You want to watch something simple with family? Don't want vulgarity and violence? Watch this. Every member of your family will get some good message from this show and never forget the characters.
59 Reviews
Big message in a simple drama
karibahnaf25 October 2020
the acting is good
pitirkurt15 October 2011
This series is based on a story of Turkish author Vedat Turkali, which was also filmed in 80s. The film was a very touching story of an eye- catching, beautiful girl, Fatmagul, who has no family but his too-naive older brother. Unfortunately, the story starts when Fatmagul gets raped by 4 men. 3 of these men are spoilt rich kids and the other is a local boy, Kerim. The law, stupidly enough, forgives the act of rape if one of the rapers marries with the victim. So, the rich kids get rid of their crime by persuading Kerim to marry Fatmagul. After the two marry, the trio walks free and leave the town. Kerim gets frustrated, because he is the one who's left with a wife he does not want. He beats Fatmagül, who miscarries a baby because of this. But Fatmagul has nowhere to go, no one to trust, and she has no option but accept and love her husband. This was the story of how two people, desperate in their own ways, bound together and start loving each other, a story built on despair and hopelessness.
However, this new series is a somehow modernized version and I miss the old adaptation's "reality". In this version Kerim is portrayed as a passionate lover who is too good to be true. Fatmagul is a strong character, she does not love but hate Kerim, refusing to accept him as a husband. Also there are newly introduced characters such as Fatmagul's fiancé, who dumps her immediately after the rape, Fatmagul's sister in law, a sly and unreliable housewife, Ebe Nine; the woman who raised Kerim, now the biggest supporter for Fatmagul. And the villains, the other 3 rapers are introduced with their relatives and the events turn out to be a war between Fatmagul-Kerim, and them.
This series is not genuine, lack a sense of reality because in real life things does not happen this way. The acting is really good, especially Kerim- Engin Akyurek is great. I wish the characters were presented realistically enough.. This would have been a great series then.
However, this new series is a somehow modernized version and I miss the old adaptation's "reality". In this version Kerim is portrayed as a passionate lover who is too good to be true. Fatmagul is a strong character, she does not love but hate Kerim, refusing to accept him as a husband. Also there are newly introduced characters such as Fatmagul's fiancé, who dumps her immediately after the rape, Fatmagul's sister in law, a sly and unreliable housewife, Ebe Nine; the woman who raised Kerim, now the biggest supporter for Fatmagul. And the villains, the other 3 rapers are introduced with their relatives and the events turn out to be a war between Fatmagul-Kerim, and them.
This series is not genuine, lack a sense of reality because in real life things does not happen this way. The acting is really good, especially Kerim- Engin Akyurek is great. I wish the characters were presented realistically enough.. This would have been a great series then.
Fatmagul cannot see the obvious
mickyorlandea28 June 2021
Even if it hits her in the face. She's so naive and simple/uneducated. She goes the full series being shy and pouty and cannot see the difference between Mustafa and Kerim judging by her behaviour towards Kerim throughout much of the series. Both with their own painful past, it takes her way too long to see who Kerim was and she helps herself so little. Kerim spent patience and understanding on her for 3 ordinary lives. Saat's acting had a high bar expectation after winning the talent show, but a total blah. Akyurek carried the show.
What's Fatmagul's Fault
yordijordan20 October 2020
Does anybody else think that this movie is completely idiotic and a total insult to women worldwide?
realitycheck-673-80968027 March 2012
Warning: Spoilers
Here is my answer – I do.
SOME SPOILERS AHEAD
So a beautiful innocent village girl is gang-raped by four men in the very first episode (a couple of whom happen to be the sons of rich families) and she'll fall in love with one of them later on? OK, the man she'll fall in love with did not physically rape her – he just watched the others rape her and laugh at her as she cried and when his turn came, the only thing that stopped him from doing the same was that he was too drunk.
Maybe it's only me, but I think you should be a terrible retard to eventually fall in love with anyone who watched his friends rape you and didn't move a finger to save you AND you must be a terrible retard to become a huge fan of such a story and find this setup even remotely romantic or exciting.
I can't believe that the so-called "love story" of Fatmagul (the rape victim) and Kerim (the one who didn't rape her but didn't help her either) has such a huge following. As far as I know, no normal sane woman can fall in love with someone who is even remotely complicit in her rape. I have no idea what the authors are trying to tell us but as far as I'm concerned, this movie's message is not healthy at all and is a profound insult to women's intelligence.
Now, other women who live for seeing "What is the fault of Fatmagul?" every night can strongly disagree with me, but every sane woman will see something abnormal about the authors' decision to make the heroine fall in love with anyone who was a part of her life-changing tragedy.
