Duel delivers a mind-bending chase thriller with unwavering excitement and grit Duel navigated a heightened quest of heroes who blindly trusted each other to achieve their personal goals of saving a loved one and remembering lost memories. Title Duel Distributor OCN Theme Crime, Sci-Fi, Drama, Detective Length 16 Episodes Broadcast Period 03 June 2017 – 23 July 2017 Overall Rating Rewatch Value Plus Factors Intense Plot, Superb Cast Oh No Moments Not Child Friendly, Caters to a Specific Audience Related Dramas Circle Trust OCN in conceiving crime stories that disregard the conventional cop drama approach by using conflicts that will make the most out of viewers’ time. Duel caught me off guard because I thought it will be a straight cop and crime drama. So, I was not prepared when it broke my heart into pieces with its main conflict of a father seeking the abductor of his sick daughter who happens to be a human clone supported by a big conglomerate company. It will not sink in right away to engage you, but once you patiently cross the 6th episode, you will forget what your current real-life problems are, and would just want to reunite the hero and his beloved child. Highlights Insanely Dark But Engaging Plot If told in scientific form, the detective’s daughter Soo Yeon, is like the sun in the solar system. Moving around her are the heroes and villains. The mystery-solving plot unravels the details of the story that are traced to prohibited medical research of 24 years about human cloning and a sort of cure-for-all vaccine. The story progresses as the serial killings of an evil clone happen. The movements of the plot are dependent on the quest to save the young girl until the discovery of the holy-grail-human-cure. It notches a more ardent contention for the dying people who need her to survive. The ambitious medical plot about stem cell therapy and human clones seem awkward to a crime drama, but the moment your attention is settled to the story, your brain will become busy processing the what-ifs and OMG’s of the story. Staunchly Intense Tone The frantic pace and overwhelming tone will exhaust you every episode, but you end up craving for more. I tend to avoid problem-laden stories, but Duel breaks the exception easily as it made me see the importance of reaching the end of the tunnel for everyone in the story. I was so drawn in all the characters that the fight scenes full of blood spatters, broken bones and ripped flesh did not make me flinch as the episodes go on. In the waning moments when the coveted vaccine has been found, I really had hair-tugging moments on why the story always chooses the complicated road versus the easy one. But then, the strength of the story is how the characters have good and evil resonance of their own that justify their growth in the story to the point of ludacris and selflessness. Superb Male Cast Portrayal Given that the action-packed drama will cater more to the male audience, I really enjoyed the male dominated cast because even with the heart-wrenching moments, the tear-inducing scenes are kept nicely at a bearable level. It made me cry without tears because of the detective’s love for his daughter, as well as the righteous clone’s fears of not being able to belong. Yang Se Jong is a revelation. For a barely new actor, he is sensitive to his shifting roles. I can only imagine the focus he had to work on in giving two facets of distinct characters. Jung Jae Young showcased his seasoned acting to a point where I want to beg the writer to stop hurting him. I won’t say that the female cast are lousy in the story. They supported well, but it’s the boys that really held the story in place. Impeccable Finish Line Race Duel gives a satisfying closure after wrapping neatly all the conflicts presented in the story. After the last episode, I heaved a sigh of content because it made me feel like I was one of their team members in that neverending pursuit to destroy the evil villains. The heroes and villains in equilibrium give a gripping pendulum sways as the characters push the momentum of the narrative. I got what I never asked for in Duel, and that really made me happy. Drawback Fight Scene Gaps While chasing the fugutives, the prosecutor’s team with the police reinforcement have tracked them on the crime scenes, but they are always a step behind in the entrapment operations. The execution of getting through the sneaky villain and the people behind him are always failing. My patience was tested on the warehouse hostage exchange scene because I can’t believe they were outwitted again. I know that it’s possibly because the story was just hitting halfway and I’m exhausted as they really live up to the “chase thriller drama” tag, but come on, it was not logically possible for the villains to slip through a band of detectives. There are evident gaps in the execution of the fight scenes. Duel is bloody and brutal in the brawl scenes, but the characters seem to be invincible with their ability to regain their strength for almost every episode of dark and twisted exchange of nasty squabble. Like they can take a two hour nap and will be back in full health after altercations like that of MMA bouts. That, for me is unbelievable. Recommendation Duel is the second sci-fi drama that will enter my personal favorite list for 2017. I’m also surprised how it consumed me, and how I stayed patient in reaching the culmination of the story. Probably it is because Duel made me feel like I am part of the team and we are all in that moment together. *wink If by any chance you want a real drama with pounces of action elements and inventive sci-fi plot, then by all means consider this excitingly crafted drama. Duel secures important messages about how human greed is neverending. It is a disease that will corrupt someone to the highest level of selfishness. The drama also gives a lasting impression on the kindness that makes a person. It depicts a human clone with a heart bigger than what a real person could ever have. There are lessons on love, friendship and family that are neatly interjected in the story. Yes, it is amazing how they were able to blend that given the rip-roaring battle scenes. Duel is served best on a bingewatch for you to feel the rush of the thrilling chase of the story. Enjoyed This Article? 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Completados wavy386 pessoas acharam esta resenha útil História Acting/Cast 10 Musical Voltar a ver 10 I had to take a couple of days to process my thoughts before writing this review. I have never been so affected by a drama before in my life, and honestly I don't know if my longing for this drama is something I'd ever care to repeat. I started this hoping for action and serious topics. I wanted plot and not romantic shenanigans. The drama starts off being pretty much all about a cop looking for his kidnapped daughter. This guy, however, is far from likable, and I found it difficult to sympathize with him in his plight. Why? Because he was, to put it simply, crazy, violent, and screaming. Lots of screaming. Lots of swearing. Lots of beating up suspects without evidence, heavy police brutality. This dude cared for nothing and no one but his daughter and wouldn't hesitate to brutally assault anyone he perceived to be in his way. That's where Clone 1, Sung Joon, comes in. Don't worry, I won't spoil anything. He has no memory of who he is, but Chief Jang decides poor Sung Joon is the key to finding his daughter. When these two meet, this is when the story really kicks off. I hated the detective for the first 2 episodes, but he does become more tolerable thanks to Sung Joon, who is kind and warm and patient where Chief Jang is crass, rude, and prone to fits of random rage. So for the first part of the drama, I watched because I was invested in the development between Jang and Sung Joon. I thought they were a great pair and really balanced each other nicely, and I'm a sucker for any kind of non-romance relationship focus. Chief Jang treated Sung Joon like a tool at first and didn't see him as a human being at all, and I wanted to see that change. There was some mystery and plenty of action for the first 6 episodes, but then it slows down and becomes mostly just drama and mystery with action sprinkled in. Eventually, the plot moves away from the father-daughter focus and we realize that ultimately this is a story about two clones. It's a sad story. Don't watch this if you don't want a ride on the rollercoaster of emotions. One clone is "evil," selfish and out for revenge and the other is kind, selfless and willing to put his life on the line to help near-strangers. But the characters are not simple, and evil clone is not actually just an "evil clone," but is a deep, complex character that will remain in my mind pretty much forever. What is the story really about? It's about clones learning to be human. It's about a father and his daughter. There's also an evil dude who wants to cure his illness and there's his evil spawn who aren't really worth mentioning but the story isn't really about them. No romance, just friendships and family relationships. Yay! Without Yang Se Jong, this drama would be nothing. His portrayal of three characters is something you really have to see for yourself. But let's say I had to keep reminding myself that it was the same actor. He brought the clones to life in a way that made me feel like I personally knew them. The other actors are good too. And JJY is so much more tolerable when he's not screaming his head off. It's not a perfect story, and there are aspects I wish had been different more interactions between the clones, more father-son bonding with Jang and Sung Joon, less of the secondary cop characters, but these factors don't change my love for this drama. I can't stop thinking about it and have already rewatched most of it 2-3 times. Leia Mais Esta resenha foi útil para você?

