Mostinfluential snub of the past two decades. You have the horror of the snubbing of Romania's Palme d'or winner 4 Weeks, 3 Months and 2 Days (2007) to thank for the creation of the Academy's Executive Committee. Nominations have been so much better ever since! First foreign language film to win an acting Oscar. recaps discussion news cast 70 July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 Duel Episode 16 Final by odilettante Even though Duel never really netted the ratings that OCN has recently grown accustomed to, there was a steady and loyal viewership that remained until the end. Now it’s time to see if that perseverance has paid off — will we get the resolution we desire, or will there be more last-minute surprises as the plot continues to twist and turn? FINAL EPISODE RECAP Deuk-chun is shot, but valiantly continues to hold his ground while Mi-rae and Sung-joon escape from Sanyoung’s men. Through the van windows, an agonized Sung-joon screams for Deuk-chun as Chief Park drives away. Later, Sung-joon sits in the ICU next to Deuk-chun’s unconscious body. Whew, at least he’s alive. Sung-joon cries as he remembers all the bonding moments the two men have gone through the past few days, starting from the moment Deuk-chun literally dragged the clueless Sung-joon off the bus, to the time they jumped off the bridge to escape the police, and then to the recent conversation where Deuk-chun encouraged Sung-joon to just live his life as Sung-joon. Soo-yeon goes into cardiac arrest, and Sung-joon rushes into her room as Mi-rae watches the doctors perform CPR. Thankfully, the doctors are able to resuscitate and stabilize Soo-yeon, but the doctor warns Mi-rae that Soo-yeon will most likely not survive another attack like that. Mi-rae insists on immediately starting the bone marrow treatment in order to save Soo-yeon. Mi-rae brushes off the doctor’s concern about her own recovery. There have been enough people who have been hurt or killed in protecting Mi-rae — she couldn’t bear it if Soo-yeon was added to that list. The police station is filled with Sanyoung’s battered-and-bruised security guys. As the other detectives focus on booking them in, Chief Park turns his attention to Big Boss. Chief Park is furious by Big Boss’ stoic silence. When Big Boss actually smirks, Chief Park grabs him by the collar and screams in his face, demanding to know if Big Boss is laughing at him. Chief Park starts to break down as he yells that, thanks to Big Boss, his good friend and fellow detective is in the hospital. Soo-ho and Hyung-shik have to literally drag Chief Park away as he starts to kick Big Boss. Chief Park doesn’t care about police protocol as he screams that Deuk-chun already endured enough pain thanks to Soo-yeon’s kidnapping — he didn’t need to get shot trying to save her, too! Sung-joon sits with Mi-rae after the doctors retrieve a bone marrow sample. Smiling, she weakly reassures Sung-joon that she’ll be fine — she recovers quickly, remember? Sung-joon tells her that Soo-yeon will get the treatment in about an hour, which satisfies Mi-rae. Even though she’s the one in the hospital bed, Mi-rae still asks after Sung-joon, worried about how he’s doing. She promises that she’ll save him next. Sung-joon gently tells her that what’s most important is that Mi-rae rests and gets better herself. In an almost parallel image, Seo-jin sits by her father’s bedside, asking about Chairman Park’s health. She asks if she should bring Mi-rae back to the lab, but Chairman Park orders his daughter to stay in the hospital. Seo-jin’s only just been released from custody — he doesn’t need her causing more trouble. Chairman Park insists he’ll take care of everything himself. A new Big Boss arrives, and Chairman Park tells Boss that he’s heard the doctors are getting a sample of Mi-rae’s bone marrow to treat Soo-yeon. He orders Boss to make sure that sample goes to the chairman and not Soo-yeon. Seo-jin quietly takes in this new information. Sunbae and Sung-joon nervously sit by Soo-yeon’s side, wondering what’s taking the doctors so long to start the treatment. It’s already a half-hour past the scheduled time, so Sung-joon decides to find the doctor and check on the delay. Sung-joon finds the doctor just as the man is hurrying out of his office in his street clothes. When Sung-joon asks what’s going on, the doctor weeps as he confesses that he gave away Mi-rae’s bone marrow. The doctor blubbers that he had no choice — his family and the entire hospital were at risk of being ruined if he didn’t obey Sanyoung’s orders to give the sample to someone else. Sung-joon studies CCTV footage of the doctor handing the box of Mi-rae’s bone marrow to Boss But as Boss walks to his car, he’s knocked out by Sung-hoon, who takes the box for himself. Sung-joon is surprised to see Sung-hoon is involved. Sung-hoon returns to his lair with the bone marrow. He downs whisky like it’s tea as he studies the transfusion bags inside the box. Seo-jin calls Sung-hoon, warning him that her father is going to steal Mi-rae’s bone marrow. She asks Sung-hoon to steal it first, casually adding that he can do whatever he wants with it — maybe even cure himself. Seo-jin just wants to make sure her father never gets it. After Seo-jin hangs up, Sung-hoon wryly notes that one person wants Sung-hoon to die so he can save his daughter’s life Deuk-chun and Soo-yeon. But another person wants Sung-hoon to live so she can make sure her father dies Seo-jin and Chairman Park. Chairman Park also gets a copy of the hospital CCTV footage. Once he realizes Sung-hoon has the bone marrow, the chairmen angrily orders his men to bring back “his” cure. Sung-hoon’s nearly finished drinking the entire whiskey bottle when he hears the front door unlock. He cocks a gun and sets it on the table, ready for the visitor, who turns out to be Sung-joon. He sees how awful Sung-hoon looks, and worriedly asks how the other clone is doing. When Sung-hoon doesn’t answer, Sung-joon carefully asks for the bone marrow box, adding that it doesn’t belong to Sung-hoon. Sung-hoon snarks that it’s not like there’s a name on it, so it should be “finders, keepers.” Sung-joon pleads for Soo-yeon’s life, insisting that she needs the transfusion immediately. Sung-hoon says that Sung-joon can take the box if he can find it. But as soon as Sung-joon turns around to look search for the box, Sung-hoon grabs the gun. Sung-hoon shoots at the liquor cabinet right next to Sung-joon. It’s a warning shot, I assume, or else the bottle of whiskey he drank is throwing off his aim. Sung-joon slowly turns back around. Sung-hoon doesn’t understand why Sung-joon is doing all this for Soo-yeon and Deuk-chun, people Sung-joon barely knows. Sung-joon simply says that he wants to keep his promise to save Soo-yeon. Sung-hoon scoffs at Sung-joon’s answer, then screams that Sung-joon also made a promise to Sung-hoon — he promised to come back! A flashback to the tiny clones reminds us of Sung-joon’s promise to look for tiny Sung-hoon, no matter what. But Sung-hoon says Sung-hoon never came, and tiny Sung-hoon, huddled on his hospital bed, cries as he wonders where his brother is. Adult Sung-hoon continues to point his gun at Sung-joon as he asks the other clone what he was doing all that time when tiny Sung-hoon was growing up in the lab, enduring a life of painful testing and experimentation. Sung-hoon starts to cry as he says that he waited twelve years for Sung-joon, but Sung-joon never came. Sung-hoon demands to know why he should let Sung-joon have the bone marrow, since Sung-joon apparently only reappeared in his life to take the cure away from Sung-hoon. Sung-hoon adds that Sung-joon is no different than Doctor Mom, and he suspiciously asks if Sung-joon is being paid by Sanyoung. Sung-joon reassures him that he isn’t, revealing that Doctor Mom was actually blackmailed into staying at Sanyoung so that she could help find a cure specifically for Sung-hoon. Sung-hoon wavers as he recalls the way Doctor Mom threw him out of the way of the oncoming car twelve years go, taking the full impact herself. Sung-hoon slowly lowers his gun as he remembers Doctor Mom quietly apologizing right before she died. Sung-joon continues to earnestly explain that he did try looking for Sung-hoon, but when tiny Sung-joon found his way back to the research lab, it had been locked up and shut down. Then Sung-joon was passed from orphanage to orphanage, all the while believing that Sung-hoon was living happily with Doctor Mom. Sung-joon