AYNUR
Am I too late? Did he ask her already?
HILMI
No, but hurry. They're up next!
AYNUR
I can't find the link
Then they sat down
and started asking me different questions
like how I got into architecture and why.
[man] It's pretty brave of Can
to propose to her in front of everyone.
He's not actually gonna do it
on the zip line, is he?
[woman laughs]
I think he's gonna do it now.
-It's so beautiful here! Ah!
-Listen, I've had something on my mind.
We've known each other for two years now.
And every single day,
I feel so lucky that I met you.
So, Mavi imek
-[Mavi] Uh, what are you--
-Will you
-Um, wait, Mavi, careful! You're too--
-[yelps]
-Mavi!
-[screaming]
-[screaming on recording]
-[Can] Mavi!
-Man, he failed hard!
-Musa!
He f*cked up his proposal!
How'd that happen?
Hang on. They just fell.
He didn't ruin anything yet.
-[screaming]
-Wait, did he propose or not?
No.
I think Mavi jumped
on purpose before he could ask her.
-[man] Son!
-I guess Mavi is too clever for Can.
-[man] What are you saying?
-What do you think?
-[sighs]
-[whimsical music playing]
-[Mavi sighs]
-[Can chuckling]
-I think Can wanted to
-[woman] What?
I think Can was gonna
ask me to marry him earlier.
Whoa! Big news! Uh, but
What makes you think that?
Aren't you happy?
-You don't seem very happy.
-Well, of course I'm thrilled.
You know, if he was going to ask.
-I'm just--
-Just what?
Don't drag this out.
Say what you're thinking.
First of all, I love Can so much.
No doubt about that, okay?
Okay, and second?
Secondly, it's easy for Can.
But to me, marriage feels like
deciding to stay in Hamburg forever.
But that big architecture prize I won
just proves
that something's happening right now!
What if I work overseas?
How long will that be? A year or two?
Who knows? Look, I'm just scared.
Mavi, explain that to Can.
You two need to talk it out.
[whimsical music playing]
Tell me then, what's plan B?
You got a plan B, don't you?
[Can] Come on, don't mess with me.
Don't you have work to do?
[Musa] Are you gonna let
the humiliation crush you?
Musa, seriously, enough joking.
I'm not in the mood for this, man.
-Why not just ask her now? It's easy!
-Nothing's easy right now.
No way. She's not ready for all that.
-You mean you're not ready for it!
-Okay.
-Yeah, I'm overwhelmed here.
-If I were you, it's now or never.
Can?
They had some tissues, but that was it.
-Who were you talking to?
-Uh, to Musa.
-Huh?
-Trying to mess with me just like always.
[laughs] I think you guys are cute.
And you know my family.
They enjoy trying to get on my case.
-It's really annoying.
-But a large family is wonderful too.
-I just wish I had one.
-Well, soon you'll be
Uh, well, you're one of us.
[chuckles] Thank you. I'm starving, you?
Wow! A Turkish dinner!
I didn't know they did that in Austria.
i kfte!
-Mmm.
-Mavi, I just wanted to ask
[chair squeaks]
[clears throat nervously]
[sputters]
[coughs and clears throat] It's okay.
-It's just spicy, that's all.
-Dad's recipe's a little hot.
-Okay, I wanted to ask about--
-Yeah, it's really hot.
-[chuckles]
-[clears throat]
-What I wanted to ask you was--
-[coughing] Yeah?
-[groaning awkwardly]
-[mischievous music playing]
Ah. Spicy.
[in Turkish] If only you knew
how beautiful you are.
[in English] What'd you say?
I asked if you knew
just how gorgeous you are, my dear.
Ah!
[paper rustling]
Hey, what's that?
-[laughing] I want to see!
-[laughing] Oh!
What is it?
This is in honor
of our second anniversary.
10 DAYS IN ISTANBUL
[heartwarming music playing]
Istanbul?
Ten days?
Thank you!
[Can] I'm just about to pick up Mavi,
and then we're off to the airport.
-[woman] And what about the proposal?
-I'm proposing in Istanbul.
The plan is sunset tomorrow
at Sarayburnu hill.
[expectant music playing]
"Promising Hamburg architect Mavi imek
has just been chosen as the winner
in the "Newcomers" category
with her design,
speaking of the prize
as being dedicated to her late father."
Aww! Aynur is going to love it
when she reads this.
And the photo of the three of you?
So sweet!
-She doesn't know yet, right?
-No.
-[knock on door]
-Hi, Aynur.
Hello there, Nora.
Is my little girl nervous yet?
Oh, Mom, hey!
