Yakamoz S-245

I didn't realize until most of the way through that this show was set in the same universe as "Into The Night". Until that point, I was thinking that it was a copy of that show, except on a submarine instead of a plane! Once the events in this show crossed over, and I had the "Oh!" moment, it all made sense and enjoyed it more.

But that's the problem--the story felt too much like a copy (and the same soundtrack?). Similar plot resulting in predictable characters and predictable outcome. It didn't really make good use of the submarine as a plot device, nor explore different characters or dynamic. Instead, we're led down the same path, with same human motivations, with characters that are very thinly developed. The story tries too hard to make a plausible beginning, more so than Into The Night. And clearly, the show's creator has an axe to grind with NATO, so the story universe is focused in Europe, and by its extension, Turkey. It seems to be self-limiting, given that the sun's destructive impact (however implausible, as it may be), affects the whole world.

Still, I can't recall more than one show based in the same story universe but in different languages/ethnicities, so perhaps that's pretty unique. And, this essentially serves as the third season of Into The Night, so I am looking forward to the fourth season (whatever the title may be called).

I had watched INTO THE NIGHT over a year ago and tho it wasn't the greatest sci-fi story it moved at a rapid pace and was not boring. I kinda enjoy End-of the World genre flicks if they're somewhat original in nature, or at least trying to be.

Anyway, that's the reason I enjoyed INTO THE NIGHT and kept the title in the back of my mind & waited for another season.

That's also the reason I tried out YAKAMOZ S-245. It was actually clever the way it was spliced together with INTO THE NIGHT but I didn't realize the connection until the submarine headed to the seed storage bunker in Norway.

So, I'm more intrigued now, and waiting for the next installment in the series from... whatever countries survivors shows up next.

The biggest plus, for me anyway, with Netflix, is the ability to watch more foreign movies. The Hollywood stuff is almost all woke crap or superhero sequels to infinity and beyond.

The best action flick I've seen on Netflix is a French crime drama called LOST BULLET. The best horror series I've seen is KINGDOM, from Korea. A lot of good stuff from Korea.

I could go on but the point I'm making is that the US of A studios are not doing it for me anymore. A lot of other people feel the same way I'm sure. Just look at the world $$$ market.

I'd rather watch a 2nd or 3rd world young-gun studio effort with some hungry talent on both sides of the camera then a tired-ass, re-cycled Hollywood snooze-fest.

It's a very unbalanced show. Most of the action, thrills and premise are really strong and well executed. Most of the underlying drama is unbelievably nonsensical and adds absolutely nothing to the show.

I've read this is a Into The Night spin-off and it makes sense, because it's almost the same history in a different scenario. Not as good as Into The Night season 1, but not as bad as the second season. It's a good show to watch, but it's avoidable.

With the plot of sun killing everyone and scientists group together with military, there is plenty of 'natural drama' that would be created from that. Scientists goal would be on trying to figure out what happen, military would be following rules and survive, which would create conflict. But instead we have a series where most people on both sides have the emotional maturity of a spoiled 15-year old. There is scheming, screaming, exaggerated suspense that populate the storyline more so then the 'sun is killing everyone'. As many people mentioned, it almost seems like a season 3 of Into The Night from a different perspective. There is very little to root for and with all the scientists you would think there would be one 'logical' person in the grouping, but alas, everyone is pure selfish emotion, all the time. Did I mention the manufactured drama?

If you like the French \ European series Into the Night, in which the passengers of an airplane flee the deadly luminosity of the sun. This series is worth watching.

Same apocalyptic premise, let's say basically the same universe, different main language, a submarine instead of a plane, human beings trying to survive an impossible situation.

I loved the first season of Into the Night. The second one more or less. And I think this series will be more on par with the second season of the series I mentioned above. Maybe a little better. I saw the entire series in one sitting. I liked the characters and the atmosphere.

And even though this series isn't perfect, I think it's very edible.

But please, check with the original audio, the main language is Turkish, but there is a lot of conversation in English, Greek, Italian etc. I think the dubbed version ruins the experience a little.

A 7 out of 10 for me.