Man Up (2017)
Man Up is a Turkish comedy, family series broadcast on FOX, first aired in 2017. Şevkat, a hot-tempered neighborhood man who cannot tolerate injustice, is asked to look after Esin, the daughter of Cevdet Bey who has returned from Paris. Their constant clashes gradually become the starting point of a complicated romantic relationship and a series of comic events in the neighborhood.
Man Up cast: Özgürcan Çevik (Şevkat Yerimdar), Başak Parlak (Esin Uçar), Salih Kalyon (Cevdet Uçar), Murat Akkoyunlu (Cuma Ertesi), Suzan Aksoy (Marika Uçar), Burak Demir (Niko Kalamaroğlu).
Detailed content was compiled from sources with AI; pending editorial review. Editor: Uğur Arı.
Plot
Şevkat Yerimdar follows a neighborhood man who stands against injustice but struggles to control his anger. Known for his honesty, helpfulness and loyalty to his word, Şevkat’s life changes when Cevdet Bey entrusts his daughter Esin, who has returned from Paris, to him. Şevkat’s efforts to protect Esin and Esin’s clashes with him gradually create a complicated romantic bond. The series also follows the everyday troubles of the people around them through comedy.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
The character of Şevkat Yerimdar appeared in two feature films before the television series, with Özgürcan Çevik continuing in the role. The reviewed official sources do not explicitly classify the series as a direct adaptation of those films.
Connection to reality
No reliable source confirming that the series is based on a real event, real person or specific historical event was found.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2017–2018
- Channel
- FOX
- Genre
- comedy, family
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 44
- Rating
- 8.7
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Esin Uçar — partner
- ↳ Niko — friend
Supporting
- ↳ Esin Uçar — parent
- ↳ Şevkat Yerimdar — ally
What's in this series?
From feature films to a television series
The character of Şevkat Yerimdar was first played by Özgürcan Çevik in feature films released in 2013 and 2015, and was then placed at the center of a television series in 2017. Official sources confirm continuity of the character and actor, but do not clearly classify the series as either a direct adaptation or a television continuation.
Anger, justice and neighborhood solidarity
The official description builds Şevkat’s central conflict around the tension between his anger-control problem and his sense of justice. He reacts harshly to injustice while also helping people in difficulty and functioning as a neighborhood figure.
Production and creative team
The screenplay was written by Erol Hızarcı, directed by Bülent İşbilen, produced by Hayri Aslan and made by Limon Film. The music was composed by Barış Aryay.
Developing the character
In an interview, Erol Hızarcı said that Şevkat Yerimdar was developed through the contributions of Bülent İşbilen, Özgürcan Çevik and Hızarcı. He described the character as a fair and kind-hearted neighborhood figure rather than a mafia-style character.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Man Up?
Man Up has 44 episodes across 1 seasons.
When did Man Up air?
Man Up first aired in 2017 on FOX.
Who is in the cast of Man Up?
The main cast includes Özgürcan Çevik (Şevkat Yerimdar), Başak Parlak (Esin Uçar), Salih Kalyon (Cevdet Uçar), Murat Akkoyunlu (Cuma Ertesi), Suzan Aksoy (Marika Uçar), Burak Demir (Niko Kalamaroğlu).
Sources
- Şevkat Yerimdar Dizisi - Hakkında — NOW
- Şevkat Yerimdar - 1. Bölüm Özeti — NOW
- Şevkat Yerimdar Dizisi Oyuncuları — NOW
- Şevkat Yerimdar karakteri ve Özgürcan Çevik — NOW
- Şevkat Yerimdar karakteri: Gizem — NOW
- Şevkat Yerimdar kadrosunda sürpriz isimler — NOW
- Şevkat Yerimdar 2: Bizde Sakat Çok — Show TV
- Erol Hızarcı röportajı — Yeni Çağrı