[Nora] She's only checked her watch
every three minutes.
-[Aynur] Sounds like her. Voil.
-I can hear you guys.
[Mavi] Thanks, Mom. You're the best.
[Aynur] Bus never showed up.
So I got my old bike out of storage
and pumped up the tires
Tell me, why Istanbul?
Isn't Paris much more romantic?
Because I've never gone
to Turkey, not once,
even though our families are from there.
And I guess you skipped Turkish?
Missed the mark.
-[Mavi sighs]
-[phone chiming]
Okay, Can's here. I better go.
-Bye, Mom.
-Bye, darling.
-Text me when you land, okay? Good luck!
-Yeah.
Mom, read my article there.
-Okay, love! Text me when you arrive!
-Uh-huh.
-I'll send both of you a postcard!
-[Nora] Look at this!
This here is an architecture magazine
that is known around the whole world.
And Mavi says in here
that you inspired her designs!
Look at you three in the photo!
[mysterious music playing]
[Aynur] Oh sh*t.
"Oh sh*t"?
I have to stop her.
Wait, what? Huh?
Mavi! Mavi, please wait! Just wait!
[intriguing music playing]
She's coming to Istanbul.
[camera clicking]
[woman 1] These days, young people
share their whole lives on the internet.
[woman 2] Please get everything ready.
[dramatic music playing]
Thank you for arranging this.
I know your father's law office
really needs you right now.
Yeah, I think they can all survive
for ten days without me.
Yeah?
[chuckling] Yeah, of course they can.
Istanbul.
I'm so excited to finally get to visit.
My mother made us such Germans,
so now I'm just clueless
about the city and the culture.
She feels German, that's for sure.
You beat her when it comes
to who asks the most questions,
so congratulations.
It's gonna be great, trust me.
["Istanbul (Not Constantinople)"
by The Four Lads playing]
Why they changed it, I can't say
People just liked it better that way
Take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back
To Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
-Istanbul
-[song building]
[man] Miss Mavi?
-Miss Mavi Bilgin?
-[laughs] Sorry, my name is imek.
Yes, sorry. Miss Mavi imek.
I'm here to pick you up.
My name is Birol.
Is this some kind of VIP service?
Yes, you could call it that.
-[intriguing song playing]
-I didn't do it.
-Hmm?
-Honestly.
Although my mother
mentioned a treat for us, so
[intriguing song continues]
[intriguing song continues]
Look over there!
That's a typical shape
for the architecture here.
[intriguing song continues]
Welcome! Welcome.
I'm so happy to meet you.
My name is Caroline Mehnert.
Please call me Caroline, all right?
Would you follow me?
I'll have Birol handle the luggage.
The villa, known as a "yal" in Turkish,
dates from the 19th century
and has survived a number of earthquakes.
A blaze in 1920, though,
almost destroyed everything.
[Mavi] This isn't a boutique hotel.
[Can] Huh?
-[Mavi] Isn't this too expensive?
-This? I don't know.
-Then who do you think booked it?
-I have no idea.
-[Caroline] And this banister here?
-[Mavi] Oh, is that Canadian maplewood?
Yes! Thankfully, it survived the fire
almost entirely unscathed.
We're doing everything we can to ensure
the yal's authentic preservation.
Especially since it's belonged
to the family
since it was built so long ago.
-[Caroline exclaims]
-Wow!
[woman in Turkish] Finally.
[in English] Hello.
[in Turkish] Hello.
Welcome home, Mavi.
-[in English] Hmm?
-Oh.
Uh, she means, "Welcome to your house."
I'm Yadigar, your babaanne.
And this house is yours.
She's my what?
She's your grandmother.
On your father's side, that is.
Oh, that can't be right. Sorry,
but there must be some mistake here.
My mother and I don't have
any other relatives, I'm afraid.
Your mother is called Aynur imek.
And your father was Osman Bilgin, my son.
When they got married, he decided to take
your mother's last name.
Very modern.
And you?
You are Mavi.
-[wistful music playing]
-My granddaughter.
Till yesterday, I knew nothing about you.
[wistful music continues]
Are these photographs here of my father?
Mmm.
-[phone line ringing]
-[suspenseful music playing]
[Mavi] She's not picking up.
-[ringing continues]
-[Can] Maybe her phone is on silent?
[phone ringing in background]
I hear ringing.
[ringing continues]
It's my mom.
[gasps] Aynur?
[in Turkish] Instead of bringing her here,
you could have given me time
to prepare Mavi for this.
And when were you planning to tell me
that I have a granddaughter?
[in English] Okay, right. Basically, Aynur
is feeling blindsided. She's mad.
