to remain formal and stiff with Sheng Wang, unaccepting his clumsy attempt at explaining as to Sheng Wang only kissed Jiang Tian in school due to the game of truth and dare, the kiss was just a part of the game.
Later when Jiang Tian offers to be friends with Sheng Wang while talking in his bedroom. Sheng Wang's soliloquy brings the whole topic of difference between the idoms full circle. Sheng Wang muses - "At this moment, I totally forgot what our English Teacher had said. What's the difference between "up to you" and "down to you". Only then did I realise, the moment Jiang Tian said that, my world turned UPSIDE DOWN. My world toppled."
The thin line between "up to you" i.e choice and "down to you" i.e obligation, blurs as everything turns topsy turvy with one heart to heart conversation of Jiang Tian with Sheng Wang.
I didn't give it much thought but now you're making me think about it. If that's the case it'll be fun to watch…
I don't know for sure, but when Sheng Wang casually mentioned that he had noticed Shi Yu...
Shi Yu was very happy to be noticed by Sheng Wang....
Then the next moment Sheng Wang said he noticed Shi Yu because Shi Yu had stepped on his foot many times, throwing cold water on the hopeful face of Shi Yu.
The difference between the conversation that Sheng Wang had with his father and Jiang Tian had with his mother.
Sheng Wang is quite vocal and doesn't mince words, he is eloquent and has a way with words. His father often considers him immature and doesn't really listen to what he is saying. Sheng Wang very clearly stated what he wanted. He very generously accepted his father's need for a companionship but never falterd from his point of needing to stay in a dorm.
Jiang Tian and his mother's relationship is quite stilted due her guilt of leaving her son to fend for himself while she was busy earning money. Both stay quite sitting on a sofa not knowing how to approach the topic, until they break the ice. Jiang Tian comforts his money by saying that this time he is not alone, as he has companion who would accompany him and ensure his happiness. He also expresses happiness that his mother will also not be alone as she has also found a loving companion.
What made me happy to see is that both boys want their respective parents to lead a happy life but they are not willing to change their decision. Their approach of discussing things with their own parent differs but both manage to convey their feelings. They stay firm and polite but don't buckle under the pressure of guilt, obligation or coaxing.
There are many instances where the viewers get a glimpse of how well Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang fit together. With…
1. Sheng Wang is beaten by some outside thugs on the school campus (arranged by a jealous competitive classmate). Sheng Wang while taking the beating and trying to escape from the goons, thinks that he is all alone and nobody is there to help him. When Jiang Tian finds out about this incident, he works out a way to catch these fellows and punish them. Later Sheng Wang finds out that Jiang Tian was instrumental in their being caught, he talks with Jiang Tian who divulges that if in place of Sheng Wang, he would be caught alone by the thugs he too would feel helpless and wish someone would help him. Jing Tian further states that at that time he wasn't there to help Sheng Wang but he made sure those guys were published for attacking Sheng Wang and making him feel powerless. (This conversation makes Sheng Wang realise that Jiang Tian would always protect him)
2. Sheng Wang and Jiang Tian both want to live in a dorm (hostel) at one point of time. However later, after the two feel a sense of fellowship, Sheng Wang no longer wants to live in a dorm but wishes to live in his father's house with Jiang Tian. Jiang Ting confesses that even though he also rejected the idea of living in a dorm due to their growing closeness (and the fact Sheng Wang was hurt by Jiang Tian wanting to live in a hostel) he still wished he could stay in a dorm. At that time Sheng Wang thought that Jiang Tian would leave him so he started distancing himself from Jiang Tian. Later Sheng Wang came to know from Old Man Ding that Jiang Tian never had a permanent home, he always kept his belongings packed in a suitcase, ready to leave a place at a moment's notice because he had an unstable childhood and never got a permanent place to call 'home'. Sheng Wang then offers to stay with Jiang Tian in a dorm, both of them would live in a dorm together so that Jiang Tian would feel safe for at least the duration of their boarding period and would unpack things from his suitcase as he would get a clear timeline where he could live at one place. (This conversation with Sheng Wang made Jiang Tian acknowledge that someone understood his fears)
By gaining insight into the other's frality, both feel protective towards the other. This understanding creates a bond of friendship and acceptance, however it is complicated by their budding romantic feelings for the other. Sheng Wang is more vocal about things but is oblivious to the romantic undercurrent between them or so it SEEMS, Jiang Tian on the other hand is hyper aware of his feelings but he is accustomed to bottle up his emotions never verbally voicing them out.
