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As a Turkish guy I grew up hating these cheesy Turkish shows. I stopped watching tv 10+ years ago. I watched this in 2019 from internet and kinda blown away. I would never ever expect this quality from a Turkish show. Acting is good, music is great, story is great. Characters are realistic. If you can endure very little classic Turkish show cheesiness you will enjoy this. Addictive as heroine. You may fall in love with Beren Saat. Her beauty is out of this world.

I hardly watch TV and when I do, it HAS to be good. I recently started watching an Urdu dubbed version of Ask-i-memnu and I must admit that the brilliance with which this show has been made took me by surprise. All actors did a fantastic job in their roles, especially Beren Saat and Kivanc, whose performances deserve applaud. Adnan's son was hilarious at times and the children's nanny (Denise) is also worth mentioning.

As far as the story is concerned, it is full of twists and turns. It's not like your typical, innocent love story with a few villains. Every single person in the story has some sort of a personal agenda that they're working towards. I guess credit goes to the author of the beautifully written novel that this show is based upon.

Although I am giving it 10/10, I do agree with one point that a reviewer made here regarding the love scenes between Bihter and Behlul. The original novel was set in the late 19th century and I understand that this show was supposed to have a more modern setting, but the almost pornographic scenes between Bihter and Behlul were a little unnecessary. They do not deter you from enjoying the show, however. The fact that it has been translated in a number of languages and attracted viewers from all over the world speaks volumes about Ask-i-memnu's success.

I liked the first episodes when Behlul and Bihter were falling for each other.

Then Season 1 became like a thriller, you feel scared they get caught everytime they meet.

Season 2 made no sens to me, and the last 10 episodes were so full of unfairness. I couldnt coninue watching.

My favourite episode is the last one. Everyone got what they deserved at the end.

Last scene of Behlul I expected it to be more emotional. But it was the end he deserved pretty much.

The best performance of Kivanc, I think, is in this series. The way he is in love, the way he is scared, the way he lies. I am in love with him.

If you are new to Turkish TV series, watch this! You won't regret it.

Ask-i Memnu (2008-2010) unfolds like a mesmerizing tapestry of forbidden love, with performances that etch themselves into the soul. The acting is a nuanced dance, with the lead actors embodying the complexity of their characters' emotions. The film editing crafts a narrative that feels like a delicate balance between passion and societal norms, drawing you into the intricate web of love and heartache. The strength of Ask-i Memnu lies in its unapologetic exploration of the human heart's capacity to defy conventions. While the pacing may falter at times, the music weaves through the story, accentuating the highs and lows of illicit passion. The cinematography captures the opulence of the world it portrays, adding a layer of visual poetry to the emotional drama. With a 7/10 rating, Ask-i Memnu is a captivating journey into the complexities of love, where every stolen glance and whispered secret leaves an indelible mark on the heart.

This show is excessively long. There are many irrelevant and absolutely unnecessary side-stories. There is a problem, it builds up, but then it resolves itself, adding or changing nothing to the show. Suspense is there, but its killed over and over again because they have stretched this show far too much.

For the main story, there is little to no character development and motives are weak. Also everyone happens to be listening in on everyone. You can't tell who the main character is supposed to be at times. Bihter and Behlul are extremely indecisive which is unrealistically show. The romance in this show is weird. Making characters kiss and say I love you isn't the way to depict love. If this show wanted me to fall in a moral dilemma where I was rooting for two forbidden lovers but also sympathizing with everyone they hurt, then this is the worst way to do it. Nothing in this show made me convince that the characters were more than lustful cheaters.

However, what makes this show bearable is hat it has likeable and relatable characters. The acting is good, and styling is enjoyable.

Nothing compare to this series. Never before and never after.

This is the only turkish soap opera i almost watched fully in my life. I skipped some of the last episodes. Cause it is too damn long. If u like love/hate series or movies u gonna love this one. Acting great, story too dramatic sometimes, characters not very smart. Hated the ending. Watched this in 2013-2014. Somehow, remembered about it, wanted to give a review.

This is the worst and very stupid series I have ever watched... Really make me angry at the end. Please don't waste your time watching it! :(

Wow nereden baslasam bilemiyorum... amazing dizi first of all and excellent cast! Beren Saat is a shining star! I remember back in school every girl tried to copy Beren Saat by letting their eyebrows grow haha! Beren smashed it! She aced her role as Bihter! A true legend! Oh and they tried to copy her smile to!!! I just wanted to say Beren Saat is amazing and there's no one like her! This dizi was amazing too! No words to describe it!!!

Beren Saat is clearly the heart and soul of this TV show. She is not just devastatingly beautiful, she is also a great actress. I am smitten with her. She is amazing in the role of Bihter, like it was written just for her. If you pay attention to her mimics, her gestures, her delicate face muscles. She expresses those deep emotions with such a precision. She is the Goddess of acting. Everything else fades. What Hollywood, what famous stars? Beren Saat. Period.

I would really like to see more movies or TV shows with Beren Saat in the leading role...

Yes, it's true, Ask-i memnu is not the best show ever, being cheesy sometimes. But all the emotion it evokes, all the passion, the sadness, you can feel it in your bones. Definitely worth watching at least once.

What I liked in this series is the well written story.

What I did not like in this series is the chosen names, it took time to memorise them, Behlul, Bihter, Besir, Bulent ... Beren Saat is not my favourite, she looks beautiful but her acting skill is very weak, just a Cold Queen who cannot walk on high heels.

Where can I watch this serial with english subtitles? Anyone can help please

Not only Turkey this is the Best movie love and drama from beginning to end there was fantastic every year I look all episodes

There is a best turkish tv series beacuse all the watchers crying every moment when saws bihter and behlül.

I thought this was going to be unusual and great (reading the 10 star teenager reviews) but found out it had one of the worst directing and editing in addition to Sound and some of really really bad acting. I watched until episode 10 and got extremely bored and disappointed. Just read the book, it is much better. They destroyed the book with this series. There are so many talented directors and actors in Turkey, just use them.