Netflix has dropped an intriguing trailer for the Turkish drama Man on Pause on its platform. The two-minute-long official clip features a middle-aged protagonist Yusuf, who decides to change things for the better.
The off-beat comedy stars several Turkish actors in titular roles and promises to be a binge-worthy watch.
Man on Pause Trailer Breakdown
The trailer starts off with a monologue from Yusuf, the main character of the series. He is introduced as a man in his late fifties, who is describing his biggest enemy.
Meanwhile, we can see a glimpse of his hair being dyed. And a sudden shift of scene, where Yusuf is looking at himself in the mirror
Yusuf then finally reveals the name of his biggest enemy, which is time itself. While the visuals of him riding a vespa-like vehicle occupies the background.
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That is when a female character takes the center stage and starts a conversation with Yusuf. It can be interpreted that the character is Yusuf’s wife, who is afraid of some terrible things.
The trailer then shifts to Yusuf’s reasoning and how he came by his decision. The protagonist goes on a spree of dialogues and explains that something has always held back him in life. While his wife addresses him as a coward and states that “He’d have a heart attack“. To which Yusuf agrees, and responds that she knows him better.
After this exchange of to and fro conversation, the trailer depicts several montages of revelation. Followed by Yusuf and his execution of the grand plan.
Though we are spared the details in the short footage, we can see Yusuf’s friend advising him not to take the risky road. Nextly, the air of mystery deepens and more characters get introduced. Including Yusuf’s children and family friends.
There are a couple of scenes that indicate that whatever Yusuf is up to, will invite big trouble. One of his family friends takes his side, while the other certifies him as someone else.
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The big reveal in the trailer is when there is a mention of a dead body. Something which the protagonist shrugs off as laughter.
Terms like Bravery, vicious cycle, and death float around, with rapidly changing scenes. Ultimately, Yusuf is alive and so are his hidden ventures. Moreover, the trailer ends with Yusuf admitting the upcoming trouble, and his complete blonde hair. Which he dubs a radical decision for a midlife crisis.
Watch The Trailer For Man on Pause Below
The Turkish comedy-drama is set to stream on Netflix from 7th October 2022. Tell us your thoughts about the official trailer in the comment section below.
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