28 JUL 2020

KANAL D'S "FORBIDDEN LOVE" REMAINS STRONG AFTER 10 YEARS

After its initial premiere in 2008, Kanal D broadcasted the re-run of "Forbidden Love" this summer, and in the “gran finale” of last Wednesday, it entered in the top three in the AB group in prime time.

28 JUL 2020

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Kanal D's blockbuster premium drama “Forbidden Love” (Aşk-ı Memnu) continues to demonstrate why it is one of the greatest Turkish series of all time. After its initial premiere in 2008, Kanal D broadcasted the re-run of "Forbidden Love" this summer, and in the “gran finale” of last Wednesday, it entered in the top three in the AB group in prime time.

After 10 years, the modern adaptation from the novel of Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil, a foremost Turkish author, continues to strike millions of people. Furthermore, the final episode has been met with great enthusiasm also on social media. In fact, on July 22, the final episode was Trending Topic throughout the whole day with the hashtags #Aşkı-MemnuVeda, #Bihter, #Behlül, and #Matmazel.

In the story, having lost his wife eleven years ago, Adnan devoted all his attention to his daughter Nihal and his son Bülent. He lives in one of the most prominent mansions along the Bosphorus in Istanbul with his handsome nephew Behlül and his children's nanny. Adnan meets young and beautiful Bihter, who is also a socialite couple's daughter, and falls in love with her instantly.

Seeking for peace, safety and happiness in Adnan's mansion, instead Bihter meets with passion. Behlül and Bihter fall completely into each other and become drowned by their infatuation with each other. Their secret love affair will affect every member of the family.