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My husband and I have been big fans of Çagatay Ulusoy since his performance in the 2016-2017 Turkish series Içerde (Insider). The Terzi series just solidified for us what an amazing actor he is. He plays Peyami, who is a tailor by trade and is wearing his cards very close to his chest...juggling multiple secrets while trying to help keep his childhood friend-business partner in check. His best friend is Dimitri who is on the verge of his wedding to Esvet and has had Peyami make her wedding dress without ever actually seeing her. Peyami's grandfather passes away and in moves his grandmother with his mentally ill father Mustafa, who he has tried to keep from both the public and his best friend. To help him wrangle work, his best friend, and at least one of his secrets is Suzi, his right hand and office manager. This strong and hardworking character is played by the lovely Ece Sükan.

This is the first time I have seen mental illness portrayed in a Turkish series. First, I want to mention what an amazing job Olgun Simsek is doing portraying the mentally ill character of Mustafa, who had meningitis in his youth and has been kept perpetually young mentally ever since. His son Peyami has been ashamed of his father and asked his grandfather to help hide him away. It is interesting to watch Peyami's struggling with both loving his father and being ashamed. Additionally he has had a secret search going for his biological mother who has not been in his life.

This isn't the only mental illness in the series...Esvet, is adopted by a couple who have a mentally ill son who needs to be taken care of and Dimitri himself seems to suffer from some kind of psychosis that causes violent irrational outbreaks and results in cruel behavior...while at the same time he seems to have an affinity for the innocent animals and child like mentally ill.

My favorite character was Cemre, who was a bit of a surprise in season two. Initially, I thought she was going to be destructive and cause nothing but problems...but she seems to walk this interesting and supportive line that surprised me.

I am writing this review in between the second and third season...and I have to say the third season has a lot to wrap up. Season one ends in a cliffhanger that makes you concerned for a beloved character's life and season two has a beautiful reunion ending.

Really well acted, gorgeous Turkish sets, beautiful musical score, whirling Sufi Dervishes, and a unique story built around family/mental illness make this drama a worth watching series.

My review is based on watching this series in the original Turkish language with English subtitles.

I'll admit that I really have to be in a particular type of mood to endure a Netflix Turkiye production, but every once in a while they put out something that leaves an impact quite unique from western productions.

To the seasoned critique, it will come across cheesy and basic, leaving them bored and tuning out a few episodes in. It almost happended to me but as I said, on this occasion I was in a particular mood to not watch with my mind but rather my heart. I think the why 'Dizis' (Turkish serials) appeal to a certain audience is that they apply life lessons most of us can relate to. While undoubetby far more entertaining to watch, I can't relate to Alien Covenant, Interstellar, the Irishman etc.

The Taylor started slow, and during the first few episodes I got distracted and lost focus. My first impression of Dimitri was that of a cheap suit; a loud horny obnoxious guy with a cross tattoo on his forearm. It came across a bit tacky and cringe, so I was immediately put off. The disabled father had zero emotional effect on me; probably the exact opposite of what was intended (too soon for ott emotion!!!). And the straw that broke the camel's back was the Tony Stark vision thing Peyami did before embarking on his next masterpiece. That made me pause, literally!

Then a few weeks later I gave it another go and boy was I glad I did. As mentioned in my title, to me it was a story about flawed humans doing what they do best. Some reviews claimed a bias towards the portrayal of the Greek character(s). I objectively didn't see. For me, it was an objective story that I thought pretty obvious Dimitri was the most likeable character. Fun, charismatic, flawed, broken, yet incredibly loyal and with compassion. I adored Bademci's Rumeli accent, sounding not too different from bilingual (Greek and Turkish speaking) Northern Cypriots.

Perhaps due to my first wife being Greek, and my best friend since the age of 11 being Greek (myself being Turkish), seeing a Greek family and community of Istanbul (my father's home city) really spiked my interest, but that's not the reason I enjoyed it so much. Just binge watched the lot over the weekennd, on the final 2 episodes of season 3...let's see what happens.

