Yes, I didn't ever remember how polished it was... and sounds so good too. The composer of the entire show is this very famous Turkish musician Kirac. I love good background music and this show benefits from it so much.
That would be great, indeed! And so much material can come of it. Years and years of material and storylines. And I agree, it's more common than people think. So many try to erase their roots, cutting ties with old friends and family once they become rich or famous... or are on their way up. I've seen it so many times. And there's that certain type that acts like they were raised in the Queen's palace and makes condescending looks of the way others eat, drink... dress... but if you look into it... they were definitely not born in a palace. Had a friend like that... married such a pig of a man in the end and I'm still shocked how her high and mighty attitude managed to end with a man like that. But then... I'm not shocked either.
The show was a massive hit, a sensation, really... the first Turkish series in Bulgaria. Nobody knew what to expect, but after the first 1 or 2 episodes, half the country was hooked. A month later, even grandpas who never watched stuff like that were tuning in. It broke all records for viewership. I think only The Bold And The Beautiful when it was premiering in the early 90s... was at that level of public engagement.
I have this funny memory from when the show was it's peak popularity - I was at this fast food place, and the girl making my sandwich was totally distracted by the TV above, staring at 1001 Nights during a dramatic moment. I told her, "Take your time! Watch if you want! I’ll join you!" We laughed, and I’ll never forget how that show had everyone so obsessed they couldn’t even work while it was on. She took like 10 minutes to finish making that sandwich, because we were watching the show.
Aaaand talking about Eda... there's this famous saying that I still hear to this day. When friends or acquaintances chat about someone who seems too nice or perfect, people in Bulgaria often say, "Watch out! They are like Eda from 1001 Nights!" Even 16 years later, that phrase is still a thing. So iconic. You know you've done you're job when people are calling their neighbor the name of one of your characters. 🤭
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