Beren Saat (the leading actress who plays Fatmagul) is a devastatingly pretty woman but that seems to be the movie's only saving grace. Also, the fact that the title is "What is the fault of Fatmagul?" somehow leaves a bitter taste in my mouth - am I to understand that there are people in Turkey who still need to be convinced that a victim of a brutal rape has no fault at all?
And rather than turning their backs to this highly improbable, extremely contrived plot, many viewers worldwide can't wait to see the next chapter of Fatmagul's and Kerim's so-called "romance".
That's sick.
End of story.
RC
SOME SPOILERS AHEAD
So a beautiful innocent village girl is gang-raped by four men in the very first episode (a couple of whom happen to be the sons of rich families) and she'll fall in love with one of them later on? OK, the man she'll fall in love with did not physically rape her – he just watched the others rape her and laugh at her as she cried and when his turn came, the only thing that stopped him from doing the same was that he was too drunk.
Maybe it's only me, but I think you should be a terrible retard to eventually fall in love with anyone who watched his friends rape you and didn't move a finger to save you AND you must be a terrible retard to become a huge fan of such a story and find this setup even remotely romantic or exciting.
I can't believe that the so-called "love story" of Fatmagul (the rape victim) and Kerim (the one who didn't rape her but didn't help her either) has such a huge following. As far as I know, no normal sane woman can fall in love with someone who is even remotely complicit in her rape. I have no idea what the authors are trying to tell us but as far as I'm concerned, this movie's message is not healthy at all and is a profound insult to women's intelligence.
Now, other women who live for seeing "What is the fault of Fatmagul?" every night can strongly disagree with me, but every sane woman will see something abnormal about the authors' decision to make the heroine fall in love with anyone who was a part of her life-changing tragedy.
Beren Saat (the leading actress who plays Fatmagul) is a devastatingly pretty woman but that seems to be the movie's only saving grace. Also, the fact that the title is "What is the fault of Fatmagul?" somehow leaves a bitter taste in my mouth - am I to understand that there are people in Turkey who still need to be convinced that a victim of a brutal rape has no fault at all?
And rather than turning their backs to this highly improbable, extremely contrived plot, many viewers worldwide can't wait to see the next chapter of Fatmagul's and Kerim's so-called "romance".
That's sick.
End of story.
RC
My feelings towards the show
foofsy7510 May 2011
I absolutely love Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne, its such a nice story, with brilliant acting. A must watch to all the readers. Beren Saat and Engin Akurik have great chemistry. Thats what i love about it the most. All the other actors fit their roles perfectly, I really wouldn't change a thing about the show. I want to applaud the director, producer and writers as well as the actors. Anyone who has watched has become hooked to it instantly. Keep up the good work and hope the story progresses nicely and will not end up disappointing us. Its starts off in beautiful Izmir, A beautiful tourist destination. I know where I'm going next. The story basically revolves around Fatmagul, Kerim and their family and friends. How hate turns to love and love turns to hate. Watch it before i say more, don't want to give too much away.
I don't know what to say
tatatmn4 March 2018
The show itself is good, actors, music ,everything. But I don't understand one thing. how can people make a hero from a person,who watched the girl rape by three of his friends and did not even move a finger to protect her? He fault is the same, as the fault of Selim,Vural and Erdogan. That does not matter that he did not do anything to that girl. He watched and took pleasure from watching his friends raping the girl. That is disgusting. !!!! His behavior can not be forgiven like the behavior of his friends. He is the same beast as they, they know that they are beasts and this Kerim plays hero and that is disgusting. As for people saying bad things about Mustafa. Mustafa's fault that he did not believe the girl and abandoned her after that tragedy, is nothing compared to Kerim's fault. That is very irittating that everyone calls the three of them bad persons and as if Kerim is not like them. Everyone tells how could Mustafa behave to Fatmagul like that and they forget Kerim's disgusting behavior. Tha fact that he cares now about her and lovs her,does not not change anything. The logical final of the story should be that Kerim and his friends should end up in prison. Instead the story ended that he found his love of life and will happily live forever with her, That is so unfair
A total insult to women worldwide
virgulillaes6 February 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I totally agree with realitycheck-673-809680, dertsizis, Rita_Z this show is unhealthy. A beautiful innocent village girl is gang-raped by four men in the very first episode and she'll fall in love with one of them later on? The man she'll fall in love with did not physically rape her he just watched the others rape her and laugh at her as she cried and never move a finger to stop them or to help her. And she´ll fall in love with him? Seriously? You have to be kidding me! You should be a terrible retard to eventually fall in love with anyone who watched his friends rape you and didn't move a finger to save you AND you must be a terrible retard to become a huge fan of such a story and find this setup even remotely romantic or exciting. It is disgusting , offensive and misogynist.
One of the best
marymerilue13 December 2019
Good
ileanamargarita192 August 2020
OK but nothing special
fedspeakers15 January 2016
Sorry to go the other way on this one but I fail to see what's all the fuzz about. Then again maybe that's because I am not really a big soap opera enthusiast. I guess I just dislike how characters always seem to get stuck in the same roles.
Before I proceed to say why I'm not much into it, I should mention that this TV series is currently being aired on one of the local channels here in P.R. Curiously, they advertise the show like a hundred times a day every single day to exhaustion (no kidding) and on all of the other TV shows on the channel, as if it was the greatest show to ever hit the local tube here, which is far from the truth. And it is being advertised as a TV series but frankly Fatmagül is more like a soap opera, just like the flurry of Mexican, Venezuelan and Colombian novellas that the other TV channels air locally every year. Sadly though, they are no longer transmitting the 7:00 PM movie (which was a delightful break from the norm) because Fatmagul is now taking up that 7:00 PM spot. That's too bad because that one TV channel was one of the very few local channels that I could say was soap opera-free. The other channels are packed full of that stuff; to me at least, it's quite annoying.
Anyway, the acting on the show, I'd say in general is not all that bad, for the most part, compared to other soap operas on the local tube here. But like most soap operas, Fatmagül is way too over-acted by most actors. That's a big turn off. Also, most action scenes (fights, car chases, car wrecks, etc.) look pretty fake. Special effects is below average, but most TV productions outside of Hollywood lack in this area anyway. And I have been able to easily predict some of the events/scenes in the plot way before the story even gets there.
Speaking of the plot, I understand that people have become very interested - and even seem to enjoy - in that the story develops around a horrifying rape event; and most thrill about how the main character slowly overcomes adversity against all odds in a place where women have very little going for them in terms of making their own decisions, while not letting tragedy suppress her sensibilities and her desire for love, something that in itself is quite admiring and inspirational. However, to me personally, such plot does not send the right message, not only about women - since is is highly unlikely for a raped woman in her right senses to become romantically involved with a man who witnessed her being raped and yet chose not to do anything about it - but also about men, especially Turkish men, who like in most soap operas are often portrayed as evil characters, by taking up the role of the abusive male, who does not regard women as sensible human beings that deserve respect. In real life, though, the great majority of men DO NOT go around bullying or sexually abusing women as it is often characterized in these so-called "romantic" dramas. The creators of Latin-American novellas also have the bad habit of almost always either vilifying male characters, or developing the plot around one topic, and one topic only: Infidelity. And to make it even more insidious, male infidelity is often censored while female infidelity is completely justified and well taken within the plot... because men are "evil" and apparently they had it coming or deserve to be cheated on.
Maybe I lack a sense of romance but in my view a rape and all the pain and emotional suffering that comes from it seems to me like the least romantic episode a woman, or any human being for that matter, could go through. It's not romantic drama at all; it is more like unromantic trauma, really. But I'm sure some folks out there will like this 'tragedy turned victory' story. I don't.
Before I proceed to say why I'm not much into it, I should mention that this TV series is currently being aired on one of the local channels here in P.R. Curiously, they advertise the show like a hundred times a day every single day to exhaustion (no kidding) and on all of the other TV shows on the channel, as if it was the greatest show to ever hit the local tube here, which is far from the truth. And it is being advertised as a TV series but frankly Fatmagül is more like a soap opera, just like the flurry of Mexican, Venezuelan and Colombian novellas that the other TV channels air locally every year. Sadly though, they are no longer transmitting the 7:00 PM movie (which was a delightful break from the norm) because Fatmagul is now taking up that 7:00 PM spot. That's too bad because that one TV channel was one of the very few local channels that I could say was soap opera-free. The other channels are packed full of that stuff; to me at least, it's quite annoying.
Anyway, the acting on the show, I'd say in general is not all that bad, for the most part, compared to other soap operas on the local tube here. But like most soap operas, Fatmagül is way too over-acted by most actors. That's a big turn off. Also, most action scenes (fights, car chases, car wrecks, etc.) look pretty fake. Special effects is below average, but most TV productions outside of Hollywood lack in this area anyway. And I have been able to easily predict some of the events/scenes in the plot way before the story even gets there.
Speaking of the plot, I understand that people have become very interested - and even seem to enjoy - in that the story develops around a horrifying rape event; and most thrill about how the main character slowly overcomes adversity against all odds in a place where women have very little going for them in terms of making their own decisions, while not letting tragedy suppress her sensibilities and her desire for love, something that in itself is quite admiring and inspirational. However, to me personally, such plot does not send the right message, not only about women - since is is highly unlikely for a raped woman in her right senses to become romantically involved with a man who witnessed her being raped and yet chose not to do anything about it - but also about men, especially Turkish men, who like in most soap operas are often portrayed as evil characters, by taking up the role of the abusive male, who does not regard women as sensible human beings that deserve respect. In real life, though, the great majority of men DO NOT go around bullying or sexually abusing women as it is often characterized in these so-called "romantic" dramas. The creators of Latin-American novellas also have the bad habit of almost always either vilifying male characters, or developing the plot around one topic, and one topic only: Infidelity. And to make it even more insidious, male infidelity is often censored while female infidelity is completely justified and well taken within the plot... because men are "evil" and apparently they had it coming or deserve to be cheated on.