Completed wavy386 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast 10 Music Rewatch Value 10 I had to take a couple of days to process my thoughts before writing this review. I have never been so affected by a drama before in my life, and honestly I don't know if my longing for this drama is something I'd ever care to repeat. I started this hoping for action and serious topics. I wanted plot and not romantic shenanigans. The drama starts off being pretty much all about a cop looking for his kidnapped daughter. This guy, however, is far from likable, and I found it difficult to sympathize with him in his plight. Why? Because he was, to put it simply, crazy, violent, and screaming. Lots of screaming. Lots of swearing. Lots of beating up suspects without evidence, heavy police brutality. This dude cared for nothing and no one but his daughter and wouldn't hesitate to brutally assault anyone he perceived to be in his way. That's where Clone 1, Sung Joon, comes in. Don't worry, I won't spoil anything. He has no memory of who he is, but Chief Jang decides poor Sung Joon is the key to finding his daughter. When these two meet, this is when the story really kicks off. I hated the detective for the first 2 episodes, but he does become more tolerable thanks to Sung Joon, who is kind and warm and patient where Chief Jang is crass, rude, and prone to fits of random rage. So for the first part of the drama, I watched because I was invested in the development between Jang and Sung Joon. I thought they were a great pair and really balanced each other nicely, and I'm a sucker for any kind of non-romance relationship focus. Chief Jang treated Sung Joon like a tool at first and didn't see him as a human being at all, and I wanted to see that change. There was some mystery and plenty of action for the first 6 episodes, but then it slows down and becomes mostly just drama and mystery with action sprinkled in. Eventually, the plot moves away from the father-daughter focus and we realize that ultimately this is a story about two clones. It's a sad story. Don't watch this if you don't want a ride on the rollercoaster of emotions. One clone is "evil," selfish and out for revenge and the other is kind, selfless and willing to put his life on the line to help near-strangers. But the characters are not simple, and evil clone is not actually just an "evil clone," but is a deep, complex character that will remain in my mind pretty much forever. What is the story really about? It's about clones learning to be human. It's about a father and his daughter. There's also an evil dude who wants to cure his illness and there's his evil spawn who aren't really worth mentioning but the story isn't really about them. No romance, just friendships and family relationships. Yay! Without Yang Se Jong, this drama would be nothing. His portrayal of three characters is something you really have to see for yourself. But let's say I had to keep reminding myself that it was the same actor. He brought the clones to life in a way that made me feel like I personally knew them. The other actors are good too. And JJY is so much more tolerable when he's not screaming his head off. It's not a perfect story, and there are aspects I wish had been different more interactions between the clones, more father-son bonding with Jang and Sung Joon, less of the secondary cop characters, but these factors don't change my love for this drama. I can't stop thinking about it and have already rewatched most of it 2-3 times. Read More Was this review helpful to you?

Period drama’s narrow focus on telling and re-telling the same stories has, historically at least, deprived audiences of some rip-roaring screen fare. That’s now changing, as evidenced by this film about 18th-century Parisian polymath Joseph Bologne AKA Chevalier de Saint-Georges. As played by Kelvin Harrison Jr, this fascinating fellow escaped a Caribbean slave plantation – his mother was a Senegalese-African woman; his father her enslaver – to reach the highest echelons of French society. There he excelled as a champion fencer, composer and virtuoso violinist, described by US founding father John Adams as “the most accomplished man in Europe”.Screenwriter Stefani Robinson and director Stephen Williams have now brought his story to the screen, beginning with an impressive scene in which Bologne upstages Mozart at his own concert by challenging him to a musical duel F Murray Abraham’s Salieri would have loved to see it! Their weapon is the violin, but the most essential element in Bologne’s armoury – and perhaps that of any Black artist – is his unassailable self-confidence. That genuine talent is the basis for this, and it is also persuasively demonstrated in the on-camera arrangements by Michael Abels, which incorporate Bologne’s own concertos with some interesting speculation on the musical influence of his Afro-Caribbean isn’t the only period drama to centre a person of colour, but while the likes of Bridgerton or the Dev Patel-starring David Copperfield enliven otherwise familiar material with audacious casting choices, this represents a more fundamental, story-level shift. Like Amma Asante’s Belle from 2013, Chevalier retrieves an extraordinary Black life from historical obscurity and deems it means acknowledging the harsh reality of racism, for sure, but not necessarily forgoing the genre’s frothier, escapist pleasures. As Bologne flits from party to party, supping champagne and seducing married women, we enjoy elements of a Dangerous Liaisons-style courtly intrigue, alongside a backstage musical complete with audition montages, and a historical primer on the French Revolution. And while Harrison’s performance may never fully reveal the nature of the man beneath these sumptuous layers of organza, silk and self-confidence, it’s enchanté Chevalier, all the same.

