Ep 1. Episode 1
My Dear Boy season 1 episode 1, titled Episode 1, introduces us to the story of a successful and wealthy entrepreneur, Fu Zi Jie (played by Luo Jin), who is engaged to be married to his girlfriend, Wen Ruo Yun (played by Zhou Dongyu). The episode opens with Fu Zi Jie struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of his mother, whom he was very close to.
In the midst of his grieving, Fu Zi Jie receives a letter from his mother which pushes him to unravel the mystery of his biological father's identity. This letter leaves Fu Zi Jie shocked as he always believed that his father had passed away when he was just a child. Now, with his mother gone, he is left with no answers and a burning curiosity to finally know the truth.
With the help of his loyal assistant and childhood friend, Lu Zi Xing (played by Roy Chiu), Fu Zi Jie embarks on a journey to find his father's grave and hopefully uncover some clues about his life. The duo travels to a remote island where his father was last known to be, and here we are introduced to a cast of characters that play an integral role in Fu Zi Jie's journey of self-discovery.
Shi Yunqing (played by Liu Jia Tong) is the first person he meets on the island, a spunky and fiery young woman who is the current owner of his father's restaurant. Disappointed with the condition of the restaurant, Fu Zi Jie volunteers to renovate it and is soon joined by other characters who have their own reasons to help him.
Wu Jia Yi (played by Li Qin) is a talented chef who has a troubled past and a drinking problem that has led to the downfall of her once-successful career. Fu Zi Jie offers her a job at the restaurant, hoping to help her get her life back on track. Zhang Yu Xi (played by Zhang Yu Xi), a local tour guide, is also roped in to help with the renovations and is instantly smitten by Fu Zi Jie's charm and good looks.
As the episode progresses, we see the group working together to revive the restaurant, each with their own motivations. Fu Zi Jie's charm and charisma endear him to the island's residents, and he is soon regarded as a hero by those around him. However, his journey to uncover the truth about his father's past is far from over, and we are left with a cliffhanger that will undoubtedly leave viewers eager for more.
Overall, My Dear Boy season 1 episode 1 does an excellent job of setting up the premise and introducing the key players in the story. The island setting provides a unique and picturesque backdrop for the story to unfold, and the characters are well-developed and intriguing. With its mix of romance, drama, and mystery, this episode is a great start to what promises to be an exciting and engaging series.
