I was so looking forward to a Netflix original from Turkey but was greatly disappointed. My reasons:
1) Too Americanized with Hollywood cliches and style. What a shame for the first Netflix Originals from Turkey. Netflix Originals from other countries are not treated this way and it is as if the only way to show the Turkish ones is to bring it up to the standards of Hollywood shows so that they can sell it here??! There are some very strong actors/actresses in Turkish TV series even though most of the series are soapy and censored. Please use these talents in the right way and actually show some originality.
2) Ultranationalism + villifying the Kurds and the whole show seems to be leading to the so called questionable coup that led to the purge of many. Erdogan must be loving it.
3) I get it that the director wanted to do something very different from the usual soapy over-dramatized Turkish TV series that drags on and on but somebody needs to tell him, the era of Hollywood style action packed good vs evil and hero wins the day is slowly dying. Just look at what is being shown on different streaming platforms when it comes to foreign imports.
4) I gave it 5 star only because, as I mentioned earlier, there are some great talents from Turkey and hope they get what they deserve - a Netflix original that has true substance, originality, quality and great story embracing Turkish culture, issues and people.
1) Too Americanized with Hollywood cliches and style. What a shame for the first Netflix Originals from Turkey. Netflix Originals from other countries are not treated this way and it is as if the only way to show the Turkish ones is to bring it up to the standards of Hollywood shows so that they can sell it here??! There are some very strong actors/actresses in Turkish TV series even though most of the series are soapy and censored. Please use these talents in the right way and actually show some originality.
2) Ultranationalism + villifying the Kurds and the whole show seems to be leading to the so called questionable coup that led to the purge of many. Erdogan must be loving it.
3) I get it that the director wanted to do something very different from the usual soapy over-dramatized Turkish TV series that drags on and on but somebody needs to tell him, the era of Hollywood style action packed good vs evil and hero wins the day is slowly dying. Just look at what is being shown on different streaming platforms when it comes to foreign imports.
4) I gave it 5 star only because, as I mentioned earlier, there are some great talents from Turkey and hope they get what they deserve - a Netflix original that has true substance, originality, quality and great story embracing Turkish culture, issues and people.