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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
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    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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    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.
    10jedy-22

    Turkish Coupling

    A lot better of the American Coupling TV series, quality close to British coupling. The best Turkish TV series ever made. I prefer watching this , instead of classical Nbc TV series like How I Met Your Mother. I hope the quality goes on. The series start with a flashback , where we see two babies, who are meant to be together forever , a classical oriental far/middle east story. The background is the Bosphorus and Istanbul.Mecnun is in her mid twenties , still trying to graduate from high school and Leyla is in university, living in a mansion.Arda is the ex boyfriend of Leyla, whose father is doing business with Leyla's father and Leyla's father is in huge depth. He tries to convince his daughter to marry to Arda.Because it is an absurd comedy, you can see Mecnun in space , sometimes Leyla on an island after a plane crash (Oceanic Airways :) ), sometimes a friend of them trying to survive 147 hours on a mountain :)... The series created a huge fan group and still groving .
    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.
    10aekenler-33572

    Best Turkish Show

    Words are not enough to describe this show. It's more emotional than it's funny. You can watch this show to laugh or cry or not to feel alone.This show will be like your family after 6 episodes or such a number like that. This show is the best Turkish show you might possibly even watch and i think it can compete with most of the Hollywood made up TV-series. I hope they will get a movie soon or at least publish 2 more episodes so that we can see how it really ends.
    10seker2805

    the best comedy TV series without sexuality

    it is the best comedy TV series i have ever watched. It mirrors Turkish daily life and street culture. Relations between neighbours and their behaviors are natural. Main characters's brains work as a child.

    Characters in this TV series are anti-hero. Even if all scenario is fantastic, it is like just usual and you don't think they piffle.

    Actors are great and they love their characters.

    Other characters are also created very smartly, they are really funny. İsmail Abi is the most popular one and he is pure. although everything in TV series was bad, I would watch just for İsmail Abi.

    Everyone should watch from first episode to the last one. thanks for reading

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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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    • 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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