Engin is a marvelous actor. The script and circumstances were not what he deserved. This was a script written with Engin in mind - he is the headliner. In a nutshell the series title is misleading. The last 15 episodes were markedly better, but the mid-way point of this story really leaves much to be desired. Beren is a wonderful little actress and shined brightly as Melek. The actors that play Halise, Güven, and Kavruk were solid throughout. Additions to the cast for the last 15 episodes were stellar. Those additions added immeasurably to the quality of the show. For those of you watching this series stay the course - the last 15 episodes give you Sancar's metamorphosis. Hold your nose from 16 through 36 and it will be alright...the agony ends and the series improves.