★★★½ (4/5 for early seasons; 2/5 for later seasons; ★★★★★ for Taner’s original story)
Best watched as a double feature: Read Haldun Taner’s “It Was Raining in Şişhane” first, then watch the first 20 episodes of Kurtlar Vadisi. The contrast is illuminating. haldun taner kurtlar vadisi
Here’s a review of Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves) with a focus on the contributions of , the legendary Turkish playwright and satirist. A Sharp Satirist’s Blueprint: Haldun Taner’s Influence on Kurtlar Vadisi When people think of Kurtlar Vadisi (2003–2005), they usually recall the gritty, hyper-masculine world of undercover agent Polat Alemdar, neo-liberal conspiracies, and the iconic character Süleyman Çakır. But few realize that the show’s intellectual backbone—its cynical wit, its critique of power, and its layered anti-heroes—can be traced back to the genius of Haldun Taner (1915–1986). ★★★½ (4/5 for early seasons; 2/5 for later