JohnYesiler

A magnificent production, a historical masterpiece thats why the truth has always been hidden from us. This is the best work of art Ive ever seen in my life. The beautiful and magnificent German people have shown us the truth and made their voices heard. Its so well done that it perfectly reflects the things we are experiencing today. Strangely enough, there is absolutely no difference between the events of 100 years ago and those of today.

In this dark world, the Germans of that era are still able to be a light for us even now. Im so glad you existed and stood up to these plague-spreading rats. My respect for you has increased immensely. But when I look at your people today, I see the exact opposite theyve had their seeing eyes and radiant souls torn away. However, my German-descended friends in the freer land of America still see clearly, and they helped me see as well.

My perspective on history has completely changed. Now I can see all the filth that exists in the world. These rats are literally pumping tar filled with hate and resentment into the core of the Earth. All the evil products and systems known to the world have been created by these rats.

Thank you all endlessly for trying to find a cure for the plague. May the mighty Odin and Zeus greet your souls in the most beautiful paradise.

In my opinion, this production had the potential to be successful in the action film and series genre. Compared to Turkish action productions from twenty years ago, the difference is quite evident. However, the main issue here was whether this work could offer an original storyline. The audience has grown tired of seeing repetitive action productions, to the point of frustration. If this show had managed to present something original, it would have deserved a higher rating, despite its flaws in realism, which might have been overlooked by the audience to some extent.

Additionally, a production should not be judged solely based on its filming quality or effects. If it were, the shotgun scene in the ninth episode, with its jarring effects, loudly betrays a lack of cinematic depth. Returning to the main point, the true success of a production lies in its authentic and unique storyline.

Looking at this particular example, it fails not only in terms of its filming style but also due to its attempt to blend a low-budget Yesilcam drama with a Turkish rendition of John Wick, resulting in a sour taste for the audience. It's so blatantly derivative that the lack of originality and value becomes apparent even through the character-actor pairings.

For instance, the character "Usta" (Mehmet Ozgur) is a clear copy of the homeless character (Laurence Fishburne) from the John Wick series. In the original story, that character carried an air of mysticism, which I believe was a nod to the Matrix films. However, in this series, the "Usta" character is portrayed as a nearly divine figure, making the universe of the show feel excessively artificial. When comparing scenes, both productions address societal control, but in this series, the theme is so exaggerated that one can't help but imagine "Usta" tearing off his shirt to reveal a Superman costume underneath.

From the perspective of the cast and crew, some actors and contributors certainly deserve recognition for their efforts. Hard work should always be acknowledged. However, in a project of this caliber, a lack of originality is highly disappointing for the audience. Attempting to imitate a highly successful production like John Wick while failing to deliver an original take is simply unacceptable.

This series, which seemingly aimed to critique the system, unfortunately the Cirak fails on the class in this field. To sum up, this production fails miserably when compared to the system it attempts to challenge: System 1 - Cirak 0.

Halit Ziya Usakligil gained significant acclaim with the serialization of his novels in the Servet-i Funun magazine. His major work, the novel titled "Ask-i Memnu" (Forbidden Love), created a substantial impact upon its release. Originally adapted into a one-season television series in 1975, this novel is still remembered today with profound passion, exploring the central theme of "Forbidden Love" and presenting a narrative filled with passion, adrenaline, enthusiasm, and intrigues.

In my personal opinion, however, adapting this novel into a film may not be the most appropriate choice. This is because the intricate narrative structure and the deep and passionate emotions, especially those related to "Forbidden Love," involve significant events that have occurred throughout history, and encapsulating them within the limited time frame of a movie seems genuinely challenging.

With the publication of Halit Ziya Usakligil's novel in 1899, I commend the theatrical style of storytelling in the film. Casting Farah Zeynep Abdullah as Bihter and Boran Kuzum as Behlul in the lead roles is a pleasing choice. Nevertheless, presenting it as a film series could have been more impactful, albeit at the cost of increased production expenses.

These are my positive and negative perspectives regarding the film. Additionally, I would like to conclude by reflecting on the theme of "Forbidden Love" portrayed in the film with a beautiful historical example: The love story of Antony and Cleopatra.

While serving as a member of the Triumvirate in the Roman Empire, Marcus Antonius travels to Egypt and engages in a passionate love affair with Cleopatra. This relationship disrupts the political balance in Rome and eventually leads to war between Rome and Egypt. Antony's efforts to return to Rome and fulfill his political responsibilities, the passionate relationship with Cleopatra, and the ultimate war between Rome and Egypt are explored. Antony's situation weakens, and he ultimately returns to Egypt, where he and Cleopatra commit suicide together.

With all my respect John Yesiler.