158 reviews
How I was wrong about Turkish production. Its just because my wife consume some bunch of stupid soap stories from Turkey.
Persona is heavy story about what is place and role of women in Tukrish society, even today, in 21st century and clearing conscience.
Story is very good, plot is heavy, directing beutifuly, music nice, dialogs in some moments fantastic and with heavy social messages.
It could be shorter for one or two episode but in overall its ok.
- wladimirgrozni
- Aug 3, 2019
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After Fi, I started with a low expectation and continued with admiration. Hakan Günday and Azra Kohen are not comparable to each other. There is no need to look for flaws in Sahsiyet. Thanks to Puhu TV, quality in the Turkish series sector has risen so much. Sahsiyet's story is a bit like Breaking Bad, a bit of a Dexter mix, much more different and much more intimate.
Sahsiyet's greatest trump card; Behind the screen are two successful names such as Hakan Gunday and Onur Saylak. Hakan Gunday, one of the greatest writers that Turkish literature has recently released, writes the screenplay of Sahsiyet. The scenarios in each section are overly pleasing. Those who know their books, I am sure they felt this.
The second biggest trump card in the series is the Haluk Bilginer factor. As for the Cansu Dere... Everyone has a prejudice against her. But I do not think it's bad. I did not see an exaggeration. Exceptionally lean, understated, with a moderate performance on display, without too much trouble. Only the character Nevra, a little too American. The Turkish police is like a Behzat Ç. Police office looks like the American Police Department in Sahsiyet. It's a very successful mini-series. I wish it was a few seasons. 10/10
Sahsiyet's greatest trump card; Behind the screen are two successful names such as Hakan Gunday and Onur Saylak. Hakan Gunday, one of the greatest writers that Turkish literature has recently released, writes the screenplay of Sahsiyet. The scenarios in each section are overly pleasing. Those who know their books, I am sure they felt this.
The second biggest trump card in the series is the Haluk Bilginer factor. As for the Cansu Dere... Everyone has a prejudice against her. But I do not think it's bad. I did not see an exaggeration. Exceptionally lean, understated, with a moderate performance on display, without too much trouble. Only the character Nevra, a little too American. The Turkish police is like a Behzat Ç. Police office looks like the American Police Department in Sahsiyet. It's a very successful mini-series. I wish it was a few seasons. 10/10
- ahmetkozan
- Mar 25, 2018
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Another masterpiece from Haluk Bilginer and the full cast. Together they made one of the best TV series of Turkey. It is highly possible that this series become legend. I hope they continue like this.
- nurullahayberkbudak
- Apr 14, 2018
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"Sahsiyet" is the best Turkish series I've ever watched; it's awesome, exciting and very very different. I'm so excited to watch the next episodes.
- bahare-mkhanloo
- Apr 23, 2018
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One of the best crime series that ever been made. You need full focus, no riddles just go with the flow.
Frankly, it took for me like ages to get past the first episode. But then, I increased pace and completed the entire season in 2 days; 2 days because i needed some sleep so as to grasp and catch hold of the sequences.
Sahsiyet gets my applause. It has well deserved cinematography, appeal, timing, and pace. It is slow at times, and yet thoughtful and decisive. Bravo its creators, director, and actors.
The main lead, Agah, is impressive and quirky. Really, his timings at times made me into thinking like he was really suffering with Alzihmers. How well executed. The other actors also did a great job.
Above all, the last two episodes had a dreadful atmosphere, and i think, that was something which sums up to all the reasons the firsts ten episodes left an impression on me; and definitely the other audiences who watched this show. Unsettling, nervebreaking and tear jerkers. Maybe through a fictional way, the creators wanted to showcase the brutal reality of our "world".
Don't miss this if you love mystery, thrill, and an impeccable creativity.
Sahsiyet gets my applause. It has well deserved cinematography, appeal, timing, and pace. It is slow at times, and yet thoughtful and decisive. Bravo its creators, director, and actors.
The main lead, Agah, is impressive and quirky. Really, his timings at times made me into thinking like he was really suffering with Alzihmers. How well executed. The other actors also did a great job.
