#anti ayfer

[lizacstuff]

Which of these two meddling mamas is worse? Aydan or Ayfer?

NO CONTEST. Ayfer.

Ayfer is the WOOOOOOOOOOORST.

Listen, sure, Aydan is suddenly all anti-Eda and she doesn't seem to have a reason for it other than she left when Serkan pushed her away, but it doesn't matter, because she has zero power over Serkan. Serkan does not listen to her or heed her when it comes to her trying to meddle in his life. Her meddling isn't really annoying, because it's ineffectual. Also, she may have some sort of grudge, however that hasn't manifested into her doing something horrible like lying and hiding a child for 5 years, or putting pressure on her son to lie and hide a child from the child's other parent for 5 years.

Ayfer on the other is a nasty, intolerable piece of work that puts so much pressure on Eda that Eda feels like she can't tell her the truth and has to hide the fact that she has spoken to Kiraz's father. They were literally tiptoeing around behind her back and lying to her face because of what her reaction would be. That is fucked up.

Plus Ayfer is actively trying to prevent Eda from telling Serkan the truth. She was thrilled Melo stole the letter they thought Eda wrote. That is beyond anything that is in the realm of acceptable. So can you imagine how she reacted any time over the years where Eda might have been feeling like she wanted to reach out to Serkan? I bet Ayfer is a big reason Eda never told him and that influence is one of the big reasons she is 100 times worse than Aydan.

Also Ayfer is actively trying to marry Eda off to a man she doesn't have feelings for whose apparent biggest selling point is that he's not Serkan, just to prevent Serkan from being a part of his daughter's life. Why doesn't she give a sh-t about what Eda wants or how Eda feels? Why would she want Eda in a loveless marriage with a stale piece of white bread? I don't know but she clearly doesn't care what Eda actually wants or needs, she just cares that neither Kiraz nor Eda has Serkan.

Additionally, Ayfer gets uptight when anyone says anything positive about Kiraz's father particularly when someone points out how Kiraz takes after him.  So basically she's setting up a situation where eventually Kiraz will sense that any of "those" traits and talents are bad and something to be ashamed of because of crotchety, old, Great Aunt Ayfer's reactions. That alone is enough to kick her out of Kiraz's life. No joke, that's exactly how kids get insecurities and emotional scars.

Also, from the teaser, we know that Ayfer is actively trying to cut her great niece off from her actual family money. "We don't need his money." Listen, bitch, that's not your call. Ayfer only had a flower shop because Serkan intervened and saved it. Now she's a temporary cook and she's 100% living off her niece. So she doesn't get to make financial decisions for Eda and Kiraz, not only because it's none of her damn business, but because she's terrible at it!

On a final note, Aydan is tolerable because she's funny. Her antics are amusing. Her meddling is played for comedy.

Ayfer is humorless. Her antics are boring and she's an insufferable, judgmental gasbag who does real damage and who can't leave soon enough. Can we trade her to get Ferit back?

[sweetrupturedlight]

This week on Sen Çal Kapımı

Serkan's inability to articulate his feelings for Eda has him literally man down, while Eda contemplates their kinda, sorta, maybe mutual feelings and her future. Other stuff happens, but come on, with this episode, Edser takes centre stage as the ship sets sail on the high seas.

Before we jump right into it, last week in this post, I bulleted the things all of us expected was coming. 

Let’s take one moment to note the glorious ways in which all of these things unfolded?

Nursing back to health

Pining

Severe angst

Breaking point

Dear writers of this show, we appreciate you. We are truly blessed.

Now, on to this week. The episode picks up where we left off, with Selin giving Serkan 2 days to decide whether she drops Ferit like a hot potato on the eve of their wedding. Let’s be clear, she wants to dump a man she is supposed to marry in two days to resume a logical and clinical relationship? Is Selin even in love with Serkan? It doesn’t seem like he treated her very well – but then again, it seems their relationship had a very logical genesis – no sweeping romantic gestures, no sweet words, no compliments it would seem! etc. So objectively I’m not sure what exactly makes that prospect better than the one with Ferit – who clearly does love and care for her. But I digress. 

Essentially, this is how it plays out:

Selin: “Let me know in max 2 days if you want to be with me, k.”

Serkan: ...

Eda: Simply exists.

Serkan: Stares directly at Selin as he deliberately grasps Eda’s hand and holds on for dear life.

Now, they say actions speak louder than words... so how is Selin still not clear on the fact that Serkan not rushing to end her marriage means he’s not interested???

Anyhoo, Serkan and Eda spend most of the episode circling around the same.

Did you say yes to Selin?

What is your opinion on my situation with Selin?

Would you stay?

I can’t stay because… reasons

If either one of these to love-struck puppies took a second to reflect, they would realise that they actually have the answers already. Eda in fact, does consider for a minute that Serkan might actually have feelings for her. Serkan however, is convinced Eda cannot wait to get out of his life - which makes his bold move at the end of the episode a great moment for his own growth as a character. He was operating on his feelings and taking an emotional risk, having no idea how she actually felt. Yes, he had the note she left, but up until 20 minutes earlier, he was still fighting Engin on the notion that she could genuinely have feelings for him.

Speaking on Engin, writers, I have faith that we will see Engin mercilessly tease Serkan in the next episode about his heart eyes and his newfound familiarity with the language of love. This is likely going to bring great comedic gold. Its also not lost on me that Engin can so easily see the love between Serkan and Eda, but is totally clueless about his own romantic entanglements. To be honest, I’m not invested in this romance, so whomever he ends up with - or doesn’t - is fine by me.

Listen, I’m high key bursting at the fact that Eda and Serkan both already see the other in their bed(s). Them facing “each other” with longing was one of the smaller moments of the episode, but one of my favourites. And because this show is so good at parallels, I’m putting it out there that we will get a scene of them sharing a bed without Serkan needing to turn his back to her, but also without Serkan ruining the mood once daybreak arrives. Eda is a snuggler and she loves to sleep. I’m looking forward to bedroom shenanigans. Also, can Eda (and Engin) find the pictures of them he’s clearly carrying around in his wallet at this point? Please and thank you.

SIDE NOTE: according to Laila, Serkan has a conference in London “next week” which has been reserved for two people. Since I’m going out on a limb and saying Serkan won’t be travelling with Selin, will Eda accompany him to the UK? One can only hope for a honeymoon romantic getaway business trip.

Adore the “don’t leave” parallels that the show has been dropping like golden nuggets for the past few weeks. Serkan has spent multiple episodes in a struggle with himself. If Eda wants to leave, he insists its not his style to ask her to stay. But by episodes end he is so frenzied at the thought of his life without her, he’s ready and willing to say it m u l t i p l e times. We love a glow up.

Things I loved about this episode:

The handhold 5 seconds in & Eda’s impulsive kiss on his cheek.

The super cheesy let’s-randomly-turn-on-the-radio-and-awkwardly-listen-to-the-exact-song-describing-our entire-love-story. The way I was lapping it up with shovel. Also, Başak Gümülcinelioğlu’s (aka the actress playing Piril) song Sen Çal Kapımı is beautiful. All the fanvids, all the time please oh talented vidders.

Serkan’s meltdown at the office the minute he realised she’s about to leave. Hilarious. I truly enjoy seeing him a little off kilter and a lot out of control. Just looking at how his employees have relaxed since he’s been more relaxed - due to Eda’s influence - is a great subtle storytelling mechanism as well.

Immensely enjoyed Nurse Eda - especially her traditional approach to checking temperatures. LOL. Just a comment that despite Eda believing Serkan and Selin are most likely a thing, she refuses to leave his side in deference to Selin. I totally loved seeing her stake her claim. And judging by the never-you-mind, irritated way with which Serkan basically told Selin to move along, Serkan doesn’t want people around when he’s sick - but he certainly wants Eda.

Serkan going from unable to communicate to “you’re constantly in my head, in my every thought! You’ve taken over my brain! You’ve taken over my entire life!” #FlingsSelfIntoTheSun

THE KISS. Beautiful cinematography, beautiful direction, gorgeous cast, amazing script. Loved everything about it.

Things that broke/confused me

Serkan being a complete dolt and instead of enjoying the woman he loves cuddled up beside him, he takes the time to reiterate that he doesn’t remember their conversation from the night before. SMH. Eda was about to risk it all one last time, and Serkan’s poorly timed dose of realness is the final straw.

The tears in his eyes when she left the office. He was still fighting being vulnerable, even after Eda basically gave him the roadmap with an x for how to achieve success. Thankfully, by episodes end his own desperation at potentially losing her outweighed his “logic” and self preservation. Eda is teaching Serkan that its okay to need other people and that he doesn’t have to shoulder everything alone. #MyEndlessFloodOfTears

Aydan being unable to see how very much Serkan loves Eda and her - bordering on delusional at this point - push for Serkan to marry a woman who inspires no passion, no interest, no life, no spark in him! I understood it initially. But now it’s just comical. Seyfi is clearly team #Edser. I know the Bolat’s have a history of trauma. But pushing Serkan into a loveless marriage, while hurting Ferit and potentially Eda (and Serkan himself) seems absurd to me.

Ayfer’s reaction to the contract was OOT IMO. The show has been quite light handed with drama and this was the first time I thought the hysterics was over done. I understand that it was a shock, I understand that feelings of betrayal and hurt are natural. But a moment of reflection - as well as allowing Eda to explain - would have easily highlighted what Ayfer already knows - that there is a lot more happening between Eda and Serkan than a mere contract. Furthermore, this “Serkan Bolat is the devil incarnate here to take advantage of our poor Eda” is ridiculous. Serkan is a good person - logical and sometimes aloof - but he isn’t devious. If anything, Ayfer getting to know him during their terrarium creating afternoon left her with a good impression of who he is. So unless there are missing scenes somewhere, her suddenly being anti-Serkan feels like a necessity to serve the upcoming plot, as opposed to an organic happenstance. Not my favourite development. This includes her orchestrating Eda’s scholarship in Italy. Feels out of character. But let’s see how it all plays out.

