Series synopsis
The Gentleman, also known as Delikanlı is a Turkish drama television series that premiered on Show TV on April 6, 2026. It ended on May 18, 2026. It was created by Recai Karagöz. It stars Mert Ramazan Demir, Melis Sezen, Salih Bademci and Mina Demirtaş.
Yusuf, who grew up in the suburbs of Istanbul, is a young man who tries to keep his family afloat and does not bow to injustice. While he dreams of a modest life with his childhood sweetheart Hazan, fate drags him into the middle of the underworld, power games and class conflict. When he reappears years later with a completely different identity, nothing is the same anymore; The wounds of the past and the hidden secrets will force him to follow both his heart and his revenge.
Premise
Yusuf, who grew up in the suburbs of Istanbul, is a young man who tries to keep his family afloat and does not bow to injustice. While he dreams of a modest life with his childhood sweetheart Hazan, fate drags him into the middle of the underworld, power games and class conflict. When he reappears years later with a completely different identity, nothing is the same anymore; The wounds of the past and the hidden secrets will force him to follow both his heart and his revenge.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mert Ramazan Demir as Yusuf
- Melis Sezen as Hazan
- Salih Bademci as Sarp Aydemir
- Mina Demirtaş as Dila Aydemir
- Devrim Yakut
- Onur Ünsal
- Erdem Adilce
- Gökhan Yıkılkan
Supporting cast
- Asena Girişken
- Velatnu Aydın
- Fırat Altunmeşe
- Mine Teber
- Zamire Zeynep Özdemir
- Elçin Atamgüç
- Benian Dönmez
- Kerimcan Kamal
- Ergun Kuyucu
- Hakan Eksen
- Necat Bayar
- Sinem Ocalir
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | April 6, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Yusuf, who appears from the outside as a charismatic and flawless man, is actually the bearer of a deep story, burning with his past and a desire for inner reckoning. His past is one of the strongest forces shaping who he is today. Living a completely different life in his neighborhood, Yusuf’s world revolves around his family, his siblings, and Hazan...the woman with whom he dreams of building a future. Hazan’s expectations and the influence of her surroundings become the most fragile point of their relationship, while Yusuf finds himself crushed under these harsh realities. In the present day, when his path crosses with Dila, their first encounter turns into a tense and playful exchange. Meanwhile, Yusuf’s brother Murat becomes entangled in dangerous affairs, pushing the family to the brink of a point of no return. All of these events fuel the fire of revenge growing inside Yusuf, laying the groundwork for an inevitable reckoning that will shape his fate. |
April 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The dark path Yusuf is dragged into after being cornered by the police and managing to escape while injured turns into a road with no return. In the present day, Yusuf who is now a powerful, cold-blooded, and controlled man comes face to face once again with Sarp, Dila, and Hazan. His encounter with Hazan, especially after years, brings the traces of the past back to the surface, while Yusuf’s plan continues to unfold behind the scenes. In the past, Yusuf’s life is turned upside down when he is framed as a murderer through a trap set while he was living an ordinary life. As he fights to reveal the truth, he receives his greatest blow from those closest to him and is forced to leave everything behind. In the present, as Yusuf’s plan takes shape, the balances begin to shift; the major blow dealt to Sarp’s business pushes the tension to its peak. As conflicts within the family grow, Dila’s growing closeness to Yusuf ignites the spark of a new love triangle. |
April 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Upon seeing Yusuf and Hazan together on the boat, Dila confronts them both, leading to a clash among the trio. This encounter shakes the bond between Dila and Hazan, while Yusuf, knowingly, fuels the tension between the two to weaken their relationship. Zühre begins to suspect a change in her daughter’s emotional state, while Sarp’s overly protective and controlling behavior becomes even more rigid. Hazan, in turn, finds herself cornered between Sarp’s pressure and the truth about Yusuf. In the past, it is revealed how Yusuf, who lived an ordinary life, ended up being pulled into the system created by Sarp and his circle. In the present, Yusuf deepens the game through the partnership he intends to form with Sarp and Tahsin. As Dila’s feelings for Yusuf intensify each day, she becomes even more involved in the relationship, despite Hazan’s warnings. Meanwhile, Yusuf positions Dila as the most fragile point of her family and places her at the center of his plan for revenge. |
April 20, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Show TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 18, 2026 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |