Reaction to the van scene in Uzak Şehir: It's become like Indian soap operas

12.05.2026 08:40

The van accident in the latest episode of "Uzak Şehir" had viewers glued to the screen. As the vehicle hit Pakize, Alya, and Meryem, the fate of the characters became a topic of curiosity, while the final scene sparked debate. Viewers commented on a van hitting three people at once, saying, "How is this an illogical scene?" and "It's become like Indian soap operas."

Among the recent productions attracting attention, "Uzak Şehir" delivered breathtaking moments with its 61st episode. In the latest episode of the series starring Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal, the tension never let up for a moment.

After Alya and Cihan Deniz were kidnapped, Cihan embarked on his toughest struggle yet, but following the conflict, Alya and Deniz fell back into Nikola's men's hands.

ARE PAKIZE AND MERYEM LEAVING THE SERIES?

In the finale of the episode, a shocking development occurred for the audience. The joyful moments that began with Kadir asking for Pakize's hand from her family quickly turned into a nightmare. After Feyyaz's plan caused chaos, a truck hitting Pakize, Alya, and Meryem left viewers on edge.

Whether the characters left bleeding on the ground survived became one of the most talked-about topics before the new episode. Due to recent criticism of the Meryem character, curiosity has grown about what decision the writers will make.

BACKLASH OVER THE TRUCK SCENE

After the final scene, many viewers criticized its realism. The truck hitting three people at the same time drew intense comments on social media.

Comments about the scene included phrases like "What an illogical scene," "How did the truck hit all three at once?" "We went into a cringe coma," and "It's like Indian soap operas."

UZAK ŞEHİR'S STARS HEADING TO CANNES

As "Uzak Şehir" prepares for its season finale during the holiday week, lead actors Sinem Ünsal and Ozan Akbaba are heading to Cannes. The duo, who previously starred together in Go Turkey's Istanbul and Cappadocia-themed mini-series, will represent Turkey on the international stage at the Turkey reception on May 16.