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THE TURKISH DETECTIVE. BBC2 - sun and mon 9pm - TV PACE. NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 04/07/2024 19:11

The Turkish Detective starts on BBC Two (www.thesun.co.uk/topic/bbc-two/) at 9pm on Sunday, July 7, 2024, with episode
two airing on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 9pm

The Turkish Detective follows the adventures of Inspector Çetin Ikmen, his partner Detective Mehmet Süleyman and Detective Ayşe Farsakoğlu going through ups and downs as they solve crimes," the synopsis reads.

Each crime story is "heavily rooted in the varied culture and history of Istanbul and set against the frenzied world of modern-day Turkey".
As well as Kai – who played the role of Tony in Killing Eve and also appeared in Emmerdale (www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/) as Kasim Sabet – the series stars Baba's Haluk
Bilginer and
Strike Back
's Yasemin Kay Allen.

The eight part series features complex characters and compelling mysteries all in a vibrant film location.

What is The Turkish Detective about?
Barabara Ikmen introduced readers to DI Ikmen in 1999.

There are 25 books in the series, beginning with Belshazzar's Daughter.
Now the books have been brought to life, in an eight-part series.

The Turkish Detective follows Inspector Çetin Ikmen, Detective Mehmet Süleyman and Detective Ayşe Farsakoğlu as they navigate the challenges of solving crimes in Istanbul (www.thesun.co.uk/travel/15754743/is-istanbul-in-europe/)
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duc748 · 08/07/2024 11:34

Tbf, I think that Guardian review gets it spot-on.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 08/07/2024 13:38

I think it's the dead girls fiance in the pool dead ?

Had to rewind and check

Tho not sure how the maid wouid have seen the body in the pool like that

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Clawdy · 08/07/2024 20:59

I was hoping it was a different story each episode but obviously not. Quite enjoying it though.

starrypineapplerings · 08/07/2024 21:58

lazymum99 · 08/07/2024 11:19

I found it entertaining. But it really annoys me being in English. There is no way the police conduct interviews etc in English. And the detective from the UK speaks Turkish anyway.
I thought the wife was pregnant and just being sarcastic. Anyway the golden rule is never ask about a pregnancy unless 100% sure.
Great shots of Istanbul though

i was taught at an early age never to comment unless you can see the head!

Prometheus · 09/07/2024 08:02

I don’t think we’re meant to think they are conducting interviews in English. I assumed it was more subtle - it’s in English for the English audience but we have to imagine they are speaking Turkish.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 09/07/2024 08:24

Clawdy · 08/07/2024 20:59

I was hoping it was a different story each episode but obviously not. Quite enjoying it though.

Think they are 2 parters

Guessing last night was finished as found the killers

But the underlying plot is I think - finding out what happen to his girlfriend and why she was run over

What did she find out investigating.

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Appalonia · 09/07/2024 23:58

Just watched it all on IPlayer ( no spoilers ), really enjoyed it and it made me want to go to Istanbul. The actor who plays the older detective is fabulous and used to be in Eastenders!

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Blondeshavemorefun · 10/07/2024 00:01

He was indeed. We are showing our age as i R.E.M. him

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purpleme12 · 10/07/2024 16:36

I had trouble knowing who's who

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Blondeshavemorefun · 10/07/2024 16:51

I admit I did struggle with all the names and the younger ones look kinda similar

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GeraniumJenny · 10/07/2024 17:28

Enjoying this series. The books are really good.

Bankholidayhelp · 10/07/2024 20:32

Thought it was good

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Blondeshavemorefun · 10/07/2024 21:26

Looks like e3 and 4 is a seperate story

So looks like will be 4 plots

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Blondeshavemorefun · 14/07/2024 17:25

E3 tonight

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Dhruinseeses · 14/07/2024 17:32

We’ve watched two episodes but binned now. It just hasn’t grabbed us. I love Turkey and I was hoping to see more of Istanbul and see the real Turkey.

JurassicClark · 14/07/2024 17:34

I love seeing Istanbul but the dialogue is so bad as to be embarrassing and the acting is beyond wooden. I just don’t think I can watch any more of something so hideously clunky.

It’s a real shame, as seeing something set in Turkey was really appealing.

duc748 · 14/07/2024 17:34

I think this may have to wait until tomorrow night....

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Blondeshavemorefun · 15/07/2024 13:52

It was ok. Another 2 parter

And wife is def preg 😂

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Blondeshavemorefun · 15/07/2024 15:01

E3 review

thekillingtimestv.wordpress.com/2024/07/14/review-the-turkish-detective-s1-e3-8/

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Blondeshavemorefun · 16/07/2024 11:45

E4 recap

thekillingtimestv.wordpress.com/2024/07/15/review-the-turkish-detective-s1-e4-8/

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TonTonMacoute · 16/07/2024 19:22

Just watched episodes 3 and 4. I don't know what it is but it hasn't grabbed us. We really like the foreign dramas and watch most of the BBC4 and Walter Presents ones.

Want to like it but it's dull.

duc748 · 16/07/2024 19:27

I'm much the same. Haven't watched ep #4 yet, but I thought the new story in ep #3 wasn't even as interesting as the first one. I've watched Turkish series on Netflix that were much more fun. It's only old Cetin that keeps me watching.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 17/07/2024 01:37

Agree story 1 was better than story 2

Hopefully 3 be better

I went to know more about the fiancée accident

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duc748 · 18/07/2024 00:12

Agree story 1 was better than story 2

Yeah, I just watched ep #4 and that was a bit rubbish, really, wasn't it? And I thought, that poor lad, he's been beaten black and blue, and he gave you the memory stick, and you just let him walk out of the door? The least you could do would be give him a few quid!