Asaf

A series that will leave you breathless. The acting is excellent, and the script is exceptionally well-constructed. The episodes are engaging, with perfectly crafted endings that seamlessly pull you into the next one. It's a perfectly balanced mini-series, not overly extended, with each episode filled with meaningful content. Unnecessary events don't waste your time. Instead, it leaves questions in your mind, constantly encouraging you to think and solve the unfolding events. I was very surprised when I read the negative comments. I feel the exact opposite about this series. Thank you, Payen Kuern, for your contributions.

The show certainly can pump out the drama. The music especially: it just hits in a way, that you expect there is something wild going on. Some operator work also tries to add to the atmosphere, but... In the end it feels like those old TV novellas I saw as a kid, I think they were advertised as Brazilian, but not sure if all of them were.

The plot is extremely simplistic. Think low budget "Mafia: The City Of Lost Heaven". And with very little logic. I mean, if you look at the story as a whole - yes, there is some level of logic to it. The kind that you see in Hallmark Christmas (or generally "romantic") movies. They do even suggest some "paranormal" at some point. Or at least there is a bit that may be interpreted as such.

The main problem is that this should have been a movie. I see potential, especially, since the 1st episode started with comments about bad phone battery, and they tried to utilize those comments only in the last episode, where it did kind of work. Not ideal, but still.

If they went with approach similar to Statham's "Crank" from 2006 but more emotional, or recent "Mercy Road" but with more people - it could have been great. They do have fast dynamics after all, it's just that all the unnecessary and stupid fluff (which is "talked about", not so much "shown") just ruins it.

But we have what we have, and as is... It's not good. Soundtrack is still the best thing about it, and perhaps they should release is as a digital album.

ASAF is a very good 6 episode series with a gripping plot and excellent acting. The atmosphere is built very well. The omnipotent Payen Kuyern organization has arms that can reach everyone and everywhere. We feel Asaf's suffocation at first and his gradual change to comply with the power game.

All the actors are good but Cihangir Ceyhan stands out as ASAF. Burçin Terzioglu as Asaf's wife, Saadet Isil Aksoy as the journalist, Ahmet Rifat Sungar and Fatih Al as detectives all give excellent performances. Even the two children play their parts well.

I really don't understand why people wrote that Tayanc Ayaydin played Asaf. Although a very good actor himself, Tayanc Ayaydin has a small part as Asaf's brother in this series.

Many members of the cast are missing in the IMDb cast section of this series.

If you are a fan of Turkish dramas or character-driven crime thrillers and are willing to overlook some narrative and pacing flaws, Asaf would be worth a watch. The series does not shy away from showing the darker sides of life and crime, which can be engaging for fans of raw, grounded dramas.

Tayanç Ayaydin's acting in Asaf is a testament to his skill as a performer. His ability to embody a character who is both complex and relatable adds depth to the series, making him a standout in an otherwise uneven production. Tayanç's portrayal is a highlight worth watching. If Netflix decides to greenlight a second season of Asaf, it would be exciting to see Tayanç Ayaydin's character given greater focus and screentime. Given his standout performance, it's exciting to imagine Tayanç Ayaydin taking on more Netflix projects in the future.

Netflix's "Asaf" is a gripping thriller that follows the story of a devoted father who is drawn into a dangerous world of crime. The series is filled with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists, but it is the powerful performance of Tayanç Ayaydin as the titular character that truly elevates the show.

Tayanç Ayaydin delivers a tour-de-force performance as Asaf, a man who is struggling to keep his family together while also trying to navigate the dangerous world he has been thrust into. Tayanç Ayaydin's portrayal of Asaf is both nuanced and compelling, and he brings a great deal of depth and complexity to the character.

One of the most impressive aspects of Tayanç Ayaydin's performance is his ability to convey a wide range of emotions. He is equally convincing when playing Asaf's vulnerability and his strength, his fear and his determination. Tayanç Ayaydin's performance is so powerful that it is easy to forget that he is an actor, and to become completely immersed in the character of Asaf.

In addition to his acting skills,Tayanç Ayaydin also brings a great deal of physicality to the role. He is believable as a man who is capable of both violence and tenderness, and he is able to convey the physical and emotional toll that Asaf's experiences have taken on him.

Ayaydin's performance in "Asaf" is a masterclass in acting. He is able to convey the character's inner turmoil and emotional complexity with great subtlety and power. His performance is one of the main reasons why "Asaf" is such a compelling and unforgettable series.