TV SERIES · 2019–2021 · TURKEY
Hercai
- Created by
- Banu Akdeniz, Sümeyye Ezel, Cem Karcı
- Network
- atv
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 69
14 archived facts 6 topics 4 sources Last reviewed Oct 2026
Miran is seeking revenge for his parents death so he plans to marry daughter Reyyan from the family who were responsible for that. Unexpectedly he falls in love with Reyyan. Will this change the plan?
14 Interesting Facts About Hercai
Interesting Facts (8)
- #001
The series was produced by Mia Yapım and premiered on atv on 15 March 2019.
- #002
The production ran for three seasons and ended with its 69th episode, broadcast on 25 April 2021.
- #003
The story centers on the relationship between Reyyan, granddaughter of the Şadoğulları, one of Midyat's powerful families, and Miran, who seeks revenge for his family.
- #004
As part of the production's international distribution, atv sold the series' broadcasting rights to various markets, including much of Latin America and the United States.
- #005
In the United States, the series began airing on the Telemundo channel on 22 June 2021.
- #006
In Pakistan, it airs on the TV One channel.
- #007
What does "Hercai" mean in Turkish? According to folklore, two wildflowers once fell in love with each other. One loved the other so much that when they bloomed in spring, it grew jealous of the other flowers around them. Unable to bear this jealousy, the flower dreamed of blooming in the freezing cold of winter instead of spring so it could be alone with its beloved: "Let us not bloom like the other flowers this spring. Let us bloom in the middle of winter, on snowy days, so that all of nature belongs to us and we live together, just you and me." When no one dared to bloom, the other flower agreed to the plan of blooming in the freezing cold. One of the lovers waited for winter and snow; the other could not wait and bloomed that summer. The flower that waited longingly bloomed in winter and searched for its lover. The one that bloomed waited and waited to prove the greatness of its love, but the other flower did not bloom. After a while the flower lost hope in the freezing cold, bowed, and died. Since that day, the flower that kept its word has been called "Kardelen" (Snowdriller), while the flower that did not remain faithful to love and abandoned its lover halfway through the journey has been called "Hercai" (source: fb page Turkish Learning KivancED).
- #008
During the filming of the scene in season 1, episode 3 showing the fire that breaks out in the house where Reyyan is staying after Miran abandons her for revenge following the fake marriage, Ebru Şahin (Reyyan) suffered minor burn injuries.
Production Story (2)
- #009
More than 100 countries bought the rights to broadcast Hercai.
- #010
In Brazil, Hercai was later confirmed for Globoplay Novelas, which aired all three seasons from June 9, 2025 to April 2, 2026, making it one of the first novels of the new channel.
Behind the Scenes (1)
- #011
There was a little burn injuries to the Ebru Sahin (Reyyan) during the shooting of the scene at the first season episode 3 which was showing the fire at the house which was being started with the Reyyan after Miran left her as a part of revenge after fake marriage.
Characters & Cast (1)
- #012
Directed by Ali İlhan, the series stars Akın Akınözü and Ebru Şahin in the lead roles.
Easter Eggs & References (1)
- #013
Its broadcast schedule changed mid-run: the series aired Fridays at 20.00 until the 53rd episode, and Sundays at 20.00 from the 54th episode through the finale, the 69th episode.
Deeper Meaning (1)
- #014
What does "Hercai" mean in Turkish? Folklore suggests that once upon a time, two wildflowers fell in love. One of them loved the other so much that when they bloomed in the spring, she was jealous of the other flowers around them. The flower, not able to withstand this jealousy, dreams of being with her beloved alone by blooming in the freezing cold of winter instead of spring. "Let's not bloom this spring like other flowers. Let's bloom in the middle of winter on snowy days so that all nature belongs to us and we live together, only you and me" The other flower agrees to the plan of blooming in the freezing cold when no one else dared to bloom. One of the lovers waited for the winter and the snow; the other couldn't resist and bloomed that summer. The flower that waited with longing bloomed in winter and looked for the other lover. The one that bloomed waited and waited to prove the greatness of love but the other flower did not bloom. After a while the flower lost hope in the freezing cold, bowed and died. Since that day, the flower that kept to the promise has been called "Kardelen" (Snowdriller), and the flower that was not faithful to love and abandoned the other lover halfway through their journey has been called "Hercai" (source: fb page Turkish Learning KivancED).
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