Sapphire (2023)
Sapphire is a Turkish family, drama series broadcast on atv, first aired in 2023. When Ateş returns from America, the prominent Gülsoy family of Cappadocia reunites. The tragedy that unfolds on the night Yaman plans to propose to his childhood sweetheart Feraye forces the family to confront secrets, threats and difficult choices.
Sapphire cast: İlhan Şen (Ateş Gülsoy), Özge Yağız (Feraye Yılmaz/Gülsoy), Burak Berkay Akgül (Yaman Gülsoy), Erkan Bektaş (Vural Bakırcı), Nur Yazar (Cemile Yılmaz), Can Bartu Arslan (Okan Gülsoy).
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Plot
The prominent Gülsoy family of Cappadocia reunites when Ateş, the eldest son, returns from America. Having lost his father at a young age, Ateş left home to escape his grandfather Ömer’s oppressive authority. At his mother Gülfem’s request, he returns with his brothers Yaman and Okan to take over and expand the family company. Yaman, meanwhile, is preparing to propose to Feraye, with whom he has shared a secret childhood love. Feraye is the daughter of Muhsin, a long-serving employee of the Gülsoy family, and studies fashion design at the Faculty of Fine Arts. A tragic incident on Feraye’s birthday night changes the lives of both families. As the characters try to conceal the consequences, they become trapped between threats, violence, revenge and family loyalty. Ateş takes radical decisions to protect his family, while Feraye and Yaman’s relationship is put through severe tests.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
The official materials reviewed do not identify a source novel, book, film, series, play, memoir or historical work. This record therefore does not treat the series as a confirmed adaptation.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2023–2024
- Channel
- atv
- Genre
- family, drama
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 26
- Rating
- 5.3
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Yaman Gülsoy — sibling
- ↳ Okan Gülsoy — sibling
- ↳ Cemile Yılmaz — relative
- ↳ Aleyna Yılmaz — sibling
- ↳ Okan Gülsoy — sibling
- ↳ Feraye Yılmaz — partner
- ↳ Bora Bakırcıoğlu — enemy
Anti-hero
Antagonist
- ↳ Ateş Gülsoy — relative
- ↳ Yaman Gülsoy — relative
- ↳ Okan Gülsoy — relative
- ↳ Vural Bakırcıoğlu — ally
- ↳ Bora Bakırcıoğlu — parent
- ↳ Aleyna Yılmaz — parent
Supporting
- ↳ Feraye Yılmaz — parent
- ↳ Çetin Yılmaz — parent
Character
- ↳ Ateş Gülsoy — parent
- ↳ Yaman Gülsoy — parent
- ↳ Okan Gülsoy — parent
What's in this series?
Production and filming context
Safir was produced by NTC Medya and broadcast on atv. Semih Bağcı directed the series; Burcu Över is listed in the broadcaster’s credits, while the production company lists Gül Abus Semerci and Burcu Över in the scenario credits. The series was filmed in Cappadocia and builds its story around family, class and reputation-based relationships in the region.
Family, class and secrets
The central conflict develops from the tension between the economic and social power of the Gülsoy family and Feraye’s family’s dependent position within that structure. Childhood love, family loyalty, authority, reputation, threats and brutality form the main dramatic axes highlighted in the official descriptions.
International circulation
Before its Turkish broadcast, Safir was licensed to Israel’s Achla TV and was later presented in international catalogues by atv Distribution under the title “A Hidden Love Story.” In 2024, its upcoming US broadcast was also announced.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Sapphire?
Sapphire has 26 episodes across 1 seasons.
When did Sapphire air?
Sapphire first aired in 2023 on atv.
Who is in the cast of Sapphire?
The main cast includes İlhan Şen (Ateş Gülsoy), Özge Yağız (Feraye Yılmaz/Gülsoy), Burak Berkay Akgül (Yaman Gülsoy), Erkan Bektaş (Vural Bakırcı), Nur Yazar (Cemile Yılmaz), Can Bartu Arslan (Okan Gülsoy).
Sources
- Safir Hakkında — atv
- Safir 1. Bölüm — atv
- atv’nin yeni dizisi Safir’den ilk fragman geldi — atv
- Safir — NTC Medya
- Safir Dizisi Oyuncuları - Dizi Kadrosu — atv
- Feraye ve Yaman aşkında neler yaşanacak? — atv
- Safir — ATV Distribution
- Safir’in henüz yayına girmeden yurt dışı satışı gerçekleştirildi — atv
- atv dizileri dünyanın her yerinde — atv
