Bridget Chandler

I am only 11 episodes in with this series, which is why I have only given it 3 stars. This is the second Turkish series I have watched - the first was Winter Sun. The plot lines are somewhat similar, murder, smuggling, the importance of family, young man and woman trying to find the truth etc. So far I prefer Winter Sun. The characters are more engaging and there is a lot more humour in it. There are also only 50 episodes! This one is so long but I imagine the plot will be more twisty so I will stick with it. Turkish series are great. It is a pity there aren’t more on Netflix. I have now finished and would probably say just about four stars. I was completely hooked in the middle and watched about 4 episodes a day! However, it is really too long and the ending got a bit silly. But it Is a modern fairytale so I suppose to be expected. The baddies had a great time hamming it up and Nilufer must have had to cut up loads of onions to be able to weep in every scene she was in!

I have just finished watching this for the second time! I have never been a soap fan, or one for tear jerking romance but I love Istanbul (been 4 times) so this caught my eye. Although it is quite silly in parts and there are lots of loose ends, who cares!? The plot is addictive, the characters so well rounded and well acted, the leads are gorgeous, the outfits amazing and the scenery wonderful. I can’t believe how many boxes of tissues I got through, even the second time! Efe is divine, even though he is my son’s age! I hope Netflix doesn’t take this off, I will want to watch again!