Maybe I lack a sense of romance but in my view a rape and all the pain and emotional suffering that comes from it seems to me like the least romantic episode a woman, or any human being for that matter, could go through. It's not romantic drama at all; it is more like unromantic trauma, really. But I'm sure some folks out there will like this 'tragedy turned victory' story. I don't.
one of most exciting and romantic drama ever
sheikhsoflamorteza8 January 2015
This was the first time I followed each seconds of a Turkish drama till the end. probably there were so many nights I didn't sleep because of the excitement this drama brought to me. Engin and Beren played marvelously indeed in such a way that you couldn't skip any of the seconds of the episodes. honestly I am an addict of Korean Dramas and I thought there would be no other countries that can compete with Korea in producing this mass of emotional and exciting dramas. but after watching Fatmagul I can surely say that Turkish dramas are more interesting for me. They beautifully represents the nature of life in the middle east.
This show is insane. A total insult to women worldwide.
katelsanz19 April 2018
Warning: Spoilers
A village girl is gang-raped by four men in the very first episode and she'll fall in love with one of them later on? The man she'll fall in love with did not physically rape her BUT HE:
-Caught her, and hand her over to the three rapists.
- Just watched the others rape her and laugh at her as she cried and never move a finger to stop them or to help her.
Starts strong...but ends with narrow focus & lost path.
PaulVilla20 December 2016
Warning: Spoilers
When I began watching, I did not understand the low IMDb rating of 5/10. But now I am near the end, and I believe this rating is actually perfect. The first half deserves 10/10. The second half deserves 0/10. I will explain this in an intelligent & philosophical manner.
The show starts very strong. It's beautifully made & paced soap opera. The characters are not cartoons, they have their own thoughts, concerns, and emotions. You will see even the "bad guys" behaving realistically, making jokes & pining for love. I appreciate all of this.
But as the later half of the series unfolds, the focus of the show becomes more narrow. It begins to obsess over the relationship of Fatmagul & Kerim. This begins to eat up the majority of the screen time, and all the other (more interesting) story lines & characters are damaged as a result.
There is nothing wrong with the show evolving from suspense to romance. But the problem is that the relationship being focused on is completely ABSURD.
From the very first episode, you see that Kerim & his friends are the reason for Fatmagul's ruin. They keep pursuing her, despite the fact that she is completely resistive. They don't know anything about her, except for the fact that she is physically beautiful. Their obsession with her physical beauty culminates in her rape.
By contrast, it is important to understand one important philosophical point. From the start, there is one man who actually has a genuine relationship with Fatmagul. They meet each other, and begin their relationship...long before her "physical beauty" is even a consideration. His name is Mustafa.
If Fatmagul should evolve into a love story, the one that makes the most sense is the reconciliation of Mustafa & Fatmagul. How do they rebuild trust? Do they grow from innocent love into something more mature?
Instead, the show presents the absurd spectacle of Kerim constantly apologizing & demanding Fatmagul's love. Kerim's involvement & instigation of her rape is presented as something "in the past". His ritual of apology & running errands for Fatmagul eventually breaks her inner defenses, until she accepts him as a lover. HOW ROMANTIC!
This is a very sad end for the show. I hope this show is re-made in the future. Writers should study the beautiful & exciting first half, but correct the bad mistakes of the last half. The show should end in a more realistic & philosophically poignant manner.
The show starts very strong. It's beautifully made & paced soap opera. The characters are not cartoons, they have their own thoughts, concerns, and emotions. You will see even the "bad guys" behaving realistically, making jokes & pining for love. I appreciate all of this.
But as the later half of the series unfolds, the focus of the show becomes more narrow. It begins to obsess over the relationship of Fatmagul & Kerim. This begins to eat up the majority of the screen time, and all the other (more interesting) story lines & characters are damaged as a result.
There is nothing wrong with the show evolving from suspense to romance. But the problem is that the relationship being focused on is completely ABSURD.
From the very first episode, you see that Kerim & his friends are the reason for Fatmagul's ruin. They keep pursuing her, despite the fact that she is completely resistive. They don't know anything about her, except for the fact that she is physically beautiful. Their obsession with her physical beauty culminates in her rape.
