Ugly (2026)
Ugly is a Turkish drama series broadcast on Star TV, first aired in 2026. The story begins with the disappearance of Meryem Tunalı, a woman known across Türkiye, and unfolds around the families, secrets, and power struggles of Hisarlı Neighborhood. When Meryem reunites with her childhood love Kadir years later, their encounter sets off confrontations that go far beyond a simple love story.
Ugly cast: Özlem Kaya (Hediye), Çağlar Ertuğrul (Kadir Tunalı), Derya Pınar Ak (Meryem Tunalı), Nur Sürer (Cennet Tunalı), Çetin Tekindor (Ökkeş Karataş), Başak Gümülcinelioğlu (Lale Karataş).
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Plot
Meryem Tunalı loses her family at a young age and grows up under the care of Cennet, her mother’s close friend. Known by the nickname “Ugly,” Meryem has loved Cennet’s son Kadir since childhood. Her life changes when Kadir unexpectedly proposes marriage. The proposal, however, is tied to a complicated web involving Kadir’s family, business affairs, and debts. While Kadir manages the business of Ökkeş Karataş, whom he sees as both his employer and a father figure, he also tries to conceal his relationship with Ökkeş’s daughter Lale. When Lale learns about Kadir’s marriage to Meryem, the relationship turns into a major conflict. As the story progresses, blackmail, hidden footage, crime, and revenge push the characters toward irreversible decisions. In the season finale, Meryem goes to the police and confesses to protect Kadir, while Kadir faces a threat shaped by blackmail and revenge.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
No confirmed official adaptation source was found. The adaptation status therefore remains uncertain rather than being presented as an original-work claim.
Connection to reality
No reliable source examined for this draft confirms that the series is based on true events, a real person, or a specific real-life case.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2026–2026
- Channel
- Star TV
- Genre
- drama
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 9
- Rating
- 4.0
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Kadir Tunalı — partner
- ↳ Cennet — relative
- ↳ Seher — friend
Anti-hero
- ↳ Ökkeş Karataş — ally
- ↳ Lale Karataş — partner
- ↳ Ferhat — enemy
- ↳ Engin Karataş — ally
- ↳ Kadir Tunalı — parent
- ↳ Yaren — parent
- ↳ Nehir — parent
- ↳ Ateş — partner
Antagonist
- ↳ Lale Karataş — parent
Supporting
- ↳ Nehir — sibling
Character
- ↳ Kadir Tunalı — rival
What's in this series?
Adaptation status
No official statement confirming that the series is adapted from a specific literary, cinematic, or television work was found. Producer, broadcaster, and international distributor materials present the series through its own characters and storyline, but this does not by itself conclusively prove that it is an original screenplay.
Hisarlı Neighborhood and social setting
The series places Meryem’s disappearance and transformation within the family structure of Hisarlı Neighborhood, contrasting social expectations with the desire for a more privileged life. Star TV’s character introduction specifically highlights the conflict between Cennet’s harsh realities and the young women’s dreams.
Production context
Ugly is produced by 25 Film and broadcast by Star TV. It is directed by Burcu Alptekin and Merve Çolak and produced by Fırat Parlak and Koray Şahin. Calinos Entertainment lists the international title as Ugly and identifies Çağlar Ertuğrul and Derya Pınar Ak as the leads.
Broadcast and reception
The series premiered on Star TV on March 29, 2026. According to Star TV’s season-finale report, the final episode ranked first in the Total, AB, and ABC1 categories; the same report states that Meryem went to the police and confessed to protect Kadir.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Ugly?
Ugly has 9 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did Ugly air?
Ugly first aired in 2026 on Star TV.
Who is in the cast of Ugly?
The main cast includes Özlem Kaya (Hediye), Çağlar Ertuğrul (Kadir Tunalı), Derya Pınar Ak (Meryem Tunalı), Nur Sürer (Cennet Tunalı), Çetin Tekindor (Ökkeş Karataş), Başak Gümülcinelioğlu (Lale Karataş).
Sources
- Çirkin Dizisinin Oyuncuları ve Konusu — Star TV
- Çirkin, İzleyicileri Hisarlı Mahallesi'ne Götürecek! — Star TV
- Çirkin 1. Bölüm — Star TV
- Çirkin İkinci Bölümüyle İzleyiciyi Ekran Başına Topladı! — Star TV
- Pazar Akşamının Birincisi 'Çirkin' — Star TV
- Çirkin İzle — Star TV
- Çirkin Sezon Finaliyle Zirvede Veda Etti! — Star TV
- Çirkin — 25 Film
- Ugly — Calinos Entertainment
- Çirkin: Full Credits — Efilmler.com
- Çirkin dizisi gerçek mi, yaşanmış hikâye mi, uyarlama mı? — Haberler.com
