TV SERIES · 2010–2013 · TURKEY
Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki
- Created by
- Coşkun Irmak
- Network
- Kanal D
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 120
18 archived facts 2 topics 2 sources Last reviewed Oct 2026
Set in the 1960s, the story of the Akarsu family includes Ali, Cemile and their four children: Berrin, a law student, Aylin and Mete, high school students, and 5 year old Osman. Ali begins an affair with Caroline, a Dutch woman, which leads to the disintegration of the family.
18 Interesting Facts About Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki
Interesting Facts (11)
- #001
Turkish series became so successful in Macedonia that the government passed a bill restricting broadcasts of Turkish series during the day and at prime time to reduce Turkish influence on Macedonian society.
- #002
The series is narrated by Cemile's youngest son, Osman, and the events are told from his point of view.
- #003
The third season deals with the 12 September Coup.
- #004
The character Cemile is depicted as the owner of a clothing workshop of her own.
- #005
Cemile lost one of her children during the birth of her grandchild.
- #006
The production was directed by Zeynep Günay Tan, produced by Cengiz Deveci and written by Coşkun Irmak.
- #007
The series aired on Kanal D and consists of a total of 3 seasons and 120 episodes; its first episode aired on 14 September 2010.
- #008
The character Caroline Enke-Akarsu is played by Wilma Elles, and the character Hasefe Akarsu is played by Meral Çetinkaya.
- #009
Yavuz Bingöl turned down the role of 'Ali Akarsu'.
- #010
Meltem Cumbul turned down the role of 'Cemile Akarsu'.
- #011
The character Aylin died in the season 2 finale because the actress Farah Zeynep Abdullah had gone abroad to complete her university education.
Production Story (7)
- #012
As much as $1.3 million was spent to produce just the first two weeks of the show.
- #013
One of the main soundtracks is Ennio Morricone's "Cockeye's Song", composed for the 1984 film Once Upon a Time in America, and Kanal D paid royalties to use it.
- #014
The series has been dubbed in more than 30 languages and broadcast worldwide.
- #015
It was dubbed in Spanish as "Tormenta de Pasiones: Cuando el Amor se Convierte en un Infierno" and broadcast in Chile, Puerto Rico and the United States.
- #016
The third season depicts the 12 September military coup in Turkey.
- #017
Meltem Cumbul declined the role of 'Cemile Akarsu'.
- #018
The role of Aylin dies in the season 2 final because actress Farah Zeynep Abdullah went abroad to finish her university education.
Sources & editorial notes
Reference databases
- Wikipedia
- IMDb
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