Series synopsis
Mellékhatás is a drama crime television series that premiered on RTL on April 4, 2020. It ended on June 7, 2023. It stars Bálint Adorjáni, Alexandra Borbély, Dóra Sztarenki and Zsolt Nagy.
"Mellékhatás" is a Hungarian drama series that follows Zoltán, a young and successful doctor, whose career is jeopardized after a critical medical error. In a desperate attempt to save his reputation, he makes unethical decisions that set off a dangerous chain of events. The series also explores the lives of Berta, a woman who has dedicated herself entirely to her family without recognition, and Anna, who faces her fears of motherhood while escaping a troubled past. As Zoltán's once stable marri ...
Premise
"Mellékhatás" is a Hungarian drama series that follows Zoltán, a young and successful doctor, whose career is jeopardized after a critical medical error. In a desperate attempt to save his reputation, he makes unethical decisions that set off a dangerous chain of events. The series also explores the lives of Berta, a woman who has dedicated herself entirely to her family without recognition, and Anna, who faces her fears of motherhood while escaping a troubled past. As Zoltán's once stable marriage with Berta begins to unravel due to lies and temptations, the series delves into the moral complexities of human reproduction, including surrogacy and the profound impact of one man's mistake on the lives of others. "Mellékhatás" offers a gripping portrayal of the ethical dilemmas surrounding fertility, parenthood, and the consequences of our choices.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bálint Adorjáni as Dr. Széphelyi Zoltán
- Alexandra Borbély as Dr. Széphelyi-Illés Berta
- Dóra Sztarenki as Panácz Anna
- Zsolt Nagy as Ludmann Zsolt
- Réka Tenki as Ludmann Kata
- Frigyes Kovács as Dr. Illés Lóránt
- Niké Kurta as Detti
- Schumacher Vanda as Kira
Guest cast
- Zsombor Jéger as Csula
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 4, 2020 | June 6, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 11 | March 29, 2023 | June 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 4, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 11, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 29, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 5, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 12, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTL |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 7, 2023 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |