Kuzey Güney

Scenario and cast are awesome in this series. In my opinion,Kuzey Güney above other Turkish series. Kivanç Tatlitug has done very well.

In recent years, Turkish TV series have gained quality and there were great productions like Ezel, Ask-I-Mennu, Walley of Volwes or Binbir Gece (1001 Nights), but the level is now even higher with this one.

Overall good story, great directing, great cast and great role playing for each and every actor and actress from Kivanc Tatlitug to everybody else... Even from the first episode, the series starts with a very good way of story telling.. sometimes extremely heavy drama deep into family relations, angers, feelings in a realistic way..

Initially I am impressed how Kivanc improved his acting skills, best up to date. he plays a young man with a good heart but with lots of drawbacks and in a way weird personal attitudes... All family members are giving top performances in my opinion, especially the father.. Also I am impressed how the past is successful shot. The past is shot much better than with other series, you almost think that Kivanc is really a teenager when they were shot. The relation between the brothers, and with other family members are extremely well analysed and played.

Yes, there are things to criticize as well.. after the 5th or 6th episode you start to loose the main purpose of the story. What would Kuzey (Kivanc) want to achieve? What is his goal? Where is the TV series going to in general? I ask these questions because this story could end easily if the main character Kuzey knew what he really wanted.. However, I won't go into more detail not give away any spoilers for readers..

Anyway, I watched episode 9 until now and I am still watching with great pleasure...

Final words: I strongly recommend...!!!! :))

With heavily drama start since the episode 1 it gets you into the story of what real life and families are going through from their past , present and going through the future to pass those bad times but only it gets worse and worse.

An incredible performance by Kivanc (Kuzey) - a good mean with a great heart but with a troubled misunderstanding background who lost everything but still has a heart so big to go in prison instead of his brother even though he stole the love of his life . He goes as a kid but comes out as a man , death scaring looks , deep voice , no smile , and always watching his back and still in love with Cemre . I from all the movies i've seen this is Kivanc's best acting skills to date .

Then the Sami (the father) with an incredible performance nervous , unhappy and hurting his kids and wife to avoid the pain . Also the rest of the cast , directing , locations , dialog's , fight scenes were masterpiece and amazingly described .

Don't miss this one 8/10.

This is the second great Turkish drama that I have watched after Aski Memnu. The cast is well chosen. Kivanc Tatlitug as Kuzey and Oyku Karayel as Cemre have a really good chemistry together. Their acting will both get you in tears when they cry and make you smile when they do that's how good they are. The rest of the cast does a fine job too. Not one of the cast members could you point out and say does not carry his or her role well. Kivanc Tatlitug plays a totally different character from what he did in Aski Memnu. I wouldn't spoil by saying much but this guy can really act. The fight scenes were really well done as the preparation done by Kivanc showed in those scenes. Also the ending is not a depressing one. (Thank God).

Highly recommended. 10/10.

Kuzey Guney (north & south), is the story of two brothers who, as the title suggests are polar opposite from each other. Guney, being the poster picture for the perfect child was always the first choice for anything. Kuzey on the other hand was always misunderstood. As fate would have it, Kuzey takes the brunt of a life changing mistake just so that Guney could carry on with his life. Despite this Guney harbors malicious feelings for his brother, which gets worse when he realizes that Kuzey is in love with Cemre, a girl he himself loved. It goes to show how at times our own blood would be ready to do anything to take you down in life.

You will find it hard not to fall in love with Kuzey. Kuzey is introduced to the viewers as immature and childish. But after losing four years of his life in prison, you see him trying to collect pieces of his life and make a living for himself, despite his enemies hindering him on every step of his journey. We see that regardless of his brash exterior, he is kind and values his family and friends above all. His character has the best growth over the seasons, an arc which worth applauding. The female lead is endearing, and makes you yearn for her to get the love she fights for and believes in so strongly.

Despite the brilliant writing, Kuzey Guney would have been nothing without it's actors. Last seen in Aski- Memnu, Kivanc Tatlitug is mesmerizing as Kuzey. His acting prowess is commendable, and this role is definitely one of his career highs. He deserves all praises heaped on him for this performance. Kivanc's chemistry with Oyku is off the charts. They make you want to fight for them. Apart from the main cast, the supporting actors are also stellar in their roles, especially Kuzey's father and Cemre's mother.

Do not give it a miss.