---
title: "Medcezir"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/medcezir-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 61867
imdb_id: "tt3150586"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 77
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 36
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Medcezir (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/medcezir-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Medcezir is a Turkish teen drama series that is an adaptation of the American TV series The O.C. The story revolves around Yaman, a boy with a poor background and disturbed family life, and a rich girl named Mira. Yaman lives in the suburb of Tozludere in Istanbul and is portrayed by Çağatay Ulusoy. The series was written by Ece Yörenç and Melek Gençoğlu and is also known as Tide or Ebb and Tide. Yaman's life takes a turn when he is arrested and put in jail with his brother, after which he meets a rich lawyer named Selim Serez. The series explores themes of crime, family life, and social class, and features a cast including Serenay Sarikaya, Metin Akdülger, and Baris Falay. Medcezir was created by Josh Schwartz, the creator of The O.C., and has been made available to stream online through various platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man from a struggling suburb finds his future jeopardized by his brother's criminal actions."

### Why Watch
- compelling character arc
- strong central conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- features themes of legal trouble
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains depictions of criminal activity and legal conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, gritty, aspirational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (38 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 77
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 72 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ece Yörenç
- **Networks / Studios**: Star TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Çağatay Ulusoy** as *Yaman Koper*
- **Serenay Sarıkaya** as *Mira Beylice*
- **Metin Akdülger** as *Orkun Civanoglu*
- **Taner Ölmez** as *Mert Serez*
- **Hazar Ergüçlü** as *Eylül Buluter*
- **Barış Falay** as *Selim Serez*
- **Şebnem Dönmez** as *Sude Beylice*
- **Murat Aygen** as *Faruk Beylice*
- **Can Gürzap** as *Asim Sekip Kaya*
- **Ali Aksöz** as *Kenan Koper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in the suburb of Tozludere in Istanbul.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a young man named Yaman.

### Q: What incident changes Yaman's life?
His life changes after his brother steals a car at a petrol station.

### Q: Who does Yaman meet?
He meets a lawyer named Selim Serez.

### Q: What is Yaman's background?
Yaman worked hard to build a good life before his legal trouble.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Medcezir - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medcezir)
- [Ebb and Tide (TV Series 2013–2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3150586/)
- [Tüm Bölümler - Medcezir - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMIWJTb6xqGpTAesMAHzS0j9xQbTNuy87)
- [Medcezir (TV Series 2013-2015) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/61867-medcezir/cast)
- [Medcezir (2013-2015) - Where to Watch | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/medcezir/ImFCegmtFEjN4qm03bkyf2/where-to-watch/)
- [MEDCEZIR - Ay Yapım](https://ayyapim.com/en-us/medcezir)

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