Six kids, one tragedy, zero parents — and a family secret that started with a kidnapping.
137 minSeason 2 • Episode 23
LatestWhile Azize and Devran await their baby, the other members of the family have started new chapters in their lives. The family reunites at the hospital following Zeliha's birth, and those who were estranged reconcile; especially Haşmet's meeting his grandchild and making amends with Yusuf and Zeliha dispels the dark clouds hanging over the family. Devran opens a new chapter in the tribe and cleanses it of its corrupt practices. This displeases the tribal leaders, who devise a new plan to eliminate Devran. Meanwhile, Yavuz, seeking atonement for his past mistakes, confesses his own crimes and surrenders to justice in exchange for Cemo's freedom.
A story of six siblings—Azize, Cemo, Zeliha, Fidan, Samet, and Balım—who, after suddenly losing their parents, struggle to stay united and survive. The roots of their tragedy trace back to their parents, Bala and Rıfat, whose forbidden love began in a village in Mardin. Rıfat, a teacher, falls in love with Bala, but Yavuz, the wealthy and obsessive son of Mardin’s richest family, kidnaps her. Despite his abuse, Bala escapes with Rıfat, and they build a secluded life in the forest, raising six children in peace. However, Yavuz’s revenge shatters their world when he finds and attacks them. Fleeing to Istanbul, the siblings face the dangers of the city while seeking refuge with “Uncle Aslan,” their father’s trusted friend. The story highlights resilience, as the older siblings are forced to grow up quickly to protect their younger brothers and sisters in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Acting
Hazal Subaşı anchors the chaos as eldest sibling Azize.
Cinematography
Mardin's golden landscapes vs. Istanbul's cold concrete.
Writing
Dual timeline structure slowly weaponizes every backstory reveal.
Creator
Cem Karcı
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series dramatizes honor-based violence and rural-to-urban displacement common in southeastern Turkey's Kurdish regions, though it avoids explicit ethnic labeling.
Creator Cem Karcı specializes in 'family against the world' narratives — this is basically his magnum opus of suffering.
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