mapr123

Overall, I like this show and certain characters are a joy to watch. Hats off especially to the actors who play Nursema and Omer (outstanding acting). However, the male lead Fatih has been a major problem from the start. Because of him, I don't enjoy the show as much as I want to. I also don't like the actor playing him -- he lacks charisma and has no chemistry with the female lead who plays Doga.

Fatih is a very unlikeable character who has no respect or empathy for his pregnant wife Doja. These two don't even seem to like each other so I am not sure why they are together. Fatih is mentally (and borderline physically) abusive. He keeps stressing Doga out and always puts his family over her. Now he's cheating (at the FIRST opportunity).

I don't care how much Fatih begs or what he does after this, he's irredeemable and cannot be trusted. I hope the writers give Doja back her self-respect by divorcing her from this poor excuse for a man. There should be no reconciliation -- but I won't be surprised if the writers reunite them (Turkish writers are notorious for doing this).

So far, this is a beautifully written and directed series with an engrossing storyline. The way everything flows is so exquisite. The director, especially, is very talented and the music is impeccable. Most of the characters are fleshed out really well.

Individually, the actors are all terrific - Baris Falay, in particular. Although the emotional connection is somewhat lacking between the lead couple, it doesn't harm the overall quality of the series. All in all, the story is compelling and the directing is sublime. I never feel like skipping scenes because the show is so captivating. I just hope it does not get cancelled prematurely or stretched out unnecessarily. This is a brilliant show, so please keep doing it justice.