If you are going to watch it, watch it with your heart and not your mind. If that makes sense to you, you'll probably enjoy it. Be warned it does start off slow, and it will require a leap of faith.

Terzi is an versitile Turkish series that combines riveting drama and intense suspense, captivating viewers from the very first episode. Led by the talented and charismatic actor, Cagatay Ulusoy, the show delivers an enthralling performance that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

The plot weaves a mesmerizing tale of intricate relationships and hidden secrets, drawing viewers into a world of intriguing characters and unexpected twists. Each episode is masterfully crafted, leaving us yearning for more as the suspense builds with every passing moment.

Cagatay Ulusoy's portrayal of his character is simply remarkable. His versatility as an actor shines through, as he flawlessly captures the essence of his role, adding depth and complexity to the storyline. With his magnetic presence on screen, Ulusoy manages to effortlessly draw us into the character's journey, making us feel every emotion, be it joy, heartbreak, or fear.

The show's ability to keep us guessing at every turn is truly commendable. The suspenseful moments are brilliantly executed, making series a true rollercoaster of emotions. Each episode reveals new layers of the characters' lives, while the underlying mystery keeps us hooked and eagerly anticipating the next revelation.

In conclusion, "Terzi" is an enthralling series that stands out for its exceptional performances from whole cast. Combining gripping drama with nail-biting suspense, this show keeps us hooked from start to finish. Highly recommended for all fans of suspense and drama alike!

The script simplified the story. I can't say that it was successful due to very long unnecessary scenes and insufficient character depictions. It's not too bad to watch though. It's not a waste of time either. Because the story is good. The acting of Olgun Simsek, Celile Toyon and especially Salih Bademci are impressive. If you want to watch. Do it . If you don't, you'll miss the good story. As you watch the series, you will continue to wonder where the story will lead. I hope it will take place in Turkish TV series. As a result, you should not don't give up easily. As I mentioned before, it's definitely not a waste of time.

Who thought that one long affair could be stretched out over 3 series ? I wanted to stop watching after half way through season 1 but like a car crash, you can't stop looking.

I was confused as to whether it was a Muslim or Christian series, but it was unimportant as it turned out.

I didn't warm to the actress playing Esvet. She had one expression which only changed with a few tears. A hint of a smile only happened in the last episode. The script also had her turning up when she shouldn't have - all the time, which was irritating to the story. Pueramy was a good character but throughout, there was lots of "filler" long pauses of "looks' with piano background playing., so I did a lot of fast forwarding.

The actor playing Mustafa was beyond excellent, but he underwent a seismic change in a short time. One minute needing to be spoon fed to wearing a tuxedo and having grow up conversations !

My favourite was Dimitri, the actor had the best part playing a manic with a range of emotions BUT he had the most wonderful wardrobe of spectacles and shaded sunglasses ! By the end I missed his perfect teeth and had serious glasses envy !

I am surprised to see such positive reviews for this TV show, as it appears to be a complete disaster in every aspect. Upon checking some of the reviewers, I noticed that they are all new members with no other reviews posted. This leads me to wonder if the marketing department may have fabricated these reviews. The screenplay is subpar, the storyline is predictable, and the characters are overly simplistic, almost caricature-like. The behavior and decisions of the main character, Esvet, are illogical and confusing. I strongly advise against watching this show unless you enjoy feeling embarrassed for others and wasting your time.

