El-A'ela - Season 1

First aired: 3/6/2023 13 episodes

Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 3/7/2023

The table is the only place that reminds the Soykans that they are 'family'. On that day, while a table was being set up for the whole family to gather, Aslan flew to Izmir to solve one of the 'dark' affairs to his uncle. The paths of psychologist Devin and Aslan cross in this journey. Devin is also going to Izmir to deal with a new trouble that his sister got into. It's very clear that they are people of different worlds. But it doesn't take long for them to discover their common 'wound'; their families. From the very first night, Aslan breaks a very important rule of the Soykan Constitution for Devin. This is enough for his mother, Hülya, to realize the great danger that is coming; Devin. Hülya's job, who has already shown many times that she can do everything to keep her son from leaving the family, will not be as easy as before. The encounter on the plane to Izmir will be only the beginning of the difficult road that our wounded heroes will take to establish their own families.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 3/14/2023

Devin's arrival at the dinner table is enough for Hulya to see her as a threat. Hülya decides to apply the tactic she knows best: keeping her friends close and her enemies closer... As a first step, she invites Devin to an event of the association she founded. Aslan's focus is to get his family out of illegal business. One of the most important steps of this operation; is to become a partner in the company of young business person Atilla Özyılmaz. Aysel, who has an accident, receives a helping hand from Cihan. Devin makes a decision after what happened at the event she attended with Hülya. But on his first night with Aslan, she succumbs to the attraction between them and is confronted with Aslan's unexpected move. Between the two, the ropes come to a breaking point. However, what happens at a surprise dinner table where they come together pushes Devin to make a big decision about her life. This decision will be the most important breaking point in Aslan and Devin's journeys.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 3/21/2023

After Devin's proposal, Aslan and Devin decide to get to know each other better. A crisis on the farm sees Aslan with the potential in Devin; an unpleasant event the next night introduces Devin to the dark side of Aslan. Although the events cause Aslan and Devin to question their relationship, they cannot resist each other. Aslan, who learns that Ati has signed with İbo for the documentary project, sets out to disrupt the duo's partnership, which ignites a war. Under Hülya's secret guidance, Devin welcomes an unexpected visitor to his clinic: Cihan. The reason for this visit leaves Devin on the brink of a big decision. Hülya, who is aware of the marriage proposal, has a marriage contract drawn up for Aslan and Devin to protect her family. While this contract pits her against Aslan; on the other hand, it will push Aslan to take his own precautions for this marriage. However, this measure, which will destroy all of Devin's values, will put their relationship to a great test.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 3/28/2023

With their relationship at a major stalemate, Aslan and Devin find themselves on the verge of separation. When they finally face the feelings they can't resist, reconciliation is inevitable; The couple takes the first steps for marriage. However, Devin also has a condition in return for the prepared marriage contract. The news of the sudden marriage resonates on the farm. Hülya uses her strongest trump card to prevent this wedding: Cihan, who persuaded Devin to therapy during the separation period with Aslan. Undoubtedly, Cihan will be one of the most important guests of this wedding. Ibo, on the other hand, tries to dominate the family by using the security gap in the farm as an excuse. Ati confronts Aslan. Now both Ibo and Ati are pin-pulled bombs for Aslan. And finally.. Drums and zurnas start playing in the Soykan farm! While Devin and Aslan are uniting their lives, an unexpected event at the wedding introduces Devin to the darkness of the Soykan family, of which she is now a part.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 4/4/2023

With the gun attack on the farm, Devin needs the support of only one person as he goes through perhaps the most difficult days of her life: Aslan. But instead of Aslan, she finds herself with an army of bodyguards. Hülya, increases the pressure on her family members, especially Devin. Security measures are maximized at the farm until it is found who organized the attack. As she confronts the darkness of Soykan family, Devin, who begins to question the truths she believes about Aslan, knocks on Cihan's door to find an answer. While trying to get to know Aslan, she will also meet the darkness within himself. Aslan's focus is on finding the person who shot Eko. Anyone who might benefit from this attack is suspect to Aslan. Finally, the curtain falls… Aslan finds out who the attacker is. However, Devin asks Aslan to promise not to turn this into a vendetta. Hulya; While she is executing his plans to bring Aslan and Devin to the farm, will Aslan be able to keep his promise to Devin?

6. Episode 6

Aired: 4/11/2023

As Devin and Aslan begin to live on the farm, Hülya takes action to show that she has control over the family. She introduces Devin to Soykan's rules. Devin, who thinks that these rules violate her own freedom, confronts Hülya. Aslan plans an evening alone with Devin. The night they spend together in Volta, Devin brings Aslan face to face with a reality he has not been able to face until now, and it will change all the balances. After the fire, Ibo enters a new struggle with Aslan and makes a big move. He will confront Aslan with his greatest fear, the letter that Yusuf Soykan left to his son. However, Aslan isn't the only one shaken by his father's memories. Cihan knocks on Devin's door with the same feelings. While Devin is good for Cihan in this regard; he will harm Aslan. While a big fight between Devin and Hülya at a family dinner heralds a storm that will break out, Aslan witnesses this fight. Opposite Devin is a Aslan she hasn't met before. And now it's Devin's turn to confront.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 4/18/2023

After the discussion at the dinner table, Aslan and Devin's marriage gets into a big stalemate. As Devin packs up his belongings and leaves the house, the couple comes to the point of divorce. In this process, Aslan, takes action to sell the casinos abroad. However, this situation brings him into conflict with his business partner, Serhat Koruzade. On the other hand, Hülya does not support Aslan's decision. Devin takes a break from going to the clinic during this period. Although Aslan and Devin meet weeks later due to an unexpected event, they do not take any steps to reconcile. On this night, however, their relationship will once again be put to the test, thanks to their feelings for each other. Serhat starts to follow Yağmur, who is the only eyewitness to the murder he committed in İzmir. On the other hand, Hülya, who reaches the evidence she wants about Yağmur's, will reveal the truth, and this will put the whole family, especially Aslan and Devin, in a new danger.

