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Forbidden Fruit 2018

★ 6.9/10 · 23 votes FamilyDramaComedy 6 seasons · 177 eps Ended
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What is Forbidden Fruit?

Forbidden Fruit is a television series that premiered in 2018. The show follows the lives of two sisters with contrasting values who navigate the glamorous and treacherous high society of Istanbul.

Type
TV series
Year
2018
Status
Ended
Episodes
177
Runtime
120 minutes
First aired
Mar 19, 2018
Last aired
May 29, 2023
Original language
TR
Origin
TR
Networks
FOX
Genres
Family, Drama, Comedy
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85 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Family #Drama #Comedy
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Overview

Forbidden Fruit is a television series that premiered in 2018. The show follows the lives of two sisters with contrasting values who navigate the glamorous and treacherous high society of Istanbul. One sister, Yıldız, is driven by a desire for wealth and status, while the other, Zeynep, is described as principled and eventually falls for her powerful, cold boss named Alihan. The plot centers on Yıldız as she becomes entangled with a married tycoon named Halit and his scheming wife, Ender. This involvement pulls the sisters into a complex web of desire, manipulation, and betrayal within the elite world of Istanbul. The series is characterized by its sharp dialogue and constantly escalating drama. Over the course of its production, the show ran for six seasons and concluded with a total of 177 episodes. The narrative is defined by the interactions between these characters as they maneuver through the challenges and social pressures of their environment.

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“Two sisters navigate love and power in Istanbul's elite circles.”

Reasons to watch
  • sharp dialogue drives intense drama
  • complex characters in moral dilemmas
  • rich portrayal of high society's dark side
Keep in mind
  • long runtime may feel overwhelming
  • plot can be predictable for genre fans

you enjoy morally complex Turkish dramas with strong female leads.

contains mature themes of infidelity, manipulation, and societal pressure.

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Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 35 episodes
Season 3 · 27 episodes
Season 4 · 36 episodes
Season 5 · 36 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

Is Forbidden Fruit based on a book?

No, it is an original television series.

Where was Forbidden Fruit filmed?

It is set in Istanbul and explores locations in modern Turkey.

How many seasons does Forbidden Fruit have?

The series ran for multiple seasons with a total of 177 episodes.

What language is Forbidden Fruit in?

The show is in Turkish.

Who are the main characters in Forbidden Fruit?

The story centers around sisters Yıldız and Zeynep, and their entanglements with Alihan, Halit, and Ender.

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