By Vasia Orion Published on 2017/10/28 The idea of cloning is a highly controversial one and for good reason. South Korea has had its own advancement in and moral debates over it, making the lack of the topic's presence in drama fiction a surprising one. "Duel" does not really focus on the existential and other implications of human cloning, but it aims to be an action thriller experience with a related twist. AdvertisementThe series is a pretty straightforward suspense piece with the focus on action and violence OCN is known for. The drama may not break any molds, but it does have the unique appeal of embracing the cloning aspect of its premise, which could have easily been a mere gimmick. Perhaps OCN is learning that baiting does not work without delivery. The drama tries to build a solid mystery around the concept of human clones. The list of good points for "Duel" is sadly not very long, but the strong cast and their good chemistry definitely elevate the drama through many of its problems. Promising rookie Yang Se-jong takes on multiple roles convincingly and Jung Jae-young is as impressive as one would expect, given the veteran's caliber. It is the performance of Kim Jung-eun which stands out, however, as her Choi Jo-hye becomes an unsettling, mysterious force whose trajectory remains wonderfully vague. While the cast and their chemistry are solid, their characters and their relationships are unfortunately gravely underdeveloped. Choi Jo-hye, formidable as she is, has little involvement in things until the final episodes and the central "bromance" has no time to mature. "Duel" focuses so much on the chase and its mysteries of the past, on who must chase or catch whom, that it veers more into action territory than a story-based work. As a result, its story feels like an afterthought at times. The biggest issues with "Duel" are ultimately its plot holes and the eventual injection of far-fetched, forcefully dramatic twists and events into the story which seem more appropriate for soap operas than for a sleek thriller. The writing completely drops the ball on many occasions and the closing episodes are messy in their delivery of an ultimately unexciting resolution. It feels as if the story juggles too much with too little time. "Duel" is lacking in many aspects, especially considering the talent and appealing plot stakes involved, but it is a passable work which at least shows dedication to the catchier side of its premise. The characters are easy to feel for and their adventures are therefore engaging when focused on them, rather than on the often convoluted power games. "Duel" is not terribly exciting, but it is not half bad. "Duel" is directed by Lee Jong-jae, written by Kim Yoon-joo and features Jung Jae-young, Kim Jung-eun, Yang Se-jong and Seo Eun-soo. Written by Orion from 'Orion's Ramblings' Note Due to licensing, videos may not be available in your country

Completed Duel0 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value This review may contain spoilers Amazing Cast for an Amazing Drama If you are a sucker for dramas with a lot of action, injuries & crime, then this is 100% the drama for you. This is one of the few dramas for me that has an extremely high rewatch value. The cast in this drama was perfectly picked with high class acting pulling off some difficult roles. STORY - As for the overall story, we saw a lot of actions scenes with the concept or cat & mouse chases. With the three main parties involved, there was action, injuries & development in every episode. There were one or two episodes in the middle where the drama slowed down, but that was purely to prepare you for an impactful such an advanced concept, explaining everything was definitely a difficult challenge. However, to my surprise I didn't feel confused. A lot of information was given to the viewers over the episodes, so getting a clear understanding of how & why things happened was great. There was some information missing or didn't add up, but compared to other dramas in similar concepts / genres, this was explained amazing. CAST / CHARACTERS - Overall the casting for this show was great with a lot of the main actors executing their roles perfectly. To me, there were two main characters that stood identical twins / clones is always a difficult role for any actor. However, it was pulled off perfectly in this drama. Everything from the facial expressions, way of speaking and facial expressions was distinct between the two characters. It was interesting to watch throughout the whole drama and at times made me wonder how the scenes were filmed to be so perfect when the two characters character that really stood out to me was the female prosecutor. And if you found her annoying you, then congrats, she played her role perfectly. It's impossible for two people to have the exact same fingerprint and DNA, so her conclusion that that main MC was the kidnapper was justified as both DNA and fingerprints matched that of the crime scene. Apart from that, as you see in the first episode, Jang Deuk Cheon was out of his mind, so of course she'd believe science. If anything, she was the most logical in all the situations while investigating the truth. REWATCH VALUE - This has and probably always will be one drama that I consider to have a high rewatch value. Every time I watch it I discover more information that I hadn't noticed the previous time. On top of that, the action & actors make this a great drama in general. Was this review helpful to you?

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