Series synopsis
Dogu, also known as Doğu is a Turkish drama comedy television series that premiered on BluTV on March 31, 2021. It was created by Doğu Demirkol. It stars Doğu Demirkol, Çağla Özavcı, Ege Kökenli and Kubilay Tunçer.
Doğu is a 2021 Turkish absurdist comedy-drama created by and starring stand-up comedian Doğu Demirkol, loosely inspired by his own life. The series follows Doğu — a young man who fails at practically everything — as he stubbornly chases his dream of becoming a comedian, with little support from those around him. Sharp, self-aware, and packed with observational humor, it's a refreshingly original Turkish comedy about ambition, failure, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.
Premise
Doğu is a 2021 Turkish absurdist comedy-drama created by and starring stand-up comedian Doğu Demirkol, loosely inspired by his own life. The series follows Doğu — a young man who fails at practically everything — as he stubbornly chases his dream of becoming a comedian, with little support from those around him. Sharp, self-aware, and packed with observational humor, it's a refreshingly original Turkish comedy about ambition, failure, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Doğu Demirkol as Doğu
- Çağla Özavcı as Emel
- Ege Kökenli as Zeynep
- Kubilay Tunçer as Orhan
- Banu Fotocan as Zerrin
- Celal Tak as Zafer
- Murat Özsoy as Muhsin
- Eren Pekgöz as Aytuğ
Supporting cast
- Aslıhan Karalar as Tuğçe
- Cem İşçiler as Self
- Utku Ergin as Self
- Ozan Ceylan as Berker
- Dilek Genç as Gülen Teyze
- Salih Ünal as Hikmet
- Caner Özyurtlu as İntihar Eden Adam
- Nuray Şerefoğlu as Melek
- Deren Talu as Denizkızı
- Hamit Erentürk as Nesim
- Evliya Aykan as Özgür
- Afra Karagöz as Esma
Guest cast
- Çağla Özavcı as Emel
- Ege Kökenli as Zeynep
- Kubilay Tunçer as Orhan
- Banu Fotocan as Zerrin
- Celal Tak as Zafer
- Murat Özsoy as Muhsin
- Eren Pekgöz as Aytuğ
- Aslıhan Karalar as Tuğçe
- Cem İşçiler as Self
- Utku Ergin as Self
- Ozan Ceylan as Berker
- Dilek Genç as Gülen Teyze
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 31, 2021 | April 21, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | April 18, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | January 31, 2025 | March 14, 2025 |
| Season 4 | 8 | June 5, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Doğu is upset when his ex-girlfriend Zeynep, who is now his teacher, gives him a zero in his oral exam. He must now finish his computer engineering degree, which has been unfinished for 7 years, in order to become a comedian, the profession he really wants to pursue. His annoyingly successful sister tries to convince his family, who have given up on him, that he only has one quiz left to finish school, while at school he tries everything to get a make-up exam. |
March 31, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Believing that Doğu needs to network before he can become a comedian, Özgür introduces him to his actor friend Muhsin, who lives in Cihangir. Their trip to Cihangir, where every street allegedly smells of art, will be a highly experimental experience for Özgür and Doğu. |
March 31, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Visiting his old school friends, all of whom, unlike him, are married and have good jobs, Doğu takes Özgür with him. Dogu, who has been taking jokes about him all day and trying to fit in with his friends, finally raises the flag of rebellion. Özgür, on the other hand, has an issue with Ulaş, the younger son of the house. |
March 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 18, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 18, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 18, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 31, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 31, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 7, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Doğu's million dollar ad at a döner shop turns into a fight to save his career, until a call from a famous film director changes everything. |
June 5, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Doğu goes to his first meeting with Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Meanwhile, Özgür hosts his office colleagues at his stylish residence appartement. |
June 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 While struggling with the audition, Doğu is also pushed by his mother for a spiritual cleansing and enters an endless loop of repentance in the bath. |
June 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BluTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 31, 2021 |
| Last aired | July 10, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday |