Bir Zamanlar Çukurova
ATV · 2018–2022
- Aired
- 2018 – 2022
- Channel
- ATV
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 141
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Period
Where to watch Bir Zamanlar Çukurova
- ▶ atvOfficial channel site
- ▶ Official YouTubeMany Turkish channels post full episodes, some with English subtitles
Only official sources are listed. Availability can depend on your country. How to watch Turkish series with English subtitles
About the series
Bir Zamanlar Çukurova (Bitter Lands, literally Once Upon a Time in Çukurova) is a Turkish period drama produced by TİMS&B Productions. It aired on ATV from 13 September 2018 to 16 June 2022, for four seasons and 141 episodes, directed by Murat Saraçoğlu and Evren Karabıyık Günaydın.
The ensemble cast was led by Hilal Altınbilek, Murat Ünalmış, Uğur Güneş and Vahide Perçin, with İbrahim Çelikkol joining the cast later. The series was a long-running ratings hit and is one of the most widely exported Turkish dramas, known as Bitter Lands in English-speaking markets.
Plot
In the 1970s, Züleyha and Yılmaz, two young lovers from Istanbul, flee to the fertile cotton fields of Çukurova around Adana, pretending to be siblings. They find work on the farm of the powerful Yaman family, ruled by the iron-willed matriarch Hünkar.
Hünkar’s son Demir becomes obsessed with Züleyha, and a bitter love triangle begins, set against land feuds, harsh working conditions and the changing social world of southern Turkey.
Main cast
- Hilal Altınbilek as Züleyha
- Murat Ünalmış as Demir Yaman (seasons 1–3)
- Uğur Güneş as Yılmaz Akkaya (seasons 1–3)
- Vahide Perçin as Hünkar Yaman
- İbrahim Çelikkol as Hakan Gümüşoğlu
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Bir Zamanlar Çukurova cast and characters
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- Who plays Yılmaz Akkaya (seasons 1–3)?
- Who plays Züleyha?
- Who plays Demir Yaman (seasons 1–3)?
- Who plays Hünkar Yaman?
- Who plays Hakan Gümüşoğlu?
Bir Zamanlar Çukurova: quick facts
Who is in the cast of Bir Zamanlar Çukurova?
The main cast of Bir Zamanlar Çukurova includes Hilal Altınbilek as Züleyha Altun Yaman, Murat Ünalmış as Demir Yaman, Uğur Güneş as Yılmaz Akkaya, Vahide Perçin as Hünkar Yaman, İbrahim Çelikkol as Hakan Gümüşoğlu.
Where can I watch Bir Zamanlar Çukurova?
Bir Zamanlar Çukurova aired on ATV. Official places to watch: atv, Official YouTube.
How many episodes does Bir Zamanlar Çukurova have?
Bir Zamanlar Çukurova has 141 episodes over 4 seasons.
Is Bir Zamanlar Çukurova finished?
Yes. Bir Zamanlar Çukurova ended in 2022 after 141 episodes.