orkunberkyuzbasioglu Reviews

Brother's Keeper (2021)

A portrayal of Turkey

[8/10 · 9 July 2022]

A thorough portrayal of people of Turkey conveyed by the illness of a primary school student. The plot is well written down to the smallest details such as the cigarette brand of the state teacher. Dialogues and actions fit into the world and reflect the selfishness and irresponsibleness of people clearly.

8/10, must watch for anyone interested in Turkey.

The Steppe (2018– )

Turkish Cohle & Hart

[9/10 · 31 July 2019]

Same themes/elements as in the True Detective Season 1: A dead body found under a tree, missing children, a troubled detective duo, abandoned school, a business magnate and his family. Throughout the series, emphasis is given to rural Turkish town life. However, not any aspects of rural town life is shown until the final episodes in the series. Supporting characters are cartoonish like the chief of town police.

Overall a good series with Anatolia steppes shootings.