The arrival of Elif Türkkan, a young high school teacher passionately devoted to her profession, marks a turning point in the lives of everyone living in this small town. Here, she meets Zeynep, a young girl in the prime of her life, and takes her under her wing. Thus, Elif embarks on a one-man battle against Volkan, the heir to the powerful Baykara family whom Zeynep is being forced to marry, and against this family that has cast a dark shadow over Sarpça. Over time, Elif realizes that someone else is also trying to change the town's unfortunate fate. Her encounter with the mysterious Emir Baykara, who has turned his back on his own family, proves confusing for Elif.
Episodes Season Season 1 · 0/11 0/11 watched · 2022
S01E01 Episode 1 2022-03-13 135m
Elif teacher comes to Sarpça with idealistic thoughts. Zeynep, who is a very successful girl at school; She escaped from her henna and came to her favorite place to school. As Elif picks up Zeynep from the brink of despair, she learns that Zeynep was forced to marry Volkan, the only son of the Baykara family, the strongest and wealthiest family in the region. Volkan is attached to her with an obsessive love. Elif immediately takes Zeynep under her protection and takes action to save her from this situation and return her to school. more S01E02 Episode 2 2022-03-20 135m
Zeynep's scream descended on the wedding like a nightmare. Elif wants to reach Zeynep as soon as possible and end this forced marriage. However, Zeynep; He has a great hesitation between getting rid of Volkan and protecting his brother Mehmet, who stabbed Volkan, from Baykaras. For Emir, this house, which he returned to years later, causes old memories to come to life. While everyone is trying to understand the reason behind Zeynep's strange behavior, Mehmet's absence draws great suspicion. The key to everything is in what happened in that room on the night of the wedding and in Mehmet. Despite all the conflict between them, Elif and Emir embark on a quest to keep Zeynep and her family away from Baykara. Ekrem Baykara, who sees that Emir and Elif still do not give up on this business even after the wedding, makes a move that will endanger Elif's profession. Even though Elif is trying her best to maintain Zeynep's hope with Emir's support, will she be the one who gets hurt? more S01E03 Episode 3 2022-03-27 135m
Elif's appointment will be great destruction for Zeynep. While Elif continues her struggle to stay in Sarpça by using her right of objection, her students also engage in feverish work unaware of her. Emir, with his secret support, manages to arrange a great opportunity for Elif at school. However, the decision depends on Elif coming to the school and defending herself. Zeynep is plunged into a great darkness with the effect of the lost night she lived. Elif, unaware of what she's going through, tries to give her hope. Gülendam, on the other hand, is suffering from guilt, knowing the real reason for Zeynep's situation. The mobilization of everyone for Elif is about to nullify all the efforts of the Baykaras. However, Ekrem and Macide decide to put another stone in Elif's path. While Elif's going to school is prevented by the Baykaralar, Emir still does not leave Elif alone. When Emir and Ekrem come face to face, Ekrem is forced to make a choice. Ekrem's choice infuriates Volkan. more S01E04 Episode 4 2022-04-03 135m
Volkan, who kidnapped Zeynep, fell into the hands of Emir in an unexpected way. While Elif is trying to heal Zeynep's wounds after ensuring her safety, Emir is determined to make Volkan pay for what he has done. However, after the steps they took for Zeynep's liberation, conflicts arise between the two. Emir goes to Ekrem with a secret offer that will set Zeynep and her family free. Macide, who wants to be reunited with her son under any circumstances, once again shows how much she can darken her eyes. Trying to hold on to the hope that Elif and Emir instilled in her, Zeynep is shaken by Macide's attack on her family. On the other hand, Fidan's bill was paid for what happened at school, and it was decided to send Fidan to another school far from Sarpça. While Elif is planning Zeynep's salvation; He tries to persuade Sükran and Fidan to oppose this decision of Macide. more S01E05 Episode 5 2022-04-10 150m
Elif overheard Ekrem Baykara's offer to his brother at Emir's house. The agreement stipulated that Ekrem would convince Volkan to divorce and become a partner with Emir. Macide began changing Zeynep's appearance upon her return home. Macide's attitude towards Zeynep further angered Volkan. Living in the same house became even more difficult for Gülendam and Esma. Ekrem started treating Volkan well and told him he wanted him to take over the business, which surprised Volkan. Meanwhile, Zeynep's friends convinced her to participate in the competition and they all started studying math together. During a conversation with Elif, Emir revealed that someone close to him had told them Zeynep's whereabouts. more S01E06 Episode 6 2022-04-17 152m
