Esmi Farah
Esmi Farah

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Esmi Farah

2023
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
Turkish

A murder unintentionally witnessed by Farah, who had to flee her country and illegally struggle to survive with her son, and Tahir Lekesiz, whom she met on the same night, will change their lives forever.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Director: Dan M. BrownGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

The series follows Farah, a young Iranian woman who flees her war-torn country seeking refuge in the United States. She arrives in Los Angeles with her young son, battling her own trauma and the harsh realities of starting a new life. Farah finds herself entangled in the criminal underworld when she witnesses a murder and is forced to treat the victim, a mob boss, to save her son's life. This act of survival propels her into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

My Name Is Farah received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its gripping narrative, strong performances, and timely exploration of immigrant experiences and the complexities of survival. While some noted pacing issues in later episodes, the overall sentiment highlighted the show's emotional depth and compelling storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and suspenseful plot.

  • Commended for strong lead performances, particularly by Rana Bshara.

  • Appreciated for its nuanced portrayal of the immigrant experience and moral ambiguity.

Google audience: Audience reception information for Google reviews is not readily available for this series.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in Los Angeles, utilizing the city's diverse landscapes to represent both the hopes and challenges faced by refugees.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
zoramehr4

zoramehr4

This is one of the best series I have ever seen. I love the fantastic scenario,and phenomenal cast especially ENGIN . I am so sed when I noticed final season is coming so soon.can't wait to see the next season.Thank you to professional team...

melindawilson580@gmail.com

melindawilson580...

Adim Farah is one of, if not best new Turkish series. Engin Akyurek and Demet Ozdemir are excellent! Based on “The Cleaner” but has its own storyline. Well-written. All actors in series are wonderful including Rastin Pahadar who plays Kerim...