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This is very perfect. I love Istanbul. This is very good. HAKAN
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JUST PERFECT
erdobrt28 October 2019
The First Turkish Netflix Series!
ahmetkozan14 December 2018
Netflix's first Turkish-made series. In this respect, it has a different importance. The series can be criticized in many ways, but it should be noted that it is the first Turkish-made Netflix series.
A beautiful story was written by combining Turkish history and places with fantastic elements. In the first part, we see that Istanbul was brought to the forefront. Towards the end of the chapter, the story is revealed. Fluent and immersive, have a different taste. We immediately understand that this is a Netflix series. Another thing I like in this series is; showing past. The story goes back to the Ottoman period.
Çagatay Ulusoy are really good. I can't say the same thing for women actors. They are a uninspiring next to Çagatay. No need to tell Mehmet Kurtulus and Okan Yalabik. Mehmet Yilmaz Ak successfully playacts a small man trying to turn a big job. Although it is one of the remaining roles in the background, it is necessary to underline the player's success. I wish he had more roles.
Let's come to the bad sides of the series. The biggest problem of the series is dialogues. The dialogues were written so badly that even the best actor was unnatural. Continuously repeating the words of "immortal" and "guard". A little artificial. Cinematographer did a good job but vfx was bad. Special effects should have been better. The powers of the hero are not fully explained. These should be told to the audience. This beautiful story could have been better with a good script. After winning the superhero powers, there must be an improvement in his character but there is no such thing here. Still same. If you are making a superhero series, it must have plenty of action scenes. And these action scenes must be incredible cool. Unfortunately, there are very few action scenes. The series is nice compared to the standard Turk series, but it's a little bad for the Netflix series.
It should be noted that this series is a few steps away from the originals of Netflix in different countries. The lesser the budget allocated to the series may have an impact on this. Because with a higher budget, it would be possible to enjoy a completely different narrative that the journey to different times.
As a result; I'm positive about this series. For the first time, we encounter such a fiction. Of course, it has shortcomings, but it's never bad. I hope the series shows the success required and we have the opportunity to watch alternative productions like this. 7/10
A beautiful story was written by combining Turkish history and places with fantastic elements. In the first part, we see that Istanbul was brought to the forefront. Towards the end of the chapter, the story is revealed. Fluent and immersive, have a different taste. We immediately understand that this is a Netflix series. Another thing I like in this series is; showing past. The story goes back to the Ottoman period.
Çagatay Ulusoy are really good. I can't say the same thing for women actors. They are a uninspiring next to Çagatay. No need to tell Mehmet Kurtulus and Okan Yalabik. Mehmet Yilmaz Ak successfully playacts a small man trying to turn a big job. Although it is one of the remaining roles in the background, it is necessary to underline the player's success. I wish he had more roles.
Let's come to the bad sides of the series. The biggest problem of the series is dialogues. The dialogues were written so badly that even the best actor was unnatural. Continuously repeating the words of "immortal" and "guard". A little artificial. Cinematographer did a good job but vfx was bad. Special effects should have been better. The powers of the hero are not fully explained. These should be told to the audience. This beautiful story could have been better with a good script. After winning the superhero powers, there must be an improvement in his character but there is no such thing here. Still same. If you are making a superhero series, it must have plenty of action scenes. And these action scenes must be incredible cool. Unfortunately, there are very few action scenes. The series is nice compared to the standard Turk series, but it's a little bad for the Netflix series.
It should be noted that this series is a few steps away from the originals of Netflix in different countries. The lesser the budget allocated to the series may have an impact on this. Because with a higher budget, it would be possible to enjoy a completely different narrative that the journey to different times.
As a result; I'm positive about this series. For the first time, we encounter such a fiction. Of course, it has shortcomings, but it's never bad. I hope the series shows the success required and we have the opportunity to watch alternative productions like this. 7/10
One of my favorite Netflix series!
MaLuKa_Me10 April 2019
I've never watched a Turkish series/movie before, but I was blown away by this show. I didn't know what to expect, but boy I'm really glad I gave it a chance. The characters are very engaging so is the story line. This series is complete it has a little bit of drama, humor, action fantasy, romance...all in one. Can't wait for season 2!!!
Something different from Turkey
mysterionmysterion28 December 2019
I am glad to see something new coming from the world of Turkish cinematography. The show is far from perfect, there are holes in the storyline, and the dialogue seemed sometimes really shallow and unrealistic that it made me chuckle on few ocassions. When it comes to acting, the character of Hakan was quite belivable, and the rest of the cast was quite solid.
You can see that the team really wanted to show the beauty of modern day Istanbul with glorius Ottoman history. And this is what makes the show special to western audiance, as this is the world we don't know that much about.
All in all, there is definitely room for improvement, however I aplaud the attempt to push outside of the box when it comes to Turkish production.
