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Love Doesn't Understand Words (2016)

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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.

Related sources:ShowTürkInter Medya

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

Hande Erçel as Hayat Uzun in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Hayat Uzun
Burak Deniz as Murat Sarsılmaz in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Murat Sarsılmaz
Oğuzhan Karbi as Doruk Sarsılmaz in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Doruk Sarsılmaz
Demet Gül as Tuval Yanıkoğlu in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Tuval Yanıkoğlu
Betül Çobanoğlu as Derya Sarsılmaz in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Derya Sarsılmaz
Nazan Diper as Azime Sarsılmaz in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Azime Sarsılmaz
Zeynep Elçin Özdemir as Cansu in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Zeynep Elçin Özdemir
Cansu
Cem Emüler as Nejat in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Cem Emüler
Nejat
Tuğçe Karabacak as Didem in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Tuğçe Karabacak
Didem
Metin Akpınar as Hasmet in Love Doesn't Understand Words
Metin Akpınar
Hasmet

Character Map

HeroAnti-heroVillainSupportingCharacter
partnerfriendrelativepartnerHayat UzunHande ErçelMurat SarsılmazBurak DenizCemilBülent Emrah ParlakAslıÖzcan TekdemirİpekMerve ÇağıranDorukOğuzhan KarbiKeremSüleyman FelekFadikEvren DuyalEmineSultan Köroğlu KılıçAzimeNazan Diper

Hero

Hayat Uzun
Hande Erçel
  • Murat Sarsılmaz partner
  • Fadik friend
  • Azime relative
Murat Sarsılmaz
Burak Deniz

Supporting

Cemil
Bülent Emrah Parlak
Aslı
Özcan Tekdemir
  • Doruk partner
İpek
Merve Çağıran
Doruk
Oğuzhan Karbi
Kerem
Süleyman Felek
Fadik
Evren Duyal
Emine
Sultan Köroğlu Kılıç
Azime
Nazan Diper

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

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