This was the first Turkish drama I watched so it has a special place in my heart. However, it's definitely not the best out there. The storylines do drag on and the characters can be really illogical in their decision making, but overall its not bad. Murat Yildirim (savas) and Tomris Incer (sahnur hanim) both gave steller performances and honestly were the best part of the show. The plot line is interesting and delves into certain customs and traditions in Turkey and other parts of the middle east. Despite the love story being a major part of the show, it was one of the least interesting parts for me personally. I would say the first half of the show was its peak.