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Persona

Original title: Sahsiyet
  • TV Series
  • 2018–2024
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
52K
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Haluk Bilginer and Cansu Dere in Persona (2018)
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Psychological ThrillerCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A man diagnosed with Alzheimer's decides to punish criminals.A man diagnosed with Alzheimer's decides to punish criminals.A man diagnosed with Alzheimer's decides to punish criminals.

  • Stars
    • Haluk Bilginer
    • Sebnem Bozoklu
    • Recep Usta
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    52K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,205
    30
    • Stars
      • Haluk Bilginer
      • Sebnem Bozoklu
      • Recep Usta
    • 160User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #48
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Haluk Bilginer
    Haluk Bilginer
    • Agâh Beyoglu
    • 2018–2024
    Sebnem Bozoklu
    Sebnem Bozoklu
    • Zuhal
    • 2018–2024
    Recep Usta
    • Deva
    • 2018–2024
    Cansu Dere
    Cansu Dere
    • Nevra Elmas
    • 2018–2024
    Necip Memili
    Necip Memili
    • Tolga
    • 2018–2024
    Metin Akdülger
    Metin Akdülger
    • Ates Arbay
    • 2018
    Hüseyin Avni Danyal
    Hüseyin Avni Danyal
    • Cemil
    • 2018
    Senay Gürler
    Senay Gürler
    • Nükhet
    • 2018
    Ayhan Kavas
    • Gürkan
    • 2018
    Önder Selen
    • Mümtaz
    • 2018
    Ibrahim Selim
    • Sefa
    • 2018
    Firat Topkorur
    Firat Topkorur
    • Firuz
    • 2018
    Rabia Soytürk
    Rabia Soytürk
    • Süveyda
    • 2018
    Alptekin Ertürk
    • Selim
    • 2018
    Müjde Ar
    Müjde Ar
    • Nesrin
    • 2018
    Erdal Özyagcilar
    Erdal Özyagcilar
    • Kader
    • 2023–2024
    Ilker Aksum
    Ilker Aksum
    • Ertan
    • 2023–2024
    Aysen Inci
    • Mebrure Beyoglu
    • 2018–2024
    • All cast & crew
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    Reviewers say 'Sahsiyet' is celebrated for its psychological depth, intricate characters, and Haluk Bilginer's standout performance. The series is lauded for its compelling narrative, dark themes, and social commentary. Critics commend the writing, direction, and cinematography, often comparing it to top-tier international crime dramas. Some feel it could be more concise and that certain subplots are less engaging. Nonetheless, 'Sahsiyet' is widely seen as a major accomplishment in Turkish TV, providing a unique perspective on crime and justice.
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    Hardbottle9

    excellent

    This is an excellent serie. This is rare to see Turkish TV series competing with foreign ones. I can say this is as good as famous american crime TV series. Without spoilers I can just say suprise connections were great. the only dissapointing thing for me was Zuhal and Deva. Their story was a bit weak. Anyway I highly recommend to watch this show; even for not Turkish people.
    10muhammedali-42884

    This job could be a revolution in turkish TV shows

    I don't know why have I delayed this show to watch. A wonderful story, great cinematography, and a flow that does not get you bored. Some how, it keeps you awake. highly unpredictable. Beside this, the show focuses on some huge problems in turkish society, shamefull incedents and knowing them by a community that act like it is not happening. The show throws this up to us to face this mass so rigorously.
    9gk303007

    Not unique, but definitely different

    Frankly, it took for me like ages to get past the first episode. But then, I increased pace and completed the entire season in 2 days; 2 days because i needed some sleep so as to grasp and catch hold of the sequences.

    Sahsiyet gets my applause. It has well deserved cinematography, appeal, timing, and pace. It is slow at times, and yet thoughtful and decisive. Bravo its creators, director, and actors.

    The main lead, Agah, is impressive and quirky. Really, his timings at times made me into thinking like he was really suffering with Alzihmers. How well executed. The other actors also did a great job.

    Above all, the last two episodes had a dreadful atmosphere, and i think, that was something which sums up to all the reasons the firsts ten episodes left an impression on me; and definitely the other audiences who watched this show. Unsettling, nervebreaking and tear jerkers. Maybe through a fictional way, the creators wanted to showcase the brutal reality of our "world".

    Don't miss this if you love mystery, thrill, and an impeccable creativity.
    10ahmetkozan

    I think this series is top of among the Turkish series.

    After Fi, I started with a low expectation and continued with admiration. Hakan Günday and Azra Kohen are not comparable to each other. There is no need to look for flaws in Sahsiyet. Thanks to Puhu TV, quality in the Turkish series sector has risen so much. Sahsiyet's story is a bit like Breaking Bad, a bit of a Dexter mix, much more different and much more intimate.

    Sahsiyet's greatest trump card; Behind the screen are two successful names such as Hakan Gunday and Onur Saylak. Hakan Gunday, one of the greatest writers that Turkish literature has recently released, writes the screenplay of Sahsiyet. The scenarios in each section are overly pleasing. Those who know their books, I am sure they felt this.

    The second biggest trump card in the series is the Haluk Bilginer factor. As for the Cansu Dere... Everyone has a prejudice against her. But I do not think it's bad. I did not see an exaggeration. Exceptionally lean, understated, with a moderate performance on display, without too much trouble. Only the character Nevra, a little too American. The Turkish police is like a Behzat Ç. Police office looks like the American Police Department in Sahsiyet. It's a very successful mini-series. I wish it was a few seasons. 10/10
    9bahare-mkhanloo

    Best turkish series ever

    "Sahsiyet" is the best Turkish series I've ever watched; it's awesome, exciting and very very different. I'm so excited to watch the next episodes.

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    • Trivia
      Haluk Bilginer was awarded International Emmy for his performance as Agah Beyoglu in 2019.
    • Quotes

      #1: There are no serial killers in Turkey. There are people who go on a killing spree.

    • Connections
      Remade as Before I Forget (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Agâh Makami
      Music and Lyrics by Hakan Gunday

      Arrangement by Rubato

      Performed by Haluk Bilginer and Rubato

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Turkey
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    • Language
      • Turkish
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      • Personality
    • Filming locations
      • Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey(location)
    • Production company
      • Ay Yapim
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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