Second Season very intense from start to finish. Great Teamwork and the actors managed very well to keep the thin thread of the story without to danger of breaking. The music was also great and provided the fair amount of suspense to each episode. Congratulations to the whole Terzi (The Tailor) Team,actors,Director but especially to Cagatay Ulusoy,the actor who no longer acts but becomes a character himself. The emotions and feelings experienced by this actor also transmitted them to us viewers. A performance worthy of all respect. Cagatay Ulusoy today overtook himself once again and managed to fly higher and higher. Chapeau Cagatay 👏👏👏

It's plain bad. The plot is ridiculous, predictable and farfetched. While watching it I had the feeling I was watching a Sunday afternoon TV movie, the kind you warch after lunch and fall asleep. It starts with the right foot but quickly drifts into the tipical Turkish series. At least this one does not have the endless silences in moments of tension which is really appreciated, still, is the same old story. The good guy, the bad guy and the girl, cliché drama here and there. All seen before. There are really good Turkish films and series but unfortunatelly this is not one of them It promises a lot but it's simply another round of mill Turkish series. Tried and failed to be another Panthom thread.....it could have been.:

We saw Series 1 on Dutch Netflix in 2023. This was very exciting and very well acted by the protagonists. At the end of the last episode, the expectation was raised that a sequel was coming. We could therefore hopefully look forward to a sequel. At the end of July '23 we could then eagerly look forward to series 2. Especially the role of Mustafa is so good and pure. This story shows you how 2 families deal with success and how they have dealt with parenting in their family where clearly a black sheep has to suffer. The last episode was very pure and emotional where in the end a family is brought back together in good harmony. It was a happy ending and another chapeau for the makers of Yapimci. They have again achieved another great success on their rating.

Peyami is a tailor who does secret gigs with a band backing Dervish performers. He grows up with Dimitri - a psychopath from the word go. He doesn't seem to mind that his best friend is certifiable.

Long story short - Dimitri is to be married to Evnet but he treats her appallingly and she runs away and ends up in Peyami's house where she is hired as a carer to his mentally disabled relative - this is a wildly over the top performance that is hard to watch.

The plot progresses with Dimitri's attempts to find her.

Evnet does such stupid things to further the plot that it loses all credibility pretty early on. Things are not explained and the editing is awful. When this car crash of a series ends - nothing is resolved and many many story arcs are left in limbo. It's as if the writer couldn't figure out how to tie it all up plausibly so simply stopped writing.

The reviews are likely written by staff writers because they rarely reflect the truth of the series they review.

Up to and including series three.

Here we go again - Peyami and Evnet meet again after Peyami has travelled the world with his wonderful designs. These include a strappy high heel with a bunch of pink chicken feathers sprouting out of the back. He intends to make matching dresses and purses to go with them. So funny - the Turkish idea of fashion - it doesn't come to fruition thank goodness.

This section is taken up with the lovers succumbing to temptation and the dire results thereof.

The ending is absolutely predictable.

It would have been better if Tailor was a television series. Each episode had something left unfinished. Vitality was lacking. There was no depiction of the characters. There were only events but little emotion. I didn't really feel close to any of the characters, and I couldn't really get to know any of them. It was ostensibly a soap opera, but it lacked everything a soap opera should have.

Actually, when I watched the first episode, I didn't realize how time passed. I had high expectations for this drama in the first episode. But from the end of the first episode, the gaps started to open, never to be closed. It's like Netflix said that I'm giving you this amount of time, you shoot the series during this time, if you can't shoot it, I don't accept the series. :D I'd assume that.

It could have been better and in a very comfortable way.

When I first heard that Netflix was coming to Turkey and would be producing local content, I was really excited. However, now that I have seen some of the shows they have produced, I must say that they are even worse than some of the mediocre TV series that are currently airing in Turkey.

It is disappointing to see that despite having access to some of the most talented actors, writers, and directors in the country, Netflix is failing to produce content that is both engaging and of high quality. Instead, they seem to be focusing on churning out formulaic shows that lack originality and depth.

Great show! Built on drama and plot. Clean (except 1 brief encounter). A bit of bad language that is appropriate for the villain. Otherwise a wholesome show, and each episode ends with an interesting cliffhanger!

Episode 1 had me scratching my head in the first half. There was a 5-second racy clip that came out of nowhere and could have been omitted. Then, the story started coming together and was easy to follow. The rest of season 1 was woven together quite well.