Above all, the last two episodes had a dreadful atmosphere, and i think, that was something which sums up to all the reasons the firsts ten episodes left an impression on me; and definitely the other audiences who watched this show. Unsettling, nervebreaking and tear jerkers. Maybe through a fictional way, the creators wanted to showcase the brutal reality of our "world".
Don't miss this if you love mystery, thrill, and an impeccable creativity.
This is an excellent serie.
This is rare to see Turkish TV series competing with foreign ones.
I can say this is as good as famous american crime TV series.
Without spoilers I can just say suprise connections were great.
the only dissapointing thing for me was Zuhal and Deva. Their story was a bit weak.
Anyway I highly recommend to watch this show; even for not Turkish people.
- Hardbottle9
- Jun 20, 2018
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I don't know why have I delayed this show to watch. A wonderful story, great cinematography, and a flow that does not get you bored. Some how, it keeps you awake. highly unpredictable.
Beside this, the show focuses on some huge problems in turkish society, shamefull incedents and knowing them by a community that act like it is not happening. The show throws this up to us to face this mass so rigorously.
- muhammedali-42884
- Mar 12, 2019
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- princess_lilmisspiggy
- Apr 5, 2018
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I created an account here just to leave this comment! i would never expect series (especially turkish ones) to be SO great!
everything is good! acting, shooting, TWIST PLOTS!
i just applaud and bow to the whole crew! producers, directors, actors, everyone! thank you a lot to everyone who had created this!
wow. wow! i am so amazed, guys!
WOW!
Thanks to PuHu TV for the quality in the Turkish Series! It's getting a lot better.
Not only actors and actresses but also director and soundtracks are very very successful.
I am very proud of saying that Sahsiyet is a very very exciting and fascinating Turkish TV series, and I am looking forward to see next episodes..
- nihal-asli
- Jun 10, 2018
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Not much of this subject has been done on turkish tv, generaly it is a lovestory between a rich boy and a poor girl and their impossible "love story". But a serial killer on the loose with alzheimer - well that is something brand new ! But Onur Saylak did it!! What a great show with great visuals and sound. The intro by it self is already something never done - and to add the brilliant acting and story, you got an istant HIT. Let's hope that every episode keeps this line steps up and does not fall back on typical turkish tv shows.
Haluk bilginer sir, you already proven that you are a great actor. But boy o boy do you keep getting greater and better.
From the first episode in I give this show a 9/10
Haluk bilginer sir, you already proven that you are a great actor. But boy o boy do you keep getting greater and better.
From the first episode in I give this show a 9/10
- hakan-akkurt
- Mar 25, 2018
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When you compare the show with the existing Turkish TV shows, yeah it does deserve some rating around 9. But when you compare it with the popular shows around the world, it just deserves up to 5 of rating. Looks like Turkish people compare this with the other Turkish TV shows or they are just supporting it just because the show is from our own nation. If that second thing is happening, thats not right thing to do. Because, you will lose more than whatever you earn by deceiving others.
- Filmolojist
- Mar 30, 2020
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Master Haluk Bilginer and co-stars Cansu Dere and Metin Akguler and the others (especially young actors and actress did great job). Great cast, unique story and script. For me if you wanna watch fluent tv show dont stop just start to first episode you can find it on puhutv.com
It is not only a tv series but also a documantery which shows sociology of Turkish society with an amazing story. Sad but true...
- ilkerzorluoglu
- Jun 23, 2018
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In the beginning it takes some getting used to the first 3 a 4 episodes. But later it will only get better and better. You can no longer stop watching and want to watch them all! I can advise you not to do that. Save it for later and watch it with a fresh head, then its been better.
- Rustynail-950-862229
- Jun 18, 2018
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An absolute treat and fully deserving of the praise heaped upon it in other reviews. A wonderful cast with Haluk Bilginer giving a performance for the ages as the lead, but with many other terrific performances throughout the cast.
A well-directed and nicely shot series with some very deep themes about Turkish society. It is a highly original and inventive story, which builds to a deeply affecting conclusion. This is ten hours well spent of anyone's time. Thoroughly recommended.
