Netflix's New Turkish Series: Who Were We Running From?
Melisa Sozen and Eylul Tumbar share the lead roles in Who Were We Running From, which is adapted from Perihan Magden's novel of the same
Turkish series
Who Were We Running From
Biz Kimden Kaçıyorduk Anne?
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- Original title
- Biz Kimden Kaçıyorduk Anne?
- Aired
- 2023
- Channel
- Netflix
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
Where to watch Biz Kimden Kaçıyorduk Anne?
- ▶ NetflixNetflix original, streaming worldwide
- ▶ Official YouTubeMany Turkish channels post full episodes, some with English subtitles
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About the series
Biz Kimden Kaçıyorduk Anne? (Who Were We Running From?) is a 2023 Turkish crime thriller on Netflix, based on the novel of the same name by Perihan Mağden. It stars Melisa Sözen as an unnamed mother, Eylül Tumbar as her daughter Bambi, and Musa Uzunlar.
Story
A mother and her daughter, named Bambi after the Disney character, are constantly on the move, checking in and out of luxury hotels and never staying anywhere for long. They seem to be running from a mysterious past, but Bambi does not know from whom, or why. As danger closes in and the mother’s behaviour becomes ever more unpredictable, the truth about their life begins to emerge.
Reception
The series was a global hit: in the week ending 2 April 2023 it was watched for 35.8 million hours, making it the number one non-English-language show on Netflix. Reviewers praised its cinematic look and its compelling performances, though some felt it stretched its mystery to the limit.
Why watch it
Adapted from one of Perihan Mağden’s best-known novels, the series is a stylish, unsettling psychological thriller anchored by Melisa Sözen’s intense performance and a breakout role for Eylül Tumbar.
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