Things I know is coming:

From the fragman, Serkan names a star or something after her #squee

Selin finally getting it

Aydan not getting it

Seyfi being over the moon - along with Melo no doubt

D R A M A about parents and death and cover-ups but I’m ignoring that for now

And most importantly:

Dating

Kissing

Hugging

Giggles

#FlingsSelfIntoTheEverLovingSun #NotPrepared

[ladylillianrose]

Thoughts from Episode 12:

(I was making notes the whole episode, so enjoy my random commentary under the cut)

I love how when Serkan holds Eda's hand he interlocks their fingers.

"You said you would wait." "That was 30 minutes ago. 30 minutes is a long time." OMG Serkan 🤣🤣

The cheek kisses and his face!! I cannot with this ridiculously adorable man!🥰🥰🥰🥺🥺🥺

Serkan on the phone with Eda, all the smiles!😍😍

And telling Aydan that Selin can do what she wants!!! Yes boy yes!!!

Seyfi knowing full well what kept Serkan away from Selin!

Texting and smiling ugh these two are adorable.

JENK?! Eda girl what are you saying!!

This is how Selin should have been treating Ferit all along! Not because she's finally made up her mind about Serkan. Ferit deserved to feel this loved and appreciated all along!!!

Serkan's laugh, I cannot.😍😍😍

These two already such an old married couple, it's adorable!

I love when Sekan tells Eda stories or facts, he's so in his element and Eda just watches him like 🥺🥺😍😍

Eda seeing that Serkan hadn't taken his ring off and asking him about it!!!😍😍

Serkan willing to eat/drink in a random cafe is huge for mister hypochondriac who is so particular about his food. He's grown so much with Eda!

Flirty Serkan!!!!🥵🥵😍😍🔥🔥

"If your lips burn then we won't be able to kiss." I wouldn't touch the coffee if I were Eda!🔥🔥

Ayfer with her kitchen hypnosis! Almost had Eda! Thank you Melo!!!

Serkan humming, while making breakfast for him and Eda!!! 😍😍😍

Bless Seyfi for being the best wingman!

Eda is fighting (against her own sense of self preservation) to keep from going over there and telling Aydan "Guess what I'm here to stay!"

Lmao Serkan telling Aydan to give warning when she is coming. Mmmhmmm I see what your plans are there sir 😉

Serkan being stuck on Eda mentioning if he wanted their marriage to be real!! Oh you know he does Eda girl, the man is willing to drop everything and head off to Italy with you!!

Alptekin hasn't really cared before much about anything. This is exactly why Serkan didn't tell him the truth.

Eda being shy and Serkan being sexy, flirty and confident! 🥵🥵🥵😍😍😍

Engin and Pyril laughing! I love it, it was very sweet and definitely something that people who are friends for that long do.

Erdem running his mouth as always! Aye this man! 🙄🙄🙄

Ferit's face when he realizes the truth about why Serkan and Eda pretended to be engaged. Ugh my heart hurts for him. 😭😭😭💔💔💔

Omg I laughed out loud and almost woke my husband at Erdem's dream with Eda and Serkan spinning him. I'm dying! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Serkan stealing a ruler for Eda, and sitting so temptingly close🥵🥵🥵😍😍

Poor Leyla they broke her! Lmao!

I still do not understand how quickly Ayfer turned on Serkan. Yes, she is protective of Eda, and yes she wants Eda to finish her education, but this is crazy. She went from helping Serkan with the flowers and believing them both to be falling in love, to doing everything she can to keep Serkan and Eda apart.

Eda has been doing better with her fainting, i find it interesting that most of the fainting incidents happen when her aunt is around, stressing her out.

He can't concentrate on work because of Eda!! And she can't cause of Serkan! I mean who can blame her, he's very distracting 🔥🔥🔥

"I think no one could hypnotize me but you." *swoon*😍😍😍

I'm totally in favor of Ceren and Pyril being friends.

I'm glad Selin realized that she was miserable with Serkan and that she was chasing after a dream. I wish I could say I was sorry for her, but I'm not. It's all on her.

But god for Ferit to hear all of that? That he is not her beloved, that she was willing to call things off to be with Serkan. 💔💔😭😭 She deserves what is coming to her.

I like this interaction of Ceren and Ferit, I wouldn't be opposed to them together. But let's face it I just want Ferit to be happy and have someone who loves him. The worst thing you can accuse him of is being naive, about Kaan and Selin. He's a sweet, good man who needs someone who loves him like he loves them.

Fifi "With a salty soul" is a whole mood lmao!!

Awww Engin did such a sweet setup!! Bless his heart he really is still just so clueless.

Serkan cooking for and with Eda *swoon*😍😍😍😍

Naming the star next to Sirius for her? Awwwwwww🥰🥰🥰🥰

Aydan always assumes the worst of Eda. I'm glad that Alptekin knows he needs to tell Serkan, even if it messes up their relationship for good. God this is going to be such a disaster.

Ayfer is pissed about Serkan and Eda and I'm still not sure why.

I love Eda's dress! Melo is right she looks like a princess!!

Serkan "are you trying to kill me?" Boy is going to be a mess of sexual frustration with Eda running around looking gorgeous and he cant do anything about it!!🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥🤯🤯🤯

Also how is Eda not climbing him like a tree in that suit???🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥 I mean let's be real he can wear anything and nothing and be hot as hell, but that suit is pure sin! *fans self*

Psst Serkan just find an alcove for you two!😉

Selin really sold her shares to Efe...well that should make things difficult and interesting for everyone.

I can't say I feel sorry for Selin, she got what she deserved. Now of course to see how this will effect Eda and Serkan.

Okay so Eda still needs to tell the girls the truth! Even with Ayfer knowing, the girls still need to know. Especially Melo, because she had such a sweet relationship with Serkan!

Obviously we will be dealing with the huge news that the holding is responsible for Eda's parent's death.

Alptekin says he's going to tell Serkan...I know from pictures we've seen from set that they were filming in a hospital. So I'm thinking that Alptekin wants to/tries to tell Serkan and ends up having a heart attack or something from all the stress of finding our the truth.

This will of course delay Serkan hearing the truth, because I still think that Efe, now that he has 50% (or is it 45% because Feirt's shares came from Selin's?) of the company shares, is going to be the one to spill the beans. He's either going to tell Eda, or Serkan or both of them together. Which will cause it's own issues.

I really hope we get to see Grandma and that we find out exactly why Ayfer has become so anti-Serkan. It just doesn't seem normal.

And of course there will be the drama and fallout of Ferit leaving Selin at the wedding. Serkan will comfort Selin and talk to her, but we already know his heart belongs to Eda, completely.

Also next episode I better see my baby boy Sirius! He needs a chance to celebrate that Mom and Dad are staying together! That all his hard work guilting Serkan paid off!

I loved how much smiling, laughing, happy and flirty Serkan we got!!! More of this please please please!!!!!🥺🥺🥺🥺😍😍😍😍

[moodypetrichorlove]

So as per the summary of the 12th episode, Serkan and Eda will be keeping their relationship a secret from everyone.

On that note, didn't Eda, together with her friends, just decide in the previous episode that there will be no more secrets between them? Is she going to tell the gang, but not Ayfer because Ayfer is now strictly anti-Serkan? (Not a fun thing to watch, just BTW.)

So, our OTP goes from having to pretend to be engaged to pretending not being in love with one another... Uff, so much potential for secret relationship shenanigans and lots more drama. How many tropes is this show going to use? 😂

P.S. Meeting up and getting cozy at Serkan's place is the opposite of keeping the new reality of their relationship a secret because hello? Seyfi and Aydan are always around there somewhere, lol.

In any case, I for one, am really looking forward to episode 12 (even though I'm not a fan of secret relationships). I want all the Edser softness I can possibly get. 💜

[yourpakichic]

Episode 21 Thoughts

-Okay everything hurts again.

-Tbh, I get where Ayfer is coming from. Her anger toward the entire Bolat family is justified. But I just feel poor for Serkan. Any hope I had about them getting along is long gone now.

-Not at them being petty toward each other not knowing that they both waited for each other! Fools, idiots!

-Bige is soooo beautiful! She looks so pretty with the hair and outfit!

-Not Serkan putting Engin in the middle of another crisis regarding Eda leaving! Give Engin a break!

-Do you know how distressed Serkan has to be to completely be absent minded at work. The man who’s always in control and does everything himself, not only asking for help from Ferit but trusting everyone else with work. What a sight to see!

-Also the subtext in that “It’s over.” I see you. Nothing is over!

-Eda really lets Selin get to her but she did put Selin in her place!

-Efe really trying to connect Eda and grandma. I really wonder what Eda’s reaction will be.

-Jeren giving Ferit the cold shoulder! You do you girl! But I do feel bad for him. He’s trying to talk it out but bless his soul, keeps running into dead ends.

-MY SOUL HURTS. That flashback scene and “gitme” really took me out. Serkan’s begging eyes. Serkan’s hurt eyes. Eda’s hurt eyes and restraining on her part.

-I genuinely felt a little sad for Selin. But I still cannot forgive her.

