The series “Bandits Will Not Rule the World”
is one of many Turkish series currently airing that attract viewers with their diverse storylines, achieving high viewership ratings. Among these Turkish dramas, crime, action, and mafia-themed series is “Bandits Will Not Rule the World,” directed by Onur Tan and written by Raci Şaşmaz and Bahadır Özdener. Filmed in Turkey, the series comprises five seasons: the first with 40 episodes, the second with 31, the third with 36, and the fourth with 32. The production team is currently working on the fifth season. Each episode is two hours long. The series aired on the Turkish channel ATV, premiering on September 8, 2015.
The story of the series “Bandits Will Not Rule the World”
revolves around numerous crimes committed by the mafia and the state’s pursuit of them. The events are very exciting and focus on the life of a family headed by a man named Çakırbeyli, or Hızır Çakırbeyli, the patriarch of the family. The plot tells the love story of Hızır Çakır with a girl named Meryem, who later becomes his wife. The series also reveals a relationship between Hızır Çakır and his mistress, Nazlı. The story unfolds, leading to numerous problems between his wife and his mistress. The series also features the mafia’s problems, and Hızır’s character is known for his strictness outside the home and in matters related to his work.
Several failed attempts then occur between the leaders of the table, headed by Şakir, and the street gangs, the Gülmez family. His son, Ceylan, from his former lover, appears, leading to numerous conflicts, wars, coups, acts of revenge, assassination attempts, betrayals, and murders. Many of the mafia’s attempts are thwarted by Turkish intelligence. The plot of the series “Bandits Don’t Rule the World” then takes a dramatic turn with the death of Hızır’s daughter, Zeynep, at the hands of a sniper while he is on vacation with his family after retiring from the mafia. This forces him to return to his mafia activities to seek revenge, making him a wanted man. The series continues with numerous thrilling and action-packed storylines, making “Bandits Don’t Rule the World” a huge success in all its seasons.
The cast of the Turkish series “Bandits Will Not Rule the World”
This series is packed with mystery, suspense, excitement, and stories full of love, action, conflicts, and problems between mafia gangs and street gangs. The series broke all viewership records in every season and featured many famous Turkish actors. Here are some of the most prominent cast members:
Oktay Kaynarca: He played the prominent character Hızır Çakırbeyli, nicknamed “President Hızır,” born on January 27, 1965. He became very famous for his portrayal of the mafia boss Süleyman Çakır in the TV series Valley of the Wolves.
Deniz Çakır, who played the role of Meryem, the wife of Hızır Çakırbeyli, was born on December 31, 1982.
Tarik Ünlüoglu : The one who played the role of Onal Kaplanand acting rolesBorn on August 9, 1957,
Müjde Uzman, who played Nazli, was born on September 26, 1984.
Ozan Akbaba, who played Ilyas Çakırbeyli, was born on June 9, 1982.
Yunus Emre Yıldırımer, who played Alp Aslanbeyli, was born in 1982.
Can Bartu Aslan, who played Ömer Çakırbeyli, was born in 1973.
Ece Hakim, who played Hayriye Çakırbeyli, was born in 1998.
The story of the series “Bandits Will Not Rule the World”:
Season One:
The events revolve around the life of the Çakırbeyli family and their involvement in joint ventures with members of the mafia. Hızır Çakırbeyli, the head of the family, is the central figure. The series tells the story of his love for Meryem Çakırbeyli, who later becomes his wife. Some events also touch on his relationship with his lover, Nazlı. Many events unfold between his family and some members of the mafia, as well as his numerous partnerships with businessmen and the many problems he faces in maintaining his position as the head of the family. All these events take place within a thrilling and suspenseful framework.
Season Two:
This season is full of excitement and many events. All aspects of a failed coup attempt by members of the mafia bosses’ table are revealed. It was between Shaker and gangs from the Gulmaz family. But after all members of the Gulmaz family are eliminated and the process of thwarting those attempts is complete, the conflicts led by Shaker do not end. Following those events, Turkish intelligence also cooperates with some members of the mafia to limit this coup and also to control the mafia’s businesses.
Following many events, Khader’s son from his lover appears, followed by the death of Ozar and severe torture of Khader by CIA men. Then Rustem, one of the three founders of the mafia, appears at the table of the mafia leaders. Then both Tutbi and Shahin are taken to be tortured by the head of intelligence who was appointed in place of Daoud. The events continue with the fall of many of their associates. The intelligence men uncover many members of the mafia, which makes the life of the head of intelligence very dangerous.
