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Forbidden Love

2008 – 2010Show2 seasons79 episodesTV-PG

DramaFamily
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A deeply romantic, nerve-racking family series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 79 episodes · best: S2E41 "Finale" 9.6

Episodes

7.4
7.3

Story

Having lost his wife eleven years ago, Adnan devoted all his attention to his daughter Nihal and his son Bülent. Adnan, who lives in one of the most prominent mansions along the Bosporus in Istanbul with a relative's son Behlül, and his children's nanny, meets Bihter who is also a socialite couple's daughter she is very elegant and beautiful, everyone who meets her get stunned and jealous of her, and he falls in love with her. While searching for peace, safety and happiness in Adnan's mansion, Bihter meets passion. Behlül and Bihter fall completely into each other and become drowned by their infatuation with each other. Their secret love affair will soon affect every member of the family.

Feels like

  • Forbidden Romance
  • High-Society Drama
  • Psychological Turmoil
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Family Secrets
  • Visually Opulent
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Turkish Melodrama
  • Complex Relationships

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hilal Saral
Written by
Ece Yörenç, Melek Gençoğlu, Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil
Produced by
Kerem Çatay
Music by
Toygar Işıklı

Everyone

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Facts

September 4, 2008 · June 26, 2010 · Ended

First aired
September 4, 2008
Last aired
June 26, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 79 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
Turkish
Made in
Türkiye
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Forbidden Love?"

Questions about Forbidden Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Forbidden Love?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Forbidden Love worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Forbidden Love okay for kids?

TV-PGSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Forbidden Love?

111 h

About 111 hours: 79 episodes in 2 seasons of about 84 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2010.

Is Forbidden Love good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 10 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Forbidden Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Forbidden Love in English?

Turkish

No, it was made in Turkish.