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From Adana (Adanalı)

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TV Series · 2008–2010 · 31 people

Action, crime, drama and comedy all meet in Adanalı, a Turkish television series. Produced by Kuzey Prodüksiyon, it began on atv on November 7, 2008, and ran for three seasons and 79 episodes, finishing with a final episode aired on November 7, 2010. Its themes are the thin line between law and lawlessness, family ties and revenge.

The story starts with two blood brothers who have not met for two or three years, though they were once very close. One of them is fired for swearing at a man the two had caught; from then on he takes his revenge by seizing his brother's wealth and becomes the ringleader of a criminal circle. The other brother learns what happened and sets out to catch him. Oktay Kaynarca shared the lead with Mehmet Akif Alakurt and Selin Demiratar for the whole first season and part of the second. When Demiratar left, Eda Özerkan took over the other half of the lead and then departed at the end of that season. In the third season Ekin Türkmen and Cemal Hünal joined Kaynarca and Alakurt as leads.

The wider cast includes Serenay Sarıkaya, Sinan Tuzcu and Seda Bakan. The series is credited to director Adnan Güler.

DirectorAdnan Güler
Production companyKuzey Prodüksiyon
Networkatv

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Action & Thriller Fan Puts pace, tension and set pieces first; little patience for slow drama.

Adanalı melts cop drama and comedy in one pot and rarely lets the pace drop. The core idea of blood brothers on opposite sides promises tension from the start: one at the head of a criminal circle, the other on his trail. The chase-and-showdown feel is strong. The comedy sometimes softens the tension a little, but if you like action and humor together, it's a fun package.

Series Binger A series devotee tracking character arcs, cast chemistry and season pacing.

For me the most talked-about side of Adanalı is its cast changes. Oktay Kaynarca and Mehmet Akif Alakurt are the show's two fixed pillars for all three seasons, but the other half of the lead passes from Selin Demiratar to Eda Özerkan, and in the third season Ekin Türkmen and Cemal Hünal join. That means the on-screen chemistry has to be rebuilt every season, which makes it harder to get attached. On the other hand, the rivalry between the blood brothers keeps the story standing, and names such as Serenay Sarıkaya and Seda Bakan add color. There are ups and downs between seasons, but the 79-episode ride flows well.

Yeşilçam Nostalgic A viewer raised on the classics, looking for warm storytelling and strong acting.

Adanalı deals with the thin line between law and lawlessness and with the bond of brotherhood, a theme the old Turkish films loved dearly. Two blood brothers parting ways, a once-close friendship turning into anger: it is a touching starting point. Yet in blending this drama with comedy and action, the series at times grows rather noisy; for those who love quiet storytelling, meaningful looks and long silences, it may feel too restless. Oktay Kaynarca's presence, though, lends the story a familiar warmth.

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