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The Frog

The Frog

TV-MA

netflix

A slow-burn, atmospheric mystery thriller that divides both the story and its audience

7.5

TV Show

South Korea
Korean
Crime, Drama, Mystery
2024
Chanyeol, Go Min-si, Ha Yoon-kyung

TLDR

Stories like this are one of a hundred reasons why the hospitality industry seems terrifying.

What it's about

Mysterious guests at a vacation rental home and motel turn the lives of each of the owners upside down.

The take

It takes some time for the action to pick up, with the off-putting atmosphere and various character dynamics being opted to be slow-cooked. The choice certainly pays off with an ecosystem of concerning little stories slowly crashing into each other like dominoes, and creating drama that you have to pursue in the next episode. There’s an uneasiness about the whole story largely carried by the settings alone—the rain, the houses, the nearby establishments, etc. It can be a little difficult to pick up on the intricate details at first, and the prodding pace certainly isn't for a lot people, but for those who stay, there is an intriguing story that awaits.

What stands out

Mingling with the guests is a little awkward, I don’t want to think I’m in the minority in thinking that.

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