By contrast, it is important to understand one important philosophical point. From the start, there is one man who actually has a genuine relationship with Fatmagul. They meet each other, and begin their relationship...long before her "physical beauty" is even a consideration. His name is Mustafa.
If Fatmagul should evolve into a love story, the one that makes the most sense is the reconciliation of Mustafa & Fatmagul. How do they rebuild trust? Do they grow from innocent love into something more mature?
Instead, the show presents the absurd spectacle of Kerim constantly apologizing & demanding Fatmagul's love. Kerim's involvement & instigation of her rape is presented as something "in the past". His ritual of apology & running errands for Fatmagul eventually breaks her inner defenses, until she accepts him as a lover. HOW ROMANTIC!
This is a very sad end for the show. I hope this show is re-made in the future. Writers should study the beautiful & exciting first half, but correct the bad mistakes of the last half. The show should end in a more realistic & philosophically poignant manner.
Discrase to woman
Rita_Z21 June 2013
Warning: Spoilers
I only watched this because I wanted to know how turkey is and how there customs are , I am very ashamed with what I saw , not only the fiancé banned her because she was raped , she falls in love with one of them , he did not actually rape her but he was there watching - how perverted can that be- and married him !! It is disgusting , offensive and misogynist, I really don't know what the series is trying to tell us the only thing I understand that woman in Turkey are treated that way and nobody helps them.In some parts the acting is really bad I start laughing especially with the crying and the facial morphisms of "Kerim" the actor is trying to hard...
Beautiful story and acting
shilpabille27 May 2013
I am not big fan of series and hardly have patience to sit through all and watch them. One day while surfing somehow I came across this serial on Youtube and was totally hooked. I should thank the English translators because i do not understand one single word they were saying but translations were brilliant and it made things very easy for me.
The way this series is carried is really awesome. I loved Beren and Kerim. There acting and chemistry is worth praising. The scenic beauty of Istanbul is mesmerizing. Music is really good.
Overall i will give 10 for this show.
Plot - Fatmagul who is engaged to her childhood lover Mustafa is raped by 3 rich kids in presence of Kerim under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Rich kids in an attempt to avoid charges pursue Kerim to marry Fatmagul. Since Mustafa is looking for revenge Kerim and Fatmagul leave there hometown and come to Istanbul where they get married. In Instanbul Kerim tries to settle Fatmagul with her naive brother and nagging sister in law. He intend to divorce her and go abroad and starts doing preparations for same. Before going he transfer all the money which is been given to him to keep quiet and marry Fatmagul so she is financially settled. Meryem who is sister to Kerim also comes to Istanbul after Mustafa ransack her house searching for Kerim to take his revenge. In Instanbul Kerim realize he cannot leave and divorce Fatmagul as he is falling for her. He stays back and bear the consequences of his action. To gain Fatmagul's trust he hand over himself to police and file the incident. From here Fatmagul's fight for justice and Kerim's unconditional love for Fatmagul is shown. We have characters like Kadir and Omer who are lawyers who later on join the fight.
Overall this serial had good story line, characters and acting. The way it was carried you can feel Fatmaguls pain as well her persistence to earn respect. It shows her full journey from simple village girl - rape - marriage - gaining confidence - struggle for independence - letting go of her old love - falling in love with Kerim - Psychological development - marriage - fight for justice - her future plans.
I will definitely recommend this to everyone. You can find English translations on youtube - fatmagulsucunedotcom. You can use this link on amaradotorg and you will get your English translations.
The way this series is carried is really awesome. I loved Beren and Kerim. There acting and chemistry is worth praising. The scenic beauty of Istanbul is mesmerizing. Music is really good.
Overall i will give 10 for this show.
Plot - Fatmagul who is engaged to her childhood lover Mustafa is raped by 3 rich kids in presence of Kerim under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Rich kids in an attempt to avoid charges pursue Kerim to marry Fatmagul. Since Mustafa is looking for revenge Kerim and Fatmagul leave there hometown and come to Istanbul where they get married. In Instanbul Kerim tries to settle Fatmagul with her naive brother and nagging sister in law. He intend to divorce her and go abroad and starts doing preparations for same. Before going he transfer all the money which is been given to him to keep quiet and marry Fatmagul so she is financially settled. Meryem who is sister to Kerim also comes to Istanbul after Mustafa ransack her house searching for Kerim to take his revenge. In Instanbul Kerim realize he cannot leave and divorce Fatmagul as he is falling for her. He stays back and bear the consequences of his action. To gain Fatmagul's trust he hand over himself to police and file the incident. From here Fatmagul's fight for justice and Kerim's unconditional love for Fatmagul is shown. We have characters like Kadir and Omer who are lawyers who later on join the fight.