starts to cry as he explains that even though he spent his life surrounded by strangers, he lived each day in hope that Sung-hoon and Doctor Mom would find him. His voice filled with emotion, Sung-joon tells Sung-hoon that now that they’ve found each other again, they should start a new life together as ordinary humans. Sung-hoon aims the gun at Sung-joon again, paranoid that Sung-joon is only trying to trick him. He reasons that if Sung-joon cared about him as much as he says, then Sung-joon should want Sung-hoon to keep the vaccine for himself. Sung-joon vows that he’ll save and protect Sung-hoon, but first they have to save Soo-yeon. Sung-hoon’s failing organs cause him to clutch his chest and stumble back onto the sofa. Sung-joon sees his chance and he leaps on top of the other clone. With tears streaming down his face, Sung-joon injects Sung-hoon with the anesthetic, causing the younger clone to lose consciousness. Regaining consciousness, however, is Deuk-chun, who weakly asks Mi-rae what happened. She tells him he’s been out for three days, which just serves to remind me I have no concept of time on this show. He asks after Soo-yeon, and Mi-rae says that she’s fine, but hesitates when Deuk-chun asks about Sung-joon. Sung-joon is currently ransacking Sung-hoon’s place, looking for the bone marrow as the unconscious Sung-hoon sleeps off the anesthetic upstairs. Despite looking in all the possible — and some improbable — places, Sung-joon is unable to find the box of bone marrow. He doesn’t have much time to worry about it, though, because Boss shows up with a bunch of Sanyoung’s security guys. Boss assumes Sung-joon is Sung-hoon, and Sung-joon plays along. To protect the real Sung-hoon from being discovered upstairs, which would also prevent Sung-joon from saving Soo-yeon, Sung-joon gloatingly tells Boss that he used the bone marrow treatment on himself. Boss decides that Chairman Park can still take the cure from “Sung-hoon” anyway. They forcibly drag Sung-joon away just as Sung-hoon starts to awaken. Now alone, Sung-hoon reveals the bone marrow box is in the trunk of his car. Sung-hoon seems to have been conscious enough to hear that Sung-joon lied about giving himself treatment, and he drives away, thinking about Sung-joon’s pleading promise to live together like normal, ordinary humans. Sung-joon, now in hospital garb, is dragged to the secret lab where he’s strapped face-down on the bed, much like tiny Sung-hoon used to be. Sung-joon screams and resists, but Boss just covers Sung-joon’s mouth with tape as they zip-tie his limbs to the bed. Watching from his phone, Chairman Park starts to laugh in satisfaction, but ends up coughing up blood. He isn’t concerned, though, since he assumes that his team will soon be extracting the cure from “Sung-hoon.” Except the real Sung-hoon arrives at the lab and swiftly takes down Chairman Park’s security guards with some pretty awesome flying kicks. Sung-hoon doesn’t even break his stride as he enters Chairman Park’s hospital room, flips on the lights, and aims his gun directly at the chairman’s head. Chairman Park is surprised to see him, since he assumes that Sung-hoon is strapped to the bed. He quickly realizes that the clone in the lab must be Sung-joon, and even though Chairman Park is shocked to lean that Sung-joon is alive, he can’t help but wonder if Sung-hoon barging in is some brotherly attempt to save Sung-joon. Chairman Park immediately decides that such a thing is impossible, since they’re “just clones” and “lab rats.” Besides, he’s not afraid of Sung-hoon killing him, because the chairman is a dead man anyway. Either he dies by Sung-hoon’s hand or he dies from a lack of a cure for his disease. But Sung-hoon knows that Chairman Park will do anything to try and stay alive, and Chairman Park laughs, agreeing. He asks who really has the cure, and , and Sung-hoon says that he injected himself with the cure, not Sung-joon. Chairman Park is suspicious, but Sung-hoon reminds the chairman that Sung-joon didn’t know about the plan to steal the cure from Mi-rae’s doctor, so there’s no way Sung-joon could have intercepted it and taken it for himself. Sung-hoon smiles as he tells Chairman Park that he actually found out thanks to Seo-jin, adding that she ordered him to take it so the chairman couldn’t have it. Ha, at least Chairman Park seems surprised by his daughter’s betrayal. The security guys finally arrive, and Sung-hoon grabs Chairman Park to use as a hostage. Sung-hoon tells the security guys to let Sung-joon go or else Chairman Park will die, but Chairman Park warns Sung-hoon that if he kills the chairman, then his men will kill Sung-joon. He tells Sung-hoon that he can swap places with Sung-joon, since the chairman doesn’t really care about the clones — he just wants the cure. Chairman Park shows Sung-hoon the live feed of Sung-joon tied face-down on the bed as the doctors cut open his hospital gown. It’s exactly like what tiny Sung-hoon used to endure, and adult Sung-hoon reels at the vivid memory of those painful experiences. Sung-hoon yells for the men to stop — he’ll take Sung-joon’s place. But only if they release Sung-joon first. Chairman Park agrees, and Sung-hoon slowly lowers his gun, allowing the security guys to grab him. Elsewhere, Sanyoung’s security guards drag the unconscious Sung-joon to a waiting car and drive away. On his knees, with his hands tied behind his back, a defeated Sung-hoon patiently endures Chairman Park’s gloating. Chairman Park thanks Sung-hoon for preventing him from getting the wrong bone marrow treatment. Oh, if only he knew. Chairman Park rescinds his promise to free Sung-joon, and instead orders his men to take Sung-joon to the research team so they can continue to do experiments on him. Ugh, of course, because the chairman doesn’t have an ounce of humanity in him. But Sung-hoon just smirks as he says Chairman Park is too predictable. Deuk-chun is already hot on Boss tail, forcing the car off the road. There’s no warning shots this time as Deuk-chun shoots the security guys in their kneecaps, then continues to fight until he can retrieve the unconscious Sung-joon. When the doctors arrive to take Sung-hoon’s bone marrow, he starts to laugh. Chairman Park orders the doctors to hurry up, but Sung-hoon confidently says that it doesn’t matter — the chairman is going to die soon, anyway. A flashback reveals that Sung-hoon went to Soo-yeon’s hospital. Aw, Mi-rae first calls him Sung-joon, but quickly realizes he’s Sung-hoon. I love the way that she protectively stands between him and the hospital bed, ready to sacrifice herself to save Soo-yeon. But Sung-hoon just sets down the box of bone marrow, telling Mi-rae he’s returning it to her and she can use it however she wishes. Mi-rae asks him why, and Sung-hoon pauses a moment before simply saying that he’s found a way to live like a normal, ordinary human. Sung-hoon’s next stop is to find Deuk-chun. It’s a tense stand-off as Deuk-chun, barely-recovered from his gunshot wound, looks down the barrel of Sung-hoon’s gun. Deuk-chun asks him why he’s there, and Sung-hoon reveals Chairman Park’s clone mix-up, telling Deuk-chun where Sung-joon is. That’s why Deuk-chun was prepared to take down Boss and the other security guys in order to save Sung-joon. Back at Sanyoung hospital, Chairman Park sputters as he demands to know what Sung-hoon is talking about. In response, Sung-hoon uses a scalpel that was hidden up his sleeve to cut the ties around his wrist. Then he leaps forward, using that same scalpel to cut Chairman Park’s throat. Sung-hoon smiles at the gasping, gurgling, and dying chairman. Sung-hoon even continues to smile as Sanyoung’s security guys riddle him with bullets. Sung-hoon falls to the floor as everyone else rushes to attend to Chairman Park. It’s a beautiful sequence of slow-motion and haunting music, full of emotion as Sung-hoon whispers his last words “Sung-joon-ah.” Even though Sung-joon is still unconscious in the backseat of Deuk-chun’s car, a tear falls from his closed eyes. The scalpel slips from Sung-hoon’s lifeless hand. An undetermined amount of time later, Deuk-chun softly calls for Soo-yeon, who wakes up. It seems that the bone marrow transplant went well. Soo-yeon immediately notices that her father is also in a hospital gown, and he says it’s because he got hurt while catching bad guys. Sung-joon is also in a hospital bed, with Mi-rae at his side. He’s grateful that she made the difficult choice to go through with the bone marrow transplant, but Mi-rae says that they know who really made the tough decision. Sung-hoon told her he was angry at the world for treating him only like a clone, which is why he was so obsessed with fighting to survive. But then he realized he was just as bad as everyone else since he thought of himself as nothing more than a clone, and had given up on living like a real person. Mi-rae’s voice softens as she says that’s why Sung-hoon decided he should at least die like a human being. With tears streaming down his face, Sung-joon asks why Sung-hoon told Mi-rae so much about himself when Sung-hoon barely told Sung-joon anything. Another undetermined-yet-short amount of time later, Deuk-chun gathers his team of detectives to head out and “crush the bad guys.” Aw, the way they stand at attention reminds me of the beginning when Deuk-chun was cracking down on the illegal gambling, before Soo-yeon was kidnapped and his life fell apart. One of Jo-hye’s superiors is furious that she’s planning on going after Sanyoung, which could make the prosecutor’s office a public laughingstock due her claims of a highly respected company performing illegal experiments of human cloning. Jo-hye calmly hands him photos of the Doctor Lee’s frozen body — and Sung-hoon’s body, too. Sniffle, sniffle. Deuk-chun made sure to take photos for her while he was at the lab. He got her the evidence after all! Jo-hye explains how Doctor Lee was cloned over twenty years ago. Her superior scoffs at that story, and she hands over photographic evidence of the current-day surrogate mothers, pregnant with genetically engineered fetuses. She also mentions Jeong-dong and his attempt to have Sanyoung clone his daughter. It’s enough for her to get permission to go after Sanyoung. The same time Deuk-chun arrives at Sanyoung is when Jo-hye and her team arrive with their blue boxes, ready to confiscate Sanyoung’s files. Ahhh, this meeting is no accident — finally Jo-hye and Deuk-chun have a copacetic partnership. Boon-suk and Song-yi apprehend Seo-jin before she can escape to America. I will never tire of seeing Seo-jin in handcuffs. Deuk-chun also arrests Chairman Oppa he is, after all, the official head of Sanyoung now that Chairman Park is dead. One year later, Soo-yeon — with a head full of hair! — visits a columbarium where she places memorial flowers next to Sung-hoon’s urn. Sniffle, sniffle. She asks if “ajusshi” is enjoying heaven and if he’s seen her mother there. She adds that while she likes being around “Uncle Sung-joon” who looks just like “ajusshi,” she still misses Sung-hoon. Deuk-chun, Sung-joon, and Mi-rae are also there, and Sung-joon quietly tells Sung-hoon that he’s doing better now. Sung-joon adds that he’s really sorry he couldn’t keep his promise to live a normal life with Sung-hoon. As Deuk-chun drives everyone home, he asks Sung-joon if he’s still confused about who he is and how he should live is life. Sung-joon smiles and says that he no longer worries about that. Instead, Sung-joon has decided to just let life lead the way. After all, isn’t that how normal people live? Deuk-chun teases that Sung-joon must really be human now. Rolling down the window, Sung-joon sticks his hand out to feel the wind. Soo-yeon follows his lead, and they ride into the sunset with the wind between their fingers. COMMENTS Excuse me while I try to compose myself. Those last twenty minutes or so were pretty rough on my tear ducts. Let’s think about the positives first Soo-yeon is healed! Yay! Sung-joon seems to be doing pretty well, too, so I’m not sure if he somehow was healed by Mi-rae’s bone marrow in the past year or if he simply wasn’t as in bad a shape as we all originally thought. Maybe one of Sanyoung’s doctors was able to offer up a plea bargain after Jo-hye obviously revealed all of Sanyoung’s evil doings by using their illegally gained vaccine-creating knowledge to find a workable cure. Maybe the details don’t matter, since the most important thing is that this little ragtag family of Sung-joon, Mi-rae, Soo-yeon, and Deuk-chun are just that in the end a family. Soo-yeon calling Sung-joon “Uncle,” clearly implying that Sung-joon is a part of her daily life, made me want to cry for joy instead of all the other reasons I’ve wanted to cry in the last few minutes. I can see how some might think the ending isn’t satisfying because it glosses over all those questions we’ve been wondering about since the beginning, and we’re forced to fill in the massive blanks with our own assumptions — but I loved it. Soo-yeon may not necessarily be a “lab rat” like the clones, but she certainly spent most of her life in a leukemia-built cage that prevented her from experiencing so much of the “real” world. Watching her delight in feeling the wind, just like the twelve-year-old clones did, makes me realize that she’s been given a second chance not just at her own life, but also a chance to live the life that Sung-hoon never got to live, with freedom and family and the ability to do whatever she sets her mind to. She’s no longer trapped by her failing body. As heartbreaking as it was to see Sung-hoon purposefully throw his life away, it was also a beautiful sacrifice. I ache for the way Sung-hoon has been mistreated, and I still wish, somehow, he could be in that car with Soo-yeon and Sung-joon, with his hand out the window, feeling the wind. But Sung-hoon managed to redeem himself through his noble sacrifice, proving that even though he knew he was irrevocably broken thanks to Sanyoung, he still was able to claim some ownership of his body. Sung-hoon likely knew that going to the chairman that night was a suicide mission, but it was also completely his choice. No one forced him to give the bone marrow back to Mi-rae. No one forced him to tell Deuk-chun where Sung-joon was. That was a decision Sung-hoon made on his own after weighing the options presented by the lying Chairman Park and the earnest Sung-joon. For someone so bitter that Sung-joon never fulfilled his promise to find him when he was young, Sung-hoon’s last gift was to provide Sung-joon the means of finally fulfilling his promise to save Soo-yeon. Overall, while Duel might have had pacing issues and some plot threads that got a bit knotted and frayed along the way not to mention all the hand-wavey science, I really enjoyed being a part of this “chase thriller.” The conspiracy theorist in me might have delighted over the hours of speculation this show provided, but without a doubt the show’s strength was watching the growing trust and relationships between the characters. I know I’ve said it before, but Yang Se-jong deserves all the accolades for his incredible portrayal of Sung-joon, Sung-hoon, and Doctor Lee. I never doubted that these were all three different characters, even when Sung-joon was pretending to be Sung-hoon an acting feat that still boggles my mind. I may have been doubtful in the beginning, knowing this important role was given to a rookie with only a couple of small supporting roles under his belt. But now I consider myself Yang Se-jong’s fan for life and am looking forward to wherever dramaland takes him next. The rest of cast were also solidly reliable, especially once the edges were rubbed off from the harsh characterizations of the first few episodes thank you, Jung Jae-young, for dialing down the screaming, and Kim Jung-eun for not looking quite as unbearably smug. I have a lot of respect for Lee Na-yoon, the child actress who was so committed to her role that she actually shaved her head. She also managed to make Soo-yeon wise beyond her years yet still believably young and childlike. I’ve mentioned my undying love for Mi-rae previously, so let me also thank this show for taking a chance on yet another “green” actor and introducing me to Seo Eun-soo. Even more gratitude must be placed in the hands of the production team. Despite an over-reliance of flashbacks and flash-forwards, I really appreciated the way the director was able to portray such a complex and dense story. All the little clues along the way were fun to pick up and puzzle over, even if they ended up being red herrings or fake red herrings — is that a thing? A red herring for a red herring?. While no drama is perfect, the hours spent analyzing every little detail felt like a gift instead of a burden. Thanks to everyone who joined me on the adventure — may our shared memories of this drama be happier than a clone’s. RELATED POSTS Duel Episode 1 Premiere Watch My Sassy Girl, Seven Day Queen, Best Hit, Duel The hunt for the clone is on in new Duel teaser Three-way face-off between clones and a desperate father in Duel The clone face-off begins in Duel posters Chilling sci-fi thriller Duel to cool the summer with killer clones Kim Jung-eun considers OCN’s evil-clone crime thriller Duel Jung Jae-young returns with OCN suspense thriller Duel Tags Duel, Jung Jae-young, Kim Jung-eun, Yang Se-jong Premium Supporter Currently Airing
