Asi

Asi is definitely a favorite Turkish series for me. From my perspective, it takes the rating of a 10 because of the brilliant directing of Cevdet Mercan and the distinct writings of Gül, Nese and Sebnem.

Cevdet made a thoughtful choice in casting all actors. Moreover, he led each one into giving an excellent performance. I always remember Aslan's revengeful scenes, Ihsan's scenes in the Antakya's yellow field, etc. Choosing Nail Yurtsever as the series's music composer is another proof of Cevdet's flawless work. The series's music is so profound in the instruments used when compared to that of other series.

I credit Gül, Nese and Sebnem for their story's setting and themes they included. The setting of Antakya is such a unique choice, for seldom did series have rural settings back then, when Asi was aired in 2007. The themes of trust, childhood, forgiveness, the daunting effect of the past, vulnerability and love are just remarkably and creatively linked, intermingled and leading to the understanding of the other.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who is interested in the psyche of childhood traumas. Chapeau to each and everyone who helped bring this masterpiece to the big screen. Thank you. I am truly grateful.

Time goes by and ASI is undoubtedly one of the best Turkish productions. The truth is that the traditional atmosphere, the story, protagonists and actors are all so captivating for any kind of viewer. There is none of the pure and tremendous evil showed in Turkish series by which script writers show vengeance and violence, especially against women. I sincerely recommend this serie its interesting to know about turkish customs and way of living mainly in the countryside. It is also a delicate and tender story with the drama of life without over-acting or hysterical scenes that are normally showed in turkish novels. Most actors are over-acted by crying and shouting too much.

I think to sum up this series, the key words would be the undeniable connection between Murat Yildirim(Demir) and tuba Buyukustun(Asi, to start off with the love hate relationship when they first interact and what unfolds later on in the series with Demir's past constantly getting in the way, for him to open up about his feelings towards Asi, the emotional scenes between the two characters are unbelievably natural and feel incredibly real and authentic, I've never seen acting in terms of showing emotion and connecting portrayed with such perfection, the series been filmed in my home town I have to admit I was pleased with the great scenery and locations chosen for the series overall a must watch, especially to see Murat Yildirim and Tuba Buyukustun at their best, the supporting cast of Cetin Tekindor(Ihsan) Cemal Hunal(Kerim) and the legendary Tuncel Kurtiz(Cemal Aga) are equally important and impressive.

I hardly watch any series on television, but I saw the commercial for Asi and considering I am very much taken by the presence of such actresses as Tuba Buyukustun, since I've watched some episodes of Ihlamurlar Altinda, I thought I'd give it a try. I instantly fell in love with the story and the chemistry that Tuba and Murat display on screen. It is the story of a man going back to his past, to revenge his mother's death, which of course the heroin is very much part of. Both hard-headed individuals with pride and huge egos, you will cry and live the details of their love story, you will also laugh and enjoy when these two go at it. It is a pride and prejudice story, but with many more twists and a slightly different ending. I recommend it for everyone, not only turks, as I am not.

Among the very first dramas dubbed in Urdu and telecasted in Pakistan. I liked it very much. Tuba is such a love. Would like to watch again with English subtitles.