- jensimmons55
- Dec 19, 2019
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As serial killer stories go - there's a psycho, presumably, on a killing spree with seemingly unrelated victims making local police station look like a circus. Pretty much everything is revealed to us viewers except how will they catch him and more importantly- why is he doing this. The "why" will keep you glued to your seat, make you assume and connect these men in your head. And once you think you've got the hangs of it the story turns upside down and leaves you speechless. Seriously, I did not expect *that* at all
The finale is easily 11/10 but it takes a while to get there
Around first 5 or 6 episodes I found everyone who is not Agah very boring, almost a snooze fest which I have to go trough in order to understand what's going on. Especially Nevra, who seemed like your typical idealistic protagonist with added struggle of a woman in man's world. Agah carries that first half of the series, he's pretty funny guy actually. Follow him on his quest of revisiting old friends while Nevra slowly takes bigger and bigger role and very sharply becomes the focus of the story. Wait and see what all of those 53 similar looking men did to deserve the sticker on the forehead. You won't be dissappointed. I mean, you will detest them even if they're fictional but it makes a great story Avoid the spoilers like a plague and take the story as It goes. Warning -it's a lot. It's heavy, it's scary, it leaves a knot somewhere inside that hard to untangle. Because it is very much real. It certainly happened in the past, And it might as well be happening right now. And although this series ends on a positive note, justice isn't that common in the real world sadly.
Around first 5 or 6 episodes I found everyone who is not Agah very boring, almost a snooze fest which I have to go trough in order to understand what's going on. Especially Nevra, who seemed like your typical idealistic protagonist with added struggle of a woman in man's world. Agah carries that first half of the series, he's pretty funny guy actually. Follow him on his quest of revisiting old friends while Nevra slowly takes bigger and bigger role and very sharply becomes the focus of the story. Wait and see what all of those 53 similar looking men did to deserve the sticker on the forehead. You won't be dissappointed. I mean, you will detest them even if they're fictional but it makes a great story Avoid the spoilers like a plague and take the story as It goes. Warning -it's a lot. It's heavy, it's scary, it leaves a knot somewhere inside that hard to untangle. Because it is very much real. It certainly happened in the past, And it might as well be happening right now. And although this series ends on a positive note, justice isn't that common in the real world sadly.
- blankyblank
- Oct 6, 2021
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With unique story and character (Agah) one of the greatest TV show of Turkish television.
Haluk Bilginer proved again he is one and only.
- cempecenek
- May 9, 2018
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After seeing the 9.1 ranking of this series, I decided to watch it, and I like to watch it, very good main character and plot. The end is really great, but the majority of episodes until there needed more tension and breathtaking scenes, sometimes it gets boring, lacking emotional depth and touching strong subjects in a soft way. Overall it's worth watching but i get the feeling that the show had potential for way more.
- Hawkeleven
- Nov 21, 2019
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If you're looking for a ZeroZeroZero, Sopranos, True Detective or Breaking bad... this ain't it.
I come from Turkey and understand why it's gotten a lot of praise. Turkish series tend to be more like telenovelas and filled with cheesy drama. This one has more flair and it is darker in the style of above mentioned series.
So it's the first "serious" attempt of making something other than a "Turkish days of our lives".
The high score is a bit inflated, much like Indian movies tend to have higher scores than they should.. Just my opinion.
It's filled with many cliches and cringy moments. It's unable to shake off typical Turkish entertainment stereotypes, the poorly acted small town drunk or the unnecessary love interest and some parts of the series where you go " okaaaay... they should've just cut that out.. thats just pure ridiculousness"
Kudos; To the cinematography and visuals. Everything production wise are for the most part top notch and.. the lead role by Haluk Bilginer is amazing and a joy to watch. He basically carries the whole series. Absolutely charismatic. Actually that's an understatement.. He is fantastic!
It's tough writing a review without spoiling and ruining it for everybody else. Just keep your expectations low and you might enjoy it.
I come from Turkey and understand why it's gotten a lot of praise. Turkish series tend to be more like telenovelas and filled with cheesy drama. This one has more flair and it is darker in the style of above mentioned series.
So it's the first "serious" attempt of making something other than a "Turkish days of our lives".
The high score is a bit inflated, much like Indian movies tend to have higher scores than they should.. Just my opinion.
