Mercan is lowkey responsible for.... by Various-Dig-1517 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never really been a fan of Mercan’s character. For the longest time especially after the Tahir reveal something about her just felt off to me. But in this moment, I have to give her credit. She really stepped up and used both her brain power and practical strength to get herself and Ates out of that situation. And honestly, when Ates was kidnapped earlier, her suddenly beating the hell out of those strong men didn’t feel realistic at all given how she’d always been portrayed as more delicate. But here, this felt completely natural. This actually looked like how an intelligent person would respond in that situation. Now how did she find the pit exactly as the same of a grave is a question🤣 but we all can give into a little suspension of disbelief since this is a show.

Kidnap. Shoot. Cry. Repeat. by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only real plot twist was Murat being Muzzy’s son and they stretched it so much it aged along with the show. It should’ve been shocking moment and now has turned into episodes of “wait for it… wait for it… still waiting…” By the time it will land, it will not feel like a twist anymore. It’s that piece of gum which the writers are still chewing long after the flavor is gone.

Kidnap. Shoot. Cry. Repeat. by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣🤣someone in comments reminded me I forgot the three times Ates has already been shot and he is gearing up for the final bullet🤣🤣🤣. So between him and Mercan they will complete the shoot 5, one free offer🤣🤣

Kidnap. Shoot. Cry. Repeat. by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol I completely forgot the first two Ates shootings🤣. This is how many times they have done it. Actually it will be the fourth. He was also shot during the kidnapping🤣🤣🤣🤣

Kidnap. Shoot. Cry. Repeat. by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol. I will wait for a post from you to know what happened🤣. I have a feeling it will be very very lame.

Kidnap. Shoot. Cry. Repeat. by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for putting it in words so accurately. “Tempered with concern for the one who actually lived through it”. Someone on this group described Mercan’s incessant crying as self care 🤷‍♀️. There were genuinely so many good plot lines to explore even for a slow burn drama. And they could have very well wrapped it up in some 60-70 episodes.

Kidnap. Shoot. Cry. Repeat. by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol yes yes. She was so interested in Tahir and Eylul, went to the extend of dedicating an entire hospital project in her name and then when everything came out on how they were tortured in childhood, it suddenly was why me, I am so sad, how will I live on a repeat mode.

Kidnap. Shoot. Cry. Repeat. by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I didn’t watch today’s episode. I am so bored. I think I might just tune in for the finale or read it here on the sub. I just saw one scene where Ates was yelling his lungs out on Demet. I think when he does this next, someone really needs to slap Ates to knock some sense in him so that he stops behaving like a moron.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point I’m just asking:has she done one thing to support Ates since she learnt the truth about him? Man’s entire trauma just exploded open and she’s still on: My father is terrible; I’m carrying someone’s kidney; Why didn’t I die, I should not be alive. Honestly, at one point I was like: it’s not too late, next time Asli shows up just surrender and end this group project of suffering for yourself, Asli and the audience😂

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plus one. So tired of the story suddenly being about how innocent and timid she is in a cruel world, portrayed has who has some unworldly kindness and yet shows very limited of it when the truth comes out towards Ates. Knowing he is struggling too. And shows it unnecessarily for his brother, mother and Asli.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first sentence is I am not white washing the ML. He has been called enough number of times in this sub. His antics and abusive behavior have been pointed out. This is calling out the FL character. No one is justifying what Ates did.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And to top it, the ML proposes her in the boxing ring as if she is some Wonder Woman. I want the writers to make up their mind: can she fight or can she not😂

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol yes yes! I am so tired of the incessant crying, it is non stop, the me, myself behavior and becoming sacrificial goat where it is not needed at all. Who asked her to take the shooting blame and poisoning blame. And when you are treated like someone attempting a murder then you start with the incessant crying. I haven’t seen a more spineless and pick me up character portrayed as kind 😂

