We all know Japanese people are getting the utmost praise for not being the inventors themselves, but being the innovators, developers. They take an idea and perfectionise it as they can. These guys here also accomplish a similar task in such quality, that makes me so proud as a fellow Turkishman.
The creators obviously inspired from Thomas Jane's Hung (2009), but within two reasons this product gloriously ascends and easily passes its predecessor by leaving it way behind in the comedic scale.
First reason is the universe of the story; because taking the idea from the boring, ever-repeating suburban life of Michigan, USA and bringing it to the lower class, hard struggle streets of Istanbul, Turkiye single handedly builds up and enriches the show with the diversity of possibilities that Istanbul's chaotic and colorful environment provides.
The second and the obviously heavier reason is the lead, Mahsun Karaca. Domestically he is known with his kinda unique humor in his sketch comedy bits, so the creators gave him a lot of space and independence as it is seen. I just finished watching the first two newly released episodes and believe me he delivers. The improvisation level is so well adjusted and when he starts to bring the goods, he brings the golden ones. Especially in the second episode, I couldn't shut my chin up because of his punches. I already feel sorry for the non-Turkish speaking audience, I hope not much will be lost in translation.
I know I am speaking very highly about this, but this is the actual first time I ever bothered to write a review on Imdb. The other cast members, cinematography, score, the whole production is not falling behind also, it is clearly above the acceptable production quality of average Turkish film-making level.
I am waiting fingers crossed for the later episodes and praying they won't mess this up, but I can comfortably say Mahsun J is a legend in the making. Also I feel a little honored and joyful to be the first to write a review for this. So far this team made a believer out of me. Good job guys, two thumbs up! My only tiny criticism is about the name of the series, it should have been "46,5" and became perfect :)) Enjoy!