It's filled with many cliches and cringy moments. It's unable to shake off typical Turkish entertainment stereotypes, the poorly acted small town drunk or the unnecessary love interest and some parts of the series where you go " okaaaay... they should've just cut that out.. thats just pure ridiculousness"
Kudos; To the cinematography and visuals. Everything production wise are for the most part top notch and.. the lead role by Haluk Bilginer is amazing and a joy to watch. He basically carries the whole series. Absolutely charismatic. Actually that's an understatement.. He is fantastic!
It's tough writing a review without spoiling and ruining it for everybody else. Just keep your expectations low and you might enjoy it.
- aliromario
- Oct 10, 2020
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The best turkish-made series you've ever seen. fiction made very well. the director of photography has done a wonderful job with blue and red colors. they chose the songs very well. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this series.
If I had to say something positive about this series, the first thing that comes to mind is the intro, which is incredibly atmospheric and visually stunning, although it hardly fits the series. Another positive thing is the music - it is varied but broadly speaking great, much of it being synth-based and reminiscent of something like "Half-Life"; however that cyberpunkishness, like the intro, doesn't feel like it quite belongs.
This is a crime drama about a serial killer, where the murderer is the protagonist and the cops hunting him down are the secondary protagonists. However, even though the killer is with whom we spend the most time, the audience remains in the dark as for his motives and reasons until - literally - the last two episodes. Sure, we get some breadcrumbs in the meantime, but the logic of the narrative feels a bit disjointed, where we have no idea what Agah, the murderer, is after, and the cops follow up on leads quite arbitrarily. The whole plot is honestly a bit arbitrary, and a few plotlines just end without resolution or explanation. Others end with some explanation, but quite unsatisfactorily.
The production values are quite cheap at times, and continuity is dreadfully overlooked: in the worst case, a character might warp from one side of the room to another from shot to shot, all within the same conversation. The at times just awful camerawork makes it even more confusing (seriously, almost half of the shots don't seem to have any particular reason behind them, as if the camera was placed on whatever spot a fly happened to land in the room). The series also suffers a bit from a certain prudishness, where they want to tease the audience with erotic shots of attractive female characters the way them western series do sometimes, but the most they can show is a bra, if that. Finally, the acting is hit or miss - while it's difficult to judge while watching with subtitles, quite a few scenes left me with a raised eyebrow or a felling of cringe instead of the desired emotion (ex. Agah's breakdown about the phonecall at the automechanic's).
With all that said, the actors are generally charismatic and enjoyable to watch, and as a person quite distant from Turkish culture, getting a slice of life from Turkey and learning/unexpectedly recognising some Turkish words is an interesting thing by itself.
(I've watched this series in Turkish with English subtitles)
This is a crime drama about a serial killer, where the murderer is the protagonist and the cops hunting him down are the secondary protagonists. However, even though the killer is with whom we spend the most time, the audience remains in the dark as for his motives and reasons until - literally - the last two episodes. Sure, we get some breadcrumbs in the meantime, but the logic of the narrative feels a bit disjointed, where we have no idea what Agah, the murderer, is after, and the cops follow up on leads quite arbitrarily. The whole plot is honestly a bit arbitrary, and a few plotlines just end without resolution or explanation. Others end with some explanation, but quite unsatisfactorily.
The production values are quite cheap at times, and continuity is dreadfully overlooked: in the worst case, a character might warp from one side of the room to another from shot to shot, all within the same conversation. The at times just awful camerawork makes it even more confusing (seriously, almost half of the shots don't seem to have any particular reason behind them, as if the camera was placed on whatever spot a fly happened to land in the room). The series also suffers a bit from a certain prudishness, where they want to tease the audience with erotic shots of attractive female characters the way them western series do sometimes, but the most they can show is a bra, if that. Finally, the acting is hit or miss - while it's difficult to judge while watching with subtitles, quite a few scenes left me with a raised eyebrow or a felling of cringe instead of the desired emotion (ex. Agah's breakdown about the phonecall at the automechanic's).
With all that said, the actors are generally charismatic and enjoyable to watch, and as a person quite distant from Turkish culture, getting a slice of life from Turkey and learning/unexpectedly recognising some Turkish words is an interesting thing by itself.
(I've watched this series in Turkish with English subtitles)
- yavermbizi
- Jun 4, 2020
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