-This is all going way too fast for her.
-[in Turkish] Mavi is my daughter!
[in English] And now she's explaining
that she gets to decide exactly
what you hear, and when, and how.
But, hey, I'm sure she means well.
-Mom, hey!
-[in Turkish] Do you understand? I decide!
[in English] Can you please
come talk to me in private?
You should've told me I have family here,
that my grandmother is alive!
-She's right!
-She's driving a wedge between us already.
-[sighs]
-Your grandmother is
Well, she was so terrible back then.
The whole family was awful.
Your father wanted to leave.
We wanted to protect you! We had to!
From my own family?
I promised your father I'd keep you safe
before he passed away.
If you had a chance to know him
All that wealth,
all the rules and stress, it was too much!
I know that we didn't make
the right decision.
I should have told you.
I'm really sorry.
And I hope that your grandmother
has changed for your sake.
-Why not let me find that out for myself?
-Get to know her.
But trust me on this, it's not such
an easy thing to do, becoming a Bilgin.
Okay.
Your father's law firm,
you work there, correct?
We do corporate law.
And we specialize in midsize companies.
-[mischievous music playing]
-Oh.
Then I take it you're familiar
with the obligations
that any family company can bring.
But our Mavi grew up
without any real family around her at all.
She doesn't know what it's like.
Don't worry, she's gonna
be thrilled once things settle.
It's always been a real dream of hers
to have a large family like this one.
[mischievous music continues]
Imagine, if you can,
that over the last 20 years,
I've been led to believe that I had
no other living descendants left.
How could Aynur have hidden her from me?
My only son and his only child.
I assume that Aynur
had her reasons for it.
[Mavi] Sorry, my mother had to leave.
[Yadigar] Oh.
I would have liked to speak to her.
It's true, a lot of mistakes
were made back then.
On both our parts.
Mavi, how would you feel
if I hosted a family get-together here?
I know everyone would love to meet you.
-I would like that.
-I'll plan a few festivities.
The day after tomorrow?
Just family? A few close friends?
Great!
I'm very glad to get the chance
to get to know you.
My granddaughter.
You're always welcome here.
We felt that it was right
to book a new hotel for the two of you.
-A hotel that's more suitable.
-[mischievous music playing]
You're going to enjoy it, Mavi.
Thank you.
[bright music playing]
[Mavi] I have a grandmother.
I just met my father's mother.
It's incredible.
My own family! It's just like I wanted,
a huge family, Can.
And not just any family, the Bilgins.
What if they expect someone else?
If I don't get accepted?
I mean, they don't even know me yet.
And once they meet you,
they will never let you go.
You think so?
I guess we'd better
Wow!
[intriguing music playing]
Come with me. Please.
How could Aynur
have taught Mavi so little?
The child can't even speak
a word of Turkish.
She knows nothing
of her family's heritage.
She could even think
this Can has something to offer.
We need to investigate
his family thoroughly.
Please call Rana for me.
She wants to acquire a business
over in Germany.
Tell her a law firm
has been suggested to us for her.
Oh, and ask Kent if he's available.
I need to talk to him.
May I ask what for?
Now Mavi is my heir.
That changes everything.
If she stays,
then every door will be open to her.
Please, reach me 24/7.
I'm happy to assist.
I can arrange anything
and everything for you.
Restaurant reservations,
Bosphorus tours, private guides,
limousine services, private shoppers
And this is the Sultan Suite.
"Sultan" is commonly mistaken
as only male,
but in Turkey, a sultan is also female
and can mean "empress."
Now it's mostly occupied by your family.
By the Bilgin family.
["Hepsi Kafamda"
by Dilan Balkay & Canozan playing]
-[Can] Oh! Just a sec.
-Just a sec.
[intriguing song continues]
[intriguing song continues]
[Mavi exclaims softly]
-[Mavi] Oh!
-Cheers, for sure.
So tell me, got plans for the day, Mavi?
Let's see some of
the buildings by the architect--
[both] Mimar Sinan.
[laughs] Yeah!
I'd love to see
the Seven Hills of Istanbul.
I know it's a lot, but today
we can start maybe with the first one?
[Mavi laughs]
-[knock on door]
-[door opens]
-Mmm!
-[woman] Excuse me.
[Mavi] Mmm!
[muffled] There's more still?
Sorry to interrupt, but you have visitors.
-Should I bring them? Or
-[door opens]
-["Are You Ready" by Karsu playing]
-We are ready, come and get me
I've been waiting for too long
Way down, it is on
I've been waiting for too long
-[song stops]
-[exclaims] You must be Mavi.
