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Writing a review on a dominantly English-speaking website about a Turkish show would seem like complete loss of time, but I will write a couple of sentences to potentially draw some interest from the non-Turkish watchers to this show.

Gibi (as if) is a sit-com, largely exploring themes that have very low probability to happen but also not impossible, which involves two (then three) close friends. Lead, Yilmaz, would potentially win all angry people's hearts with his usually accurate but constant realism and cynicism. Usually episodes open up in a singular theme, moves characters around that and their own take on it and very likely heading towards a rollercoaster of events (and sometimes emotions) with a grand result. Episodes are largely unlinked with each other so there is no need to watch in sequence.

There is certainly a Turkish cultural filter requirement, but some of the themes are also universal. I'd say, in the first season #3 and #4, #6, #7 and #8 are largely exploring areas that can resonate almost globally. Without spoilers, think about how would the entire family would react, if grandpa decides to become a nude model for a local art school?

Second season is even bolder to some extent, looking into comedic but also cautionary tales about bdsm, cosplaying for simping, attending the wedding of childhood sweethearts and the fall of Rome.

I think the international success of the show, if it ever happens, will largely depend on availability in an international streaming service with significantly improved English substitles. But a short term experimentation could happen with releasing a couple of episodes online free (again with much better Eng subs) for broader audiences.

I think, at heart, this show is for observing the characters (and sometimes yourself) in a largely unlikely but possible events with usually comedic outcomes. Others have also said, if you like Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasim, this is for you, in a different language and sometimes culture, but largely in a similar context and flavour.

This episode is the absolute pinnacle of the show. Mainly exploring the theme of relationships and the compromises made, especially made by men, or in general, compromises made by the relatively more demanding side.

While largely exploiting modern themes such as dancing and cosplaying, this episode largely resonates with the challenges in mating in general.

The parts showing superficiality of Yilmaz, and in general the chaos caused by over-simping of Ilkkan and Ersoy are the highlights of the episode.

And as a last note "how beautiful you are Ecemsah!"

Actually,I was expecting another Michael Myers gore-action,when I first rented it,so I felt a bit sorrow after not finding his name on cast.However,feeling of disappointment turned into a grip of horror in the very first moments of movie.This one is better than even half of the other movies in the series.I can only describe the effect of this movie as resembling it as a Carpenter movie.I am a deep fan of John Carpenter and I felt his presence in this film a lot,Even he is not officially credited.

Finally,If you are a fan of original Halloween series,and do not want to see anything else,this may not be for you.But if you like original stories,Carpenter flicks,and B-movies this is your title.