Reasons to Watch Kurt Seyit & Sura • Willow and Thatch. Some months ago, Willow and Thatch interviewed WWI historical fiction author Ginger Monette.

Since then we’ve exchanged emails, and recently Ginger wrote to say how taken she was with the 2. Turkish television drama Kurt Seyit ve Sura which was based on a series of novels of the same name. She wrote: I stumbled on a Netflix series and stayed up way too late last night watching episodes. Watch Online Watch Spy Kids Full Movie Online Film on this page. Have you seen Kurt Seyit and Sura?

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I normally hate subtitled movies, but I love the acting and the romance is just beautiful. It holds a special interest to me as it is set during WW1. Anyway, if you haven’t seen it and are looking to be swept off your romantic feet, check it out. Willow and Thatch had been hearing on social media how much historical costume dramas fans loved this series, and told Ginger that I was just thinking about starting it. She replied: I warn you…. You can’t just watch one episode!

I couldn’t, anyway.) The actor has this piercing gaze, he is swoon- worthy handsome, and the lead female plays the innocent role of a young girl very well. From a plotting standpoint, even though it is set during war, the focus is completely on the romance aspects (which is a good reminder for me as a romance author). I watched four episodes last night and finally made myself turn it off at 1: 3. I realised there are 4.

A few days later Ginger wrote saying that she had finished Kurt Seyit and Sura in about 4 or 5 days and had already re- watched parts of it. Through a combination of “very painstaking research and boundless imagination” Kurt Seyt’s real- life granddaughter, Nermin Bezmen wrote about the lives of a Russian aristocrat and a Turkish soldier, and their romance. She later acted as a consultant during the making of the TV series. The romantic historical drama is set beginning in 1. Russia, Crimea and British- occupied Istanbul. Synopsis: At the dawn of the Russian Revolution, handsome WW1 Russian Lieutenant Seyit Eminof falls in love with Sura, the beautiful daughter of an aristocratic Russian family.

After declaring his love to her in several incredibly romantic scenes, Seyit goes off to war, torn because his father is determined he will marry a Turkish girl. Fighting beside his three closest friends, Seyit has no idea that Petro, another of the “band of brothers,” has joined the rebelling Bolsheviks and is plotting destruction.

When the Revolution breaks out, Russia is forced to withdraw from WW1 and both Seyit and Sura find their aristocratic families the targets of the rebels. After much tragedy and suffering, they escape (along with Seyit’s best friend Celil) to Istanbul and make a life amongst a family from Seyit’s hometown who owns a hotel there. But their troubles aren’t over. The city is under British martial law and ruled by a ruthless officer who has no fondness for Seyit or his refugee countrymen. When Seyit and Sura welcome Petro with open arms, they have no idea that he is secretly plotting to destroy Seyit and undermine the couple’s love at every turn.

Will Seyit and Sura’s love persevere to the end, or does Seyit’s father’s decree and Petro’s deceit destroy them in the end? Starring Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ as Kurt Seyit Eminof and Farah Zeynep Abdullah as Alexandra “Şura” Verjenskaya. In Turkish with English subtitles. Rated TV- 1. 4Ginger wrote that she found the television series to be a riveting romantic drama that provoked powerful emotions as it whisked her back to an unfamiliar, but interesting, time and place. There were a few things she wasn’t so wild about, like the subtitles moving too quickly at moments, or some character inconsistencies and implausible scenarios as you would expect from any saga spanning this many episodes.

But overall, the story (a dashing military hero and a beautiful young woman, a heart- wrenching romance in the midst of war, tragedy, deceit, heartbreak, and perseverance!) gripped her tight and hasn’t yet let go. Let’s hear why. 7 reasons to watch Kurt Seyit and Sura. The main male character: He’s an incredibly dashing hero who is almost larger than life—like King Arthur or Robin Hood. But he’s also passionate and openly shows his softer side. In a beautiful train station goodbye scene, the robust and powerful Seyit tenderly kisses Sura, then strides away while brushing aside a tear. Watch Oliver Twist Online Etonline. So touching! Apparently Turkish men are not shy about expressing their feelings as this wasn’t the only time Seyit revealed raw emotion, and there were other male character who shed (real) tears as well.

Emotional drama and a beautiful romance: The romance remains at the heart of the story with swoon- worthy dialog that is almost poetic at times. Kudos to them for serving up plenty of romance that doesn’t rely on graphic bedroom scenes. Watch Ripley`S Game Online Facebook.

But it’s not all gushy romance. The storyline also includes plenty of compelling action and suspense that ruthlessly beckoned me to watch “one more episode.”“I cried a lot for my grandpa Kurt Seyt and for Shura while I was writing. There were days and night when I could not see the words from my tears. My heart and soul was torn into pieces and with that heavy burden I kept on writing. The more I wrote the more I loved them. The more I loved the more I wanted to tell about them. They were almost whispering to my ears.

It was a magical time altogether.” – Nermin Bezmen. Interesting insight into Turkish culture, dress, language, and the Russian Revolution: This unusual but colorful setting gives the story an added dimension of interest. I feel more educated for having watched it. Strong sense of family, friendship, loyalty, and honor: The beauty of these qualities makes for strong ties among the characters that endeared me to them all the more and made the fractures among them even more heart- wrenching. The essence of the production: The culture, directing, cinematography, and acting give it a refreshingly different feel from typical American dramas. Casting and acting: Not only was the male lead superb (one of the best performances I have seen.

Ever. Touted as the Brad Pitt of the Middle East, his intensity, facial expressions, and raw emotion had me spellbound.), the performances by the entire cast (including a child actor) were also outstanding. Now that I’ve “gotten over” hating Petro, I’m appreciating his performance as well.“They added few people who was not actually in Kurt Seyt’s life and kept some of them alive more than they actually lived and killed some of them long before they died in reality.

So TV fans will only know the perfect answers for their questions when they read the book itself.” – Nermin Bezmen. Conniving, deceitful villains: You will love hating them. If you need just a little more motivation to watch Kurt Seyit and Sura, another Willow and Thatch reader said “I loved the emotions that each character showed. This show kept me on the edge of my seat always wondering if they would ever be happy. Great acting with great clothes and wonderful scenes.”  Tara M.

Clapper who interviewed Nermin Bezmen said “I truly believe there is something special and magical about this story. I’m an enthusiastic fan of many tales, but this one is exceptional. It has fairytale scenes and gritty, realistic moments; Shura well represents the simultaneous strength and fragility of her country.”If you are a fan of sweeping soundtracks, the historical drama has that too. You can listen to parts of it and download it here. I’ll add more reason – with 4. Netflix, you’ve found a new multi- episode historical period drama to lose yourself in – but get out the tissues because by all reports this one is a tear- jerker. Watch the trailer, then keep reading for some quick historical context from Ginger Monette. It should make the watching that much more pleasurable. You can watch the series on Netflix in the US.

And be sure to comment below to let everyone know what you thought about Kurt Seyit and Sura. Why did Seyit and Sura have to flee Russia? The answer requires a little history lesson. WW1 broke out in 1.