Yabani (English: Wild Heart) is a Turkish television drama series that is being produced by and directed by . The series was created by Hilal Yıldız. The production company behind the show is NTC MEDYA, with producers Fatih Aksoy and Mehmet Yiğit Alp. The show premiered on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The leading roles of the series feature Halit Özgür Sarı, Dolunay Soysert, Tayanç Ayaydın, Simay Barlas and Şebnem Hassanisoughi. In January 2024, the series was said to be "one of the most successful (Turkish) productions of th(e) season."
Plot twist The show's plot revolves around the story of a child who was kidnapped from a wealthy family and subsequently found himself abandoned on the streets. After years of navigating the challenges of life in an unfamiliar environment, he eventually manages to return to his original home. The series delves into his struggle to reinvent himself and reintegrate into the family and society he was once a part of, all while coming to terms with the profound changes that have occurred during his absence.
Cast and characters +Actor/actressRoleDescriptionHalit Özgür SarıYaman Ali SoysalanNeslihan's son who was kidnapped at a young age. Rüya’s boyfriend Dolunay SoysertNeslihan SoysalanEşref's daughter, a doctor at Soysalan Hospital.Tayanç AyaydınGüven AydınBrain, Nerve and Spinal Cord Surgery Specialist. Yaman's father, Neslihan's true love.Simay BarlasRüya ArkanDaughter of Şebnem and Metin. Yaman’s girlfriend.Osman AlkaşEşref Ali SoysalanFounder of Soysalan Hospital, Neslihan's father.Şebnem HassanisoughiŞebnem SualpRüya's mother, finance manager at Soysalan Hospital.Yurdaer OkurSerhan SoysalanNeslihan's ex-husband is the director of Soysalan Hospital.Bertan AsllaniAlaz SoysalanNeslihan and Serhan's son. Asi’s boyfriend.Rojbin ErdenBüşra-Asi AltunOne of Yaman's closest friendsSeray ÖzkanÇağla SoysalanAlaz's twin sister Neslihan and Serhan's daughter. Çesur’s girlfriendSezer ArıçayCesurYaman's closest friends whom he sees as his brother. Çağla's boyfriend Aleyna AlEce SoysalanSister of Alaz and Çağla, youngest child of Neslihan and Serhan.Ramiz MullamusaUmutYaman's closest friends whom he sees as his brothers. Ece's crush.Selim Can Yalçınİlker SualpŞebnem's brother, Rüya's uncle.Bartu DilmenRüzgar SezerAlaz's ex-best friend, Çağla's ex-boyfriend.Aşkın ŞenolSalimHe is a resident of the neighborhood where Yaman lives.Ayşegül ÜnsalFerideHelpers of the Soysalan family.Güray GörkemOsmanBirgül UlusoyYurdagülNur FettahoğluÖzge AydınPsychiatrist and Güven Aydın's wife Overview SeasonEpisodesStart DateEnd DateNetwork 1 36 12 September 2023 1 June 2024 Fox 2 15 14 September 2024 11 January 2025 Now
Production Yabani is filmed in Istanbul, and in particular in the Beşiktaş and Galata districts.
A second season was approved in May 2024.
Reception After a very strong start, audiences for the series have fallen.
See also Television in Turkey List of Turkish television series Turkish television drama
References
External links
Yabani on the official site of NOW Yabani channel on YouTube