Mezarlik

Mezarlik is a crime drama in 4 story documentary format. The interesting part about this crime drama is it deals with feminicide in a society that is patriarchal. It tries to bring to light the social and political implication of an issue that is swept under the rug or ignored. I highly recommend this series. With an incredible and realistic Performance by Birce Akalay and other actors the series comes to light. You will cry. You will be horrified and ashamed of what women go through in domestic violence Unlike Amber Heard.

This is definitely one of the best tv shows of this type that I've seen in a while! From the concept, cinematography, scenes, colours, themes, characters and development, to actual cast and plot - everything is so brilliant and draws you in.

It's not overdone, the plot and storytelling flows nicely, everything has logical ending, continuation, and build up. Plot twists too - there hasn't been one that gave 'deus ex machina' kind of feel. Plot twists are also naturally built and created, and by the time of each episode you feel for every single character and their storyline.

The themes it's been speaking against have been brilliantly worked with and highlighted - from the systemic oppression of women, through inequalities and crime over women, to fear of speaking out because almost always there is some kind of retaliation.

Please please please - we need more seasons asap! :D.

I've been interested in Turkey because i lived in Turkey in the late 50s. This series is probably the most entertaining and well acted series in a long time, full stop.

I love this genre of crime and enjoyed it immensely. However, the issue of femicide is worldwide and one of the highest here in the USA. If this is a new topic allowed in Turkey, I understand. This relevant show may receive even more attention if the storyline focused less on uber feminism and on the very powerful crimes against the weak, children and the elderly.

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I enjoyed a lot and wanted to see more episodes of this series. Acting and screenplay was perfect. There were both tears and laugh on my face during each episode. Hope to see other season asap.

I have never seen or heard of any Turkish shows before. I am grateful that Netflix had it available in English.

It was slow but I couldn't stop watching. I loved the main female character. She was so strong & beautiful. The generations after generations of abuse, in many forms that women experience.

The show seems very primitive & simple, but I do not know Turkish culture. Although stories & dialog were intense.

I binged both seasons at once and am awaiting for season 3 hopefully sooner rather than later.

Give the show a try with an open mind. It would be interesting to see another Turkish show however, I would not be able to watch without out it being dubbed in English.