Any Questions, Friends? [Answers]

Hello friends,

It took a bit longer than a week, but here are my answers to your questions.

Q- Is this the first series you translated, or were there others? Why did you choose to translate this show?

A- It's the first one indeed. I chose to translate it after watching the first 9 Episodes, and seeing how people with almost no Turkish knowledge were eagerly and passionately watching the show every week, for it's touching story and great performances of the actors. The comment section on Youtube were full of pieces of translations that would get confusing at times. So I thought it'd be nice to help our friends outside Turkey understand and enjoy this fine TV series with subtitles. 




Q- 1) Do you know any other websites like this one where I can watch Turkish shows like Aşk-ı Memnu with English subtitles? Or even a YouTube channel where I can find them?
2) What Turkish shows do recommend watching next after an amazing one like Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?

- Stephanie

A- 1) I am afraid I don't know any other website like this one, I wish there was.
2) I guess it depends. But Kuzey Güney and Aşk-ı Memnu would be safe choices. I haven't watched all the episodes of either series, but I liked the ones I did, and I've read and heard very good things about them. Or if you're an Engin Akyürek fan, I'm sure you would like Bir Bulut Olsam. Ezel was also a big and successful production I would highly recommend those four. But there are more of course, you can read more about these TV shows and others in Turkish TV Series section of our forum.

Q- Are you going to translate episodes 5-8 of "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?", will there be another season?

A- Yes, not sure when exactly but they will be translated in a month or so.

No, Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne? Tv series has ends with Episode 80. There won't be a third season.

Q- Can you translate <insert your favourite TV show> as well?

A- This is the most asked question by far. I received the same question from quite a few people. Naturally everyone wants their favorite TV shows to be translated, but that's kind of impossible due to time/energy constraints (until cloning technology advances to a stable level :P)
But I am considering translating another TV show, if I can find help. I have one popular series in my mind, but I'll do the announcement only when it's certain.

Q- My family and I are thinking about taking our summer vacation in Turkey this year. We were looking at hotels in Taksim Square or Sultanahmet. Where do you think we should stay?

A- I am afraid I can't help you with that, as I have never stayed in any hotel in Istanbul. But some of our forum members has, even this year in May, perhaps you can ask the same question in our forum. Registration takes a minute only and we are a nice and friendly bunch, you won't regret it :)

Q- Are Turkish people muslim, because they say mashallah, allhumduila, and they read verses from the Quran? But they do sleep around and also drink.

A- Majority of Turkish population is muslim, yes. And Turkey is a secular country. It's their own choice to drink, we are not to judge.

Q- Can you tell me more about the Turkish traditions and more about Turkish food?
- Emiliya

A- There is a lot to tell about Turkish traditions and food. Maybe you should start from reading the Turkish Cuisine and Turkish Traditions sections in our forum. And our informative posts in this blog (as compiled in here) can also be interesting to read.

And you can always ask for more later.

Q- My question is, since I am only at episode 37 now..till how long do you intend to keep this forum and the episodes? might they be removed?
i just want to know how much time i have to watch them :)

-Lena

A- We don't intend to remove any of the Episodes or this forum/blog. So you can take your time and enjoy watching it at your own pace!

Q- What's the name of the song in EP 38 at min. 52?

A- Name of the song is "Ben Sende Tutuklu Kaldım", it's a Sezen Aksu song. You can listen to it here.

Q- I like this tune that plays each time Fatmagul & Kerim are together. I don't know how to describe it...but if I can download the full tune it will be great!

A- You can find all Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne? tunes here in Moon's post in our old forum. Hope that helps you find it.

Q- I want to know more about the traditional dance of Turkey, I mean in episode 74 Kerim and his father danced in a different way and want to know more about which type of dance was that?

A- It is called Harmandalı or Harmandalı Zeybeği. It is a century old Zeybek dance. It belongs to Aegean region, and is one of our traditional dances. 

For another Harmandalı performance by a well known actor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY2YQPS2vo8&feature=related

If you just want to listen to the beautiful music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfclp8QPaQ

Q- Do you have the name of the song where Fatmagul and Kerim slow danced to on their wedding night?

A- If you mean this song, it's called ''Bana Ellerini Ver" (Give Me Your Hands), by Özdemir Erdoğan.

Q- I am from Croatia and cannot watch certain Episodes on FSN official Youtube channel or on the videos you posted, what can I do?

A- Since the videos we upload on Youtube are exactly the same as the ones in FSN official Youtube channel (only with subtitles), when they block a country from viewing a certain episode, the same episode gets blocked no matter in which channel it's uploaded. 

So I guess you'll have to wait till they remove the blockage, as they did before. Or you can try an alternative method shared by kind and helpful Shada here.  

I think that was pretty much all of the questions, hope the answers will be helpful and enjoyable to read. Apologies if I forgot to answer any of your questions. Feel free to remind me, or ask new questions if/when you have any.