You don't look that sh*t.
We better get right to work
on your Instagram photos.
[laughing] Hi, I'm Edo.
Your cousin.
Your second cousin.
-Or third? Well, one of those, anyway.
-[Mavi grunts]
Aunt Yadigar wanted to introduce us all,
but that's so '90s.
And I love surprises!
Especially when I'm the surprise.
And, hello!
Excuse him, please. That's just who he is.
I'm Leyla, another second cousin.
Welcome, Mavi.
-Second cousin?
-[Edo] Shh, shh, shh!
Family, baby. Just go with it.
-You're great with English, both of you.
-Great? It's just something we do!
In our family, everyone speaks English.
Since the Ottoman Empire,
our private and working relationships
internationally are essential.
We learn it first in school here,
then travel overseas to study--
Boring! Quit it!
Um, do you have another wish?
Birol! You are here.
I swear, I wanted to call you.
Unfortunately, we need to go!
[spicy song resumes playing]
-[song stops]
-[both] See you!
"We" means "us"! Get up, you two!
We have a lot to do!
-Let's go!
-[Leyla] Hurry, hurry!
[woman] I've heard she has a boyfriend.
Is that right?
Yes, well, nobody else can meddle
in our little family issues except me.
[woman] He may be a lawyer,
but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
By German standards, isn't being a lawyer
actually seen as a quite laudable career?
Just assume
it's going to be a problem, hmm?
Ah!
-There must be a visitor.
-Oh!
It seems like someone's coming.
-[gasping]
-[both] Kent.
-[intriguing music playing]
-[cat meows]
Meltem is awfully excited, huh?
-Uh
-Just try to relax. Relax.
[Meltem] I know. I'm fine.
Shh! Okay, okay, I'm fine.
Ms. Yadigar.
-[servant] Welcome, sir.
-How nice you're here.
How could I refuse you?
Ladies. Such beauties.
Ladies, let me introduce all of you. Kent.
You know Safiye Tok,
President of the Tok Foundation.
Of course.
Meltem Ulu,
Managing Director of Ulu Aviation.
-[Kent] Nice to meet you.
-Pleasure.
Last but not least,
Rana from Ergler Holding,
Girls, I'll be back in just a moment.
Hurry along, dear.
-This really shouldn't be rushed.
-[laughs]
-Enjoy your lunch.
-Mmm! Thank you!
You know, this is
her first time visiting here in Turkey.
I want Mavi to come to know all of us,
but also Istanbul
and our culture better while she's here.
So how can I help?
I just want you to get to know her
and to keep an open mind.
[upbeat music playing]
[Mavi] Cheers!
[Edo] Okay, now here's
a quick lesson about our family.
You listening?
The Bilgins are kind of like
Well, I guess you could say
that we're Turkish aristocrats.
The business was originally founded
by Yadigar's grandparents
in Cappadocia a century ago.
And then they began investing wisely,
bought a bunch of land, moved to Istanbul,
established themselves internationally,
all that stuff, and voil!
The business gets handed down.
And since Yadigar had only one child,
that means your father
she chose a temporary manager
for the company, Gney, apparently.
-And Gney is?
-He's another second cousin.
I think it's safe to say that
Gney expects to hear Yadigar will say
she's choosing him as her successor
at her birthday party.
The big celebration
is next week in Cappadocia.
So I'm just saying
Pah! The timing is perfect, baby!
-[both] Whoo!
-[Leyla] Perfect!
-Why is it perfect timing?
-[Edo] The cards have been reshuffled.
You have just magically surfaced!
There's a granddaughter!
-[paparazzi shouting] Mavi!
-[Leyla] Ugh! They're here again!
-[paparazzi clamoring]
-Ugh! They're here again, Edo!
-[woman] Mavi, please look at us!
-[man on megaphone] Is your family well?
[clamoring continues]
[Leyla] Edo, let's go, let's go.
Let me drive that.
[on megaphone] Mavi,
please look over here!
[Edo] Get lost! Leave us alone! Ugh!
-Whoa!
-[clamoring continues]
[laughing] I said just leave us alone!
How come they're after us?
What are they saying?
[Edo] It's paparazzi!
Wait, why? Just because
my father was a Bilgin or what?
Because you are a Bilgin, Mavi!
-[laughs]
-You should get used to it, babe.
Mavi, you're big news here!
You're a Prince Harry!
And Can is Meghan!
If Meghan had a way worse
sense of basic style, babes.
-[laughing] Sorry!
-Whoo!
