Series synopsis
If You Love, also known as Ya Çok Seversen is a Turkish drama comedy television series that premiered on Kanal D on July 6, 2023. It ended on September 30, 2023. It was created by Ali Bilgin. It stars Kerem Bürsin, Hafsanur Sancaktutan, Hatice Aslan and Şerif Erol.
Leyla is a resilient orphan with an intense spirit who joins a team of con men to fund the search for her long-lost parents. When she first meets Ateş, the brooding and cynical scion of a wealthy family, things don’t go well. Leyla is turned off by Ateş’s playboy charms, seeing him as just another privileged snob. But when fate reunites them, Leyla's radiant personality gradually breaks through his defenses, and Ateş discovers a new, more mature side of himself. Amidst a backdrop of mystery and ...
Premise
Leyla is a resilient orphan with an intense spirit who joins a team of con men to fund the search for her long-lost parents. When she first meets Ateş, the brooding and cynical scion of a wealthy family, things don’t go well. Leyla is turned off by Ateş’s playboy charms, seeing him as just another privileged snob. But when fate reunites them, Leyla's radiant personality gradually breaks through his defenses, and Ateş discovers a new, more mature side of himself. Amidst a backdrop of mystery and emotional turmoil, the two opposites find themselves drawn together.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kerem Bürsin as Ateş
- Hafsanur Sancaktutan as Leyla
- Hatice Aslan as Füsun Arcalı
- Şerif Erol as İlter Evcili
- Nazmi Kırık as Yakup Civelek
- Mine Kılıç as Meryem Yunus
- Aziz Caner İnan as Umut
- Oğulcan Arman Uslu as Onur
Supporting cast
- Durukan Çelikkaya as Barış
- Cemre Ebüzziya as Bige
- Lara Aslan as Ilgaz Arcalı
- Arven Yavuz as Berit Arcalı
- Adin Külçe as Aydos Arcalı
- Hikmet Yaman
- Miray Yeral
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 37 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 6, 2023 | September 30, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 24 | September 24, 2007 | March 7, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After spending his life abroad, Ateş is forced to return to Istanbul due to the death of his father which he left years ago. His path crosses with the fake bride Leyla, who is deceiving people to find her family. Despite the undeniable attraction between them, they part with a slap from Leyla. The unexpected event happens as Ateş plans to return as soon as the will is announced. His father made a surprise not only for him but also for the whole family. Ateş rejects the will at the expense of being barred from inheritance, but a secret he learns about the past changes his decision. Meanwhile, Leyla returns to the hotel because she lost her family necklace and is caught by the angry groom. While escaping, she gets into a car that she does not know where is going to. Ateş and Leyla's paths will cross again. Both are unaware that their lives will change completely. |
July 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Ateş's arrival at home shocks Leyla and the children. With Ateş in the house, Leyla's ability to continue her nanny lie is jeopardized. Moreover, the team is wanted everywhere by the family of the defrauded groom. Leyla has nowhere else to go but this farm. She tries to adapt to the children. She has a hard time with the arrival of the real nanny. It is difficult for Ateş to return to the house he left years ago. As if this was not enough, he has to live with his siblings according to the family constitution that the lawyer obliges him to sign. Overwhelmed, Ateş takes a different path to stay at home. Leyla is the one who turns him back from this path. Ateş makes radical decisions not only at home but also at the company. Meanwhile, Yakup, one of the team, takes a step that will endanger the whole team but hides it from everyone. Berit's disappearance plays into the hands of Umut and Füsun, who are collecting evidence for the court. Ateş and Leyla are cornered. |
July 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Ateş holds Leyla responsible for Berit's disappearance. Leyla, who is fired, returns to the team. The team is in danger when the last family they defrauded comes after them. Ateş is forced to spend time with the children as they no longer have a nanny. Leyla's absence causes trauma in Berit. When Ateş realizes the game Ilgaz is playing, he asks Leyla to return. Leyla is not at ease, but she is forced to return home due to the team's pressure. Ateş and Leyla unite due to Berit's trauma, and they get closer during this time. Yakup's surprise plan shakes Leyla. Nothing will be the same anymore. The suspicion of a mole in the company puts tension between Ateş and Umut. Umut has no intention of giving up control to Ateş. Despite everything, the Arcans unite and make a plan to overcome the crisis that has befallen them. Leyla plays a leading role in this plan. The night ends unexpectedly for Leyla and Ateş. Moreover, Leyla is in danger of revealing her identity. |
July 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 24, 2007 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 1, 2007 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 8, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Kanal D |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 6, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 30, 2023 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:00:00 |