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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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An inspired combination of drawing-room mystery and ghost story, the modestly scaled, smartly staged “Brooklyn 45” is set in a single location on a single night a homey Park Slope brownstone on Dec. 27, 1945. But writer-director Ted Geoghegan packs in plenty of plot and gives an excellent cast some flavorful dialogue and rich characters to play; his crew supports them with a meticulously dressed set, a colorful visual palette, and some sparse but well-deployed visual effects. Most of what makes “Brooklyn 45” so entertaining doesn’t cost a lot of money. It just takes talent, and horror legend Larry Fessenden plays Lt. Col. Clive “Hock” Hockstatter, who invites some old friends and Army buddies to his home a month after his wife Susan died. He’s joined by the ruthless military interrogator Marla Sheridan Anne Ramsay and her Pentagon pencil-pusher husband Bob Ron E. Rains, along with the gung-ho old soldier Maj. Paul DiFranco Ezra Buzzington and the publicly disgraced Maj. Archibald Stanton Jeremy Holm. Hock asks the party to join him in a seance, which gets interrupted by a shocking act of violence and the surprise arrival of a German immigrant neighbor, Hildy Kristina Klebe, who may be a Nazi structures “Brooklyn 45” a lot like a stage play, where the characters reveal secrets about themselves over the course of one spooky evening — and where every 15 minutes the plot takes another surprising turn. Each actor gets a turn in the spotlight, and each makes the most of it, delivering little speeches about their characters’ wartime activities that subtly change the way the other people in the apartment see them. This movie is mostly an exercise in retro pulp, but it’s a well-made one with some sharper points lurking beneath the old-fashioned style. At its prickliest, this is a film about the ways social niceties can mask deep distrust and dark pasts — which still have a way of surfacing eventually.Brooklyn 45.’ Not rated. 1 hour, 32 minutes. Available on Shudder/AMC+Unidentified Objects’ Two standout leading performances mitigate against some overwrought kookiness in “Unidentified Objects,” an indie dramedy tinged with science fiction. Matthew August Jeffers plays Peter, a self-described “college-educated homosexual dwarf,” who spent the pandemic doing what he was inclined to do anyway sitting alone in his New York apartment, reading Chekhov. Sarah Hay plays Peter’s neighbor Winona, who refers to herself as “a human who does sex work.” Sarah offers to help pay Peter’s overdue bills if he can help her get to Canada, where she expects to be reunited with the extraterrestrials who abducted her as a trip involves Peter borrowing or more accurately stealing a car from an absent friend. On the way, the two encounter smugglers, cosplayers, violent goons and aliens — some of them real, and some merely figments of Peter’s constantly racing imagination. Director Juan Felipe Zuleta and screenwriter Leland Frankel get too cutesy with this blending of reality and fantasy, but they and their cast are spot on with their depiction of Peter and Winona’s shared desperation. They both have a lot riding on this journey, which they’ve come to believe is their last chance to wring some meaning out of lives other people see as pitiable. Jeffers and Hay have a strong chemistry, and they make Peter and Winona’s vivacity and pain feel equally real, even when the movie around them is shading toward the phony.Unidentified Objects.’ Not rated. 1 hour, 40 minutes. Available on VOD; also screens theatrically June 14, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, downtown Los AngelesAloners’ In Hong Sung-eun’s eerie drama “Aloners,” Gong Seung-yeon plays Jina, a seemingly serene young woman who lives by herself and avoids all but the most superficial human contact — a quality that makes her well-suited to her job at a credit card company’s customer service call center. When Jina’s boss asks her to train the 20-year-old Sujin Jung Da-eun, the newcomer’s tendency to become emotionally involved with the customers flummoxes Jina, who prefers to be blankly polite and end calls quickly.“Aloners” is part character sketch and part cautionary tale, with a fairly predictable point to make about people needing people — even when our neighbors, co-workers, customers and parents are annoyingly demanding. But while the message is pat, the way it’s presented is poignant, thanks to an arresting lead performance from Gong, who manages a tricky balance of chilliness and charm. Hong’s use of repetitive detail conveys how Jina’s life can be equal parts comforting and confining. It’s easy for Jina to eat at the same noodle shops and to watch the same streaming channels day after day — and to cut off any calls, texts or conversations that might disrupt that routine. But as she eventually learns This may be a good way to survive, but it’s a terrible way to live.Aloners.’ Not rated. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Available on VODAlso streaming “Renfield” is a comic reimagining of the Dracula saga set mostly in the modern day and told from the perspective of the vampire’s long-suffering assistant, played by Nicholas Hoult. Nicolas Cage plays the hellishly demanding boss, in a movie that spoofs the way co-dependent relationships can drag on through a lifetime, becoming all-consuming. Available on Peacock NontonStreaming Download Drama Nonton Showdown / Duel : The Final Round (2016) Sub Indo jf . Subtitle Indonesia. Genre: bergerak untuk menghindari hal seperti itu, Anda perlu melakukan review cepat sebelum pergi. Lihatlah beberapa tip untuk memilih film yang bagus untuk ditonton di bawah. Serial Korea, Serial Barat, Serial Mandarin Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 So, I'm RUINED by this show. Been hours since I watched it last night but I still haven't gotten over it. I don't think it's possible. Because Duel is the kind of show that takes your heart, kicks it hard, keeps kicking, and just when you think you can't take it anymore it grabs it and smashes it on the floor, starts stomping on it repeatedly. You think I’m exaggerating? I'm not. This is one of those shows that get under your skin, you know? Change you. You'll never be the same person. What I loved about this one was that no one sat around drinking soju and eating pork chops ???? nothing wrong with that, just making a joke every scene was integral to the story. No filler content. Just sixteen hours of fast paced action, chase, and mystery. Naturally, this is officially going on the list of my top rated shows with I Remember you and White Christmas. I'm in awe of Yang Se Jong who played both characters so well, they felt like two distinct people. A lot of times, I see actors relying on props and make up to play different parts and it comes off as kind of gimmicky. But Se Jong does it all in a subtle way, there's nothing loud or gimmicky about his acting. Of course, he's a great looking kid, with real acting chops. Everything from his body language, to his facial expressions morphs, you start to worry if he has multiple personalities inside his head. His eyes are so expressive, you'll be able to differentiate between the villain's stare and the male protagonist's stare. Se Jong is an amazing actor. The way his whole face, his body reacts to the things and the people around him, it's just mind blowing to watch. So much maturity for such a young age. I don't usually like 'double role' shows where the same actor plays two roles, usually they're not convincing, and like I said end up being corny, but this show is believable. I know I'm going to watch it a million times. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed daydream4 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value This review may contain spoilers I don't have too much to write but i did want to leave my thoughts here about this of all i will start by praising the actors!! they portrayed the emotions and played their characters so well. This drama was full of plot twists that took me by surprise every single time and i was kept on my toes, wanting ending left me feeling bittersweet. **SPOILER ALERT** I couldn't stop crying when Sunghoon died.. i was so angry that the writers decided to kill him, but on the other hand it seemed like the most logical thing to happen, because if Sunghoon didn't die he would probably have to spend the rest of his life in jail for all of the crimes he did, and he would continue living miserably. Overall this drama is probably one of my favorite crime/thriller dramas so highly recommend it! Read More Was this review helpful to you? Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 This review may contain spoilers 100000% plot was great but the ending was so bittersweet. However, I'm still very glad I watched the drama because it was so unqiue and of all I'd like to say that at first I didn't appreciate Sung Hoon because of how much I appreciated Sung Joon for being nice and sweet. But as I found out more about Sung Hoon I realised how great he is too. I would have loved more twin/clone time and I think the spoiler aheaddeath of Sung Hoon was unnecessary....Well, not entirely. If Sung Hoon was seen to die but then at the end found out to be still alive, it would be such a fucking great Hoon and Sung Joon never got to spend any time together and when they did it was always in the worst situation. I really loved this drama and I am very glad that Mi Rae, Chief Jang and Soo Yeon are alright. I am very very glad that Sung Joon is alright too. However....Sung Hoon....I feel as if he could have had a better though, I loved the drama and I shall remember Sung Hoon as Sung Joon remembers him. Maybe I wouldn't rewatch the ending...but it would be great to see the twins/clones in action love to this drama. Hope to see similar ones in the future. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed Yuna4 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value I wanted to write a review since I finished this drama but the real life got in the way. But now I have a little time to write about this amazing drama and one of the best Actors I have ever seen. This drama has it all. Tension, Action, Emotions and also silent moments. It is like Circle but also very different. For those who want romance I have to disappoint you, because this drama focuses on friendship and relationships between family Members. The Story is about a father who searches for his daughter who was kidnapped. With the hope of finding his daughter he teams up with a mysterious young man who he believes knows where the child is. The two of them teams up to rescue the child, but after a few episodes you will know, there is more than that. When I watched the first Episodes I asked myself if there will be more conflicts or if the main theme will be the search for the daughter. I can say the wait was it worth because the Father-Daughter Story is important but there is mysterious Case who is very important, too. Maybe more important. Cast The first I want to say is, that this drama was amazing because of Yang Sejong. His Acting Skills are like he is in the industry since years ago. But he is a rookie. I didn't watched his debut drama „Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim“, yet but it is on my 'to watch' List. He played not one or two roles, but three roles. They were all very different and he acted like a Pro. In my opinion he is an amazing Actor. I like many Actors but Yang Sejong is talented as hell. He is one of the best young Actors I have ever seen. In this drama he shows us his skills every single time he appears. Without saying much of the Story I can say that he acts like a pro when he plays more than one roles plus all of his characters are very different from each other. Duel was my first Drama or movie with Jung Jaeyoung so I don't know how he acted in other projects. His Acting here was good. I liked his relationship with his drama daughter and his interaction with Sejongs character or should I say one of his characters?. He has a lot of emotional scenes but I is a veteran Actor, even though he has more experiences with Movies than dramas. His emotional scenes were very movie so I liked his acting a lot. Seo Eunsoo was okay. Not amazing but I liked her even though I think her role wasn't a must. The drama would be good without her role, too. The Actress I was disappointed in was Kim Jungeun. I know she is a very good veteran Actress but I think her Acting here was disappointing. Maybe it was her role, but she could have done better. Most of the time I hated her. Honourable mentions go to Choi Woong, Kim Kidoo, Lee Chulmin and little girl Lee Nayoon. They were good actors and I enjoyed their scenes a lot. Music The Music was good and suited the moments it was played very much. So I think it was good. In Conclusion the Acting of Yang Sejong saved this dramas rating for me. I can only repeat myself. He was so amazing that I could watching this drama all day. But I haven't time. Luckily he has a new Drama *-*. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed Dreamer2 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast 10 Music Rewatch Value Suspenseful Drama Duel was an exciting show that kept me engaged and I felt it had a satisfying ending. What I LikedYang Se-jong’s performance as two different people was very good. I could definitely tell the difference between them. Sung Joon had a kindness about him and was determined to help Deuk Cheon find his daughter. Sung Hoon, on the other hand, was impulsive and, on the surface, it seemed he was doing what he did because he enjoyed it but there was more to his character. He was unpredictable, at times delusional, and that creepy smile he had was really really felt for Deuk Cheon’s character and was rooting for him to find his daughter. He made a lot of dangerous decisions, but it was understandable since he was in a distressing situation. I liked the bond that he and Sung Joon shared and felt it was built-up well throughout the show. Sung Hoon’s inner turmoil was interesting to witness as well, and I would love to do an in-depth character analysis of him because I felt he was a complicated and complex character with different sides. He wasn’t just the average villain without a reason for what he was doing. He exuded this calm exterior at times but, as the show goes on, he becomes more and more agitated to the point where it seems he's lost his sense of reality. The suspense was well done, and I found myself binge watching to see what would happen next. The music wasn’t very memorable, but it did serve its purpose, which was to pull the viewer into the chaos that was happening to the characters. I liked the storyline and felt invested in it along with the characters. Everything was revealed at a good time and it didn’t feel at all draggy. What I Didn’t Like The underground fighting part seemed a little chaotic and disconnected but it did serve to bring Sung Joon and Mi-rae together. Other than this though, I really enjoyed the show. It wasn’t much I didn’t like. Would I Rewatch? Yes, definitely! It’s a show I would watch from the beginning after a few years. I would say it's one of my favorite chase/suspense dramas so More Was this review helpful to you? Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value A Really Impressive Sci-Fi Mystery I feel as though Duel is one of those dramas which a lot of drama users don’t know about which is a shame because it does deserve a lot more series is a pretty original concept for a Korean drama and as an OCN production has a flare of more “ darker” themes. I’ll be honest in saying that I struggled with the first few episodes. The pacing was a bit off for me and the main detective did get on my nerves a little initially. However when I got over this hurdle of the first two episodes I’m glad that I stuck around as the main lead changed my opinion a lot. A lot of this was down to the main cast who did a really good job as our leads. The biggest praise does go to the second male lead of the series who had to play two different roles with ease. I’ll be honest in saying that given context I knew it was the same actor it was easy to feel as though I was watching two different people. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed Lynn2 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 I didn't expect to enjoy this drama as much as I did. The first 4 episodes didn't seem too great but not too bad either, but it's really later on that the show hooked me up and I absolutely loved it. The plot is interesting since the beginning if you're into this type of dramas and it becomes better as the series goes on. There were also some plot twists that I really didn't expect although I have experience with korean dramas!Besides, Yang SeJong did an amazing job portraying all the characters he was given and it's thanks to this drama that I really fell in love with his acting. I would 100% rewatch it, in fact I'm waiting to start forgetting some of the synopsis to finally watch it again haha, but it's really remained engraved in my brain since I liked it so much Read More Was this review helpful to you? Story Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value This review may contain spoilers This was actually recommended to me the year after it was release and due to the fact that I'm also an avid fan of tv series having crime solving themes. I recently just watch it and finished it today. At first, I did not expect anything from this thriller, although, I already find it interesting. The fact that I finished this in one-sitting just show how good it is. Plot twist within a plot twist - which is the reason why it will leave you hanging and wanting for more. Just like OCN drama in a nutshell, every episode is filled with crime, suspense, action-pack, mindfuck and heartbreaking scenes. Only a little time to relax and unwind. This might be the reason why, after watching this, I'm emotionally unstable, I feel relieved and at the same time depressed. The scenes always ingraining on my mind. The others are right, this drama will really get to you. The cast, indeed, portray their characters well. I was attached, badly. The main detective is headstrong that is both his weakness and strength, but if I was also in his position, considering what happened to his daughter, I would be like that too. The prosecutor is greedy but she subtly cares, straightforward and pragmatic. The reporter is stubborn which is also her weakness and strength. And the clones, oh the clones, the first one carries humane tendencies, warm, while the other is cold, neurotic and slowly losing it. One thing these clones/twins have in common they are both fragile mentally and...physically. The music production was perfect. Every sound emphasizes/heighten the feelings, the actions, the expressions and the dialogues of each scenarios. The 1st Ost "Nightmare" by Mad Soul Child is the absolute combination for the drama, or specifically, other says that, it is a song suitable for the evil in all, this is really indeed, one of those dramas that I will watch again because it really impacted me, strongly. Btw, this show has led me to be curious about stem cell and how cloning human is indeed unethical and blasphemous. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 Fantastic acting and a amazing story plot! This drama is ABSOLUTELY amazing. The story line and the acting is on point! I've seen so many crime and thriller dramas and this is the BEST one yet! The first episode will pull you in and isn't boring like most 1st episodes! Yang Se-Jong became one of my favorite actors, he played 3 people! All the actors in here were fantastic, it felt SO real. You will cry and will be getting upset with a few people in the show. I would also re-watch this show in the near future, it's such a good drama to not throw away. If I could give this drama 100 stars I would! You should watch, you won't regret it! Read More Was this review helpful to you? Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value I just love how this thriller drama touched my wish there would be a season 2 for this, Yang Se-jong was really good. I love to see him on this genre... I have watched a lot of kdramas, but I never expected that I will watch all of his tv series just to see him on the screen... He's role mostly on a romance drama were all very awesome- but on this one, he's exemplary. I wish time will fly so fast so that I can see Yang Se-jong in action to the writer on this drama that came up with kind of concept............................................................. ......................................................................................................................................................................................Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed Kate4 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value Painful lack of balance. Duel is an interesting tale that serves as a commentary on morality, what it means to be human and what one can do for survival. It mixes typical corruption and crime plot lines with underlying science fiction elements. Sadly, the lack of balance in terms of writing the characters and their backgrounds makes it hard to truly enjoy and appreciate keep it simple, this show kept making me feel angry, depressed and frustrated. This drama was determined to dump any possible bad event on one character, not letting him, nor me as a viewer, take even a small chill break. By the end of the show I couldn't care less about any other character except for Sung Hoon. While making me care so much about the "villain" - the angry, manipulative and selfish one of the Sungs could be considered excellent writing, the fact that it also makes me dislike Sung Joon says many writing mistakes must you commit to make me dislike the good, loyal, selfless and cute character, while I wish to see the happiness of the evil, shady and selfish one? And that's where the lack of balance shows. The good guy was too good and didn't have an interesting backstory, while the bad guy had a compelling background and more complex plot follows a rather typical structure of a crime show. The science fiction aspect has little if not no closure. All storylines for each character got a conclusion - some more, some less have to applaud Yang Se Jong's performance. He aced both the goodness in Sung Joon and madness in Sung Hoon. Truly believable dual acting. I wasn't the biggest fan of Kim Jung Eun in here, but I'm honestly not sure if the problem was her acting, or how her character was watch it if you like to suffer and be frustrated - for some people it makes them feel alive. For me, the drama could have dived deeper into how external circumstances can shape who we are and how we act, what it means to act morally and if it even matters when faced with a life or death situation. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed dvadout2 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value This review may contain spoilers Since watching Korean dramas for close to a year now, I gotta say Koreans must have special genes and lives like a cat because realistically the things that happened in this series NO real human would be able to bounce back the last few years I've become a binger-not a word, I know-but this is what I've become. I no longer have the patience to wait out another week for a episode to air. Luckily I've been able to do so with some of my TV shows and now Korean was close to not watching this. I kept running into it while trying to find dramas w/o the romance and it's a very few. I recognized the main male actor from the Partners For Justice series and immediately liked his character. But I avoided watching this but bit the bullet and went on ahead and watched show isn't for the faint of heart. It actually reminded me of that Canadian series 'Orphan Black'. This series wasn't as deep as that series but it had me does run slow and I watched only two episodes a day. I felt a little robbed because there wasn't a lot of backstories about any of the characters. I'm so use to backstories now that when I don't get one or get a little info I get disappointed. They did show a little about what the 2nd & 3rd male lead went through when they were kids. But it wasn't enough for liked the main male character because as the series progressed this guy was like a surrogate father to the 2nd male lead and other people who got involved with the plot. I really didn't like the female prosecutor though. I'm not surprised about not liking several females in this as it always happen throughout the Kdramas I've revenge aspect was a little weak but it was maintained a bit throughout the was a OK watch. The score was going to be lower but I decided it wasn't that bad. I do know I won't watch this again though. Read More Was this review helpful to you?
