Burak Aksak
Director
Leyla and Mecnun (2011)
Season 1
Two babies born in the same hospital on the same day are placed side by side due to the lack of beds. The babies, who are betrothed in cradle beds after their families say "they found each other as soon as they were born", are named after the legendary lovers Leyla and Mecnun. 25 years pass. One morning, his family tells Mecnun about the situation and they go to ask for Leyla's hand in marriage. Although Mecnun is initially uncomfortable with this situation, he falls in love with Leyla as soon as he sees her. Not knowing what to do to impress her, Mecnun sees Grandfather with a white beard in his dream one night. Things get complicated when Grandfather with a white beard comes out of his dreams and starts living with Mecnun.
Released Feb. 9, 2011
Episode 53 min
7+
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.leyla, tmdb.mecnun, imdb.character-names-as-title, imdb.epic-story, imdb.unforgettable-love, imdb.first-kiss-in-space, imdb.tragic-ending + 18 more, imdb.loss-of-loved-one, imdb.grieving, imdb.dramedy, imdb.ensemble-cast, imdb.cult-tv, imdb.cult-male-character, imdb.cult-female-character, imdb.witty, imdb.celebrity-guest-stars, imdb.satirical, imdb.memory, imdb.absurd-comedy, imdb.istanbul-turkey, imdb.love, imdb.surreal-comedy, imdb.epic-romance, imdb.loneliness, imdb.improvised-dialogue
Production Companies: efLÂtunfilm, Exxen
Network: TRT 1
S1E1 - Pilot
Mecnun's parents rouse Metin and Sevim at an ungodly hour over engagement matters. But to Mecnun's dismay, the visit quickly unravels.
Feb. 9, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - Düğün
While Mecnun is head over heels in love, Arda has no intention of letting Leyla go. But there is no limit to what Mecnun will do to win her over.
Feb. 16, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - Halı Saha
Metin intervenes on his daughter's behalf, but Mecnun is not so easy to bait. After a mix-up with the check, Mecnun bears the burden of proof.
Feb. 23, 2011, midnight
S1E4 - Fidye
As Mecnun is about to gain Leyla's trust, Erdal Bakkal and the white-bearded grandpa cook up a new product and unwittingly muddle up everything again.
March 2, 2011, midnight
S1E5 - Şöhret
Mecnun's romantic gestures impress more than just Leyla, who is vexed by his new persona and seeks the white-bearded grandpa's counsel.
March 9, 2011, midnight
S1E6 - Banka
Karabasan turns up the heat on Metin. After Mecnun and his friends disentangle themselves from a predicament, an accident turns his world upside down.
March 16, 2011, midnight
S1E7 - Rüya
The white-bearded grandpa guides Mecnun through a series of dreams in which Mecnun puts his own character to the test in hopes of waking Leyla.
March 23, 2011, midnight
S1E8 - Rüya
Mecnun exhausts all efforts to recover Leyla's memory. The white-bearded grandpa tries to right things via her dreams, but Arda hijacks the plan.
March 30, 2011, midnight
S1E9 - Sihirbaz
Leyla isolates herself from everyone. Yavuz is tempted by the magician's wand. After a shouting match, Mecnun and Leyla turn a corner.
April 13, 2011, midnight
S1E10 - Dünyanın Sonu
Iskender runs into an old flame. Leyla and Mecnun are at the peak of their euphoria, but Mecnun must sacrifice to restore the balance of the cosmos.
April 20, 2011, midnight
S1E11 - Çanta
Mecnun is in a bad state and seeks therapy. Leyla recruits Arda to take revenge against Mecnun, who gets blood on his hands along with his friends.
April 27, 2011, midnight
S1E12 - Cesek
Metin calls for a competition, and the prize is Leyla. Someone gathers incriminating evidence linking Mecnun and his friends to the homicide.
May 4, 2011, midnight
S1E13 - Fake To The Future
Kamil makes Mecnun an offer, but darker motives are behind the proposal. Mecnun gets off the train to find himself in another time.
May 11, 2011, midnight
S1E14 - Evler
Arda's father suggests a contingency plan to split Leyla and Mecnun with a real estate scheme. It's Leyla's turn to make a sacrifice.
May 18, 2011, midnight
S1E15 - Arda'nın Düğünü
Erdal suspects Mecnun will spoil the deal. Yavuz takes matters into his own hands when Arda and his father decide to speed up the nuptials.
May 25, 2011, midnight
S1E16 - Clone Wars
Arda and his father hire a mad scientist to clone Mecnun, but the experiment produces unexpected results.
June 8, 2011, midnight
S1E17 - Şekerpaşa
Ismail falls in love and asks the white-bearded grandpa for help. Zeynep and Yavuz try to patch things up between Leyla and Mecnun.
June 13, 2011, midnight
S1E18 - Arda Kalan
Iskender founds his own mafia, "Godfather" style. Set on spoiling the peace, Arda's father sends Kamil to wreak havoc in the neighborhood.
June 20, 2011, midnight
S1E19 - Benjamin
Benjamin creates chaos in the neighborhood and separates Leyla and Mecun, but his vendetta is directed against the white-bearded grandpa.
June 27, 2011, midnight
7.9
S1E20 - Hoşçakal
Benjamin schemes to get rid of Iskender, who regrets challenging Arda's father. The odds are working against Leyla and Mecnun.
July 4, 2011, midnight
Network: TRT 1
Episode Runtime: 53 min.
Season Runtime: 7632 min.
Released: Feb. 9, 2011
Last Air Date: March 17, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 7+
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