The hurdles in their way to a blissful life of together are them being of same gender as well as their parents' relationship which makes them 'brothers' in the eyes of the society.
There are many instances where the viewers get a glimpse of how well Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang fit together. With each Thread of shared experience, unrevealed emotion, conversations with concealed subtexts, silent support, All joining together; their relationship transforms into an unbreakable rope of blazing love. Some of their interactions that make them realise they have found a 'home' in each other and share RECIPROCITY in their feelings are :- (Read the remaining post in the spoiler tag below)
Is it necessary to have knowlege of S1 before starting season 2......or can we start without watching season1?…
If you have watched the first few episodes then in my opinion you may still be able to enjoy S2 as you must have an insight of the relationship between characters....however I feel DO watch the last case to get an idea where the protagonists are at the end.....there are a few hidden relationships and motivation that are brought forth during the whole S1, interconnected with the cases, so if possible Do watch S1 to enjoy S2 completely.
Awesome detailed S1 episode summary from @MsDarkqueen if anyone needs a refresher before S2 starts. 👍👍👍…
Thanks for leaving a link to my review...Your comment made me realise that this review may be helpful for people who are planning to watch the soon to be released S2 on July 18th, 2024...So I have left a link to S1 review on S2 page of this drama.
I am so excited for S2....Some time ago I had watched S1 and it was so gripping and entertaining....The cast did a fabulous job and their portrayal of the characters made the series enjoyable.
I have written a brief summary of each case of S1 in my review...it contains an outline of each case without revealing the full resolution. I have also included episodes number spanning each case of S1.....In case people would like to refresh their memory or viewers who haven't watched S1 would like to get a general overview before watching S2, I will leave a link to my review of S1 below... ( It may have some spoilers but l have deliberately not included all details and tried NOT to reveal the mystery)
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As per my perception and the conversation that Sheng Wang had with Jiang Tian, Sheng Wang hopes to find some 'stability' for Jiang Tian hence suggests moving into a dorm.
It was stated by Grandfather Ding that Jiang Ting had NO home while growing up, he was constantly on a move, sometimes living with his father, mother, grandmother or old man Ding... probably he may have spent an occasional night at some acquaintance's home. Now that his mother has moved into Sheng Wang's father's home, logically he might get a stable home but due to his past experiences, psychologically he is still unable to relax and unpack. He may fear things going south between his mother and Sheng Wang's father someday or displeasing his stepfather or ... or ..or...and he may have to 'move' again so he is keeping himself ready for that possibility.
As per Sheng Wang, living in a dorm Jiang Tian may unwind a little because even though they cannot live in a dorm forever, it gives a 'specified duration' wherein the students can live as per the fees they have paid for the term. Hence Jiang Tian can mentally feel some stability for that time period.
So it doesn't matter that there are two other people sharing a dorm room with them because at the current juncture of the story they are looking for 'stability' rather than 'privacy'. Therefore both are rejoicing at having achieved that goal.
Maybe later they may find sharing the accommodation with other two students a little restrictive but that's for the future..In the present, they can heave a sigh of relief on behalf of Jiang Tian.
There is a scene where the English Teacher in Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang's school is asking the students to differentiate between the phrases 'up to you' and 'down to you'.
As per the dictionary:
1.. 'up to you' means 'It's your decision! You choose!'
2. 'down to you' means 'to be someone's responsibility or decision:Duty, obligation and responsibility'
More thoughts about the idioms in the post below, marked as spoiler.
Later when Jiang Tian offers to be friends with Sheng Wang while talking in his bedroom. Sheng Wang's soliloquy brings the whole topic of difference between the idoms full circle. Sheng Wang muses - "At this moment, I totally forgot what our English Teacher had said. What's the difference between "up to you" and "down to you". Only then did I realise, the moment Jiang Tian said that, my world turned UPSIDE DOWN. My world toppled."
The thin line between "up to you" i.e choice and "down to you" i.e obligation, blurs as everything turns topsy turvy with one heart to heart conversation of Jiang Tian with Sheng Wang.