The actors remain true to their characters throughout. This is one of those shows where you, at times, even like the villain. I loved and abhorred nearly every character at some point.

Beautiful sets, scenery, music, cinematography, costumes, etc.

I'd planned to watch one episode, and ended up binging the 1st season in one night.

I started watching this as there was really nothing else. Initially I was under the impression that it was a limited series of 7 episodes, but when nothing was resolved in episode 7 I realised that if I wanted to continue with the shenanigans of Payami, Dimitri and Esvet, I would have to endure 2 more seasons of this glorified soap opera. It's not that it's bad, season 1 was really good - it is shot well, the actors are all brilliant and the locations and costumes are simply scrumptious, but it does, by the middle of season 2 very clearly descend into the soap opera pit - longing stares, dramatic cello music, more longing stares, no dialogue for days - coupled with...longing stares. But, having said that, I did watch every episode over the course of 2 days. It is like watching a car crash, the ridiculous story sucks you in, the character Dimitri is just so lovely and sympathetic that you find yourself rooting for him and not his best friend and wife, I guess it was a guilty pleasure, I am not sure if I would recommend, but if you are rained in for a few days and have nothing else to do...

How did this show get to production and to the public? I'm jaw dropped seeing any positive reviews at all. Characters are so poorly developed. I gave up after the 3rd episode. Such empty drivel and fake false posing. The poorest and most shamefully written character is the dad Mustafa. Having worked 25 plus years with people with cognitive and physical disabilities they should have consulted a specialist. Instead they created an exaggerated cartoon character. Regardless the plot has galaxy sized holes in the outrageously lame story. I will say the cane stomping Grandma is great in a 1960s sitcom kind of way.

Terzi is a series that you must see. It is intense, it excites you, it makes you think. The performance of all its actors is excellent but there is a superlative that is that of its protagonist: CagatayUlusoy/ Peyami!!! He has sewn Peyami's skin from him. There are scenes where he doesn't need to speak, just look at his face, his eyes, his gestures to understand and feel what the character is feeling. You come to wonder if it is really just the character or the true CagatayUlusoy especially when he dances, (an ancient Turkish dance, which follows sophism), where he will align spirit, body, mind. You feel it in yourself, it is an energy that flows from the screen. You must watch this series with spirit and open mind. You will see a brilliant CagatayUlusoy!!!!

The beginning had me hooked, and I feel like they should have just extended the amount of episodes and wrapped it up in one season. Season 2 was already started to drag out the storyline, and season 3 just went totally off the rails.

Stellar performances by Çagatay and Salhi as always. It's my first time watching the female lead. She was also very good, but I just wanted a little more.

Overall, amazing cast and chemistry. Beautiful cinematography and wardrobe. I'm glad I got around to watching it but would only recommend starting it if you're willing to sit through all the seasons, as the first two seasons don't have a very satisfying stopping point.

I can tell you that it is a masterpiece. Because they mix important topics. For example, friendship, power, desire. The perfect family breaks it and shows actors who are very difficult to see on the screen. Being a fashion series, I would have liked to see more art and fashion shows, well, in the end, that's what the cover conveys. But in general terms the plot is good. The plot of the protagonist with the father is impressive since it opens doors to other people who may be going through a similar situation, it reveals what it is to live and the process of having a family member with this condition. The message it leaves is very good.

This drama series addresses pain, love, abandonment, and temptation. It describes the difficulties with arranged marriages. The storyline is not far-fetched made-up pieces. It tells the tale of a woman being mistreated and hurting deeply about the man she is forbidden to have.

This also tackles the issue of being a caregiver to a family member. The story portrays the decline of two affluent men who share a close friendship.

This show is definitely worth binge-watching! It's filled with juicy gossip and anticipation surrounding two best friends who are both obsessed with the same girl. The show also features the challenges of family burdens and the unveiling of painful secrets.