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Korean Drama 2017 듀얼 dyu-eol • Drama • Thriller Directed by Lee Jong-jae 이종재 Written by TV Channel/Platform OCN OCN Airing dates 2017/06/03~2017/07/23LinkOfficial Website 16 episodes - Sat, Sun 2200 Synopsis "Duel" is a thriller about about a detective who gets tangled up in a shocking incident after meeting a clone. They will have to battle each other to Advertisement
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Duel is a suspense drama about a police detective Jung Jae Young whose daughter is kidnapped by a murderous human clone Yang Se Jong. But when he meets a man who looks just like the kidnapper, he finds there’s a bigger mystery going on then he would have ever expected. Duel was such a fantastic ride! Clones are pretty unique territory in Dramaland, and I was curious how the story would be handled. Luckily, it was handled wonderfully and gave me a story full of intensity, action, mystery, and heart. Jung Jae Young plays Detective Jang Deuk Cheon. And he’s one intense guy! He has a very sweet and nurturing relationship with his daughter, Soo Yeon. When she gets kidnapped, he is willing to do anything to get her back. He appears to be constantly on edge, and I easily felt his frantic energy as he worked to find her. Excellent performance! Yang Se Jong was fantastic in dual roles as the good amnesiac Sung Joon and the villainous kidnapper Sung Hoon. As Sung Joon, he was so endearing with such an innocent quality. I felt so bad for him! When he’s accused of kidnapping Soo Yeon, he’s left confused and afraid as he has no memories from before a few days ago. He doesn’t want to believe he could have done bad things, and he really wants to help Deuk Cheon find Soo Yeon. I also think poor Sung Joon gets beat up more than any drama character I’ve ever seen! He’s seriously a punching bag for almost everyone he comes across. I already felt bad for him, then to watch him constantly take such beatings was heartbreaking. Kudos to Yang Se Jong for really getting into character and going through so much. Then as Sung Hoon, Yang Se Jong nails the villain role. Sung Hoon has that creepy smile, he’s confident, and he’s a force to be reckoned with. He shows no mercy for those who get in the way of achieving his goal. Because he’s a villain who doesn’t really show remorse, it’s difficult to sympathize with him for a long time. But the more we learn, the more tragic his story becomes. Slowly, we begin to understand what made him into the man he is, and I couldn’t help but feel sorrow for him. And I fully believed that Sung Joon and Sung Hoon were two separate people. They looked exactly the same, but their personalities and mannerisms were completely different. I’m still thoroughly impressed by Yang Se Jong for being so convincing as each guy. Even more impressive is that there are scenes where Sung Joon impersonated Sung Hoon and I could always tell it was actually Sung Joon. That’s pretty crazy for my mind to wrap around. This was my first time seeing him, and he made me an instant fan. Ryu Mi Rae Seo Eun Soo is a reporter. While looking for information about her mother, she finds herself right in the middle of the mystery Deuk Cheon and Sung Joon are involved in. And then there is Prosecutor Choi Jo Hye Kim Jung Eun who is running the mission to locate Soo Yeon, but her fierce personality tends to put her at odds with Deuk Cheon. I ended up thoroughly enjoying Duel. It was thrilling, had a fantastic story, and even had heart to tie it all together. There’s an intriguing mystery in place as we go on a journey to learn why Soo Yeon has been kidnapped as well as what Sung Joon’s connection to her and the kidnapper are. We get dropped right into the middle of the action at the beginning of the series, and the intensity continues throughout the drama. Something I particularly love in dramas is when the heroes end up on the run. Even better when the duo has to reluctantly work together. And that’s exactly what this drama does with Sung Joon and Deuk Cheon. With Sung Joon being framed for kidnapping Soo Yeon and Deuk Cheon needing Sung Joon to find her, they end up on the run from the cops as they search for answers. First, it’s very intense as there are plenty of close encounters with cops as well as bad guys. I also enjoy getting to see the two guys slowly bond in the midst of their difficult circumstances. And watching the relationship slowly develop between Sung Joon and Deuk Cheon was very nice throughout the series. There is also a well-developed mystery surrounding the clones, their purpose, and their connection to Deuk Cheon. The drama was plotted wonderfully as it carefully revealed pieces of the puzzle while maintaining a good pace and intensity to keep me engaged. The story of Sung Joon and Sung Hoon is quite tragic. Learning their back story and how they are connected was very emotional. It brings up questions as to what makes us human and shows the terrible things humans will do to survive. Their relationship was an interesting one that delivered so much emotion. There are a couple minor negatives that you should be aware of about the drama. There’s a decent amount of shoddy police work and poor decision making throughout. There’s also several times where the plot devices were of the far too convenient side. They are the kind of things where you roll your eyes and go “Come on! There’s no way that could happen!” or “Are you kidding? Why is he doing such a stupid thing when any sane person would know better?” These sorts of situations only really stand out a few times, but you should be aware they are there. I personally think that the story and everything else was so good that these things didn’t bother me much. Again, roll your eyes and move on. There are also a few unanswered questions as well as some plot holes here and there. But these issues felt minor considering such a well developed mystery and story was in place that for the most part was executed very well. So overall, I found Duel to be a thrilling and emotional ride. I really enjoyed the characters and the intense journeys they went on. The clone element was handled well and certainly added a freshness to the story. And finally, Duel is exactly how I like my crime thrillers with action, mystery, and heart. It was a truly wonderful combination. My Rating Click here for more Kdrama Reviews. Sign Up to receive email updates of kdrama reviews, casting news, trailers, and more. Copyright © 2015-2017 by Kdrama Kisses. All rights reserved. This website or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author. Excerpts may be used provided that credit is given to Kdrama Kisses with clear and direct links to the original content.
TheDuel at Dangerford contains a RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha scenario in three acts by Nick Brooke featuring half the Provincial Army of Lunar Tarsh: Drama! Excitement! Betrayal! Foul Lunar Sorcery! Appendices suggest extra colour (and contain extensive SPOILERS) for two published scenarios: The Smoking Ruin and The Dragon of Thunder Hills.