8. Episode 8

Aired: 4/25/2023

Aslan and Devin, before they can face the truth they learned; They find themselves in the hospital with a phone call. While Yağmur's treatment continues; Hülya, who learns that Serhat Koruzade is the one who did this to her, takes action to protect her family. At the end of a week, Aslan finds that it was Serhat who hurt Yağmur. Things have now gotten into an unbearable state. For Aslan, who grew up with the teaching that “ignoring oppression is a betrayal of the oppressed,” the punishment to be inflicted on Serhat is obvious. However, Devin and Hülya will stand against Aslan with their own truth. The events of an evening when they go out to restore Yağmur's morale cause a great confrontation between Devin and Yağmur; Eko, who is now sure that something is being hidden from her, pursues the truth. While Serhat's release puts him on Devin's scales of justice; A question from Aslan will allow Devin to make a decision that will change everyone's destiny. What will Devin decide?

9. Episode 9

Aired: 5/2/2023

Serhat's death is the beginning of a great war for the Soykans. Serhat's lawyer, Suat, learns all the events and threatens to tell İlyas everything. While Aslan continues to cooperate with Cihan to solve this problem; The two brothers go after Suat. However, when they find it, they will encounter a surprise that will change all their plans. On the other hand, when Hülya learns that Serhat has died, she has to cooperate with İbo again to protect the family. Differences of opinion on this issue will bring Aslan and Hülya face to face. The struggle between Hülya and Devin is now much bigger. Devin questions whether she had a share in Serhat's death; İlyas Koruzade confronts the truth. On the other hand, the Soykans gather together for Kaya's circumcision wedding. However, with an unexpected guest coming to the wedding, Devin is now entering the Soykan circle, which she has not entered until this time; The Soykans will come face to face with the danger of İlyas Koruzade.

10. Episode 10

Aired: 5/9/2023

After the sudden arrival of İlyas, the Soykans face a great danger; İlyas begins to investigate the cause of his son's sudden disappearance. It's only a matter of time before the truth comes out. Aslan tries to protect his family from İlyas; at the same time, he struggles not to become his father. Devin comes to the rescue of his mother, who was thrown out of her home by her father. Now homeless, Neşe starts living on the farm for a while; Devin will play the game according to the rules of Soykans and settle accounts with her father. At the family dinner, an argument over Leyla's decision to divorce causes great confrontations. Following the arrows of doubt in his son's death, İlyas finally finds a trace. On the other hand, Hülya, whose dominance over her family is shaken, gives Devin a great lesson; Aslan, who learns of Ati's dark intentions on Ceylan, will now darken his eyes. Will the soul of Yusuf Soykan, from whom he has been running away for years, will now take Aslan prisoner?

11. Episode 11

Aired: 5/16/2023

Knowing that nothing will be the same from now on, Aslan shows Devin the last exit before the bridge to protect her from himself. Now, Devin will either leave this family without looking back or stay with Aslan and become a part of this family. Aslan, who confronted İlyas and tells him all the truth, started the war between the two families; İlyas vows to make the lives of the Soykans a living hell. After Ati's death, a police investigation begins. While the whole family, especially Devin, should have given false statements about the night of the incident; Devin continues to face the harsh realities of being Soykan. Will Devin stay with the family and give false testimony after all she's been through? Or will she burn the ships and take the whole family against her? In the face of the choice that İlyas forced her, Hülya takes a decision that will affect everyone's destiny; A major event on the anniversary of Yusuf Soykan's death will bring the Soykans face to face with death.

12. Episode 12

Aired: 5/23/2023

After the explosion in the cemetery, Aysel and her baby are in a critical condition. Continuing his war from where he left off, İlyas corners Hülya to make a choice between her sons. While Hülya and İbo are looking for a new way to stop İlyas, Aslan sets up a plan to make his family pay the price. Moreover, Aslan will unite with Cihan in this plan. On the other hand, Ilyas's target is Devin. Forced to answer İlyas to protect her family, Hülya ultimately chooses between her sons. İlyas; He is now ready to deliver the final blow to end his war with the Soykans. He comes face to face with the name Hülya gave him. I wonder which son did Hülya named? Cihan? Aslan? Her own son? Or her adopted son?

13. Episode 13

Aired: 5/30/2023

Planning to kill Aslan after Hülya's decision, İlyas encounters a big surprise. Just before the exchange of gunfire, İlyas gives Aslan a big clue about the adoption secret and the family's bloody past. Now Aslan has only one question on his mind. It's true what İlyas said? Learning that the man she loves has come face to face with death, Devin tells Aslan that she is pregnant. A phone call from Kıymet activates Hülya. The truth that emerges when Aslan learns who the adopted child is, deeply shakes Aslan and Hülya's relationship. On the other hand, Cihan also learns this fact. When everyone comes together for Yağmur and Eko's betrothal ceremony, all the secrets come to light one by one. Now it's Aslan and Cihan's turn to face off. The confrontation that will take place that night between the two brothers turns into a big showdown with the revealing of bloody secrets of the family. Now everyone is at a crossroads that will turn their lives upside down.