-Serkan/Engin conversation while he’s trying to eavesdrop 😂😂😂😂 The way he says I approve and then comes to his senses and says you cannot marry that way! Someone help Serkan Bolat!

-Not Serkan losing his last brain cell at hearing about Leila and Erdem’s engagement. He can’t take it no more. It’s too much.

-Jealous Serkan is so much fun, I love it! The way he is so bothered by Can’s compliments to Eda!

-The fact that that’s her favorite moment! The Airplane scene! I’m dying! And how natural her smile came out at the thought of it.

-THE ONLY ONE I’M ROOTING FOR THIS EPISODE IS JEREN!

-Do you understand how strong and mature you have to be to face a person and ask for forgiveness for a mistake that you didn’t make? And also listen to the other person’s anger and spiteful remarks/requests. Serkan’s inner strength and patience is admirable at times like this. Because it takes a lot to hear someone make a request that you find impossible to fulfill.

-I’m glad Ferit told Jeren everything. They really have a clean slate now. And Jeren is the most sensible in advising Ferit to be honest with Serkan. The old Serkan may not have understood and be quick to react and judge Ferit, but I think this Serkan would understand him hiding a secret to protect Selin and vice versa. After all, he did the same with Eda. So I think Ferit should tell Serkan the truth because Serkan is now coming from a place of familiarity. And if anything, it might help Serkan understand why Eda hasn’t forgiven him yet. Because lost trust is hard to earn back.

-Selin will leave I think with the offer Efe made! I think Efe is trying to even the playing field with shares for grandma so that she can take Serkan’s company. I think if Serkan ends up finding out about the press issue, it’ll be a big blowout with Selin and that will push Selin to sell her shares and grandma has an upper hand over Serkan as she enters their lives. Gosh, Efe is good at scaring everyone at ArtLife for working there.

-Melo playing Erdem like that, I love it!

-The way Eda said “See you, Serkan!” so nonchalantly took me out!

-Efe interrogating Fatima. Did not see that coming. He’s gonna use this to manipulate Ferit and get his shares! But Efe does know how to manipulate!

-The fact they had a whole ass conversation about their different perspectives on their relationship up to this point in front of everyone like no one else is there! But I’m also so glad that they resolved the misunderstanding about the restaurant so quickly! I’m glad they both of them understand now there’s hope! There’s a chance to fix this relationship! You see their smiles and eyes. That’s all either of them needed. Just an acknowledgment that they are still in love with each other. That both of them still want to be together. Maybe not right away and definitely not right now. But maybe at one point.

-Serkan talks so gently to Eda in these matters, it makes me lose my breathe. He’s so sensitive and calm, it’s so refreshing and beautiful to see!

-Serkan looking at Engin like he’s an idiot but still being supportive! I love these two’s relationship!

-For the first time in a while, Eda looked at Serkan with a true smile and flirty eyes! MY BABIES!

-WHAT A MESS OF A SITUATION! The way Ayfer was so over it. Aidan struggling to tie the knot for Engin/Pyril. Everyone thinking Eda/Serkan are tying the knot! Eda thinking Serkan was asking for Pyryl’s hand and getting mad. Engin finally snapping and loosing it! A FUCKING MESS! I LOVED IT!

-How I have missed them saying good night to each other! Take me back to those days!

-AYFER-AIDAN COMBO GAVE ME LIFE THIS WHOLE EPISODE!

-I really hope that letter contains the truth from Selin and Serkan gets to it. It would be awful to have it switched or anything.

-That red pant suit it TO DIE FOR!

-I AM FOREVER LIVING IN THIS LAST SCENE. I love that Serkan offered but didn’t insist on it. He immediately accepted when she said no and didn’t push her further. And then made sure she felt okay through it all. He was ready to get her out at any moment she wanted. And then guided her so tenderly through how to process and held her to provide comfort. But kudos for Eda for being brave to do so. Knowing her fear, she still pushed herself to do so. My favorite part was when Serkan tells her to open her eyes and she does, her eyes scream “I’m scared” without having to say it. And the way Serkan just understands. Eda just instantly finding comfort in his scent, in his arms. Genuinely all kudos to Hande for her portrayal of all these emotions in this scene. The way she portrayed the vulnerability, fear, yet reliance on Serkan in just breathing him. Hats off to her! AND THAT KISS. It was so tender and sweet yet intimate. It was absolutely perfect! It felt a little short but maybe it’ll carry a bit into the next episode

Overall: I haven’t been this satisfied with an ending in a while! WHAT AN EPISODE! Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode for the most part! Lowkey I love how Serkan was direct in all of this episode and Eda too finally opened her heart just a little bit to Serkan. I genuinely got a kick out of the whole Ayfer-Aidan situation! I’m a little surprised Efe’s exit was in such an anti-climactic way but I guess it’s to set up for Grandmother coming. But I AM SO HAPPY FOR MY BABIES! They may not be back together officially but at least they are back to friendly and flirty! They are living and thriving and that’s all I needed to see! I really hope the grandmother coming is soon because I think there’s no point in dragging this out. Let grandma and Alptekin drag each other to hell, as long as my babies are okay and happy!

Fragman: Serkan punishing Eda? Eda being frustrated cause he’s teasing her? New entry? I don’t really know! I genuinely hope this new entry isn’t like a Efe situation or tries to get in between Eda and Serkan. But I would love to see Eda getting a little jealous but then crushing her as she can!

[palis-delon]

Episode 24

Wow, they just came right out of the gate with the domestic feels.

(how did they not go from the shaving scene to getting it on?)

Ayfer, I don't fully understand your fear of your mother (other than the fact that she's a stone cold b*tch) but if there's someone on your property that you don't want to be there - call the cops.

Grandma just bringing the "I do what I want" energy. Personal throne, okay. I live in this house now, whatever. I have your dad (minus his tongue) locked up somewhere, ummm.

Was Fifi always this anti-love?

Balca going into full on bunny boiling mode with that bust and the 'break in'. I thought she was a little over the top but the real SB would show up and it would all be dropped. But this is just crazy train.

Eda in the tub and Serkan saying, "give me 10 seconds, I want to remember this."

Serkan had hot chocolate in stock because Eda might want it. A+ husband skills.

Random thought: what if Grandma started her plan a few episodes ago and was making threats and that's why Alptekin just up and left?

[aslibekroglu]

Am I the only one upset that they’re making Ayfer and Aidan fight over Alexander? I would love for them to have established a frenemy or genuine friendship already like we’re on episode 25. Ayfer deserves to be happy and so does Aidan after the divorce like do we rly need a 104848291020th love triangle on this show????

I just do not care about that storyline at alllllll. I was fine when it was just Afyer who was interested in Chef Alexander, but now that it’s a love triangle, I don’t careee. I would definitely prefer them to strike up an actual genuine friendship, especially since Ayfer is still anti-Bolat. Plus wasn’t Aydan supposed to be helping get Serkan and Eda back together??? What happened with that?? And they haven’t really spoken about that foundation thing she’s the president of for couple of episodes now, I’d prefer that over this love triangle

[mrsgreenworld]

Okay... So, trying my hand at kinda sorta live blogging thingy. While there's this long commercial break, I wanted to note down a few things before I forget.

So, since I am a complete Turkish beginner watching live for me is a funny experience. I understand about 10% of what's going on 🙈😆

My first impressions based on what I understood as well as some visual things: I liked the previous episode way more. İn this episode I am just not feeling the same electric Edser energy we had last week. On the other hand, I understand that Serkan's stressed and worried about his father first and foremost. So I cannot blame him for not being all smiley and happy and focused on Eda.

Still highly anti-Aydan but the scene between her and Ayfer was hilarious in a way.

Glad they decided not to drag out this whole secret relationship thing and had both Eda and Serkan tell Ayfer/Serkan's parents that they're together and in love.

And - for a minute - Serkan's smug "Sevgilim" while calling Eda right in front of his parents - PRİCELESS!!!! İ SQUEALED!!!!

[sosyalmedyablog]

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Meşhur Romanlardan Seçip Baş Göz Ettiğimiz 13 Roman Kahramanı Çift

Büyük aşklarıyla, ihanetleriyle ve yaşadıklarıyla ünlenmiş, hepimizin hafızasına kazınmış sayısız roman kahramanı mevcut. Kimisi büyük aşık, kimisi fazla gururlu, kimisi sadakatten yoksun. Peki roman kahramanları diğer romanlardaki kahramanlarla çift olsa nasıl olurdu? Birbirinden öbür, ünlü romanlardan seçtiğimiz 30 kahramanı sizler için baş göz ettik.

1. Bihter ile Hamlet

Shakespeare’in Hamlet’indeki Prens Hamlet ile Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil’in Aşk-ı Memnu romanındaki Bihter, Hamlet’in akıbetini değiştecek bir çift olabilir. Komplo ustası, derin tutkuların kadını Bihter, Hamlet’e iyi bir aşık olmakla beraber kıvrak zekası ve keskin manevra kabiliyetiyle iyi bir akıl hocası da olabilir. Bihter ve Hamlet çiftinin Danimarka’nın gidişatını değiştireceği ve intikamların ardı arkası kesilmeyeceği şüphesiz.

2. Feride ile John Thorton

Reşat Nuri Güntekin’in Çalıkuşu romanındaki Feride ile Elizabeth Gaskell’in Kuzey ve Güney’indeki John Thorton mutlu bir yuva kurabilecek ideal bir çift olacaktır. Güzeller güzeli, İstanbul terbiyesiyle büyümüş Feride ve doğru, işine düşkün, aile babası niteliğine fazlasıyla sahip John Thorton birbirleri için hemen hemen biçilmiş kaftan!

