Yunus Emre: Askin Yolculugu

Commented by Demet Samanci: This great Turkish TV series was originated from the book named "Hear What The Loved Ones Say" written by Assoc. Prof. Dr. of Gazi University Mustafa TATCI who also was the supervisor of the film crew. Mustafa TATCI is an academic author, researcher and leading expert on Yunus Emre subject through his 25-year work background. By the fact that academic studies are not widely acclaimed, he has many works in lay terms offering reader to understand Yunus better. Entitled book "Hear What The Loved Ones Say" published by H Publications, is the source of this great TV series which contains more than 39 Yunus Emre poems with critical edition. This book is also a kind of guide book of an inner journey for the seekers/pretenders.

I am so in love with this series. Yes, the English subtitles are not good, but I still understand. It does help to know a little Arabic, the Names of Allah in Arabic, and a little Turkish. It truly shows the Sufi Path, the fight against the nafs (ego) and the getting out of the way, to be a habitat for love. It is so beautifully portrayed.

I can't recommend this series enough to anyone interested in spiritual / gnostic journeys.

Very well acted - you get transported to another time. Was great to see the teaching stories of Sufi literature being acted out - was easier to understand and relate to rather then just reading.

For some this series may be too slow paced - but I did not mind - in fact that was a positive for me - as it relaxed me and transported me too a simpler, rustic time.

Also agree with other comments - the subtitles are poor - could have been way better - but that did not stop me enjoying such a beneficial series.

I never watched a turkish movie, I discovered it in Netflix, first I was interrested because it is about Islam and I wanted to discover the suffi tradition, I have little knowledge about the concept, I hesitated in the beginign because it is in Turkish and the subtitles are too fast also it makes one miss some secens when looking at the translation rather than the movie, this is the only aspect that is bothering me but I love so much the story that I can't stop wathcing it. I learn a lot especially from the lessons that are given by the sheikh after evening prayers, it makes me more spiritual and more understanding the concept of Islam with a philosophal approach. I Love it!!! it would have been very helpful if it was translated in arabic. The actors and actresses are amaizing!!, Yunus is acted with a high talent and I also like the acting of the Sheikh and Kasim all were amaizing. its a great job from all people behind the scenes. I just red that the actor who plays the role of sheikh has died and felt sad, Allah yarhamoh I hope this serie has elevated his good deeds inshallah because it had a positive impact on me personnaly. Thank you

Absolutely brilliant series, the acting top tier, the cinematography is beautiful, I feel transported to a different time and place. I am fascinated by the teachings of the Sheikh and the humanized struggles of the protagonists as we see Yunus struggling with his unchecked ego. Many scenes/teachings leave me teary eyed (I never cry!)

The only criticism I have concerns the subtitles, they are not good enough for a masterpiece such as this. I would implore Netflix to PLEASE re subtitle this series for the world audience. Although I can follow along, I feel that I am missing out on like 25-50% of the beauty of the old Turkish language with respect to the spiritual lessons being taught by the character of the Sheikh.

God Bless all of you.