Leyla ile Mecnun is similar to Zaz-style absurd comedies.
Beyond the characters, another successful side of the series is criticizing Turkish media through funny references. They criticize many things even it's own TV channel.
The story goes on a parallel universe that there is fruit replacements for cigarettes, alcohol etc. Also there is some replacement for bad words like At(horse). In addition, some disgusting things may be used for bad words.
For understand the series completely, Turkish media culture needed. Otherwise, you may not catch cliché about Turkish culture, which another enjoying side of the series.
Nevertheless, you still able to understand some scenes. There is some references from Hollywood too.
For ex;
Beyond the characters, another successful side of the series is criticizing Turkish media through funny references. They criticize many things even it's own TV channel.
The story goes on a parallel universe that there is fruit replacements for cigarettes, alcohol etc. Also there is some replacement for bad words like At(horse). In addition, some disgusting things may be used for bad words.
For understand the series completely, Turkish media culture needed. Otherwise, you may not catch cliché about Turkish culture, which another enjoying side of the series.
Nevertheless, you still able to understand some scenes. There is some references from Hollywood too.
For ex;
- Mayan Calendar & 2012 Phenomena - Back to the future - Indiana Jones - Godfather - Adams Family - Prince of Persia