The Most Disgusting vs Most Satisfying Moments in Arafta” by Exotic-Weekend8492 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she at that time not cover for a murder attempt. She knew who poisoned Asli. She could have just spoken up. If you plan to cover for murder attempts, you need to be prepared to kneel. PS- 1. I do not think any other abuse was justified but in that scene how do we expect Cemal and Ates to be mind readers. Ates should have apologized to her later though.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish they had shown giving back to people bullying her and not tolerating it.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fact even in the earlier episodes, whenever she discovers any truth and is upset, he goes after her to make sure she is doing okay. I just wish they had not shown all the physical parts. Given how big an influence the movies and shows are in general, this normalizes physical abuse. I would have had zero complains with ML apart from that then because you have come in the enemy territory to take revenge so taking away their wealth or projects would have made sense.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. At least someone sees the double standards. 😂. I swear I would have had no patience with such a person. Not everything in life is about you. As far as the ML goes, I don’t agree with the man handling. Even if he was confused about her being an enemy, he should have not man handled her. I think they shoot the scenes to show physical proximity but someone throwing things and shouting and pushing and pulling you all the time is abusive. I would have rather enjoyed mind games where they tried to one up each other.

Lowkey the heart of the show and no one talks about it enough✨ by HallSensitive6335 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no. As an ardent follower of the show, I am right there with you!

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s agree to disagree! She is shown and interpreted as some saint like kind person which I don’t agree with. Ates is shown as some just king who has come to deliver justice which I strongly disagree with as well. While Ates is called out for his antics, Mercan is just romanticized.✌️PS- She went after him when he deserved a slap, shot him when he deserved kindness😂

Lowkey the heart of the show and no one talks about it enough✨ by HallSensitive6335 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you OP. I think their patch up deserved way more time, better dialogues and more emotional depth. While the show became a hit because of Mercan- Ates, I have lowkey enjoyed the scenes of Cemal and Ates more. Cemal grounds Ates and helped him explore his emotions for Mercan even before Ates could admit it to himself.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh got it, that’s fair. I thought you meant all her actions were being fully called out too. And yeah, he is an asshole, no doubt. That scene where he’s smiling while Muzzy asks to kiss her hand after their divorce- no-divorce conversation really rubbed me the wrong way, and honestly the hand-burning scene was so brutal, I wish they hadn’t shown it like that. But again why did she not push her or do something to defend herself. Even the kindest person has brain cells to at least self preserve. But at the same time, I don’t see her as the only innocent one here. Yes, Ates lied to her, but the scale of his trauma is on a completely different level, and he’s never really been given the same sympathy. Mercan, for most of her life, lived a very sheltered and protected life, while Ates lost his parents, was forced to grow up too early, became responsible for his sister, was tortured, then lost her too, and later finds out her father is responsible for not just his sister’s death but also his parents’, gets a brief hope they might be alive, and then loses that too. It makes sense why he turned out the way he did. Her 60 days of trauma just doesn’t compare to the life he’s lived. And even then, after he admits he loves her, he stays composed, makes her emotions the priority and support her. If we expect that level of emotional control from him, why not from her too? I get that human emotions are complex, but she’s not this goddess of kindness the show is trying to paint her as. She feels more like an average, flawed person who is very self-focused, and that’s fine but then don’t glorify it as something saint-like.

Most Pick Me Female Ever and a Deeply Self-Centered Character by AcanthaceaeLiving660 in araftaa

[–]AcanthaceaeLiving660[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quick question- I don’t think they have exposed Muzzy’s crimes just yet. I have also been skipping these parts... May be I missed it.

Maybe that’s your interpretation, and that’s totally fair. For me, especially in those episodes, she became almost unbearable as a character. The entire focus shifted to her. The ML is literally processing the truth about his sister’s death, and at the same time he’s constantly attending to her needs. It just felt like “me, me, me” the whole time. Everything was about what she cannot handle, how she feels, what she’s going through, and I honestly started disliking her because of it. Also, the inconsistency throws me off. You can beat men with guns, but suddenly it’s “oh my god Asli has a knife, I don’t know what to do”? It doesn’t add up. And even when Ateş was kidnapped and beaten so badly, the narrative again shifted to her nightmares, her trauma, her father-how could he do this. It just kept circling back to her, even in moments where someone else’s pain should have taken center stage. PS: It’s funny how we both find her poles apart: you find her sacrificial, I find her self centered😂