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Leyla and Mecnun

Original title: Leyla ile Mecnun
  • TV Series
  • 2011–2023
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
103K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,205
218
Köksal Engür, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, Serkan Keskin, Ali Atay, Cengiz Bozkurt, and Osman Sonant in Yeniden (2021)
TurkishRomantic EpicAdventureComedyDramaFantasyMysteryRomance

It is an unique and heartwarming show follows the extraordinary journey of a couple named Leyla and Mecnun. With Ali Atay portraying Mecnun and Ezgi Asaroglu as Leyla, the series has garnere... Read allIt is an unique and heartwarming show follows the extraordinary journey of a couple named Leyla and Mecnun. With Ali Atay portraying Mecnun and Ezgi Asaroglu as Leyla, the series has garnered a massive fan base and critical acclaim.It is an unique and heartwarming show follows the extraordinary journey of a couple named Leyla and Mecnun. With Ali Atay portraying Mecnun and Ezgi Asaroglu as Leyla, the series has garnered a massive fan base and critical acclaim.

  • Stars
    • Ali Atay
    • Serkan Keskin
    • Osman Sonant
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    103K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,205
    218
    • Stars
      • Ali Atay
      • Serkan Keskin
      • Osman Sonant
    • 78User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #74
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Ali Atay
    • Mecnun
    • 2011–2023
    Serkan Keskin
    Serkan Keskin
    • Ismail
    • 2011–2023
    Osman Sonant
    • Yavuz
    • 2011–2023
    Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan
    Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan
    • Iskender…
    • 2011–2023
    Cengiz Bozkurt
    Cengiz Bozkurt
    • Erdal Bakkal
    • 2011–2023
    Köksal Engür
    Köksal Engür
    • Aksakalli Dede
    • 2011–2023
    Ege Tanman
    • Kaan
    • 2011–2023
    Nalan Kuruçim
    Nalan Kuruçim
    • Nurten
    • 2011–2022
    Engin Günay
    • Azsakalli Dede
    • 2011–2023
    Neslihan Aker
    • Gotik Leyla
    • 2011–2023
    Istar Gökseven
    • Metin
    • 2011–2023
    Sebahat Adalar
    • Cicekci Kadin
    • 2011–2022
    Güliz Gençoglu
    • Sema
    • 2011–2022
    Sarp Aydinoglu
    • Benjamin
    • 2011–2022
    Mustafa Asik
    • Melul
    • 2011–2022
    Mehmet Usta
    • Kamil
    • 2011–2012
    Onursal Yildirim
    • Doktor
    • 2011–2022
    Ipek Türktan
    • Arzu
    • 2011–2013
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews78

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    Reviewers say 'Leyla ile Mecnun' is acclaimed for its surreal mix of absurd comedy and drama, offering a unique emotional experience. The series is lauded for its brilliant script, improvisational acting, and deep characters. It effectively blends humor and pathos, enriched by cultural references and media critique. Innovative storytelling with science fiction and fantasy elements is highlighted. Despite some directing and stage design critiques, it is widely regarded as a top Turkish TV series.
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    10ahmetkozan

    Best comedy series made in Turkey

    Leyla and Mecnun is a Turkish television comedy series. The series is a surreal and absurd comedy that revolves around the fictional love story between Leyla and Mecnun. I think the best comedy series made in Turkey. I think that really deserve 9 points. I wish I had more. When finished series I felt the lack in my life. Really I miss this series. It was a memorable series for me. My favorite character white beard grandfather and Ismaıl. Dede is a fictional character from Turkish folk tales, and he appears in people's dreams to give them directions and foresight. Burak Aksak really successful a writer. You should definitely watch this series. I would say at least a look... 10/10
    10ozdemirsinan

    Infinite thoughts

    This is the most attractive TV series that I have ever seen. The quality of acting and the logic of the writing affect like a magician all of the watchers. I hope it could be infinite!

    I know quantity of the expenses are really minimal, but also the the pleasure of spending time with watching that movie can not be defined as well as true.

    Everybody should watch this unique cliffhanger if they are ready to watch a real absurd life.

    Here we can see the main actors/actresses of this series: Ali Atay, Melis Birkan, Ezgi Asaroglu, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, Köksal Engür, Serkan Keskin, Osman Sonant, Ushan Çakir, Asuman Dabak.
    10ouzemre

    Completely Unique

    I never felt like before while watching a TV series. It makes you wanna laugh while you feel so sad at the same time. Character's joy and sadness are so pure that you feel these feelings inside yourself altogether, like a childhood memory.

    It is like a laughter when you see some friend falling accidentally or it is like a sadness when your ice cream slip away from its cone. "Leyla ile Mecnun" is totally surreal and absurd but it is so natural as well.

    The bad thing about the series is that some jokes or situations are very local in their content so that they can not be translated fully.
    7oruchreis

    Interesting, exciting, absurd comedy

    This is a most interesting and exciting TV series in Turkey right now. Even if Ezgi Asaroglu left the show, still it didn't lose much from itself and it is still popular TV series in Turkey. The topic that it handles is more like absurd comedy. But it contains laugh, love, and tears. But it has lots of comedy that involves with Turkish language. So if you don't know Turkish, you probably miss the most of the jokes. Ali Atay, Koksal Engur, Cengiz Bozkurt, Mumtaz Taylan, Osman Sonant, Serkan Keskin are great actors, and they plays in cinema and theaters too. However, it has some directing troubles. Especially if Onur Unlu didn't direct the episode, some glitches may stand out in your eyes.
    10dcelil

    Lovely serial

    It is very nice how they present the meaning of love in this serial. You can easily fall in love by the help of this serial. I would like to thank all Leyla ile Mecnun's team so that they have created such an excellent serial. Subtitled girl is a product of excellent creation of scenarist. I recommend this serial everyone who wants to have fun and drama at the same time using the real elements from life by this serial. Every scenario is well thought. In my opinion, the best part is 38. part. I have watched it many times. You will feel some parts in each character from yourself. and also Ismail abi is the one who is desired by everyone to have such a big-brother who can share and join your feelings sincerely.

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    Comedy
    Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, André Holland, Herman Caheej McGloun, Edson Jean, Alex R. Hibbert, and Tanisha Cidel in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
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    Mystery
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    • Trivia
      Ali Atay, Serkan Keskin, Osman Sonant and Onur Unlu has a music band called "Leyla, the band".
    • Connections
      Featured in Leyla ile Mecnun: Kaytariyor (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      LEYLA
      Leyla ile Mecnun (The Original Soundtrack)

      Emotional Theme

      Composed by Alper Atakan and Mehmet Erdem

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 2011 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • Turkey
    • Official sites
      • Official Exxen
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    • Language
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • Leyla và Chàng điên
    • Filming locations
      • Kirecburnu, Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Production companies
      • Eflatun Film
      • Paradox Film
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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