Susuz Yaz (2026)

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Susuz Yaz is a Turkish drama, family series broadcast on Kanal D, first aired in 2026. Susuz Yaz is a Kanal D drama adapted from Necati Cumalı's novella of the same name, set in 1970s Adana. Two brothers, Osman and his elder brother Hasan, clash over water and land, while Osman falls in love with Bahar. Mert Ramazan Demir and Lizge Cömert lead the cast.

Susuz Yaz cast: Mert Ramazan Demir (Osman), Şebnem Bozoklu (Döne), Lizge Cömert (Bahar), Batuhan Bozkurt Yüzgüleç (Hasan), Begüm Akkaya (Dilan), Serpil Gül (Beyaz).

Editor: Uğur Arı

Topics:Turkish Drama Series Turkish Family Series Turkish Literary Adaptations

Genres:drama family

Plot

Susuz Yaz (Dry Summer) is Ay Yapım's television adaptation of Necati Cumalı's classic, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan and written by Sema Ergenekon. The story unfolds in a drought-stricken Çukurova village in the 1970s and is filmed in Adana. At its centre are two brothers who turn against each other over the water that springs from their land: the younger Osman (Mert Ramazan Demir) and his elder brother Hasan (Batuhan Bozkurt Yüzgüleç). The fight over water shapes not only the brothers but the village's property ties and the family's balance of power. Osman's love for Bahar (Lizge Cömert) grows in the middle of this conflict. Serpil Gül plays Beyaz, the brothers' mother, and Meriç Rakalar plays Müslüm, Osman's closest friend. Döne (Şebnem Bozoklu), a bağlama player raised on folk love songs, is Resul's wife; Begüm Akkaya plays Dilan, an ambitious woman who agrees to become a second wife for the love of Ethem. Kanal D announced the series in its 2026-27 season promo; no premiere date has been set.

Origins of the story

Adaptation status

The series is presented as an adaptation of Necati Cumalı’s short story Susuz Yaz. The extent of its differences from the story has not yet been documented in an official comparative source.

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Connection to reality

No direct source was found confirming that the series is based on a specific real event, real person or historical case. Available sources identify it as an adaptation of Necati Cumalı’s literary story.

Related sources:Haberler.com Sinemalar.com

Trailer

No trailer found.

Details

Year: 2026
Channel: Kanal D
Genre: drama, family
Seasons: —
Episodes: —
Rating: —

Cast

Mert Ramazan Demir

Osman

Şebnem Bozoklu

Döne

Lizge Cömert

Bahar

Batuhan Bozkurt Yüzgüleç

Hasan

Begüm Akkaya

Dilan

Serpil Gül

Beyaz

Meriç Rakalar

Müslüm

Character Map

● Hero● Anti-hero● Villain● Supporting● Character

Hero

Osman

Mert Ramazan Demir

↳ Hasan — sibling
↳ Bahar — partner

Bahar

Lizge Cömert

Antagonist

Hasan

Batuhan Bozkurt Yüzgüleç

↳ Osman — enemy

Supporting

Beyaz

Serpil Gül

↳ Osman — parent
↳ Hasan — parent

Müslüm

Meriç Rakalar

↳ Osman — friend

Döne

Şebnem Bozoklu

↳ Resul — spouse

Dilan

Begüm Akkaya

↳ Ethem — partner

Character

Resul

Ethem

What's in this series?

Cast and characters

Mert Ramazan Demir plays Osman, Batuhan Bozkurt Yüzgüleç his elder brother Hasan, and Lizge Cömert plays Bahar. Serpil Gül is Beyaz, the brothers' mother; Meriç Rakalar is Müslüm, Osman's close friend. Şebnem Bozoklu plays Döne, Resul's wife, and Begüm Akkaya plays Dilan, who agrees to become a second wife for Ethem. The actors for Resul and Ethem have not been announced. The series is set in the 1970s and shot in Adana; directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, written by Sema Ergenekon, produced by Ay Yapım.

From short story to television series

Kanal D presents Susuz Yaz as a new television project connected to Necati Cumalı’s literary work. However, no released episodes, official detailed character files or comparative statement documenting the adaptation’s changes have been found.

Necati Cumalı’s story and earlier film adaptations

Necati Cumalı’s short story Susuz Yaz centers on a rural conflict shaped by control over water and land. It was previously adapted for cinema by Metin Erksan; the 1963 film won the Golden Bear at the 1964 Berlin Film Festival. This cinematic history provides cultural context for the television project but does not establish that the series follows the film scene for scene.

Kanal D’s 2026 season announcement

Kanal D announced Susuz Yaz as one of its surprise projects in a new-season promotion dated August 29, 2026. The announcement referenced the title and its literary connection but did not provide a release date or detailed episode plan.

Water, property and family power

In the source material and available descriptions, water is not only a natural resource but also the force shaping family power relations and conflict with the villagers. This theme connects the brothers’ personal struggle to a wider dispute over property and access.

Frequently asked questions

When did Susuz Yaz air?

Susuz Yaz first aired in 2026 on Kanal D.

Who is in the cast of Susuz Yaz?

The main cast of Susuz Yaz includes Mert Ramazan Demir (Osman), Şebnem Bozoklu (Döne), Lizge Cömert (Bahar), Batuhan Bozkurt Yüzgüleç (Hasan), Begüm Akkaya (Dilan), Serpil Gül (Beyaz).

Is Susuz Yaz based on a book or another series?

The series is presented as an adaptation of Necati Cumalı’s short story Susuz Yaz. The extent of its differences from the story has not yet been documented in an official comparative source.