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Yeditepe Istanbul 2001

★ 8.6/10 · 17 votes FamilyDrama 2 seasons · 47 eps Ended
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What is Yeditepe Istanbul?

Yeditepe Istanbul is a television series released in the year 2001 that falls into the family and drama genres. The story begins when Olcay's husband commits suicide and leaves behind a massive debt.

Type
TV series
Year
2001
Status
Ended
Episodes
47
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
May 18, 2001
Last aired
Jun 24, 2002
Original language
TR
Origin
TR
Networks
TRT 1
Genres
Family, Drama
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Overview

Yeditepe Istanbul is a television series released in the year 2001 that falls into the family and drama genres. The story begins when Olcay's husband commits suicide and leaves behind a massive debt. Because of this, Olcay and her teenage daughter, Duru, are forced to relocate to a slum in Istanbul. Now financially dependent on Olcay's only remaining friend, Olcay begins searching for employment. Lacking a degree or prior experience, she attempts to survive by working various odd jobs. As they adjust to their new surroundings, their neighbors, who come from a completely different background than the people in Olcay's former life, start to grow fond of the mother and daughter. In fact, some of the neighbors even fall in love with them.

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Should you watch it?

“A destitute widow and her daughter navigate life in an Istanbul slum.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling character dynamic
  • insightful look at class differences
Keep in mind
  • heavy thematic material
  • bleak inciting incident

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven family dramas exploring sudden financial ruin.

The series deals with suicide and financial distress.

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Frequently asked questions

What year was Yeditepe Istanbul released?

The series was released in 2001.

What genre is the show classified as?

It is classified under family and drama.

Why do Olcay and Duru move?

They move after Olcay's husband commits suicide and leaves a huge debt.

Where do they move to?

They move to a slum in Istanbul.

How do the neighbors react to Olcay and Duru?

The neighbors begin to like them, and some even fall in love with them.