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Ufak Tefek Cinayetler (2017)

Also known as: Stiletto Vendetta

Ended45 episodesChannel: Star TVTMDB, checked 31 October
dramamysteryStar TV

Stiletto Vendetta (Ufak Tefek Cinayetler) is a Turkish drama, mystery series broadcast on Star TV, first aired in 2017. Oya, Merve, Pelin and Arzu were once close high-school friends whose paths were torn apart by a cruel prank and a damaging accusation. Nearly 20 years later, Oya returns to Sarmaşık, bringing old grudges, rivalries and a mysterious murder back into their lives.

Stiletto Vendetta cast: Gökçe Bahadır (Oya Toksöz), Aslıhan Gürbüz (Merve Benal Aksak), Bade İşçil (Pelin Tarhan Kaner), Duygu Sarışın (Burcu Sonay), Mert Fırat (Serhan Aksak), Ferit Aktuğ (Taylan Kaner).

Editor: Uğur Arı

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Last checked: 15 Sept 2026
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How many episodes does Stiletto Vendetta have?

Stiletto Vendetta has 45 episodes in total across 2 seasons.

Plot

Oya, Merve, Pelin and Arzu were close friends in high school. After Oya was falsely accused of having a relationship with a teacher and was forced to leave Sarmaşık, the four women went their separate ways. Nearly 20 years later, Oya returns, and the old friendships, resentments and secrets resurface. Merve and Pelin try to preserve their influence in the affluent Sarmaşık community, while Arzu is caught between loyalty, family life and changing circumstances. Oya’s return also destabilizes existing marriages and relationships, especially when Serhan, Merve’s husband, develops feelings for Oya. The series combines a women-centered power struggle with questions of revenge, jealousy, morality and a murder investigation.

Origins of the story

Adaptation status

Official production and distribution materials do not identify the series as an adaptation of another work. Comparisons with Big Little Lies were publicly discussed, but they are not presented here as a confirmed adaptation.

Connection to reality

No reliable source found confirms that the series is based on real events, real people or a specific real murder.

Official video

Details

Year
2017–2019
Channel
Star TV
Genre
drama, mystery
Seasons
2
Episodes
45
Rating
6.4

Cast

Gökçe Bahadır as Oya Toksöz in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Oya Toksöz
Aslıhan Gürbüz as Merve Benal Aksak in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Merve Benal Aksak
Bade İşçil as Pelin Tarhan Kaner in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Pelin Tarhan Kaner
Duygu Sarışın as Burcu Sonay in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Burcu Sonay
Mert Fırat as Serhan Aksak in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Serhan Aksak
Ferit Aktuğ as Taylan Kaner in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Taylan Kaner
Tansu Biçer as Başkomiser Kemal in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Başkomiser Kemal
Hayal Köseoğlu as Komiser Yardımcısı Derya in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Komiser Yardımcısı Derya
Aslıhan Kapanşahin as Nilay Kaymaz in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Aslıhan Kapanşahin
Nilay Kaymaz
Doruk Özermanoğlu as Ayaz Kaymaz in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Doruk Özermanoğlu
Ayaz Kaymaz
Umut Arda Atan as Berk Kaner in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Umut Arda Atan
Berk Kaner
Lavinya Ünlüer as Mila Aksak in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Lavinya Ünlüer
Mila Aksak
Tülin Özen as Arzu Küçükata Kaymaz in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Tülin Özen
Arzu Küçükata Kaymaz
Tülin Yazkan as Young Merve in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Tülin Yazkan
Young Merve
Osman Sonant as Kerim Adil Sağlam in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Kerim Adil Sağlam
Ushan Çakır as Emre Çelen in Ufak Tefek Cinayetler
Emre Çelen

Character Map

● Hero● Anti-hero● Villain● Supporting● Character
enemyenemyfriendpartnerfriendspouseallyOyaGökçe BahadırMerveAslıhan GürbüzPelinBade İşçilArzuTülin ÖzenSerhanMert FıratTaylanYıldıray ŞahinlerEdipSelim BayraktarKemalTansu BiçerDeryaDuygu Sarışın

Hero

Oya
Gökçe Bahadır
Show spoiler (4)
  • ↳ Merve — enemy
  • ↳ Pelin — enemy
  • ↳ Arzu — friend
  • ↳ Serhan — partner

Anti-hero

Merve
Aslıhan Gürbüz
  • ↳ Serhan — spouse
Show spoiler (1)
  • ↳ Pelin — friend
Pelin
Bade İşçil
Show spoiler (1)
  • ↳ Oya — rival

Supporting

Character

Arzu
Tülin Özen

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What's in this series?

Adaptation claims and the original-screenplay debate

Official production and international distribution materials do not identify the series as an adaptation of a novel, film, series or other work. Comparisons with Big Little Lies appeared after the first episodes, but they are not supported by an official adaptation credit. Media reports state that screenwriter Meriç Acemi addressed the plagiarism allegations; therefore, the Big Little Lies connection is treated as a public similarity debate, not a confirmed adaptation.

Goodness, power and everyday wrongdoing

Ay Yapım and Madd Entertainment frame the series as a universal struggle between the good and the thugs. Academic and critical readings emphasize destructive emotions such as anger, resentment, ambition, rivalry and jealousy, as well as the different positions of the women in relation to social status, marriage, motherhood and freedom.

Production and international circulation

Ufak Tefek Cinayetler was produced by Ay Yapım in 2017, written by Meriç Acemi and directed by Ali Bilgin, with some sources also crediting Deniz Yorulmazer. It aired on Star TV in Turkey and was marketed internationally as Stiletto Vendetta, with format and finished-episode rights listed in distribution catalogues.

Critical and international visibility

The series became the subject of Turkish criticism and academic analysis during and after its broadcast. International distribution materials state that it was sold to more than 45 countries and list award-related visibility connected with the 2018 Seoul International Drama Awards and Golden Palm Awards. These details indicate circulation and award visibility rather than proving a definitive measure of cultural impact.

Frequently asked questions

When did Stiletto Vendetta air?

Stiletto Vendetta (Ufak Tefek Cinayetler) first aired on 24 October 2017 on Star TV.

Who is in the cast of Stiletto Vendetta (Ufak Tefek Cinayetler)?

The main cast of Stiletto Vendetta includes Gökçe Bahadır (Oya Toksöz), Aslıhan Gürbüz (Merve Benal Aksak), Bade İşçil (Pelin Tarhan Kaner), Duygu Sarışın (Burcu Sonay), Mert Fırat (Serhan Aksak), Ferit Aktuğ (Taylan Kaner).

What is Ufak Tefek Cinayetler called in English?

Ufak Tefek Cinayetler was distributed internationally as "Stiletto Vendetta".

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