Overall this serial had good story line, characters and acting. The way it was carried you can feel Fatmaguls pain as well her persistence to earn respect. It shows her full journey from simple village girl - rape - marriage - gaining confidence - struggle for independence - letting go of her old love - falling in love with Kerim - Psychological development - marriage - fight for justice - her future plans.
I will definitely recommend this to everyone. You can find English translations on youtube - fatmagulsucunedotcom. You can use this link on amaradotorg and you will get your English translations.
Was not realistic.
snehal-6607823 January 2017
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If I was Turkish,I wouldn't watch this serial,because I'd know that they're ultimately and purposely going to show the love story of the leading pair,and for that,they have shown Mustafa as a villain.Many misunderstandings created between Mustafa&Fatmagul purposely,so that story can go ahead,and Kerim will get her,and Fatmagul without using her brain will fall in love with Kerim,who didn't save her,because he was drunk and drugged,but could watch her being raped,and she forgives him.Any sane woman won't do that.In starting when she was in the police station,now,in reality,if someone is getting a chance,will tell reality to police about the rape to clear the misunderstanding happened to Mustafa,but she never did that,this shown deliberately for twist and turn.She always took Mustafa name,for him she married Kerim,because he shouldn't go to jail after killing Kerim,but in reality,no sane woman will marry for her lover.She's raped,she's in trouble,she needs him,instead of helping her Mustafa doubt her,she'd told him that she was forced to marry to save him,upon hearing this,his wish to trust her or not.Kerim knows that Fatmagul married him to save Mustafa,Kerim also said the same thing afterward,but in return when Fatmagul was in love with Kerim she says Mustafa was going to kill him.Now she forgot why she married Kerim,or she always wanted to marry him since she saw him upstairs where they came face to face where Vural was also standing,but she couldn't do anything,because she was engaged with Mustafa.Kerim wasn't giving her way to go,when he&Vural were upstairs,now no decent man will stop any woman's way,and after that again finding her alone,stopping her,asking questions in function.Kerim always took advantages of this,when he came to know Fatmagul isn't now interested in Mustafa,he said,he won't divorce her,after that when Fatmagul throw the scarf in water,he brought rings,he says "Mustafa always tries to separate us,he wrote letters to show how true he was",and what Kerim did,he also did the same drama,he surrenders himself to the police to show how true he is!Here they showed Fatmagul felt jealous after knowing about Kerim's English girlfriend before he surrenders himself to the police to clear misunderstanding happened to Fatmagul about him&Vural meeting,that's why Fatmagul said to him,that she fell in love with him after he surrenders himself.When Fatmagul called Mustafa,Asu answered,but Asu never clear misunderstanding happen to Fatmagul,when Fatmagul stayed at her home,that Mustafa got beaten up,and nobody was there to help him,so he went there.Fatmagul throw Mustafa's large wooden case,thought he is having an affair with Asu,and he betrayed her for Asu,but this misunderstanding Fatmagul never cleared with Mustafa,even after coming face to face for 5 times,a half-truth is always danger,watch to know in detail,don't miss a single episode.The story has gone ahead by neglecting this important thing.This story is about how misunderstanding can make life miserable,but only for Mustafa not for Fatmagul,because she got her own house as she always wanted,she never loved Mustafa,she only wanted her own house,Mustafa burned their house,if not Mustafa,she has the option of Kerim over Mustafa,Kerim a loving husband,having rich family background living abroad.She also discusses her honeymoon plan with Kerim who was responsible for her life-changing incident.If she can't forgive Mustafa,how could she forgive Kerim?After the rape incident,Kerim was still hurting Fatmagul by saying useless things about her&Mustafa,and after that saying sorry,and demanding forgiveness,and Fatmagul always forgives him.Kerim forgave his mother Enise,father,Meriam,but he never said Fatmagul to forgive Mustafa.Meriam requests Fatmagul to forgive Kerim,but not to Mustafa.All were having misunderstanding,but got cleared as shown in serial.Kerim,Asu,Meriam,Mukaddes etc.they all know there's a misunderstanding happened between Fatmagul&Mustafa,but they never tried to clear,and reunite them.Meriam got Kadir,Emre got Esma,Kerim got Fatmagul,and Asu got Mustafa,all due to Fatmagul got raped,this one all these peoples deliberately forget it,if not this case,the story would be definitely different,that's why Mustafa wrote her last letter that "when I returned to you after knowing the truth you didn't forgive me,you were having Kerim,you chose Kerim over me,no one tries to reunite us,I hate this life that brought us on this path",it's very touching. Earlier there was a chance for Mustafa to lodge a complaint about 3 rapists,and Kerim,as he witness rape,and didn't save her.In reality,anybody will feel regret,and repay whatever he did wrong with her,but that wasn't shown here,because they wanted to show the main actor as a hero for her.When Mustafa dies,Fatmagul says she wants to start her new life as if new Fatmagul is born,its means she always wanted Mustafa to die.Mustafa died,but she doesn't care,that's why when she saw Mustafa grave,she was angry as if she hasn't forgiven him even after his death.In last 2 episodes there are many flashbacks creating confusion,could be shown in the present form after returning from honeymoon.The story could be better,realistic,if she hadn't forgiven both Kerim&Mustafa,and showing love story with a new person with a twist and turn within 2yrs,or they could also be shown Kerim is reuniting Fatmagul&Mustafa,it would have been a better role for main actor.Maybe with another title,it's shown or not,I don't know.If they want they can show the season3 love story of Fatmagul's daughter Enise and Mustafa's son Murat,and Fatmagul accepts their love as she did wrong,not forgiving Mustafa,and that's why he was forced to do unknowingly wrong thing ahead.Wanted to add more review,also about Yasaran family,Meltem,but can't due to limitation of words.
Brilliant
zarmena16 February 2013
As someone who has recently started watching Turkish shows, I couldn't help but wonder why Ask-i-Memnu has a higher rating on IMDb than Fatmagul considering that this story is not only realistic, but also the story of a plethora of women around the world. But when I saw the breakdown of votes by gender and age, it was no surprise to me that a lot of young males seemed to have given this show poor ratings. Of course! It's not as saucy or racy as shows like Ask-i-memnu, and the story probably hits home, too. Firstly, Beren Saat is a fantastic actress. Give her any role, and she'll give the best performance one could expect from an actress. Secondly, it is good to see a show based around a story that is more common in real life than people like to think. Sure, the novel may have had a different story, and I can understand why that would cause people to downgrade the show, but it still doesn't justify poor ratings. Fatmagul reminds me of the real life story of Mukhtara Mai, a Pakistani rape victim. I suggest that readers research on her story before watching Fatmagul.
Other than the above, I LOVED the beautiful views of Turkey. LOVED all the characters - villains and heroes. And I specifically adored the character of Rahimi (Bulent Seyran). 10/10
Other than the above, I LOVED the beautiful views of Turkey. LOVED all the characters - villains and heroes. And I specifically adored the character of Rahimi (Bulent Seyran). 10/10
SORRY FOR MUSTOFA, Weak scripting!
rebeccalane-7787422 November 2019
A little weak script but the beginning was great. Great soundtracks. Whatever my opinion is Beren Saat wasn't perfect for the main role! The other prostitute girl has more acting potentials than her - just my opinions. BTW bot of the main actors Engin and Firat was great. The director is successful to show that one crime can destroy multiple families and Drugs are the main destroyer of all good values. Also he is successful in making affections for criminals by the audiences. However I wished to see the Mustafa character happy in the ending.
Astounding acting!
maysa-shawwa24 February 2014
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I was really shocked when I saw its low rating so I decided to sign up to IMDb and post my own review. Although I'm not a fan of Turkish drama, the acting in this series is remarkable especially that of Engin Akyurek and Beren Saat. Critics would say it's not ethical/right/realistic for a rape victim to fall in love with a drunk man who witnessed her rape... But on the other side we as viewers observe Fatma's long journey into recovery which brings hope for other rape victims out there. We see Fatma's struggles... we see Kerem's support... and at the end we see Fatma's victory and inspiration to other rape victims.. Again the acting is amazing! Engin Akyurek is a very talented actor; he is very much engaged in the acting that we feel he's not acting but he is very much the character he plays. The way he expresses the agony of Kerem's heart and the way his tears fall make us mesmerized in this series!
Boring
lisaduncan-6165722 May 2022
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How long can they drag this out for???
I realize fam(??) has been through trauma but c'mon 12 episodes & nothing has changed. Ugh!!!
Why is everyone afraid of the sis-in-law? I would've knocked her out a long time ago!
Why isn't Mufasa shouting from the rooftops that he's innocent?
Way to unrealistic for me...think I'm done.
I realize fam(??) has been through trauma but c'mon 12 episodes & nothing has changed. Ugh!!!
Why is everyone afraid of the sis-in-law? I would've knocked her out a long time ago!
Why isn't Mufasa shouting from the rooftops that he's innocent?
Way to unrealistic for me...think I'm done.
fatmagul,,,,good story but an insult to women
lanasachie29 September 2018
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To be fair, this is just not Fatmagul only, why do screen writers in Turkey depict women as either naive, stupid, mentally challenged,, or submissive? Is it your culture, religion, or just downright real? I have watched over 20 dramas and all the women are the same. Their role in any drama is to be dumb and scheming! wow
Extremely Problematic Series
kuheliroy118 November 2021
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Unpopular Opinion: Steer Clear of this Extremely Problematic Series
Let's start with the good parts: The visuals, BG score, acting are all well done. This is one of the most popular Turkish dramas.
