

Love Doesn't Understand Words (2016)
Love Doesn't Understand Words is a Turkish comedy, drama series broadcast on Show TV, first aired in 2016. Hayat moves from Giresun to Istanbul and, after a case of mistaken identity, starts working at the company run by Murat Sarsılmaz. Their relationship begins with conflict and misunderstandings before turning into love.
Love Doesn't Understand Words cast: Hande Erçel (Hayat Uzun), Burak Deniz (Murat Sarsılmaz), Özcan Tekdemir (Asli), Merve Çağıran (İpek), Oğuzhan Karbi (Doruk Sarsılmaz), Demet Gül (Tuval Yanıkoğlu).
Detailed content was compiled from sources with AI; pending editorial review. Editor: Uğur Arı.
Plot
Hayat is a cheerful young woman from Giresun who lives in Istanbul with two friends. While looking for a job, she is mistaken for someone else by Murat Sarsılmaz’s secretary and receives a position at Murat’s company. She initially plans to reveal the truth after her mother leaves Istanbul, but the situation becomes increasingly complicated. Murat, a perfectionist who has taken responsibility for his family’s textile company at a young age, and Hayat face misunderstandings, workplace conflicts and family pressures as their relationship develops into love. In the finale, Murat and Hayat begin a new chapter together while developments at Sarte affect Doruk, Aslı, Cemil and Tuval.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
No evidence was found in the reviewed official sources that the series is adapted from another work.
Connection to reality
No verified connection to real events, a real person or a specific historical event was found in the sources reviewed.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2016–2017
- Channel
- Show TV
- Genre
- comedy, drama
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 31
- Rating
- 8.5
Cast




Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Murat Sarsılmaz — partner
- ↳ Fadik — friend
- ↳ Azime — relative
Supporting
- ↳ Doruk — partner
What's in this series?
Production context
The series was produced by Bi Yapım and directed by Müge Uğurlar. ShowTürk credits Makbule Kosif, Eda Tezcan and Kurtuluş Balekoğlu as screenwriters, while international distributor Inter Medya lists the production as a 2016–2017 dramedy with a 102 x 45-minute format.
From conflict to love
The central narrative begins with Hayat and Murat meeting after a case of mistaken identity during a job application. Workplace hierarchy, concealed identity and misunderstandings drive the main romantic conflict.
Finale and broadcast history
The series ended with its 31st episode. The official finale description presents Murat and Hayat beginning a new chapter together, launching a new brand named Hayat, while events at Sarte affect the supporting characters.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Love Doesn't Understand Words?
Love Doesn't Understand Words has 31 episodes across 1 seasons.
When did Love Doesn't Understand Words air?
Love Doesn't Understand Words first aired in 2016 on Show TV.
Who is in the cast of Love Doesn't Understand Words?
The main cast includes Hande Erçel (Hayat Uzun), Burak Deniz (Murat Sarsılmaz), Özcan Tekdemir (Asli), Merve Çağıran (İpek), Oğuzhan Karbi (Doruk Sarsılmaz), Demet Gül (Tuval Yanıkoğlu).
Sources
- Aşk Laftan Anlamaz – Tanıtım ve Künye — ShowTürk
- Aşk Laftan Anlamaz Dizisi Oyuncuları ve Karakterleri — Show TV
- Aşk Laftan Anlamaz — Inter Medya
- Inter Medya English Series Catalogue — Inter Medya
- Aşk Laftan Anlamaz 31. Bölüm – Final — Aşk Laftan Anlamaz / Show TV
- الحب لا يفهم الكلام — elCinema



















