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“Aktan’la hiç alakam yok, olan çok tarafı varDI, başka türlü o kadar iyi çıkmaz, deneyimlendiğim, yaşadığım şeyler ama unuttuğum şeyler artık(çapkınlık hayatı)”😅😅😅
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So I watched the first four episodes of BBO, #BizeBiŞeyOlmaz, and honestly, it didn’t resonate with me. First, I want to say that #MertRamazanDemir is without a doubt a great actor. Even with the few scenes he appears in and the limited material he was given, he still managed to show different shades of the character and fully immerse himself emotionally. His tears felt believable, and his anger and frustration came across as genuine. Despite the weak script, he still managed to move me - which says a lot about his talent. Unfortunately, the rest was disappointing. The story is clearly centered on Lal - it’s her world, her friends, her life. Aktan feels like he exists mainly to serve her narrative. Even the difference in their screen time reinforces this impression, or at least that’s how it felt to me. Story-wise, I think there’s a common misconception on TL: Aktan isn’t a cheater, nor is he “toxic” in a simplistic sense. The narrative presents him and Lal as fundamentally different people from contrasting worlds - she is structured and disciplined, while he is spontaneous and lives in the moment. Their dynamic is built on this opposition, with Lal drawn to the excitement he represents after growing bored in her stable, predictable life. That said, the show does attribute certain rough edges to Aktan. His nightlife environment and impulsive lifestyle translate into reactive, sometimes aggressive behavior, particularly in moments of conflict. He tends to overreact in the heat of the moment, which can read as toxic, but these outbursts are usually followed by self-awareness and apologies, framing them more as emotional impulsivity rather than sustained harmful intent. Aktan is otherwise portrayed as committed and willing to grow, often expressing a desire to improve. However, he also carries a clear sense of inferiority - repeatedly implying that he doesn’t deserve Lal. This insecurity is rarely challenged within the narrative; if anything, Lal’s constant criticism tends to reinforce it. As her own insecurities and paranoia intensify, the relationship becomes cyclical, with both characters feeding into each other’s doubts - his self-perception weakens while her mistrust grows. The show attempts to balance this dynamic by hinting at Aktan’s abandonment issues, but this remains underdeveloped. Overall, the relationship is framed primarily through Lal’s perspective, with Aktan functioning more as a catalyst for her emotional arc than as a fully explored character in his own right. Regarding cinematography, there are indeed some beautiful scenes. However, many sequences feel unnecessarily long, almost like pre-made edits designed for social media - slow motion, music, aesthetic color grading, and artistic shots that prioritise style over storytelling. The writing; it feels superficial. Despite the episodes being an hour long and the attempt to portray an intense, obsessive, and broken relationship, the dialogue lacks depth. The emotional beats don’t feel fully earned. As for the making-out scenes, I personally don’t mind them if they serve the characters. Here, however, it’s not necessarily about their number, but about the weight they carry within the narrative. Because the writing lacks depth, even moments meant to build emotional intimacy or genuine complicity often feel underdeveloped. As a result, the physical interactions stand out more strongly, giving the impression that the relationship dynamic is driven more by lust and physical attraction than by a deeply established emotional connection. It even creates the impression that Mert Ramazan Demir’s sensual appeal was a key factor in the character’s construction. I will still watch the remaining four episodes when they are released, but I doubt they will significantly change my overall impression. At this point, I don’t feel that this project adds much to Mert’s career or offers him meaningful growth as an actor.
