Turkish melodramas have gained immense popularity and love from viewers around the world. However, not everyone has the time to watch 100, 200, or even 300 episodes. Did you know that Turks can also create short projects?
"Frost"
The main roles in the series are played by Aicha Aysin Turan and Alperen Duymaz. The plot revolves around Firuze and Ayaz, who are in love with each other and dream of a future together. Once again, it’s a "Romeo and Juliet" story: the young couple is dependent on their families, who do not approve of their union.
Ayaz's mother forces him to leave Firuze and marry another woman. At the same time, an accident occurs at the construction site where Firuze's father works. Who is to blame? Can love survive through lies, betrayal, and even death? The best part is that "Frost" has only 10 episodes!
"Falcon Hill"
The drama consists of six episodes. Two sisters, Melek and Tuna, have been inseparable since childhood. By fate's will, they fall in love with the same man. To be close to her beloved, Tuna betrays her sister. She seriously sets her sister up so that their father will kick her out of the house. For many years, Melek and Tuna do not communicate, but they must meet at a mourning event — their father's funeral.
It turns out that their father had long forgiven Melek and even left her a small inheritance, while Tuna married the very Damir for whom she betrayed her sister. Despite this, the relatives are not ready to reconcile. A real war breaks out between the women, with innocent children caught in the middle. The main roles are played by Aybike Pusat and Boran Kuzum.
"Azize"
A melodrama starring Turkish actress Hande Erçel in the lead role. Her screen partner was Buğra Gülsoy. Unfortunately, the project was canceled after the release of the 18th episode due to low ratings among Turkish viewers. However, "Azize" gained great popularity and love in Russia, and fans are still waiting for a continuation to be released someday.
Little Melek loses both of her parents on her birthday. She knows who is guilty of the terrible crime and grows up with a desire for revenge. Years later, Erçel's character changes her name to Azize, becomes a nurse in a hospital, and plans to take revenge on the killer, Balkan. To get closer to him, Azize saves her enemy's brother, Kartal. A sudden love changes all of the girl's cunning plans.
"The Teacher"
The main character, Akif, graduated from university and became a school teacher as well as a homeroom teacher in elementary school. He loves his job and the children, and they reciprocate his feelings. It seems that everything in the hero's life is going well. He proposes to his girlfriend, Zeynep, who also starts working at the school. What could possibly go wrong?
A year later, after a period of silence and calm, one of the high school students commits suicide. Akif believes he must uncover the truth about what happened and is willing to do anything for it. An explosion occurs at the school. Why did the exemplary teacher take his students hostage? "The Teacher" consists of nine episodes. The main roles are played by İlker Kaleli and Afra Saraçoğlu.
"The Sin of One Mother"
A melodrama with thriller elements consisting of five episodes. The main roles are played by Özge Özberk and Mehmet Aslantuğ. Everyone knows that a mother will do anything to save her child, right? Suna even resorted to murder...
Suna lives a quiet life with her daughter and two sons, working in a store. Everything changes when her son Yusuf falls seriously ill. To save him, Suna agrees to kill a man for money, ensuring his family receives insurance. The heroine struggles but tries to cope with the weight of her actions and forget the past. But her life falls apart when Yusuf starts dating the daughter of the man she killed.
"Rich and Poor"
The plot of the 20-episode drama centers around two cousins, Meral and Berrin, who were born into poor families. They are willing to work hard and strive for a better life. Their efforts are the same, but the results are different. Meral chooses the easy path — she marries the son of the most influential family in their town. The fairy tale turns into hell. The rich husband turns out to be a tyrant who does not shy away from violence.
Berrin decides to save her sister at all costs. She achieves success on her own and becomes a strong and independent woman. In this position, Berrin is ready to go against the most powerful family in town. The stars of the project are Gökhan Alkan and Damla Colbay.
"The Stain"
Yasmin and Murat ended up in an orphanage after a family tragedy. Despite the separation, the brother and sister constantly communicated and supported each other. Upon turning 18, Yasmin realizes she cannot abandon her 11-year-old brother. The character played by Melis Sezen enrolls in law school to fight for her rights in court and gain custody of her younger brother.
Yasmin works hard and studies to make ends meet. An unexpected encounter with a wealthy handsome man, played by Burak Sevinç, turns her life upside down.
"Maria and Mustafa"
A classic story of forbidden love, spanning 17 episodes. Maria is a righteous Catholic, while Mustafa is a true Muslim. Love does not care about religion or nationality. It appears — and the lovers yearn to be together. Of course, their families are against it, but Maria and Mustafa decide to go against their relatives for a shared future.
Will the Catholic and the Muslim be able to convince their families? Can they build a happy family despite all obstacles? The main roles are played by Burak Berkay Akgül and Jessica May Drokiunas.
"New Life"
"New Life" is the Turkish remake of the American hit "The Bodyguard," consisting of nine episodes. After an accident, soldier Adem leaves the army and starts working as a bodyguard for a successful businessman. He protects not the entrepreneur himself, but his wife.
A love ignites between Adem and his boss's wife. Will the lovers be able to be together? The main character faces the eternal choice between feeling and duty. Serkan Çayoğlu plays Adem, while his companion is portrayed by Melisa Aslı Pamuk. You will regret spending time on these nine episodes.
"If Love Calls"
A five-episode drama featuring the actress from "Knock on My Door," İlayda Çevik. Bahar grew up without a father. As she matures, she decides to find him, but Barlas is not ready for a conversation and has no intention of getting close to his daughter. He throws Bahar out of his office. There, she accidentally meets her father's business partner, who is 20 years older than her.
Murad is married and could be Bahar's father, but that does not stop him from falling in love with the girl. What is stronger, love or time? The main roles are played by İlayda Çevik, Yiğit Koçak, Şebnem Bozoklu, and Erkan Petekkaya.
