I just finished Episode 5.. omg I'm super speechless. It is really worthy of the big screen. OMG. The intensity, the whole arc, the theatrics, the character and relationship growth between the characters, especially Niran and Pete.
Absolutely loved today's episode. The character develoment in Pete, the steadiness of Niran's character to ground Pete and help him tame the demon, his pride and care towards Pete.
Omg I loved every bit of it. I cried for Pete, and felt grounded even more with Niran's words. His words and worries further show his cares for Pete.
We understand Pete alot more this episode and more insights to why he has outbursts and bad outlook of his life etc. Want to give him a big big hug. <3
No wonder Nani wants us to watch EP 5 on a big screen. SO EXCITING! Cant wait for Next Tuesday~~~
it's a chinese metaphor for the PM leaning towards a bigger "power" to get rid of Bao Cheng.
No problem at all :) Chinese is a very character context language, but I thought the EN subs would have gotten an equivalent for better understanding. Who knows they actually translated it directly for context
Thereās a lot of Mandarin in this series, and honestly, more than necessary. And considering the context of…
There's actually quite a number of Hakka people in SEA, but based on character, Niran and Grandpa lived in Betong, Yala, Southern Thai, where there's quite a number of Hakka Chinese population, and its near to the Malaysian borders as well.
As to why Mandarin - its the Standard dialect spoken and taught across Asia. In SEA, even though the more common dialect are Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese, etc, these are also secondary dialects to Mandarin.
Thought to give some input here cos thereās loads of talk about this title and a few other gmm titles getting geolocked in many countries.
Usually a series is Geo-locked from YouTube because its streaming rights in the territory has been exclusively acquired by another broadcast company. In Wuās case itāll be Viu and iQiYi. As it concerns IP assets and rights, naturally legal terms come into play to protect the show and business. All tv distribution works the same way.
One title might be available on Netflix in most parts of Asia but only available on Disney Plus or Prime or HBO in another territory, etc.
It is important to watch legally through these platforms that acquired them because industry researchers do look at data to see what works and would help build their subscriber base. It is not that a company want to sabotage a title by not putting it on YT. Itās legal and business concerning IP assets. YT being an advertisement funded streaming service, is not the best way to distribute tv shows.
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The Humour too! Timing was impeccable!
dway chok chata meuan fah sang
mai mee tang tee jah leek nee~
Omg I loved every bit of it. I cried for Pete, and felt grounded even more with Niran's words. His words and worries further show his cares for Pete.
We understand Pete alot more this episode and more insights to why he has outbursts and bad outlook of his life etc. Want to give him a big big hug. <3
No wonder Nani wants us to watch EP 5 on a big screen. SO EXCITING! Cant wait for Next Tuesday~~~
As to why Mandarin - its the Standard dialect spoken and taught across Asia. In SEA, even though the more common dialect are Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese, etc, these are also secondary dialects to Mandarin.
Hakka is mostly only used in chants in the show.
Usually a series is Geo-locked from YouTube because its streaming rights in the territory has been exclusively acquired by another broadcast company. In Wuās case itāll be Viu and iQiYi. As it concerns IP assets and rights, naturally legal terms come into play to protect the show and business. All tv distribution works the same way.
One title might be available on Netflix in most parts of Asia but only available on Disney Plus or Prime or HBO in another territory, etc.
It is important to watch legally through these platforms that acquired them because industry researchers do look at data to see what works and would help build their subscriber base. It is not that a company want to sabotage a title by not putting it on YT. Itās legal and business concerning IP assets. YT being an advertisement funded streaming service, is not the best way to distribute tv shows.