A Woman Scorned (2020)
A Woman Scorned is a Turkish drama series broadcast on Kanal D, first aired in 2020. Asya, a successful doctor, discovers a clue suggesting that her husband Volkan has been unfaithful. As she investigates, she confronts not only the collapse of her marriage but also secrets hidden by the people around her.
A Woman Scorned cast: Cansu Dere (Asya Arslan), Caner Cindoruk (Volkan Arslan), Melis Sezen (Derin Güçlü), Eren Vurdem (Mert Gelik), Alp Akar (Ali Arslan), Taro Emir Tekin (Selçuk Dağcı).
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Plot
Asya Arslan is a successful doctor. She is married to Volkan Arslan and they have a son, Ali. Their family appears to lead a stable and happy life until Asya notices a long blonde hair on Volkan’s scarf and begins to suspect that he is having an affair. Her investigation reveals Volkan’s relationship with Derin Güçlü and shows that some people in their circle knew about it. Refusing to remain a victim, Asya confronts Volkan, Derin and the surrounding web of silence. The conflict gradually becomes a psychological struggle involving marriage, family and power. In the finale, Volkan goes to prison, Derin is placed in a clinic after her mental health deteriorates, and Asya begins a new life.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
Kanal D identifies Sadakatsiz as the Turkish adaptation of BBC Studios’ Doctor Foster. The available sources do not provide a complete official comparison of plot differences.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2020–2022
- Channel
- Kanal D
- Genre
- drama
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 60
- Rating
- 8.1
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Volkan Arslan — spouse
- ↳ Ali Arslan — parent
- ↳ Derin Güçlü — enemy
- ↳ Bahar Gelik — friend
- ↳ Derya — friend
Anti-hero
- ↳ Ali Arslan — parent
- ↳ Derin Güçlü — partner
Antagonist
- ↳ Haluk Güçlü — parent
- ↳ Gönül Güçlü — parent
Supporting
Character
What's in this series?
From Doctor Foster to Sadakatsiz
Kanal D identifies Sadakatsiz as the Turkish adaptation of Doctor Foster from BBC Studios. The series localizes the central relationship conflict through the character world of Asya, Volkan, Derin and Ali. Since the available sources do not provide a complete official list of screenplay differences, detailed differences are not stated as definitive facts here.
Betrayal, trust and family conflict
The series centers on the collapse of a seemingly peaceful marriage after the discovery of infidelity. Asya’s investigation turns a marital crisis into a wider family conflict affecting Ali and the couple’s social circle. Academic analysis discusses the series through melodramatic and psychological-thriller conventions and in relation to representations of spousal and dating violence.
Production and writing team
Sadakatsiz was produced by Medyapım and Mednova for Kanal D. Kanal D credits Fatih Aksoy as producer, Neslihan Yeşilyurt and Merve Çolak as directors, Dilara Pamuk for story adaptation, and Arzu Yurtseven, Elif Öner, Kubilay Kara and İrem Pelin Sönmezer for screenplay adaptation.
The story’s ending
According to Kanal D’s finale summary, Volkan goes to prison, Derin is placed in a clinic after her mental health deteriorates, and Asya begins a new life.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is A Woman Scorned?
A Woman Scorned has 60 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did A Woman Scorned air?
A Woman Scorned first aired in 2020 on Kanal D.
Who is in the cast of A Woman Scorned?
The main cast includes Cansu Dere (Asya Arslan), Caner Cindoruk (Volkan Arslan), Melis Sezen (Derin Güçlü), Eren Vurdem (Mert Gelik), Alp Akar (Ali Arslan), Taro Emir Tekin (Selçuk Dağcı).
Sources
- Hikaye ve Künye - Sadakatsiz — Kanal D
- Sadakatsiz Oyuncuları - Tüm Dizi Kadrosu — Kanal D
- Sadakatsiz Final Bölümü — Kanal D
- الخائن (SADAKATSIZ) — ABC Media
- Televizyon Melodramlarında Gündelik — DergiPark
- International Distribution Catalogue — Inter Medya
