Mother 2016
What is Mother?
The 2016-2017 Turkish drama "Mother" follows Zeynep, a substitute teacher who discovers her 7-year-old student, Melek, is being severely abused and neglected by her mother, Sule. Zeynep kidnaps Melek, fakes her death, and attempts to become her adoptive mother, leading to an emotional, high-stakes battle for custody and safety.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 33
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 25, 2016
- Last aired
- Jun 20, 2017
- Original language
- TR
- Origin
- TR
- Networks
- Star TV
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The 2016-2017 Turkish drama "Mother" follows Zeynep, a substitute teacher who discovers her 7-year-old student, Melek, is being severely abused and neglected by her mother, Sule. Zeynep kidnaps Melek, fakes her death, and attempts to become her adoptive mother, leading to an emotional, high-stakes battle for custody and safety. The series explores themes of family and drama. The title "Mother" is also used for a 2017 American psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky, which is unrelated to the Turkish drama. This film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, and Michelle Pfeiffer, and follows a couple whose lives are disrupted by uninvited strangers. The two works share the title "Mother" but have distinct plots and genres. The Turkish drama "Mother" is a television series that aired in 2016-2017, while the American film "Mother!" was released in 2017.
Should you watch it?
“A dedicated teacher kidnaps her abused student to protect the child from a dangerous home life.”
- compelling emotional stakes
- strong central performances
- heavy themes of child abuse
- intense emotional distress
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes dramas centered on complex moral dilemmas and maternal bonds.
The series contains depictions of child neglect and abuse that may be distressing to some viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 33 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Chapter 1 Oct 25, 2016
- E2 Chapter 2 Nov 1, 2016
- E3 Chapter 3 Nov 8, 2016
- E4 Chapter 4 Nov 15, 2016
- E5 Chapter 5 Nov 22, 2016
- E6 Chapter 6 Nov 29, 2016
- E7 Chapter 7 Dec 6, 2016
- E8 Chapter 8 Dec 13, 2016
- E9 Chapter 9 Dec 20, 2016
- E10 Chapter 10 Dec 27, 2016
- E11 Chapter 11 Jan 17, 2017
- E12 Chapter 12 Jan 24, 2017
- E13 Chapter 13 Jan 31, 2017
- E14 Chapter 14 Feb 7, 2017
- E15 Chapter 15 Feb 14, 2017
- E16 Chapter 16 Feb 21, 2017
- E17 Chapter 17 Feb 28, 2017
- E18 Chapter 18 Mar 7, 2017
- E19 Chapter 19 Mar 14, 2017
- E20 Chapter 20 Mar 21, 2017
- E21 Chapter 21 Mar 28, 2017
- E22 Chapter 22 Apr 4, 2017
- E23 Chapter 23 Apr 11, 2017
- E24 Chapter 24 Apr 18, 2017
- E25 Chapter 25 Apr 25, 2017
- E26 Chapter 26 May 2, 2017
- E27 Chapter 27 May 9, 2017
- E28 Chapter 28 May 16, 2017
- E29 Chapter 29 May 23, 2017
- E30 Chapter 30 May 30, 2017
- E31 Chapter 31 Jun 6, 2017
- E32 Chapter 32 Jun 13, 2017
- E33 Chapter 33 Jun 20, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the series Mother about?
It follows a teacher who discovers her student is being abused and chooses to kidnap the child to save her.
When was Mother released?
The series was released between 2016 and 2017.
Who are the main characters?
The story centers on Zeynep, a substitute teacher, and her student, Melek.
What genre is the show?
It is a Turkish drama series.
What is the central conflict?
Zeynep attempts to become the adoptive mother of Melek after faking the child's death to escape an abusive home.