3. Hermione Granger ile Ender

Barış Bıçakçı’nın Bizim Büyük Çaresizliğimiz romanın naif ve kitapkurdu erkeği Ender ile J.K Rowling’in kaleminden Harry Potter serisinin Hermione Granger’ı fazla aklı başında ve sade bir ilişki yaşayacak idealler çiftlerden. Ender ile Hermione başta ağır oturaklı halleri ve zevkleriyle saadet kapısını aralayacak bir çift.

4. Tereza ile Kemal Basmacı

Orhan Pamuk’un Masumiyet Müzesi romanının müzeyi kuran karakteri Kemal Basmacı ve Milan Kundera’nın Varolmanın Dayanılmaz Hafifliği romanındaki kırılgan ve bir o kadar eserekli karakteri Tereza’nın birbirlerini mutlu edecek bir çift olmaları laf konusu. Kemal Basmacı’nın Masumiyet Müzesi’ndeki kendisini sevmeyen aşkı Füsun’un aksine Tereza Kemal’e adalet ettiği sevgi ve ilgiyi vermesi söz konusuyken; Varolmanın Dayanılmaz Hafifliği’nde Tereza’yı paranoyağa çeviren Tomas’ın aksine Kemal kadıncağıza bir gün yüzü gösterecektir. Good match!

5. Maria Puder ile Mr. Darcy

Türkçe Edebiyat’ın en kayda değer eserlerinden Sabahattin Ali’nin Kürk Mantolu Madonna romanının ana karakterlerinden Maria Puder ile Jane Austen’ın Aşk ve Gurur romanının yardımsever ve varlıklı erkeği Fitzwilliam Darcy aşkı soluksuz yaşaması olası bir çift. Duygusallar duygusalı Maria Puder ile gururlular gururlusu Mr. Darcy her ne kadar ihtiraslı bir aşk yaşayabilir olsa da taraflardan birinin diğerine çileler çektirip verem etmesi de muhtemel.

6. Füsun Belirgin ile Heathcliff

Emily Brontë’nin Uğultulu Tepeler’indeki kötü kalpli, kinci ve bilumum fena özelliği kişiliğinde barındırmasının yanı sıra iyi bir aşık olan Heathcliff ile Orhan Pamuk’un Masumiyet Müzesi romanındaki güzeller güzeli, herkesi kendine aşık eden karakteri Füsun Belirgin sıradışı bir ilişki yaşabilir. Masumiyet Müzesi’nde Kemal’in aşkına karşılık bir aşk beslemeyen Füsun Heathcliff’in çekiciliği ve yeniden çıkarıcılığına zahmetsizce aleyhinde koyabileceğini sanmıyoruz. İlişkilerinde söz konusu olabilecek iniş çıkışlarla Füsun ile Heathcliff çifti şamatacı bir aşk yaşabilir.

7. Marla Singer ile Hikmet Benol

Yine Türkçe Edebiyat’ın yapı taşlarından, Oğuz Atay’ın kaleminden Tehlikeli Oyunlar’ın şahsına münhasır kişiliği Hikmet Benol ile Chuck Palahniuk’un kült eseri Dövüş Kulübü’nün dibi bulmaya çalışan karakteri Marla Singer’ın her lahza, her şey olabilecek bir ilişkileri olabilir. Yarını acele ile yaşamış vurdumduymaz Marla ile her şeyi fazlasıyla düşünen, kafası karışık Hikmet birbirlerinin tezatlıklarından yararlanabilir. Oysa biz, gerçi, bu ilişkinin uzun soluklu olacağını sanmıyoruz.

8. Emma Bovary ile Osman

Gustave Flaubert’in Madame Bovary romanın esas karakteri Emma Bovary ile Ayfer Tunç’un Yeşil Peri Gecesi’ndeki Osman’ı yaşamak istedikileri hayatlara bakınca yollarının kesişmesi muhtemel iki karakter. Aşırıya kaçan lüks tutkuları, romantik halleri ve sonunda bir şekilde kaybedecek olmalarıyla Emma ile Osman git geli bol, hazin ve entrikalı bir ilişki yaşabilir. Sonunda ikisinden biri emin acı bir şekilde ölecek.

9. Irene Adler ve Sirius Black

Arthur Conan Doyle’un tekrar tekrar televizyona ve sinemaya uyarlanan karakteri Sherlock Holmes’ü bugüne kadar etkileyebilmiş yegane bayan Irene Adler ile J.K. Rowling’in Harry Potter serisinin Sirius Black’i devlerin aşkını yaşasa yeridir! Ola Ki de serinin en çekici karakterlerinden biri olan Sirius Black, birincil görüşte Irene Adler’in zekasına, kurnazlığına ve muhakkak güzelliğine vuralacak ve olaylar gelişecek…

10. Ela ile Clarissa Dalloway

Sevgi Soysal’ın Yürümek romanındaki Ela ile Virginia Woolf’un Mrs. Dalloway romanının esas karakteri Clarissa Dalloway birbirlerini anlayabilecek, gözetebilecek ve gizli bir sevgiyle sarabilecek ideal bir çift olabilir. Halihazırdaki kocasından ziyade kadınlara daha fazla ilgi duyan Clarissa; Ela’nın olgunlaşma sürecinde, beraber sahip olacakları yeni deneyimlerle, birbirlerine yarenlik eden düşman çatlatacak bir çift olacak, bizden demesi!

11. Juliet ile Frodo

Shakespeare’in romantik tragedyası Romeo ve Juliet’inin şanssız Juliet’i ile J.R.R Tolkien’ın kurgusal serisi Yüzüklerin Efendisi’nin Frodo’sunun mutlu sonla bitecek bir ilişkisi olabilir. Sonuçta Frodo, Capulet sülalesinin düşmanı değil; ayrıca de iyi eğitimli, temiz yüzlü, temiz çocuk. Taşıdığı yüzüğü Juliet’e takar bundan böyle.

12. Anna Karenina ile Okuma Yitimi Acımasız

Nikos Kazancakis’in Zorba romanının kadınlara zaafı olan baş karakteri Aleksi Acımasız ile Tolstoy’un alışılmış romanı Anna Karenina’nın Anna’sının sürükleyici bir aşka düşmesi de olası. Gel gör ama merhamet duygusu hayli belirgin olan Aleksi Despot bir vakit sonradan Anna’nın kocası Karenin’e acımaya başlayacak ve Anna’yla aralarında arıza çıkacak. Bundan Böyle Anna’nın fena kaderinden midir nedir, bu sefer de mutlu bitmeyecek.

13. Alice ile Holden Caulfield

Son çiftimiz ise J.D. Salinger’ın kült romanı Çavdar Tarlasında Çocuklar’ın fazla sancılı esas kahramanı Holden Caulfield ile Lewis Carroll’ın Alice Harikalar Diyarında’ki maceracı Alice’i. Gerek artma sancıları, gerekse hayata olan yaklaşımıyla reel bir anti kahraman olan Holden, Alice’in peşinden bir tavşan deliğinden geçerek gireceği şahane dünyada unutulmaz maceralara tanık olacak. Holden ile Alice’in sıkça tartışan oldukça eğlenceli bir çift olması mecburi.

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I love hearing your thoughts. I am really hoping the writers don't ruin her character beyond repair and have her leave the show. She's Eda's family and yes Eda has Serkan, the girls, Aydan and others but the loss of Ayfer would still leave a hole in her heart. Ayfer raised her and when we were introduced to her she was the cool and modern aunt. She has the right to be upset, after all she lost her brother and Serkan did hurt Eda with the breakup but can't she see Eda's happiness lies with Serkan

I’m not sure she has a “right” to be upset at Serkan. Serkan was a tween when her brother died (because by that measure we could blame Ayfer for Babaanne’s actions, right???) and Ayfer's feelings about the breakup (which she now knows the reason for so she should understand and respect why he did what he did) should not override Eda’s feelings. It’s between Eda and Serkan ONLY. 

I agree that Ayfer has done a good job raising Eda and she bears some credit for the amazing woman Eda has grown into.  However, Eda sat there at that breakfast table in the last episode looking beyond heartbroken and devastated and Ayfer saw that and still visibly celebrated the idea of her splitting with Serkan. Ayfer pretended not to notice her torment and grief, and all but gloated to her niece’s face. Seriously, I was watching alone and out loud I called her an asshole in that scene. 

She’s being selfish and controlling and really has no good reason to object to Serkan in Eda’s life. Alptekin is out of the picture. Serkan saved her business by getting her a huge client. Serkan is the reason Ayfer’s food ever got to Chef Alexander. Serkan has been Eda’s biggest professional champion, cheerleader and mentor since about episode 4. Serkan has given Eda career opportunities and experiences beyond anything someone at her level should ever expect.  Serkan demonstrably loves Eda and will do anything for her. Serkan is a smart, loving, moral, successful man with his heart in the right place. Serkan’s life goal would be to make her happy.  What in the hell is there reasonably to object to?

At least Babaanne doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what she is, Ayfer is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. She is going to have to come through big in the fight against Babaanne and support Eda's choice of Serkan in a real and tangible way to get redemption in my eyes. 

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This week on Sen Çal Kapımı

We pick up exactly where we left off and there’s copious hand-holding, cuddles, kisses (see: cheek, lips and eskimo), giggles, a coffee date, breakfast date, dinner date, adorable banter, shameless flirting and no concept of personal space. Oh, and Serkan’s heart eyes continuously devour Eda with expert precision.

Before we jump right into it, let’s review last week’s bulleted list of things I expected was coming. 

