Back Streets (2006– ) User Reviews

Waste of time

[saygiozden · 3/10 · 3 February 2019]

Terrible camera angles, lights, acting ... The story is not bad but this show's quality is under average

Terrible

[veyselnazl · 3/10 · 15 April 2020]

Acting is very bad, the script is always the same, nothing is different. Camera angles are awful. So, everything is very poor.

Used to be OK but not anymore!

[gayriihtiyari · 3/10 · 24 December 2023]

A neverending tale which should have concluded long ago even though they had to chance to do so! It's quite obvious that the producers have been fully using the advantage of the acting skills of the 2-3 pivotal leading actors' till the bone.

Along with the disgusting camera angles, poor acting skills of the minor roles (which decrease the attention of the viewers), bad jokes, the script is simply suffering since the last couple of years which makes it hard to continue the series. It's unfortunate that the show evolved into a waste of time because of the producers' greed and so fear of losing the profit.

In case you might want to watch against all odds, then my advice would only cover the first 3-4 seasons.

Nothing special

[krivokamal · 1/10 · 4 June 2021]

Same plot cycle again and again. Anyone who hasn't seen a good show says this is good. The acting the scenario the 10 seasons long show only a waste of time.

You can feel you living with them

[teohan · 9/10 · 5 February 2020]

It has a unique atmosphere and audience. I know people who watch and finish regularly, even if it's like an endless series. I did not understand why. The predictable scenario and long duration are the negative aspects.

It's just nothing,boring.Better TV series only last like 30 episodes but this is 15 seasons nothing new always the same thing.

[erginr · 26 December 2020]

Waste of time the actors aren't even that good, boring.

Action and emotional series.

[ronalo123 · 7/10 · 14 April 2013]

Arka Sokaklar is a mixed series. In the series , my favori characters are Rıza Baba and superintendent Mesut. The most important feature of the film is its mixed subject. I have wathced Arka Sokaklar for the first time when I was thirteen years old. I have been watching it for three years. Before I watched first chapter , I had thought that İt is a nonsense series. But After watching ,I liked it. I am a very famous artist. If they had invited me , I would have maybe accepted to play. Entrance music is very good so I like the series. If they hadn't use entrance music , I would have given up watching Arka Sokaklar. I think that entrance music is very important. But every parts has the same subject. This disturbs me. However I still like Arka Sokaklar very much.

Different Perspective

[nuisance-34 · 10/10 · 6 June 2012]

It is the great masterpiece of the director. When in the first glance you may shock with scenario, story and outstanding acting and unique casting. However the director let us to experience the initialization of a situation reflects the police's one day of their lives. You can easily put yourself into the special police squad's "ekip" shoes. It is easy to empathize the hardness and toughness of the occupation of policemen. It is important for the viewers. "Both dying and surviving is a teamwork in this job! ...both dying and surviving!" says Rıza Baba the head officer in the squad and also former RAF militia and SAT(Subaqueous Team - Special Marine Force) Captain. He passes all his talent and experience to the Squad.

Legend

[ribozom-75099 · 10/10 · 28 January 2021]

Turkey's legendary series. If you started you can not quit. gripping. yes there are some logic errors but okay.

Amazing

[resulvatansever · 10/10 · 13 December 2018]

Great series..Everyone should watch it without hesitation.

LEGEND

[tarikgoysaya · 10/10 · 14 February 2021]

This is an awesome tv series. The legend of Turkish tv. They always find scenario for the serie. I can't believe how, but they are making. Everyone should watch this LEGEND Turkish series. AWESOME !!!

A long running and increasingly relevant show

[kayasoul · 9/10 · 26 January 2024]

I have read the bad reviews and opinion is fine, however, this long running and very popular show is anything but 'badly acted' or 'badly written'. The main characters are strong, believable and consistent, remaining true to their archetype. Many of the main female characters are no less valued than their male counterparts, facing the same dangers and treated as equals, as they should be. Admittedly this has developed over time.

The writing addresses issues otherwise taboo in many Turkish programmes like spouse and child abuse, different sexualities, economic exclusion, political corruption, people trafficking and a plethora of other subjects. Yes, the soundtracks can be a little generic (*read cheesy. :o)) but I have still found a few new (to me) songs over the years through this programme.

Give it a go and if you don't like it, that's also good but definitely don't dismiss it.

Best drama ever

[dlvinhaweri-41632 · 9/10 · 21 June 2023]

I'm absolutely in love with this drama. I think I atleast was... the beginning was great, I can't complain about that, but the longer it got the more unnecessary deaths came by. I relay loved zeynep and elif, but why did the had to die? Almost every dies or leaves the show. I found it great till 300 episodes, but it got longer and more boring. I also loved Sinan and Engin, but they had to leave. Why? The best characters either died or left. I also liked Mesud, he was great. Hüsnü was also great, i loved his family! But why did his wife die? I just can't understand it. Also Murad was great!!! I love him so much, his brother too. I think the doctor role fits him very much. Also my question: where can I watch it with English subtitles? I want to watch it again, but i don't Unterstand mich anymore...

THE BEST TURKISH DRAMA

[Oliviaezgi · 10/10 · 11 April 2024]

I really like this show and its my comfort show i can always enjoy the show and i really love the cast they're so good in acting i don't know why people disagree with me also its so nostalgic for me i started watching this show in 2015 and now its 2024 its almost 9 years ago and i still really like this show and watch it anytime i want i was never get bored of this show i can say I GREW UP WITH ARKA SOKAKLAR! And i really don't want this show to end but i hope more people watch this drama. I started learning turkish from this drama. But i feel bad that the ratings are so low they literally deserve more.