Chrysalis (2021)
Chrysalis is a Turkish family, drama series broadcast on Kanal D, first aired in 2021. Nalan, an architect working for the Koroğlu company, is drawn into an impending marriage with company heir Sedat Koroğlu. The secrets carried by their pasts turn their seemingly perfect lives into a dark test.
Chrysalis cast: Burcu Biricik (Nalan İpekoğlu Koroğlu), Feyyaz Şerifoğlu (Sedat Koroğlu), Hande Ataizi (Cana Yalçın), Selma Ergeç (Selen Koroğlu), Nur Sürer (Feride İpekoğlu), Tamer Levent (Rafet Koroğlu).
Detailed content was compiled from sources with AI; pending editorial review. Editor: Uğur Arı.
Plot
Nalan is a successful young architect raised in a wealthy family who works for the Koroğlu company. Sedat, the company’s young heir, is under pressure to prove himself to his father, Rafet Koroğlu, while maintaining a forbidden relationship with the married Cana. Rafet decides that Sedat must leave Cana and marry Nalan in order to protect the family business’s reputation. Their marriage brings the wounds and secrets of both characters’ pasts to the surface. As Nalan confronts her past and tries to rebuild her identity, love, loyalty, trust and power within the Koroğlu family are tested. Kanal D describes the series as an adaptation of Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu’s novel of the same name and as a story about a real love story.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
The series is officially identified by Kanal D as an adaptation of Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu’s novel Camdaki Kız. The available official sources do not provide a detailed comparison of differences between the novel and the series.
Connection to reality
Kanal D describes the series as a story about a real love story. Its official material does not identify the specific real people or verifiable case behind the characters.
Iconic filming locations
The story setting and the real filming site are identified separately.
Sadık Paşa Konağı
Cihangir · İstanbul · Türkiye
- Use in filming
- Used as the series’ main mansion location.
- Place represented in the story
- Used as the Koroğlu Mansion, where Nalan and Sedat live after their marriage.
- Scenes and context
- Sources identify the building as Sadık Paşa Konağı, located in Cihangir, Beyoğlu, Istanbul.
Esra Umur Yalısı
Kanlıca, Beykoz · İstanbul · Türkiye
- Use in filming
- Used as Nalan’s family residence.
- Place represented in the story
- The mansion where Nalan and her family live.
- Scenes and context
- The mansion is prominent in the series through its exterior views on the Bosphorus.
Kemer Country Otel İstanbul
Göktürk, Eyüpsultan · İstanbul · Türkiye
- Use in filming
- Used as the Koroğlu family’s farm-hotel location.
- Place represented in the story
- Shown as the Koroğlu Farm Hotel.
- Scenes and context
- Sources identify the real location of the Koroğlu Farm Hotel as Kemer Country Otel İstanbul.
İstiklal Caddesi
Taksim, Beyoğlu · İstanbul · Türkiye
- Use in filming
- Outdoor location used for the first promotional film.
- Place represented in the story
- Not explicitly stated in the sources.
- Scenes and context
- The promotional scene with Nalan inside a glass enclosure was filmed here; a historic tram is also visible.
Tarlabaşı Bulvarı
Beyoğlu · İstanbul · Türkiye
- Use in filming
- Urban area used for various exterior scenes.
- Place represented in the story
- Not explicitly stated in the sources.
- Scenes and context
- Reliable secondary sources report that a substantial part of the filming took place in and around Beyoğlu and Tarlabaşı Boulevard.
Location details were compiled from sources with AI assistance and are pending editorial review.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2021–2023
- Channel
- Kanal D
- Genre
- family, drama
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 82
- Rating
- 7.0
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Sedat Koroğlu — spouse
Anti-hero
Antagonist
Supporting
- ↳ Levent — spouse
What's in this series?
Novel adaptation
According to Kanal D’s official description, Camdaki Kız is adapted from Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu’s novel of the same name. The available official sources do not list detailed differences between the novel and the television adaptation.
Real-life connection
The broadcaster presents Camdaki Kız as a series about a real love story. Since its official descriptions do not identify the specific real people involved, the characters cannot be matched to particular real persons.
Production context
The series was produced by OGM Pictures and directed by Nadim Güç, with scripts credited to Seda Altaylı Turgutlu and Yeşim Aslan. Kanal D also credits Onur Güvenatam as producer and Fırat Yükselir for the music.
Finale and a new beginning
In the 82nd and final episode, broadcast on June 15, 2023, Hayri’s death deeply affects Nalan, Türkan and Hayri’s daughters. One year later, Nalan and Sedat reunite, and Nalan accepts Sedat’s marriage proposal.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Chrysalis?
Chrysalis has 82 episodes across 3 seasons.
When did Chrysalis air?
Chrysalis first aired in 2021 on Kanal D.
Who is in the cast of Chrysalis?
The main cast includes Burcu Biricik (Nalan İpekoğlu Koroğlu), Feyyaz Şerifoğlu (Sedat Koroğlu), Hande Ataizi (Cana Yalçın), Selma Ergeç (Selen Koroğlu), Nur Sürer (Feride İpekoğlu), Tamer Levent (Rafet Koroğlu).
Sources
- Hikâye ve Künye – Camdaki Kız — Kanal D
- Oyuncular – Camdaki Kız — Kanal D
- Camdaki Kız 1. Bölüm — Kanal D
- Camdaki Kız — OGM Pictures
- Camdaki Kız – Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu — Doğan Kitap
- Dr. Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu Camdaki Kız’ı anlattı — Kanal D Ana Haber
- Camdaki Kız 82. Bölüm – Final — Kanal D
- Oyuncular – Levent ve Selen bilgisi — Kanal D
- 82. Bölüm – Ve mutlu son! — Kanal D
- Özetler – Camdaki Kız — Kanal D