From the fragman, Serkan names a star or something after her #squee

Selin finally getting it

Aydan not getting it

Seyfi being over the moon - along with Melo no doubt

I’m 3.5/4. But come on, we know Melo loves her bro-in-law right?

Now, onto this week. Seeing Serkan clearly in love - and embracing it - is delightful to watch. The natural chemistry between Hande and Kerem have the room to shine brightly as the script allows them to dial the romance setting to ‘roast’. Serkan’s growth as a character is never more evident. The surly, stern taskmaster of old is replaced by a smiling (spontaneously), belly laughing, and downright playful young man in love. And its just squee inducing to watch. When he confesses to Eda that she is addictive, I thought his mood (and how Kerem plays Serkan) clearly demonstrates the effect that the emotion has on him - of being unable to focus, feeling light, happy, carefree and confident. 

Throughout the romantic comedy, there is an underlying ripple of vulnerability. I love that the show doesn’t take for granted that Serkan has never been in love - and that being in love and confessing it - especially to a woman he didn’t believe could love him back - is also scary. Numerous times throughout the episode he asks for confirmation that she returns his affection. While its played as lighthearted banter - and provides ample opportunity for us to smile like idiots as they flirt outrageously - it’s also a reminder that he is a loner by nature and putting himself at the mercy of someone else cannot be easy. His concern that she will tire of him was adorable but also tinged with anxiety. She is a fairy to him - whimsical and carefree - and he must worry a little that someday, she will fly away without him. That said, he’s jumped all in. For a man who’s never really cared for romantic entanglements, he sure learns fast… as Eda says, he is a romantic robot, with a fierce beating heart.

Finally, I love that Eda’s education is important to her - but its also something Serkan recognises and supports. Their two-month deal is a postponement, not a cancellation of her plans. It’s not her putting him first and disadvantaging herself. Its an opportunity for them to get to know each other, spend time together, for him to wrap up pressing business matters and organise himself around a move to Italy to support the woman he loves as she pursues her interests and education. That’s fantastic! I love that its not an issue. He didn’t try and convince her to study in Turkey. Her dream is Italy. So he will rearrange his life in order to support her. That’s a partnership and I love to see it.

Things I loved about this episode:

All he handholding. Listen, I’m a simple shipper. Give me the basics, and I’m in hog heaven

The lack of personal space. They literally breathe the same air 99% of the time. It’s romantic, endearing and also more than a little blush-inducing??? Or is it just me? The breakfast scene was one of my favourites for this very reason.

Despite prompting Eda to confess her feelings, Serkan’s confessions kept escalating. He goes from I love you, to all I see is you, to I want to hug you, hold you, kiss you, I’m addicted to you, I can’t think/work with you around. Adorable.

Eda fixing Serkan’s collar. A small moment, but reminded me of her unbuttoning his shirt in the stairwell during the first episode. How far they’ve come.

The simplicity of framing them in each other’s arms on a couch was a fantastic way of showcasing their domesticity as well as highlighting their chemistry. I also loved Serkan in that brown shirt? It was a great wardrobe choice to highlight his downtime.

Things that confused me:

Ayfer’s continued “anti-Serkan” agenda. It remains puzzling. It’s completely incongruent with her previous assessment of him. So this plot point continues to feel a little shoehorned and forced in order to move us towards a storytelling arc.

Hiding their romance was fun this episode. But hopefully, everything is out in the open next week. They deserve a little normal after all the crazy of the weeks that came before. Sneaking around now just feels too over the top for a sustained plot point.

Alptekin and Aydan truly annoy me. Serkan’s father is apparently a man who built a successful company. Yet everything about him screams inept to me. Both his wife and son are unhappy with his conduct, his business decisions don’t seem very sound (at least from Serkan’s perspective) and the elephant in the room - his previous undesirable business practices. Aydan continues the “Choose Selin” crusade when doing that would hurt a myriad of people - including Ferit and Eda. It’s selfish and lacks any awareness of what is going on around her. Perhaps that is the meta-commentary on her character, seeing as she is unable to leave her self imposed prison. Get them both out of here. Please and thank you.

Engin’s romance? Honestly, I don’t care at all. He has no chemistry with Piril and call me salty, but did the camera linger on their kiss longer than any other on the show? Maybe I am just being salty. Moving along.

Low key confused about how sad I felt for Selin? She isn’t my fave, and yes, Ferit deserves more than a woman who literally planned to dump him 0.5 seconds before their wedding day, but I guess she realised that the love of a man who adores her is a better choice than chasing a pipedream. Plus, the humiliation of being dumped at the alter… how does one recover. Not sure what her character brings to the show now seeing as her connection was through Ferit. So we’ll see...

Urm… who else is low key rooting for Ferit and Ceren? Didn’t see that one coming, but at least it’s an exciting development.

Things I know is coming:

Some third-party, potential romantic interest for Eda? Don’t see how this will work because she only has eyes for Serkan. So perhaps “romance” isn’t the direction it will take… one can only hope.

The Bolat’s trying to break up Eda and Serkan? Not sure why that’s necessary. Serkan certainly had nothing to do with - nor any knowledge of - his fathers aforementioned undesirable business practices. While I have no doubt this will create tension, I hope to God they don’t tell Serkan and have him wrestle with how to tell Eda and in doing so, create secrets and distance between them.

Eda tells either Ayfer or her besties that she and Serkan are in love. #HereForIt

“I can’t breathe when you’re not here” !!! #CallTheParamedic

And most importantly:

Seyfi remains my absolute fave.

Do they have an overnight stay next week? Because… it sure looked like it. 

#FlingsSelfIntoTheEverLovingSun #NotPrepared

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I am already prepared to re-cancel Ayfer because I just know she's going to be ~that person~ who tells Eda that she should move on. (with the childhood best friend guy?)

Me too. Although I never uncanceled her. She got off on the wrong foot last episode when she woke up after being dosed by her mother’s bestie and immediately decided it was the Bolat’s fault.  Listen, bitch, you enabled your mother’s attempt at controlling Eda’s life and this is what happened. The crazy mo-fo ya’ll tried to sell her off to kidnapped her, don’t go blaming Serkan and family! Ayfer is as much to blame as anyone because she could have stood up to grandbag, but she choose to further her agenda instead by opposing the wedding. 

@melly326 and I were discussing this yesterday. I am absolutely expecting Ayfer to be the voice of “Move on, get over him, he’s dead, here’s a nice boy from the neighborhood, why not him?”  Hopefully, she’ll at least hide her glee at Serkan’s “death.”  What would we do if Ayfer ever put adult Eda ahead of herself? Faint from shock probably. 

However, it’s not bad that the pressure on Eda exists, especially from someone close, because it will make Eda defying it and never giving up hope that much more poignant. 

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Merhaba friends - SCK episode 35 asks

(Fragman 36 ask at the end)

Apologies to those of you who sent asks for last week’s episode and I didn’t answer them. The week got away from me and then suddenly it was show day, the episode aired, and the asks were no longer relevant. Even if I didn’t answer I appreciate you reaching out!

Anonymous said: I’m dying to know what you thought.

While my ego would like to think that there are a variety of subjects that people might seek out my thoughts on, I’m going to guess you want to know what I thought of episode 35. 

I had a mixed reaction. I liked a lot of things, loved a lot of things, there were some things I found disappointing, and a few characters I wanted to strangle. So let’s explore from that perspective. 

Liked:

Romcom feel was back. It felt lighter and was easier to watch than a lot of eps in this arc.

Aydan, Ayfer and Seyfi working together to unite the kids. They were actually funny and trying to do the right thing, even if their methods were a bit morally gray. 

Serkan and Eda’s photo on outdoor advertising and on the cover of magazines. We’ll ignore how quick the turnaround was to get those photos up, it was just plain fun to watch Serkan see himself on his drive into work and be embarrassed and aggravated by the whole thing, while there was also a little spark of excitement from him in being linked to Eda like that. That was enjoyable.

Melo is always the best bestie and Ayfer didn’t suck as an aunt!

LOVED:

Most every individual Edser scene. 

Serkan out-of-his head with worry, planning to jump into the frigid sea, even though he wouldn’t have any shot of saving her that way. That’s my ride-or-die, protective romantic robot! 

Serkan making faces as Eda plans her wedding. Excellent work from Kerem here. 

Eda buttoning up Serkan’s shirt. That was hot. It was also hot that he just let her. 

Sekan buttoning up Eda’s dress (get a room kids and start going the other way... unbuttoning, UNBUTTON) This scene was emotional and the sexual tension! 

Serkan clutching his chest. The poor boy was about to have a panic attack right there. Follow through, writers, give him the full fledged panic attack!  

The hair caught in the button (There’s that button again!) sequence. it was funny and sexy and made Selin into a foolish, immature third wheel. I’m all for it. 

Serkan apologizing to Eda for Selin, that was big because up til now he hasn’t really recognized how awful Selin is in most situations. He has blinders when it comes to her, mostly because he doesn’t pay attention, so it was satisfying to see him acknowledge her bad behavior.

EVERY MOMENT AT THE BOLAT HOUSE. That was a great sequence, and IMO we mostly have Hande and Kerem to thank for it and not the writers. They brought it to life and obviously a lot of it was on them to just figure out what to do in the scene.  I loved that Serkan saw Eda amongst the flowers in that painting. Swoon!  their conversation about how they were both hungry was hilarious. Every moment with them fixing the sandwiches was gold and then it just got better from there. With him being willing to share food, to the throwback “mesala” conversation to her listening to his heart. All so... so... good. 

