'Never Give Up Dodo, shows how love makes us foolish and sometimes drives us crazy from the many challenges to relationships; but if we persist and get it right, we will be happy and fulfilled. That is the core message of the drama. It is an intelligent, adult satire on love, relationships and to a small degree on marriage.
The use of humor and satire to highlight a more serious message is brilliant and very well done. There are many 'laugh out loud' moments, and scenes where you are compelled to say 'what the hell…!!! ^_^' . Though we laugh in jest, we are aware of the underlying message of love, trust, respect for your partner or lover, and his/her family. I liked the use of satire to deliver the message, because if you can see the ridiculous, then you understand what's sensible. If you can see what is rational then there is hope for finding the answer.
I liked that there is a right balance of mockery, and a good use of 'Greek chorus' (group of minor characters mimicking lines to comment to the audience) in this drama, which added to the humour.
Of particular note is the frank treatment of issues including the sexual innuendoes and inferences, as 'sex' can often make or break relationships and this drama acknowledges that.
We can connect with this drama because some of these situations, although exaggerated, we have experienced to some degree, so it's relatable. We recall those moments in our lives when we did something equally as petty, or scheming and at the time it was justified, but watching it in the drama it is seen for what it is, petty or foolish.
The two main actors Gau Godfrey and Yin Hang, are both very attractive, have good chemistry and do a credible job in delivering their comic faces and roles. They are also well supported by the other actors all of whom delivered strong performances. The cast for this show were for the most part very attractive, lots of eye candy.
Excellent to watch with a lover, partner or good friends because it is hilariously funny but with an underlying message about relationships and commitment. It may seem weird or silly to some people (based on comments posted) but you must bear in mind, this narrative is satirical in nature so it will not follow the usual rules of sense and sensibility, and it is actually quite cleaver. Highly recommended, sit back with snacks and enjoy.
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To say the truth... I only watched it because of Godfrey Gao... *-*
Story:
The Story was refreshing and I really liked it.... When I started it I first thought this would be super boring but the first few minutes already showed me that this drama wasn't boring at all!
I never laughed sooooooooo much because of a drama! *-*
Cast:
The Cast was awesome... As I already told above I only watched because of Godfrey and hey... I never regreted it! he is such an awesome actor! *-*
This was Yin Hang first drama and she was awesome... When I heard that it was her first time acting I was speechless.. She is an awesome actress ^^
Music:
I don't really care about the OST ^.^
but one specific Song catched me.... And I don't know the name q.q
Rewatch Value:
10 out of 10!!!!
This drama was so awesome that I alreay know I will rewatch it sometime... It was so funny and refreshing... If you don't feel well.. watch this drama ^.^
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I wouldn’t be able to watch it ‘cuz I like Godfrey since 2012, but I’ve never watched his dramas (‘cuz that time was hard to find Chinese dramas for westerns online), and I thought twice before watch it since he’s not here anymore =( , it was painful to see his smile, his face again. But I got over it and watch it.
It was painful to see SO MANY WRONG things in this drama!
(I will not consider that it was released 2013 and the wrong things were “right” that time)
In the first episode I was like: what’s going on here?? I had a fake smile the whole episode! I didn’t know if I was smiling ‘cuz it was starting to get a little bit funny or if it was getting a little bit embarrassing. (I know that eastern and western cultures are different, what’s funny for eastern maybe is not for a western and vice versa).
The second episode was really funny mainly the guys and the beer scene!
The third episode was heartbreaking (I saw some spoilers online that Godfrey kissed Sunny Wang and I thought … maybe it’s a boy’s love drama – that’s why I choose to watch it), up to this episode the drama was "ok", after episode 4 the drama went downhill!!
There are lots of sexist jokes, spank a gay man 'cuz he was wearing a bride dress ??, make fun of the female body (the small boobs joke that was really annoying), this “spoiled girlfriend” character that is in EVERY Chinese drama is REALLY REALLY REALLY FREAKYING ANNOYING!! But I think it’s something cultural that they like girls like that, so… I have to deal with it in every drama I watch.
In Episode 4 the girlfriend says to his boyfriend “Did I asked you to help me? I just wanted him to RAPE ME, so what?” R-A-P-E-M-E!!! IT’S NOT FUNNY!!!!!!! It’s so wrong in so many ways!!! girls live frightened ‘cuz of cases of rape and they make a joke of it like it was nothing!?? Just ‘cuz she wanted to revenge him, really?? It was unnecessary!
After episode 6 I just gave up watch all the scenes and watched only the ones Godfrey was acting (I have never done that to ANY drama, series, movies even when the script pad out to make it longer) but I did here, I didn’t watch episode 8 ‘cuz I was sick of the same jokes, bullying, etc.
So I don’t recommend the drama if you have a sharper social awareness (2020), if you don’t care or watch it like a 2013 person would, maybe you’ll like it.
To say something good, Godfrey rocked it! I thought he was those slapstick actors that Chinese dramas also LOVE to show us (like the annoying girlfriend), but he was serious and not exaggerated, I was impressed by his acting skills!
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