Love 101 (2020)
Love 101 is a Turkish comedy, drama series broadcast on Netflix, first aired in 2020. In 1998 Istanbul, four rebellious students try to bring their teacher Burcu together with basketball coach Kemal so they can avoid expulsion. Along the way, the group learns about friendship, love and the courage to be themselves.
Love 101 cast: Alina Boz (Eda), Mert Yazıcıoğlu (Sinan), Kubilay Aka (Kerem), Selahattin Paşalı (Osman), İpek Filiz Yazıcı (Isik), Pınar Deniz (Burcu).
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Plot
Set in Istanbul in 1998, the series follows Eda, Osman, Sinan and Kerem, four rebellious students facing expulsion because of their behavior. To protect the teacher who stands up for them, they try to make Burcu fall in love with Kemal, the school’s new basketball coach. With the help of Işık, a successful and compassionate student, their plan brings the adults closer while exposing the students’ own feelings, conflicts and loyalties. The story also uses an adult Işık’s return to her school years as a framing device.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
No verified source identifies the series as an adaptation of another work. It is credited as a screenplay by Meriç Acemi.
Connection to reality
No reliable source confirms that the series is based on specific real events or real people.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2020–2021
- Channel
- Netflix
- Genre
- comedy, drama
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 16
- Rating
- 7.7
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Kerem — partner
- ↳ Osman — friend
- ↳ Sinan — friend
- ↳ Kerem — friend
- ↳ Kerem — friend
- ↳ Sinan — partner
- ↳ Eda — friend
- ↳ Osman — friend
- ↳ Sinan — friend
- ↳ Kerem — friend
Anti-hero
- ↳ Sinan — friend
- ↳ Kerem — friend
Antagonist
Supporting
- ↳ Kemal — partner
- ↳ Işık — friend
- ↳ Necdet — enemy
What's in this series?
A Youth Story Set in 1998 Istanbul
The series places its high-school story in 1998 Istanbul and frames it through adult Işık’s memories. Netflix highlights its nostalgic, teen and high-school qualities. The period setting is presented as a fictional narrative choice rather than a depiction of a specific historical event.
Friendship, Belonging and the Courage to Be Oneself
Although the initial goal is to bring Burcu and Kemal together, the students’ plan reveals their own emotional conflicts and dependence on one another. Netflix identifies friendship, love and the courage to be oneself as central elements of the series.
School Discipline and Student Autonomy
The threat of expulsion, Necdet’s disciplinary authority and Burcu’s defense of the students create a conflict between institutional rules and youthful autonomy. This is a fictional school conflict, not a documented real event.
An Ay Yapım and Meriç Acemi Netflix Series
Aşk 101 was produced by Ay Yapım and written by Meriç Acemi for Netflix. Ahmet Katıksız and Deniz Yorulmazer are credited as directors of the first season.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Love 101?
Love 101 has 16 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did Love 101 air?
Love 101 first aired in 2020 on Netflix.
Who is in the cast of Love 101?
The main cast includes Alina Boz (Eda), Mert Yazıcıoğlu (Sinan), Kubilay Aka (Kerem), Selahattin Paşalı (Osman), İpek Filiz Yazıcı (Isik), Pınar Deniz (Burcu).
Sources
- Aşk 101 — Netflix resmî dizi sayfası — Netflix
- Aşk 101: 1. sezon oyuncuları ve ekip bilgileri — Beyazperde
- Ahmet Katıksız filmografi kaydı — SETEM