Let's see how it turns out.
Shi Yu was very happy to be noticed by Sheng Wang....
Then the next moment Sheng Wang said he noticed Shi Yu because Shi Yu had stepped on his foot many times, throwing cold water on the hopeful face of Shi Yu.
Sheng Wang is quite vocal and doesn't mince words, he is eloquent and has a way with words. His father often considers him immature and doesn't really listen to what he is saying. Sheng Wang very clearly stated what he wanted. He very generously accepted his father's need for a companionship but never falterd from his point of needing to stay in a dorm.
Jiang Tian and his mother's relationship is quite stilted due her guilt of leaving her son to fend for himself while she was busy earning money. Both stay quite sitting on a sofa not knowing how to approach the topic, until they break the ice. Jiang Tian comforts his money by saying that this time he is not alone, as he has companion who would accompany him and ensure his happiness. He also expresses happiness that his mother will also not be alone as she has also found a loving companion.
What made me happy to see is that both boys want their respective parents to lead a happy life but they are not willing to change their decision. Their approach of discussing things with their own parent differs but both manage to convey their feelings. They stay firm and polite but don't buckle under the pressure of guilt, obligation or coaxing.
2. Sheng Wang and Jiang Tian both want to live in a dorm (hostel) at one point of time. However later, after the two feel a sense of fellowship, Sheng Wang no longer wants to live in a dorm but wishes to live in his father's house with Jiang Tian. Jiang Ting confesses that even though he also rejected the idea of living in a dorm due to their growing closeness (and the fact Sheng Wang was hurt by Jiang Tian wanting to live in a hostel) he still wished he could stay in a dorm. At that time Sheng Wang thought that Jiang Tian would leave him so he started distancing himself from Jiang Tian. Later Sheng Wang came to know from Old Man Ding that Jiang Tian never had a permanent home, he always kept his belongings packed in a suitcase, ready to leave a place at a moment's notice because he had an unstable childhood and never got a permanent place to call 'home'. Sheng Wang then offers to stay with Jiang Tian in a dorm, both of them would live in a dorm together so that Jiang Tian would feel safe for at least the duration of their boarding period and would unpack things from his suitcase as he would get a clear timeline where he could live at one place. (This conversation with Sheng Wang made Jiang Tian acknowledge that someone understood his fears)
By gaining insight into the other's frality, both feel protective towards the other. This understanding creates a bond of friendship and acceptance, however it is complicated by their budding romantic feelings for the other. Sheng Wang is more vocal about things but is oblivious to the romantic undercurrent between them or so it SEEMS, Jiang Tian on the other hand is hyper aware of his feelings but he is accustomed to bottle up his emotions never verbally voicing them out.
The hurdles in their way to a blissful life of together are them being of same gender as well as their parents' relationship which makes them 'brothers' in the eyes of the society.
(Read the remaining post in the spoiler tag below)
I think in the link above they have uploaded only episode 1 and 2 with English subs as of now FREE....... Sorry for the disappointment...
For other episodes with English subs you have to pay for subscription (link provided below)
https://glb.m.mgtv.com/home/
If you don't mind watching it Raw without English subs, I will leave another link below.👇
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUM8x224JrX8winP6BhrPmiHZWcMHmfyR&feature=shared
Such variety shows are difficult for international audience to watch with proper English subs unless the official channels make them available.
👆🏻 Catch Me if You Can, playlist of FULL episodes with Eng Subs uploaded on Mango tv YouTube channel
Edited to add: only episode 1 and 2 are available with English subs for now.
You can watch the episodes with Eng Subs (only episode 1 and 2 as of now are available with English subs)on Mango tv YouTube channel
I have written a brief summary of each case of S1 in my review...it contains an outline of each case without revealing the full resolution. I have also included episodes number spanning each case of S1.....In case people would like to refresh their memory or viewers who haven't watched S1 would like to get a general overview before watching S2, I will leave a link to my review of S1 below... ( It may have some spoilers but l have deliberately not included all details and tried NOT to reveal the mystery)
Summary Review of S1
https://kisskh.at/profile/MsDarkqueen/reviews/320349r=notif&_nid=172064645#comment-18092085
Hopefully S2 will be equally engaging.