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Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki

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.

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18 Interesting Facts About Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki

Interesting Facts (11)

  1. #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.

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  2. #002

    The series is narrated by Cemile's youngest son, Osman, and the events are told from his point of view.

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  3. #003

    The third season deals with the 12 September Coup.

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  4. #004

    The character Cemile is depicted as the owner of a clothing workshop of her own.

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  5. #005

    Cemile lost one of her children during the birth of her grandchild.

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  6. #006

    The production was directed by Zeynep Günay Tan, produced by Cengiz Deveci and written by Coşkun Irmak.

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  7. #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.

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  8. #008

    The character Caroline Enke-Akarsu is played by Wilma Elles, and the character Hasefe Akarsu is played by Meral Çetinkaya.

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  9. #009

    Yavuz Bingöl turned down the role of 'Ali Akarsu'.

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  10. #010

    Meltem Cumbul turned down the role of 'Cemile Akarsu'.

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  11. #011

    The character Aylin died in the season 2 finale because the actress Farah Zeynep Abdullah had gone abroad to complete her university education.

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Production Story (7)

  1. #012

    As much as $1.3 million was spent to produce just the first two weeks of the show.

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  2. #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.

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  3. #014

    The series has been dubbed in more than 30 languages and broadcast worldwide.

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  4. #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.

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  5. #016

    The third season depicts the 12 September military coup in Turkey.

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  6. #017

    Meltem Cumbul declined the role of 'Cemile Akarsu'.

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  7. #018

    The role of Aylin dies in the season 2 final because actress Farah Zeynep Abdullah went abroad to finish her university education.

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Sources & editorial notes

Reference databases

  • Wikipedia English Wikipedia article
  • IMDb IMDb title page (trivia)

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