Zeynep managed to win first place despite Volkan's attempts to stop her. When Macide realized that Fidan had helped Zeynep run away from home, she blamed everyone in the house, and this time she confronted Doğukan. Özlem, suspecting that Levent was hiding many things from her, argued with her fiancé, and the couple broke up. Özlem tried to get revenge for this breakup by sharing a video of Elif and Levent meeting online. Now everyone started talking about Elif, and Macide got what she wanted. more S01E07 Episode 7 2022-04-24 151m
Zahit's accident and Elif's disappearance enrage Emir. While Emir blames Ekrem for the attacks, Volkan and Macide become increasingly cruel to Zeynep in Elif's absence. Although Zeynep and Elif are far apart, they share a helpless captivity. Meanwhile, Esma, feeling deceived, is determined to humiliate Doğukan, but Doğukan's public declaration of love in front of the whole school confuses her. Fidan tries to bring them together, but her relationship with Esma sours. Emir's ability to overcome all obstacles and reach Elif leads to a closeness that reveals their feelings, while Zeynep's struggle for survival against the mistreatment she suffered ignites a much larger battle that endangers everyone's lives. more S01E08 Episode 8 2022-05-01 157m
Volkan has sworn to set Sarpça on fire to get Zeynep back. Although Ekrem and Macide try to stop the monster they created, Esma and Gülendam, who are Volkan's targets, experience nightmarish moments. The reckoning Emir will demand will be painful for Volkan and his family. Mehmet's disappearance starts a race against time. While Emir and Elif try to find Mehmet and bring him home, Volkan's move leads to a crucial mistake. While tragic events bring Doğukan and Esma even closer together, Zahit clearly warns his granddaughter to stay away from Doğukan. The big secret about Doğukan hidden behind this warning will change everyone's lives. more S01E09 Episode 9 2022-05-08 155m
Elif and Emir are deeply saddened by the scene they encounter by the river. Volkan, fearing that everyone will be after him now that Mehmet is dead, wants to leave Sarpça with Zeynep. However, the news they receive causes their plans to change. When Ekrem goes to Azerbaijan to deal with a problem at the construction site, Macide struggles to quell the growing public backlash against Volkan. While everyone thinks Volkan has also left Sarpça, Emir and Elif take the girls shopping to cheer them up. The gift Emir gives Elif reveals his feelings. Meanwhile, Emir, upon learning that Doğukan is actually Ekrem and Belkıs's son, reconnects with his sister Leyla. Esma must confront her family's prejudice against Doğukan. more S01E10 Episode 10 2022-05-15 152m
Emir and Elif chase after Volkan to prevent him from eloping with Zeynep. However, this time Volkan's target is Emir. After shooting Emir, Volkan tries to flee abroad but is caught. Emir's fight for his life deeply affects Elif. Neither of them can hide their feelings. Meanwhile, Zeynep's last remaining connection with Volkan is about to be severed by the divorce proceedings. While Emir uses his leverage to ensure Volkan gets an uncontested divorce, Volkan engages in a frustrating game that makes him seem remorseful for his actions. Meanwhile, although Leyla tries to keep the truth about Doğukan a secret, things spiral out of control when Şükran and Ferdi learn the truth. Macide proves just how dangerous she is when she learns that Ekrem has another son. Gülendam, on the other hand, gets the money she needs to leave Sarpça thanks to Volkan's offer… more S01E11 Episode 11 2022-05-22 150m
The trap Macide set for Elif and Belkıs clarifies Emir's decisions about the future. While Emir is considering proposing to Elif, a major crisis erupts at home. Esma, not allowed to see Doğukan, leaves home and seeks refuge with Elif. Volkan and Macide are trying to find out the identity of Ekrem's "nameless" son. However, Ekrem's return reveals a great secret. When it becomes clear that Gülendam is still collaborating with Volkan, it is decided that Zeynep will leave the country. While Zeynep finds herself with a happy future, Volkan faces a difficult decision. On one hand, his long-standing reckoning with his father manifests itself through Doğukan, while on the other hand, Zeynep's departure has cornered him. As a result of the battle waged by Elif and Emir, the influence created by Volkan and his family will end, and the lives of everyone in the town will be reshaped… more 
