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Binbir Gece (2006)
Watched it mainly for the amazing chemistry between Halit and Berguzer
And no wonder - they apparently actually fell in love during the filming. Plot is razor thin and stretched to unbelievable lengths. But you keep watching because of the fiery chemistry between the leads. Grandparents were great, kids were awesome (especially Kaan). Bennu and Kerem were awesome too. Some of the story extensions were totally unnecessary - Burak, what ever happened to Mihirban, Ahu etc. But I guess they had to fill in 80 episodes. Good escapist soap in these troubled times.
Sefirin Kizi (2019)
Engin - Tuba sizzle but are let down by a weak story
First of all, I love Engin Akyurek - he was brilliant in Fatmagul and Kara Para Ask. He should have passed on this series. The storyline is paper-thin and is stretched into silly contortions. I couldn't watch series 1 beyond two episodes. Engin and Neslihan have zero chemistry. All Neslihan did was weep copiously. I guess that passes as acting for her. The supporting actors over-act beyond belief and the villians are completely one-dimensional.
Series 2 improves with the addition of Tuba. She and Engin have great chemistry - but again the script is weak and the story just drags on. Kid is great. Pass on this one and re-watch Fatmagul for that Engin magic.
Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne? (2010)
Brilliant show. Great chemistry between the leads. Every character is perfectly acted
Addictive show - despite the tricky subject. Engin Akyurek is brilliant as Kerim. Beren Saat does a fantastic job as Fatmagul - especially the transformation in her confidence and sense of self worth. Despite what others say, the strength of the storyline is that it doesn't flinch from Kerim's culpability. But his basic decency and love for Fatmagul wins her over.
Every character is played flawlessly by the actors (except perhaps Deniz - who I found quite irritating). The subject of how the two leads finally become intimate is also very sensitively done. Overall, a brilliant show - I am relatively new to Turkish dramas, but will continue to explore. Hilal Saral's series. Well done!
Cesur Ve Güzel (2016)
Amazing chemistry between leads
My first Turkish Drama - lucky choice. Amazing acting by Kivanc and Tuba (very easy on the eye as well - that helps). Supporting actors are outstanding. What a love story! Highly recommend. Some parts were somewhat unrealistic, still it keeps you super engrossed. I watched on Turk-flix (small fee, but good English Subtitles). As another reviewer pointed out, I also loved The GrandHotel and Velvet. If your tastes are similar, you will love this show. Kara Para Ask is next.