However, while we definitely deserved those nice, long, funny, heartwarming scenes, I must say the writers didn’t use them to their fullest potential. How did the night end? How did they part? Why was no progress made after spending the night that way?  If the writers were even half decent at their job they would have had Serkan confess some feelings while high, but not remember in the morning thus giving us the parallel with episode 11 when he was sick. Eda would have felt defeated when he didn’t remember, again, and it would have made more sense why she thought the fake wedding was her last shot at getting through to him. 

Characters I’m mad at:

Ceren knows the whole episode that Deniz loves Eda, she knows he’s being weird about it, she makes up with Eda, and stills says nothing? WTF?

Engin makes it to the wedding, he knows Serkan has his memories back and he doesn’t stop the wedding to let Eda know before she says yes? WTF?

Ferit allegedly has the photos and he thinks the wedding is real, but he doesn’t show Eda the photos so she has a better idea of what she’s getting into? WTF?      (though through that whole Ferit/Selin scene I wondered if Ferit was just playing along with Selin, trying to get info out of her and he’s not really the one who has the photos. Time will tell. )

Selin/Deniz- Obvious, psychos, I need them freaking gone. How Deniz can claim to love Eda, but sit there and watch her look devastated and cry her eyes out at the thought of fake marrying him, while knowing he’s about to pull a disgusting trick is unfathomable. He needs to be committed.

Disappointing:

To be clear, I no longer care, but I can’t believe how badly they flubbed this storyline. That? That was the payoff for the hell we’ve been put through for 7 weeks? Wow talk about not worth it and anti-climactic. I’m not going to go on about all the ways they failed, but I could. 

While I fully believe that Serkan fell back in love with Eda before he got his memories back (see this post) he should have confessed to Eda before he got them back. That was the whole point of this entire storyline and they carried that the entire time, but then fumbled the ball at the 1 yard line. Good grief, these writers are bad. 

Serkan gets his memories back, he knows time is of the essence, and he still is torn and has to think about it? WHAT? Just no. Ridiculous. I realize they did it for maximum suspense, but they shouldn’t have. They really shouldn’t have.

That was their reunion after all we’ve been through? Come on, writers, step it up. I realize we no longer have the writers that gave us his love declaration in 11 or Eda’s and Serkan’s proposals, or their make up scene in 28 or their goodbye scene in 28, but this was lackluster. 

So, in summation, there was a lot that I really enjoyed, I thought the episode flowed better than some of the others in this arc, and lots of great individual Edser moments, it’s just the way they flubbed the whole storyline. I’m just so glad the amnesia is over, that thankfully I don't really care.

Anonymous said: when pushed by engin and aydan multiple times in the episode he never denies he ISN'T in love with her and rather skirts around the issue and deflects with "she's marrying deniz!" which should be proof enough he fell in love with her especially considering in 29 he was telling eda that "there was no such thing as love" between them. it was almost reminiscent of eda in 10/11 where she doesn't tell him her feelings bc she believes he wants selin, this time in reverse bc he believes she's moved on.

This came in response to this ask, and yes I agree. I should have hit that point harder, that Engin and Aydan ask him and he never denies it. When this arc started he would have denied it in a flat second. 

He fell in love with her again, full stop. It’s just a shame that they didn’t make it the entire crux of his love confession, we deserved to see that. Just one of the many ways the writers dropped the ball with this storyline. 

Anonymous said: The whiplash we got going from 26-28 to the drag of 29-35 though. 🤦🏼‍♀️ and you really could cut out that entire storyline and you wouldn’t be missing anything because really nothing happened. They didn’t even have Serkan stopping Eda before he got his memories back to fulfill a basic assumed foreshadowing. Like....huh?

I don’t want to be negative, but it’s crazy to me that they sped through wedding prep at a lightning pace and then went through this painful amnesia storyline at a snail’s pace. They should have had at least 5 episodes of wedding prep, doing just one pre-wedding activity per episode, but kept Babaanne around to create the drama. I wanted at least one episode of them back together, but keeping it secret so they could work against her. We were robbed of that!

Anonymous said: I know we’ve been hating a lot on the new writers but the showrunner still has to sign off on these scenes right? And it’s been the same one this whole time. What has she been thinking? Maybe the writers didn’t do their homework but surely she can tell that scenes being very out of character wouldn’t make sense?

Bold of you to assume there’s a showrunner as we know them on a Hollywood show. I assume you’re talking about Asena, but I always think of her more of a cross between an EP and a network exec. A bit more removed than a showrunner.  I have no idea who the guiding light of this show is since Ayse left. The production timelines are so tight, I don’t think there’s time to review scripts and reject them. Sometime I think it’s a wonder anything makes sense at all. 

Anonymous said: I see you've giffed some of the edser "questionable positions" bookshelf scene. (Awesome gifs btw). Honestly, that entire scene was really funny, with the rest of the art life crew jumping in. Even Selin made me laugh when she came in there and said "how did her hair get stuck?!" and Serkan very sarcastically replied with something like "I wound it up in there, what do you think??" Not to mention all the very close face talking that was going on!

Great scene! Here’s the gif set you’re referring to.  I suppose the writers proved they could do fun, and romantically comedic scenes if they want to. More like this, please. 

Anonymous said:

With these past 5 (?) episodes with these last set of writers, I truly believe that they did not go back to watch SCK at all before writing. Any past references were probably given to them on a checklist or something. Like I don't know if they even watched episode 28 with how they ended up doing away with the memory loss. Its kind of astounding how much they dropped the ball. Hopefully the rumors of new writers are true and they get enough episodes to give us a good ending to this story!

This came in right after the episode, but unfortunately, we learned today that we are apparently not getting new writers, at least not for episode 36.I was fully convinced we were since Sefkat (the production company twitter admin) liked Yasin’s post when he said we’d be getting all new writers for 36. Normally I don’t believe anything Yasin says because he has lied so many times that any info he actually has just comes across as a clock being right twice a day.  However, when she liked it, I found that convincing.  Also the way they cancelled shooting on Saturday and H/K were in for a meeting on Friday. Seemed like it was all adding up. We’ll see, maybe there will be new ones for 37??

As for not watching what came before, it certainly feels like they only skimmed and watched certain scenes and didn’t do a deep dive on the series. Watching all the eps in full should be a requirement before they start the job. I always feel they are  just off with Serkan’s characterization, they don’t quite get him and they turn him a bit into a cardboard cutout of early Serkan. It’s like the character sketch outline of Serkan, but with no depth. 

Anonymous said: When I saw the character description of the new cast member added to the show I was like "great, another possible screen space filler in regards to Aydan" but after watching the episode, I was actually really intrigued by his character. I know there's a bunch of theories out there that Serkan is actually his son, which I don't really buy into right now, but nevertheless he was a real potential to be a father figure in Serkan's life... and maybe the only guest character to not be a villain lol.

I’ll tell you this, that casting makes it seem like they at least want us to think he’s Serkan’s father.  He’s way better looking that Alptekin and he just looks like he could genetically be responsible for the magnificence that is Serkan. 

We’ll see what they do. I think it could be interesting, just because until Serkan met Eda he was so invested in being “Serkan Bolat” that having his identity shaken like this would be seismic for him. It could create some really good drama for him in all his relationships without tearing apart Edser. Also, if Alptekin knew it would go along way in explaining that relationship. Alptekin always demanding perfection and the cold way he sent him away to boarding school. It would explain why he could never earn his father’s love or approval, and that knowledge might give him some peace. 

In addition, and a big plus, it would mean that his biological father was NOT responsible for the deaths of Eda’s parents. 

Anonymous said: 1/ everyone for weeks was waxing poetic and had super detailed headcannons of how serkan would remember in really specific ways when he realized he was in love, something that ayfer kinda poked fun of at the beginning of the ep talking about the fake wedding, but i was genuinely laughing out loud at serkan and engin accidently getting into a fight and him yelling throughout it that he remembers and engin pushing him in front going "can you give him one good hit?!" lmaoo

2/ getting a good hit to the end to unscramble your brain that is already giving you flashbacks is more actually more realistic than the usual fairytale way.. sure, less romantic, but definitely more realistic. the man was already in love with her, super confused on what to do since he genuinely thought she was marrying deniz, and was already having flashes, all he really needed was good hit in the head lol. maybe eda should've kept going when they were boxing 😂

I like your take on it.

Anonymous said: i think they saw the fandom complaining week after week that there was too much heaviness/drama in their romcom and said "so you guys want romcom? here i'll give you full on romcom" which is what i thought this episode was! and i really appreciated such a fun ep overall to watch to bring this otherwise really sad and emotion heavy memory loss plot to an end.

Yes, the episode was a lot more fun than most that had come before it. If only they could have tied it all together. 

Anonymous said: Something that just occurred to me that's so crazy in addition to wrapping an episode days before it airs, is that in Turkish television, a series has like 1 permanent director and a small writing team that writes ALL of the episodes. In US TV, that's pretty much unheard of - different writers rotate owning each episode and the same director will shoot maybe 2-3 episodes at most a season. The production turnaround time is so short that it's insane that we don't hear of more last-minute delays

I know, I think about this all the time. It’s crazy to me that there’s only one director. Which is why there’s not a lot of added layers to this show.  When a director just has one episode on their plate and they spend a couple of weeks prepping to direct, every shot, every angle, every bit of set dressing can be meaningful. This show doesn’t have that kind of visual depth.  On the other hand you do get a director that knows the actors and crew inside and out and they all have a short hand which allows them to get to what they want faster and easier. That can’t be replicated with directors who come in for one episode. 

