What The Folks(WTF!) Review

First of all, can you please get me a husband like Nikhil? Oh wait. You can't. Because he is an angel. The only thing that feels a little too dramatic about this series is the protagonist, Nikhil. He is just too sweet and innocent.

WHAT THE FOLKS is a typical Indian serial concept with role reversal. What I mean is that, instead of saas-bahu chaos, there is saas-damaad chaos. I mean, love. Awfully cute love.

The wife is away in Delhi while the husband has come to mumbai for a few months for work. And guess who stays in Mumbai? The in-laws! The parents are overjoyed and are always extra cautious not to miss any chance to take care of their 'ladla damaad'. It's cute to watch them fuss over him while he gets too shy and gooey.

The most humourous part of the series is way the inlaws try to control their temper even when Nikhil messes things up. And he messes things up a lot, okay! It's cute to see them change their usual attitude and try to adjust with Nikhil while he, oberwhelmed to get such a loving family, tries to grow up.

WHAT THE FOLKS is a twist to the age old stereotypical Indian household but the irony lies right there. The extra care and the extra formalities emphasize the fact that it isn't normal for the husband to stay with his in laws and is always an object of affection despite whatever he does. This show tries to change some of the mindsets while retaining the age old characteristics and emotions. But none the less, it is a breath of fresh air.