What's problematic are the stories and portrayal of characters.
The writing is very bad. Just because a near rapist is patient and perhaps good looking doesn't speak volumes about his morals. The fact that Fatmagul loves this 'changed man' (who is still a stalker) is weird. You can't come back from some crimes. This show is a problem. The message: Fall in love with the man who let other men violate your honour, then married you to protect the lost honour. Hilarious. If only the characters had more respect.
Let's start with the good parts: The visuals, BG score, acting are all well done. This is one of the most popular Turkish dramas.
What's problematic are the stories and portrayal of characters.
- The character of lead actor pretty much did nothing to stop physical abuse of the female protagonist, never helped her after the rape, practically left her to die, took money from friend's dad/lawyer representative and made sure that she never opened her mouth. So he married her when she hated him and then doesn't keep his promise of leaving her to start a new life. He also forces his presence on her and perhaps expects Fatmagul to like him back and dance with him. There is no reason why she should. Someone who kept quiet about gang rape when he pretty much caught her and handed her to his friends while on drugs is just as much a criminal as a rapist. The fact that he got married to shut her up plus a sense of guilt neither makes him marriage material not does it absolve him of his crimes.
- The sister in law of the lead protagonist Fatmagul is a greedy, vulgar and an overbearing character and yet everyone stays in the same house though no one except Kerims mother earns money. The actress playing the character has done a great job but the character is so disgusting and irritating. No one can live with such a person. I don't see a reason why Kerim, Fatmagul and his mother stay with them after the 'wedding' other than Kerim and the sister in law want to constantly keep their eyes on Fatmagul ensuring she doesnt go to the police and 'talk'. In fact the SIL makes her do all the work and keeps her uneducated. No logic to continue the same after the wedding.
- Kerim's mother is extremely irritating as a character because somehow she portrays herself as nice and idealistic but never reports her son or any of his friends so that the son doesn't get into trouble. Also she gets v happy and constantly encourages Kerim to never leave Fatmagul as she is his responsibility. She wants Fatmagul to have a good life and she thinks that Kerim is the only one who can give it to her. No! He is a near rapist who did nothing to help her and left her to die after the rape. How on Earth does she thinks there are no better people in Turkey/the world for Fatmagul. She always patronizes the son, gets unhappy seeing Kerim and Fatmagul are not dancing etc. She keeps sticking to Fatmagul as if she is a child and always pushes Kerim to never leave the place and be with Fatmagul because she believes he has done no wrong. Seriously! She knew what they did to her and even she did not report the crime. However what she never suggests to Fatmagul is to probably live separately instead of staying in the toxic presence of SIL and Kerim.
- Fatmagul keeps waiting for a man who doesn't stand up to her in her tough times and then falls in love with a man who watches her get raped, doesn't help, takes money to marry her / keep her silent and then never lives up to his word of leaving her to find a better life without him. I guess instead if she concentrated more on getting an education, become independent and find a better person to live with (if at all), it would have been a better option. Perhaps in an alternate storyline.
- The assumption that every character seems to have of Fatmagul - she is a woman child who can be manipulated physically emotionally to get what they want throughout the show. Also the fact that the characters assume she has no life or choices outside this sham of a marriage. Also glorification of marriage is fine but this marriage was a coverup for crime. That got negated real fast.
The writing is very bad. Just because a near rapist is patient and perhaps good looking doesn't speak volumes about his morals. The fact that Fatmagul loves this 'changed man' (who is still a stalker) is weird. You can't come back from some crimes. This show is a problem. The message: Fall in love with the man who let other men violate your honour, then married you to protect the lost honour. Hilarious. If only the characters had more respect.
outstanding acting and great story
shikhakumarisinha16 July 2016
It is recently started in India and after seeing the first few episode , I'm just hooked up with this show. The story of Fatmagul is really good and the way it presents to the audience is brilliant .The acting of each one is outstanding .Beren Saat has wonderfully shown the agony of a rape victim . Engin Akyurek has really done a great acting. The chemistry between them is really awesome and I just love to watch them together. By seeing his acting, I have just become the fan of Engin Akyurek. The show also shows us the beauty of Turkey . I am also thankful to ZINDAGI channel for showing us this Turkish show. It's a wonderful show and it became hit in many countries and it will surely be a blockbuster show in India.
Fake photos of a actress Beren Saat
jevaaler4 June 2022
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The advertisement images and bogus Facebook page representing Beren Saat and her character in the TV series "Fatma-gul" are actually copies and/or based on a period photo of my mother-in-law, Isha Sabik" when she was only 16, wearing a red dress and neckless. Several of the photos of my mother-in-law in the red dress and necklace are obviously "Photo-Shopped".as well. These images should be removed, an apology given by the production company and Beren Saat herself. Shameless!
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