Anonymous said: Over the past month or so, I’ve been seeing so many people cancel Serkan and wanting Eda to leave him forever and move away, but she really never gave up on him and she might finally get him back this week 😭 in fact, Eda and Melo are the only people we’ve seen who have tried to help get his memories back! Everyone who has been friendly to Selin can disinvite themselves to the Edser wedding

I’m glad I didn’t see a bunch of this nonsense myself.  But, honestly, anyone who wants Eda to leave and not end up with Serkan... why are they watching this show to begin with? Did they take a wrong turn somewhere? How did they last this long watching it? We’re 35 episode in and this entire show is their love story, beyond that story and it being a vehicle to showcase Hande and Kerem’s awesome chemistry, it really doesn’t offer many other reasons to watch. 

And yes to jettisoning anyone who was friendly with Selin. PIRIL I’M LOOKING AT YOU. I sure hope Piril finds out exactly how low Selin will sink. She needs to feel ashamed for welcoming her back without question. 

Anonymous said: That fragman for ep 36...part of me wants to hope that it will all be solved pretty soon, since we got edser separated for so long we deserved them together now. But part of me also knows these writers suck so I’m expecting the worst. I just wanted edser together again 😭

I know. When I saw the full fragman my initial reaction was to yell “WHY CAN’T WE HAVE NICE THINGS!!!!!!!”  But I’ve calmed down now. 

It seems to me that we have Serkan and Eda together and working together to figure this mess out, which is good. we have romantic walks on the pier, and Eda spending the night at his place and a sweet breakfast setting with Eda in jammies. All good.  

But then we also have Selin and Deniz refusing to quit.  Selin comes up with the plan that if Deniz doesn’t sign the papers in time, then they will have to get a divorce which means Eda can’t marry for 300 days. So then, what? Deniz steals Serkan’s car and goes on the run? 

What they hope to accomplish with this, I don’t know. Because even if they succeed and Serkan and Eda can’t get married right away, it’s not like they’ll just magically decide that they want to be with those two psychos instead.  I can see Selin doing it just for revenge so she can make them miserable, but what’s Deniz’ motivation? The further psycho he goes, the worse Eda will think of him. Bizarre. 

As for the pregnancy thing. It sounds like Eda must hear that from someone. My money is on Deniz. That’s his Hail Mary to try and drive a wedge between Serkan and Eda. Because seemingly when Eda brings it up, Selin asks where did you hear that. Also, phew, Eda says right away that if its true that Sekan deserves to know, which hopefully will clear things up (because the writers showed us over and over and over again that they weren’t sleeping in the same bed) and it will show Serkan just what kind of crazy he’s dealing with. 

Anonymous said: I was pretty excited after watching the fragman, but surprised when I went on twitter and saw that almost everyone was really upset by it. I’m sure most people know Selin isn’t actually pregnant, but they all still somehow hate the storyline (possibly bc they think it’ll drive edser apart?) idk am I crazy for thinking that we’ll still get good edser moments and them staying together and fighting together? I guess the show needs drama to continue but I’m not mad because I think good edser will outweigh bad/miscommunication edser.

I’m sure we’ll get good Edser moments, but I can’t really fault anyone for being extremely annoyed by this fragman. I think this little plot point will end up not being a big deal at all, however, I can see how it feels like a kick in the face after what we’ve been through the last 7 episodes. It’s like can we get one happy episode? Just one?

Also it’s just very uncomfortable. I’m in the camp that currently thinks it’s impossible for her to be pregnant because they haven’t slept together. He was too fragile and injured before they came back to Istanbul (sleeping on the couch with his PTSD) and after he was too confused and consumed by Eda and just uninterested in Selin. I have to believe they kept showing us them not spending the night in the same place for a reason. 

However, if they were to have had sex, it’s very unsettling because it’s a little too close to him not being able to give consent. It’s Rape by Deception. He had a brain injury, amnesia, was suffering a myriad of traumas and was not in his right mind. He did not have the full set of facts on where their relationship stood, but she did (she knew he wanted nothing to do with her and told her he never loved her and didn’t even want to be friends) and instead of being honest she abused him. She lied to him. She didn’t tell him the truth about what had happened. She isolated him from anyone who could tell him the truth and manipulated him into thinking that she was the only person in the world he could trust and the person he loved and trusted most was untrustworthy and an enemy. 

However, as the audience we know the things she’d done in the past to abuse his trust, and we know for certain if he remembered, he would never consent to sleep with her. Never. So even beyond the cheating and the romance it would rob us of if they did have sex, it’s ICKY and GROSS and none of us want to even think of it.  I don’t expect TV writers in Turkey to be on the forefront of thought when it comes to issues of consent, so I’d rather this door just not be opened at all. 

But here we are, they opened it. Now all we can do it hope that it is a device to hear Serkan say that it isn’t impossible and for Selin to be fully exposed as completely unbalanced and a lying, manipulator.

Anonymous said: the fandom by use of sheer will forced this selin plot line into existence LOL. i swear since the beginning of the memory plot in 29, the "selin will lie to eda she's pregnant" rumor has been constantly making rounds, and i guess it's time to cash in. i will say that i've seen ppl thinking know that somehow serkan and her were intimate even though she's clearly lying.. guys, if there was even a POSSIBILITY she would've used this way back before now and would have told everyone, including serkan.

I agree with this. If this was a card she could play with Serkan, she’d play it. She’s been getting more and more desperate. And in the fragman there she is coming up with ways for Deniz to run away so he can’t sign the papers. If there was something she could hold over Serkan, she would, She’s not because then the con would be up, we’ll just have to wait and see how big of a lie she’s willing to tell. 

Anonymous said: I wonder if Selin was a spy when she was younger! That woman is always watching everything from her car! Even in the new trailer.

Ha! Let’s hope that in the end she’s not a very good spy and they finally get one over on her. Oh please oh please oh please let the stable boy be the one who has the photos and let him have more on her. I want there to be tons of photos of her in her car spying on them. That would be so humiliating for her. 

Seriously, though, who knows what happened to Selin to make her the way she is. Frankly, I don’t think my assessment of her has really changed (most of my old posts on her are tagged with “anti Selin”) She’s just a spoiled, selfish, entitled brat who thinks she should get anything and everything she wants. If she wants Serkan, she should have him, doesn’t matter what he wants or who she hurts, she’ll do whatever she has to do to make that happen. She was probably never told no as a child. So when she’s thwarted she thinks she’s entitled to whatever reaction she wants to have, if that’s ruining other people’s lives, so be it.  No one can be happy if she’s not. 

[lizacstuff]

SCK/Edser ask (33 & 34 spec)

(asks under the cut)

Anonymous said: Do you know what happened with the second set of writers? I know Ayse left on her own accord but why the sudden shift from that second writing team to these new ones? I don't think they even announced that the writers were changing, the fans found out during the credits one day. If that second set of writers was still here, I'd be fully confident that we're going to get a great payoff with Serkan when he remembers but they're not, so my expectations are rock bottom at this point

Such a bummer! No idea what happened to them. I’m wondering if they signed on for a certain number of episodes and when those were done, they moved on? Only being around for 7 or 8 episodes is not a lot though. One wonder if it was them or the production company wasn’t happy with them? Though the episodes were pretty well written so I’d hope the production company didn’t jettison them. Or just a run of the mill scheduling conflict.

In any case I agree, I’d have so much more confidence in their execution of this story if they were still writing. 

With this new team, I honestly thought that episode 32 was decent, but 33 just sort of dashed that away it was so poorly executed. 

Anonymous said: Hi - I always value your thoughts on SCK so thanks for taking the time to reply to asks! :)

Something that’s been plaguing me since the amnesia plot began is that nobody seems to have told Serkan about the BIG DETAIL that his father was responsible for the death of Eda’s parents???! Like surely that would provide some crucial context to Serkan and raise several questions e.g how did I manage to stay in a relationship with this woman, we must have had a strong relationship/overcome huge problems/trusted eachother etc. It just baffles me that everyone seems to have forgotten about what used to be a major plot line. How do you think it could play out if Eda or maybe Aydan revealed that back story to amnesia Serkan?

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words!  Agreed! This is a headscratcher. When he came back I kind of assumed that he knew that part of the history, at least at a superficial level, just because he sat down with Engin and heard the story from his perspective. I can’t imagine Engin would leave that part out, and it’s pretty integral detail in how Eda’s grandmother, and then Eda, ended up with 45% of the company. 

I also would guess that Selin would have told him about it, just because it allows her to paint Eda as potentially someone who was out for revenge from the beginning, someone who targeted him and manipulated him because of it.

So I think he must know, at least something about it about it, what’s frustrating is that it doesn’t seem like something that weighs on him or that he’s curious about. Or perhaps when he first heard about it he compartmentalized it and it didn’t weigh with him because at that time Eda was some evil person out to manipulate him, so he hasn’t paid it much attention, but now that he’s gotten to know her and realizes he has feelings for her, he hasn’t really revisited it? He’s very confused and has a lot going on and he’s thinking about her all the time, while trying not to, so it may have gotten lost in that tug-o-war. 

I do hope it comes up and they have a conversation about it. How has he not already asked her, “If my father was to blame for your parent’s death, why would you want to marry me?” Because regardless whether or not he’s in love with her, this is new information to him.  And he hasn’t dealt with the emotional fallout of finding out his father did that and hid that, and the affect it would have had on Eda.  One would hope that even robot Bolat would feel some compassion toward a woman his father was responsible for orphaning. 