Where to Watch Duel’ Kdrama Online? The thriller sci-fi Duel kdrama is enjoyed and loved by many viewers. Since it is not streaming on any big online sites, many fans may not know where to watch it. Duel is a South Korean drama that will take you on a thrilling sci-fi action ride from Episode 1. Another reason the drama received positive reviews was because of the cast performance, especially Yang Se Jong. Playing one character sometimes gets out of hand. But in Duel, Yang Se Jong plays three roles with three different personalities showing various shades of those characters. While the drama aired, it did not receive much attention. Duel is one of the underrated kdramas. Even after its completion, it is getting positive reviews and comments. It is written by Kim Yoon Joo who also wrote Coffee House, Nine Nine Time Travels, Yumi’s Cells, etc. and directed by Lee Jong Jae Ep 1-16 and Choi Young Soo Ep 3-16 starring Jung Jae Young, Yang Se Jong, Kim Jung Eun, and Seo Eun Soo. Episode 1 was premiered on 3 June 2017 on the OCN network, and the drama concluded on 23 July 2017 with 16 episodes. Each episode of Duel will bring a new puzzle to solve with thrilling suspense mystery hiding behind the curtains! Also Read 31 Best Investigation Korean Movies To Watch Plot Summary Cast Of Duel Korean DramaDuel Kdrama Review Watch It Or Skip It?Watch Duel Kdrama Online – Streaming Details Plot Summary OCN’s remarkable work Duel kdrama falls under sci-fi, thriller, suspense, and action genres. It is the story of a hardened detective cop Jang Deuk Cheon whose daughter is kidnapped. Now, he has left with nothing but only one clue. Thus, Jang Deuk Cheon begins to chase the suspect using only one clue- Two men with the same face were at the crime scene. As Deuk Cheon goes deeper into the case, he learns that everything he sees is not all true. While searching for his daughter, the detective entangles in a shocking incident after meeting a human clone. In order to rescue his daughter, Jang Deuk Cheon joins hands with the human clone, and the two embarks on a suspense-thrilling journey. Duel Kdrama Cast Cast Of Duel Korean Drama The drama Duel cast Jung Jae Young as Jang Deuk Cheon, a detective whose daughter is kidnapped. Yang Se Jong as Lee Sang Joon/ Lee Sang Hoon/ Dr. Lee Yong Seob. He plays twins as well as a human clone’s character giving exceptional performance. Kim Jung Eun as Choi Jo Hye and Seo Eun Soo as Ryu Mi Rae. The supporting cast members include Yoon Kyung Ho, Lee Na Yoon, Choi Woong, Kim Ki Do, Shim Wa Joon, Lee Ye Eun, Lee Sung Wook, etc. All cast members have put their best, producing a masterpiece named Duel. The drama is indeed worth your 16 hours. Also Read 31 Best Adventure Korean Dramas To Watch Duel Kdrama Review Watch It Or Skip It? Watch It If you enjoy sci-fi, thriller, suspense Korean drama but not watching OCN’s dramas, you miss out on a masterpiece. Here that masterpiece is Duel 2017 drama. OCN network is known for praise-worthy, well-structured plots, and Duel will not disappoint you. From Episode 1 to Episode 16, Duel will give a whole new roller coaster ride of mystery, suspense, and sci-fi stuff. Another factor why you should not miss it is Yang Se Jong. Yang Se Jong has delivered an outstanding performance by acting three different characters. Throughout the drama, you will experience different emotions, whether it be rage, pain, betrayal, or agony. One of the reasons the drama is worth it is because of the flawless well-written storyline. The credit goes to the screenwriter, Kim Yoo Joo. She is best known for her hit drama Nine Nine Time Travels. In short, Duel is the perfect kdrama if you enjoy sci-fi thriller stuff with a unique plot! Good news for fans, Duel kdrama is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video with English Subtitles! However, note that Prime may not be available in some regions. You will need a Prime subscription if it’s available in your area, and then you are all set to watch it. Unfortunately, Duel Korean drama is not available on any online streaming sites, such as Netflix, Viki, iQIYI, etc. If Amazon Prime is not working, you can resort to unofficial kdrama sites such as Dramacool or Dramanice. Duel kdrama contains 16 episodes; each episode runs for 60min. If you are still wondering whether to watch it or not, just watch this sci-fi thriller ride with Yang Se Jeon’s superb acting! Also Read How To Watch Midnight’ 2021 Korean Movie?
Review Drama] DUEL (2017) By Bebek K-Po at 8/03/2017 05:00:00 PM Drama Korea, Duel, Jung Jae Young, Review, Review Drama Korea, yang se jong No comments. Kayaknya Korea lagi suka banget bikin drama genre science fiction, sebelumnya Circle dan sekarang ada Duel ini. Yah lumayanlah buat nambah variasi dalam dunia drama Korea
Duel is a 2017 Korean drama featuring clones, a kidnapped daughter and an organ trafficking you were looking for the game show of the same name, go contains examples of Clones Are People, Too A main theme for the second half of the show once Sung Joon realizes he and the murderer, Sung Hoon, are both clones. Sung Joon wants to live life normally, but Sung Hoon is obsessed with revenge. Darkest Hour The kidnapper allows Detective Jang to see his daughter and then threatens him to do his bidding or else. Easy Amnesia Sung Joon gets this at the beginning of the series, causing the police to believe he's feigning this since his fingerprints were left at the scene of the crime. Greater-Scope Villain Seo Jin, daughter of the Chairman of Samyoung Hospital. I Have Your Wife The main plot is kicked off when someone abducts the daughter of Detective Jang. Our Clones Are Identical Sung Joon and Sung Hoon are identical right down to the hair and fingerprints. The fingerprints part is what makes the police suspect him as the actual culprit. Red Herring With Sung Joon's convenient amnesia, some viewers may suspect once they guess Sung Joon is a clone of Sung Hoon that Sung Joon was created to take the rep for Sung Hoon. He's not. Would Hurt a Child Subverted with Sung Hoon, as even though he kidnaps Detective Jang's daughter, he ends up sharing many tender moments with her. Played very straight with the organ trafficking gang.
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Drama Duel. A Korean Drama! They will have to battle each other to survive. of Discs:4 [ downloaded discs; high picture and sound quality ]. Seo Eun Soo as Jung Jae Young. Save Safe! Jung Jae Yong as Jang Deuk Chun.
Yoon Gyung HoLee Hyung Sik [Jeongbuk Police Homicide detective / Deuk Cheon's junior] Support Role Choi WoongNa Soo Ho [Jeongbuk Police Homicide detective] Support Role Lee Na YoonJang Soo Yeon [Deuk Cheon's daughter] Support Role Jo Jae RyongJin Byung Joon [Prison medical director] Support Role Lee Ye EunNa Song Yi [Jo Hye's prosecutor office investigator] Support Role Lee Sung WookKoo Bon Suk [Jo Hye's prosecutor office investigator] Support Role Kim Bo JungRyoo Jeong Sook [Mi Rae's mother / Former nurse] Support Role Jang Liu[Yang Man Choon's subordinate] Support Role Song Joon HeeLee Sung Joon [Young] Lee Sung Hoon [Young] Guest Role Jung Dong GyuWoo Byeong Cheon [Chief public prosecutor] Guest Role Joo Boo Jin[Jang Deuk Cheon's landlady "voice appearance"] Guest Role Joo Seok TaeAhn Jung Dong [Kidnapped child Hye Joo's father] Guest Role
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