Review: Seref Meselesi ~ Matter of Respect
A remake of an Italian crime drama, L’Onore E Il Rispetto that ran for four seasons with 24 episodes, the Turkish version is masterfully done such that in addition to the elements of a mafia story, it also captures familial and relationship nuances that are particular to Turkey and its culture.
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It is a little known fact that many Turkish dizi are remakes of films and TV series from around the world. Just to name a few, Anadolu Kartalları, Aska Gebe, Doktorlar, Eve Kadınlari, Galıp Dervis, Küçük Sırlar, Içerde, Intikam, Medcezir, Merhaba Hayat, Umutsuz and many others, are all inspired by North American productions.
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