Season 2 feels simply dragged
tosifm19 May 2019
Absolutely World Class!
charismatichh11 July 2020
Honest Turkish Opinion
Mustafa-Ozer16 December 2018
First of all, i know turkish people like to exaggerate their tv shows and movies and very nationalistic and possesive with their comments; so i will try to be objective as possible. When i saw trailer for "The Protector" me and my friends laughed and mocked it cause it seemed very pretentious and fake; in the end it kinda was but it felt weird because turkish television contains almost just empty comedy shows and cheap, cheesy romantic comedies. Worst thing about the show is dialogues could have been much better and some scenes were incredibly unlogical that it made fiction unrealistic. Like they point their gun in the face of the person(s) they want to kill but instead of pulling trigger they make them walk to chamber and next door and try to gas them just to makeescape/survival scene. Just dont its cheap and bad writing. In the end even it has much logic errors and some bad dialogs overall its intriguing, interesting and entertaining enough to keep audiance hooked. I think and hope in season 2 they will fix most of the problematics. So give the first season of "Protector" a try.
Bland, boring and wasted potential.
Metamorphosis8915 December 2018
Just finished it. its average. fight choreography is boring, 3-4 small special effects in the whole season. writing is laughable at times but OK most of the time. Acting was too dramatic at times. Dont believe the 10/10 ratings. Alot of plot holes and choices that dont make sence. shut down your brain while watching this. i hoped it would be good like Dark but i was dissapointed. i expected the immortal to be more mystical and scary. they could have made them really interesting in terms of philosophy but they blew it and made them really boring and bland. i wouldnt imagine people who lived 1000 years to be so bland. if you dont have anything else to watch and if you have too much free time, then you should watch it.
P.S. i am turkish who isnt blinded by stupid nationalism.
P.S. i am turkish who isnt blinded by stupid nationalism.
Season 4 needs to happen
tina-374316 March 2020
The first season was great, the story line, the actors, everything. Season 2 was dragged and I didn't like it that much. I think it could be because it was released 4-5 months after the first one. Then we come to season 3, this season was amazing and so so so good. I wasn't sure if the season would be good bc of the fact that the previous season wasn't, but S3 made the entire series incredible. The only thing I'm waiting for is S4.
Superhero drama Turkish style.....
s327616913 March 2020
Its always encouraging to see series that are not from the US/UK. It adds variety and a distinct cultural flavour to the list of series on offer to Western viewers like myself.
"The Protector" is a Turkish production that has a uniquely local flavour. Its story whilst myth, ties in beautifully with Ottoman history. Its characterisations are equally interesting and colourful, with decent acting to round things out.
The cinematography is outstanding, offering the canvass of Istanbul. Its a beautiful city, filled with history and this series makes me want to visit.
That said, there are some shortcomings. There's a lack of care in certain respects. The story often feels contrived and a little predictable and action scenes lack a certain polish.
That said, I have still enjoyed watching the first and second seasons and look forward to diving into the third.
7/10 from me.
"The Protector" is a Turkish production that has a uniquely local flavour. Its story whilst myth, ties in beautifully with Ottoman history. Its characterisations are equally interesting and colourful, with decent acting to round things out.
The cinematography is outstanding, offering the canvass of Istanbul. Its a beautiful city, filled with history and this series makes me want to visit.
That said, there are some shortcomings. There's a lack of care in certain respects. The story often feels contrived and a little predictable and action scenes lack a certain polish.
That said, I have still enjoyed watching the first and second seasons and look forward to diving into the third.
7/10 from me.
Talk about ruining a potentially good storyline
vpassenheim-425-96572313 July 2019
Bottom line, the "good guys" in this story are so pathetic, so annoying, so disorganized, so inept, so ever at odds with each other, that in the end I want to kill them myself and I'm rooting for the bad guys to do it so that they can put me out of their misery. I watched an entire season and the 1st episode of the 2nd season. Don't waste your time with this one. Truly a shame. It's like you have a headache that you're hoping will go away, but never does. Take it from me, there's no need to hate yourself that much. lol
pretty good for a turkish series
pouwaa3 May 2019
Exiting adventure in istanbul. english subs could be better (english). one remark though: i'm halfway the 2nd season and still the only thing the protector is protecting is his own self-interest including his girlfriends. must be something turkish...
As the first Turkish Netflix series, it's good, but need to be better.
emir_wow18 December 2018
Just binge watched the first season. The story is good, unlike the other Turkish super hero movies. The visual effects could be better but I believe next season, if there will be any, they will fix it. The reason I give 9/10 is to respect the courage and hard work that was put into this project. If the crew wants to keep the high rating, they need to correct their mistakes (like in a scene, one was talking on the phone while it's in the menu) and keep their effort in highest possible.
Good Story...
yogeshtank19 August 2021
Flat narrative stuffed with every outdated superhero cliche...
reluctantdante16 December 2018
From first episode to the last, the Protector, serves its audience a bundle of outdated cliches kept together loosely with a boring and slow paced story. Chosen-one is found and gotten readied by a band of misfits, in search of a few magical artifacts to get rid of the band of baddies sworn to destroy humanity... A familiar story we have seen many many times before, only the Turkish production makes a complete joke out of each element, making the title further unwatchable. The cast is not bad but acting could not be worst. Literally there is no prevailing feeling or sentiment, rhythm or continuity in any of the scenes (let alone in totality of the production). Directing seems to have been done by a team of film students, all of whom wanted to copy their favorite superhero scene. The only redeeming aspects are Okan Yalabik's performance and the soundtrack (at times). If you have the choice of tormenting yourself by watching Iron Fist Fist for a second time or the Protector for a first time, go with the former! At least you'll get a sense of respect for your time invested as a viewer.
