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What the Duck thai drama review
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What the Duck
1 people found this review helpful
by Demy_Martin
Aug 27, 2018
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 10.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
So I ended up watching this because it was suggested from having watched other BL's. I don't want to say that I didn't like this show, because I did but there was just something missing. For 20 episodes, which is on the longer end of shows, the story never really progressed between the two people who were meant to be the main focus. Pop was the main character and I didn't like him. I wanted to skip all the scenes with him. Oat was a lot more likeable but again, they dragged a gambling plot for almost 6 episodes. I get it! He gambles! That being said Oat was much more interesting than Pop as he at least had the "aha, I like him" moment. Pop goes the whole show with a girlfriend he clearly has zero interest in and barely tolerates his romantic interest. I do think this might be to sort of show that not all BLs should be happy endings. What the Duck(fuck) might be trying to deviate from the norm set by other BLs in which case, it did a good job. It's like nothing else.

The other characters were the saving grace of the show. Mo (Pop's gf) was probably my favorite character and her storyline was captivating as she dealt with hazing as a stewardess and her boyfriend basically blowing her off. You root for her more than anyone else.

The other BL couple was also much more interesting. It showed a dark side to BL I had not yet seen. Pree and Rambo started off very sweet and quickly turned so dark. The actors were so good that they immediately drew you in and it was again a unique take on the BL genre. It brought up important topics too, such as STDs. The motivations of these two were also worthy of exploring. Did they really love each other?

Overall it's worth watching because it sets up a pretty interesting universe of characters that you look forward to seeing expand but beware that it is not like all other popular BLs out there.
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