Anonymous said: one of the asks you got about serkan not remembering things via their special "objects" had me thinking about one line he says waaay back during their breakup where he says something along the lines of he "doesn't need things for him to remember her" when he gets rid of her things at his house.. i know the writers aren't writing it with that in mind bc i know even most of the fandom doesn't remember it since it's been so long, but i still think it's quite apt for the situation 🥺

YES! it’s in episode 24, when she is over at his house and she notices that none of the things from their time together are there and she says something like that it’s probably for the best because if they’re here you can’t forget. And that’s when he says:

“In my opinion, things are not needed to remember a person.” 

I agree that it’s quite appropriate for the current situation. It’s not about the things or the objects, it’s about them. 

Anonymous said: i know people feel like we've been going in circles, at to some extent we ARE.. (i mainly think as long as the engagement games keep going it will feel like that) but serkan has made huge progress since he came back in 29.. the serkan in 29 or even 30 would not be reacting like the serkan in 34.. sure he still says things that are frustrating to eda and audience (mainly to rile her up, but also bc he prob doesn't realize it's hurtful) but his progress IS happening even if it doesn't feel like it

Oh, I 100% agree. Serkan has made huge progress, the things he said to Engin this episode would have been unthinkable in any other episode since the amnesia. Serkan going to the flower shop and helping her plant terrariums would also have been unthinkable pre 32. However, I get where the frustration is coming from because he always sort of circles back to a place in his interactions with her where it feels like little to no progress has been made. Though, as I said last week, I do think they show cumulative affect, when they have those big moments where they make progress, he’s further along than he was during the last big moment. But I think him stepping really far back in other interactions is one of the problems of the writing. They need more nuance and they need to let us see more into what’s going on in his brain. 

Anonymous said:  After everything that has happened I cannot see Eda appreciating a kiss from Serkan while he is still engaged to Selin. So maybe her first reaction after the kiss is to ask if he got his memories back and then something about Selin. When it becomes clear that they are still together then I could see her telling him off. Something like “when you’re engaged you aren’t supposed to be kissing other people and if you want to kiss other people then maybe you should not be engaged.” Or even “when we were engaged if I had found out you kissed someone else, it would have killed me” so you need to figure out what you want & stop hurting people. I could care less about Selin being cheated on because she is the worst but Eda deserves way better than that. Plus it would show Serkan that she really is a good person especially since it is very clear how much she dislikes Selin. She gave back the ring after he got engaged to Selin and unlike Selin, is not willing to accept crumbs given to her by anyone let alone Serkan. Maybe that finally results in Serkan dumping Selin by the end of the episode to chase Eda. Probably grasping at straws right now but I so badly want to be positive about this next episode. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yes, I could see something like this, but right now, if I had to bet money, I’d say that kiss is his fantasy, so we won’t actually be dealing with this issue. 

We shall see!  

Anonymous said: Will episode 34 finally be when Selin leaves? Surely 6 episodes of her is enough? 😭😭😭

It was spoiled for so long that she’d be leaving in 34, but at this point I don’t see how that would fit! She appears to have been at all the location shoots. 

What do we need to do to get rid of her? Some ancient good riddance ceremony? A gofundme? I’m in!!! Whatever it takes at this point I’ll do any ritual that will get rid of her. 

Anonymous said: I think it's interesting that Ayfer actually hasn't been that anti-Serkan since this amnesia storyline started (maybe its b/c she hasn't had too much time to think about it since she was spending all her time on Alex lol), even though it'd kinda be the perfect time to dig into it since Serkan is now treating Eda differently. But now Ayfer is better than Aydan, Miss "I knew your fiance was alive but didn't tell you." I thought what she told Eda before the restaurant was sweet. She gets 1 point.

Agreed, she gets one point. But just one. We’ll have to see how she does going forward. I kind of assume that she saw Eda’s devastation when Serkan was missing and it sort of snapped her out of her selfishness when it came to her not wanting Eda with Serkan. 

[lizacstuff]

Hi Liza, I keep seeing references to drama in SCK fandom around Aydan and Ayder actresses. Can you explain what’s going on? In Oncer days I always came to your blog when things like this happened, hope you can explain (love your blog always)

I think you’re talking about the posts that Neslihan (Aydan) and Evrim (Ayfer) made earlier today? You can read translations of them here.  I’ll go through what I know, but bottom-line I don’t think those two actors have ever dealt with this kind of large and passionate fandom and it shows. 

Also, if you don’t want to wade into the drama, don’t read. 

Neslihan has also made a couple of subsequent posts, one totally cringey one about how fans should get a life and follow the example of her teenage son who watches documentaries instead of thinking about Hande and Kerem, and then a video post saying she had been joking. (facepalm)  A series of bad decisions on her part. She has made several cryptic posts over the last couple of weeks about the direction of the show starting at ep 29, including one she had to delete because it implied there would be all new writers. Those cryptic posts have incited a LOT of drama and hand-wringing and freaking out, especially, I think among young fans who don’t know how to channel their emotions.  Her post about her son was basically telling those fans, the ones who reacted to her in dramatic ways, saying they couldn’t sleep etc to get a life. But many people in fandom took offense. She later said in the video she’d been kidding and was talking about the fans who DM her (close your DMs, lady!) worrying over the fate of Edser and who let it affect their lives.  

A lot of bad decision on her part. She might want to just lay low and stop giving teases, and mostly stop allowing fans to DM her. (Especially since her antagonism has now lead fandom to dig up old IG likes of hers where she liked posts that belittled and bullied Hande. She may have just bite of more than she can chew, since Hande tried to sue the guy who made the posts that Neslihan liked... and all of that is very personal to Hande because it was happening while her mother was dying of cancer. YIKES, I’m sure Neslihan would prefer those stay buried). 

The Evrim post I think is aimed at fans who have been hard on the gal who runs the mfyapim production company twitter account, Sefkat. (Who also apparently liked some of those anti-Hande posts two years ago) she ran afoul of some on twitter after the way she handled the fan outcry after 26 when they included footage in the fragman (sex scene) that was not in the ep or released as an internet extra.  I think some fans thought she was flippant and throwing shade. Then yesterday, I think fans got aggressive with her over how late the fragman was released.  I’m guessing Sefkat went crying to the actors and then Evrim made this very ill-advised post. 

Were fans too aggressive? Yes. Were fans obnoxious? Yes. Did they make me cringe? Yes.  Did it warrant an actor on the show wading into fandom. NOOOOOOO.  

Since you referenced OUAT drama, you and I have lived through the worst of fandom, and here is not near the level of toxicity and bad behavior we saw there. Not even in the same universe. Mostly because  for SCK there is no shipwar. This show is about one couple and there is no reason to watch this show if you’re not a fan of the couple, so therefore no shipping madness cloaked in social justice outrage. The drama in a fandom without a shipwar vs one with a shipwar is like an angry kitty vs vicious rabid alien monster.  So SCK fandom is like an angry kitten in comparison. 

Also, we all know that you can’t control or discipline fandom, so they need to rise above and ignore. The admin could just post and leave and stop engaging with fans. Easy peasy.  Aydan can close her DMs and shut up. Easy peasy. 

Getting pissy with fandom is an especially interesting tack for the cast of this show, since there are really only two reasons it’s a huge success.  Hande and Kerem’s chemistry and how hot they are right now, and the giant online fandom which has propelled international sales and put the show first in every social measurement category for the year 2020.  

That’s it. International buyers are interested because of the popularity on social. Full stop. And Fox doesn’t keep buying it because of Ayfer’s catering business storyline (If Evrim is working too hard, I’d be more than fine if the writers cut Ayfer’s storyline way down so she can rest) and the ratings are borderline so what puts it over are those two things. So scolding fandom over something as inconsequential as fans complaining about a fragman on twitter is a little like biting the hand that feeds you. Which I grant you is a two-way street and fans often snap at and bite the ones feeding us, but they’re the professionals and a passionate fanbase is something all shows covet. They have it, they should probably appreciate it, instead of lashing out at it. 

Also, not for nothing, there are several cast members who try and capitalize on the social power and immense popularity of the show and our two leads, and Neslihan and Evrim are in those numbers. Neslihan’s constant teasing about Edser is obvious and Evrim was the first person to post the engagement photo, WITHOUT CONTEXT, which launched Hande and Kerem into an entire gossip news cycle. She’s also the one who, yesterday, posted the photo of Kerem arrived to set early, laying on the floor, taking photos, which set off a avalanche of speculation and rumor. Soooo... maybe sit down with your scolds and complaints about fandom when you’re blatantly trying to up your own social profile. 

It goes without saying that I think the fans who are acting badly should tone it down, relax and stop freaking out about every little thing. I’ve mentioned many times my dislike for their temper tantrums. Me taking the actors to task does not absolve their bad behavior. I wish they’d all cut it out.   

[ladylillianrose]

Theory for the architect Efey.

I know there is an interview/article floating around saying that he will be an "obstacle to Eda and Serkan's love," which has a lot of people speculating a love triangle.

Instead I think that the obstacle will be that he knows what happened to Eda's parents and that the holding is responsible for their deaths and the coverup.

I think he's going to be the one who let's the secret about Eda's parents' death slip out. He'll tell it to either Eda or Serkan or both, before Aydan and Alptekin have a chance to tell them.

This will cause a "did you know?!" conversation/argument with Eda and Serkan, Serkan and Alptekin, or both Eda and Serkan with Alptekin (or all of these really).

There is also the possibility that Ayfer could get dragged into all of it, depending on if she knows the details of the accident and payoff.

Ayfer has been much more vocal in her anti-Bolat family talk in the past few episodes, whether that is because of the contract, her need to protect Eda, or that she knows that the holding is responsible for Eda's parents' deaths, we will have to see.