Be Objective
nouvemir8 March 2019
Interesting concept with good actors of you stick to original language
reneedlittle8 July 2020
The story line is interesting and it's refreshing to have a different superhero style character in another country.
Amazing location for the series and great actors.
The series must be watched in its original language while you read the subtitles because the dubbed version is horrific. That's when the show becomes a rediculous farse as the characters sound either horrifically bored or extremely over the top in the melodramatic department.
Amazing
keremtalas14 December 2018
Just tragic
viosna8218 December 2018
So so bad. Over acting galore. Especially from the main character. I understand most of these actors have background in Turkish soap operas, but it was just too much, the constant crying and raised voices and the cursing. Just no. The emotions portrayed are juat so over the top. Managed 2.5 episodes and that was it. Just skip it.
A Superhero Show That Is Actually Good
shenster-5428719 February 2020
Watchable!
akinz14 December 2018
It is so good the finally see a series from Turkey. It represent our country, culture and language. However, I was thinking the whole shots could be more professionall. I watch so many foreign series and The Protector has had a very different atmosphere. Overall, this series is better than what's I expected. The think there after, Netflix Turkey could produce much more beautiful series.
Dissapointment
cempecenek15 December 2018
First Turkish TV series in Netflix? Yes
Am I Happy see in Netflix? Yes
And my opinion after watching it? Waste of time
Bad characters, bad diaologs, worst directing I've ever seen. Don't know why they choosed these directors but they wasted the biggest oppotunity of their life for nothing. All of this seems like, they just did it to make money from Netflix but with a low budged. This is supposed to be a fantastic TV show. There are 2-3 times of 10 second fantastic scenes in the show. At least they could have spend money for this. Only 3 actors did their job well. Cagatay, Okan, Mehmet. Thats all. Rest of them like 8 th level actor. They acted like'lets finish it and take our money and go home. But most of them are actually good actors. Screen play, casting, sountrack, mixing... I try to find something good but.... They used 4k cameras, but some forgot to told the crew to send the 4k shooting not the color editing team. They just shoot, mixed and put on TV.
Final thought, all crew missed biggest opportunity of their life. Netflix is international TV show app. They can show what can they do to whole world. But they missed that train
Bad characters, bad diaologs, worst directing I've ever seen. Don't know why they choosed these directors but they wasted the biggest oppotunity of their life for nothing. All of this seems like, they just did it to make money from Netflix but with a low budged. This is supposed to be a fantastic TV show. There are 2-3 times of 10 second fantastic scenes in the show. At least they could have spend money for this. Only 3 actors did their job well. Cagatay, Okan, Mehmet. Thats all. Rest of them like 8 th level actor. They acted like'lets finish it and take our money and go home. But most of them are actually good actors. Screen play, casting, sountrack, mixing... I try to find something good but.... They used 4k cameras, but some forgot to told the crew to send the 4k shooting not the color editing team. They just shoot, mixed and put on TV.
Final thought, all crew missed biggest opportunity of their life. Netflix is international TV show app. They can show what can they do to whole world. But they missed that train
9 First Season, then a 7.
tdc-759311 July 2019
Can be better: yes
achardir14 December 2018
I think you need to watch this beacause this is the first Fantasy, Sci-Fi Turkish series. I personally not enjoy in all episode but overall yes its good. Cast are good. All of them expect couple one well known and talented artist. Especially Cagatay Ulusoy clap. Story telling can be better but cmon this is first one. Turkish people only shots romantic, comedy or drama. This is something else and This is the first one. Also hang on the at least 4 episode then other 6 episode is worth to watch. Also Istanbul can be reflect better. But its ok.
The Protector of Clichés
tunateb-115 December 2018
I have seen the first 5 episodes of The Protector and the first Turkish series in Netflix came out as expected and it's, by no surprise, filled with clichés. I mean it's like a compilation of cheesy dialogues, terrible acting and the most predictable plot ever. It looks like they made a hall of fame of all the worst stuff in superhero movies/series, while adding zero good stuff.
I understand the excitement of Turkish viewers and the high ratings coming from them, but i'm warning you if your time is valuable skip this one.
What Netflix was thinking while shooting this disaster is beyond me. Even Iron Fist looks like freakin The Lord of The Rings compared to this.
I'll give it a 3 out of 10 just for its great soundtrack. The rest is garbage.
I understand the excitement of Turkish viewers and the high ratings coming from them, but i'm warning you if your time is valuable skip this one.
What Netflix was thinking while shooting this disaster is beyond me. Even Iron Fist looks like freakin The Lord of The Rings compared to this.
I'll give it a 3 out of 10 just for its great soundtrack. The rest is garbage.
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