SERIES REVIEW: MIDNIGHT AT THE PERA PALACE ( NETFLIX)

REVIEW: MIDNIGHT AT PERA PALACE 












This weekend, I had some free time on Netflix and was immediately drawn to this drama. Agatha Christie, time travel, mystery, and a country on the verge of revolution? Please sign me up! This drama was easy to watch in one day because it only has eight episodes.

Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Charles King, this series examines the rise of modern-day Turkey, specifically those who helped shape the city into what it is today. Esra is a journalist on the hunt for the next big story. She travels to Istanbul to visit the Pera Palace, a prestigious hotel known for both its intriguing history and mysterious supernatural occurrences. Esra is abruptly transported back in time to 1919 one fateful night. There, she meets a variety of historical figures, including Mr. Halit, who is not only the key to Esra's return to the present, but also to the election of Turkey's first president, Mustafa Kemal. How will Esra maintain the past's consistency in order to prevent the future from changing? We'll have to watch to find out. 

Our modern-day heroine is Peride-Esra. As a journalist, she follows her own beat, never satisfied with a simple assignment. She is tasked with writing an article about the Pera Palace Hotel's anniversary, but she is curious about this beautiful, old structure. She is fascinated when she hears a story about a key that can transport you to another time. When she is transported back to 1919, her life becomes intertwined with that of Peride, a woman who looks exactly like her.

Ahmet is the manager of the modern-day Pera Palace. He meets Esra on a dark and stormy night when she comes to write her story about the hotel. He tells her about the room Agatha Christie once stayed in and the rooms that make people disappear. He searches for Esra after she leaves her room. He is aware of the hotel's secret and travels to 1919 to assist her.

Halit is a man of many secrets. He owns a speakeasy and appears to be in league with the Nazi soldiers who have arrived in Turkey. Halit and Esra have an uneasy relationship and a spark that neither can deny

This story is written in the Agatha Christie style. The story is intricately woven, and each episode keeps your attention with unexpected twists and turns. The plot remained strong throughout, with only a few plot holes. The Agatha Christie connection was fantastic; she stayed at the hotel and allegedly wrote a portion of Murder on the Orient Express in room 411. In 1919, Esra stays in Hotel 411 and has a chance meeting with Agatha Christie. I liked how this story was woven from real historical events.The inclusion of real people, such as Mustafa Kemal, adds to the intrigue. Turkey's future and freedom are hanging by a thread, and any deviation from the original timeline could result in a future with no Turkish people. Esra has never felt responsible for anyone other than herself, and now she must save Peride's family and her country.

Yes, if you enjoy Agatha Christie, murder mysteries, time travel, stories about saving a country, and doppelgangers. It does end on a cliffhanger, which makes me hopeful for a second season. This drama ticked all of my boxes and left me wanting to learn more about the plot. I discovered this gem on Netflix and strongly recommend that you watch it and leave a comment about what you thought

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