The Tailor (TV series)
The Tailor (Turkish: Terzi) is a Turkish drama streaming television series directed by Cem Karcı. It premiered on Netflix on May 2, 2023. The series stars Çağatay Ulusoy as Peyami, a young and talented tailor who inherits his grandfather's business and must navigate complex family secrets and romantic entanglements while preparing a wedding dress for his best friend's fiancée.
Synopsis:
The series follows Peyami, a gifted tailor who moves from Istanbul to care for his mentally challenged father after his grandfather's death. He is also tasked with designing and creating a wedding dress for Esvet, the fiancée of his best friend, Dimitri. As Peyami and Esvet spend time together, working on the dress and sharing secrets, forbidden feelings begin to develop. The series explores themes of family secrets, forbidden love, societal expectations, and the challenges of dealing with mental illness.
Cast:
- Çağatay Ulusoy as Peyami
- Şifanur Gül as Esvet
- Salih Bademci as Dimitri
- Olgun Şimşek as Mustafa
- Ece Sükan as Suzi
- Zerrin Sümer as Peyami's Grandmother
- Evrim Alasya
Seasons:
The series has been released in multiple parts. Season 1 (Part 1) premiered in May 2023, and Season 2 (Part 2) premiered in July 2023. Season 3 was confirmed and subsequently released.
Reception:
The Tailor has generally received mixed to positive reviews. Viewers have praised the performances of the cast, particularly Çağatay Ulusoy, and the series' engaging storyline. However, some critics have pointed out plot inconsistencies and melodramatic elements. The series has been popular internationally on Netflix.