[all whooping]
["Bellydancing" by INJI playing]
The city got crazy on a Friday
Tequila start giving me a migraine
Waiting in line, getting sloppy
So I'm out
-["Bellydancing" continues playing]
-[crowd cheering]
-[laughing]
-Whoo-hoo!
Hey, Mavi, come!
-[Edo] Mavi, come here! Mavi!
-Mavi, come!
-[Leyla] Mavi!
-[Edo] Come on, Mavi!
-[Leyla] Mavi, come dance with us.
-[song continues playing]
[Edo] Okay, okay. Come, come, come.
-I'll get something to drink, okay?
-[Leyla] Okay!
Excuse me, sir?
-What was all that?
-It's our unspoken language.
It's essential
for any communication in Turkey.
You're such a mess!
Was your mother asleep at the wheel?
Come on! Okay, watch this.
"No."
"Ah, just a bit, thanks."
-"Just a bit."
-"What the hell?"
"Hey, stop it, get lost."
"Come here." "Ahh! I'm scared."
"Hey! Keep it walkin', pal."
"May no harm come to you, child."
"Look over here, over here, over here."
[slurps and hisses]
[cackles madly]
-Oh, come on, let's dance.
-Uh
-Oh, hey! Very good! Very good!
-[laughing]
You learn quickly! Very good! [gasps]
[sputters] Just say something.
-What?
-[laughing loudly]
Kiss me! Hey, no, stop it!
What are you doing?
Single, sexy Kent is here.
He's probably the most
irresistible bachelor in the Orient.
[Edo titters]
Uh
Hey, he's gone!
He just disappeared.
Oh, God, that is a man.
[Can] Mavi!
[Leyla] Mavi, come dance with us.
Oh, hold on. About the welcome party.
-What are you wearing tomorrow night?
-Probably something we brought with us.
[cackling loudly]
[Can] Uh-huh. Uh
It says your grandmother's birthday
is next weekend.
What about my father? Is his name there?
No.
Here, it looks like
there was a lot of speculation
about what was going on back then
when he decided to leave the company.
[sighs]
Thank you, my love.
[sweet music playing]
[Edo] All right, kiddos! Here we are!
-[Leyla] Hello!
-[overlapping chatter]
[Edo] Please, these two
desperately need your help.
[woman] Of course! Welcome!
This is where the magic happens.
Please give them your everything package.
For exclusive events
and really special occasions.
[spicy song playing]
Where's the hidden gem?
Where's the funky spot?
Cosmic energy
Look at street art
-[both] No!
-Who's your best friend?
How did they talk?
What's your favorite city?
[Mavi] Did you see the link to the hotel?
It's called the raan Palace.
-[phone chiming]
-Shut up!
They put you guys up in there?
-[Mavi] Yeah!
-Insane.
At the party later, rule number one.
Trust nobody. Most of all Gney.
-[Edo] Ooh! Disgusting. Oh God.
-[Leyla] It's okay! She won't wear it!
Put that back!
So much for marriage. If you ask now,
you'll seem like some kind of gold digger.
Don't take that crap sitting down, Canim!
Hey, gotta be honest.
Musa, hey,
that's not helpful in the slightest.
Chill, you guys are the best.
[Edo] Rule two.
Always smile and nod in a friendly way.
-[upbeat music playing]
-[woman] Yes.
[Leyla] I'll call you.
Shape. Shape.
Third rule. Don't drink too much.
[sighs]
We're going to meet
the entire family tonight.
Mavi, you're hyperventilating.
They're all just humans, okay?
Fourth rule now.
You must kiss everyone's hand.
Super vital, okay?
[upbeat music continues]
[Edo] And rule five.
Trust nobody, Mavi.
Nobody.
This party is like a shark tank.
[Edo laughing madly]
Wow!
Oh, you look so beautiful.
Oh God, my angel.
[indistinct chatter]
-[crowd cheering]
-[cameras clicking]
[expectant music playing]
-[woman] You look so pretty, Mavi!
-[man] Welcome home, Mavi!
[Yadigar] May I?
-[Can] Yeah.
-[Caroline] Can.
Follow me, please.
Come here. Come here. You look great.
[Yadigar] I would have loved to have you
to myself just a little longer,
but they all wanted to meet you.
[crowd cheering]
Look how many people are here!
-[cheering continues]
-[majestic music playing]
[Yadigar] This is our gardener
and his family.
They are all hard-working and loyal.
Quite appealing traits.
Thank you for coming.
[in Turkish] Welcome.
-[Yadigar in English] Oh no!
-Oh!
Employees are the ones who kiss our hand.
It shows deference.
Let's keep it that way.
Rule number five. Trust nobody.
[majestic music continues]
-This way. Over here.
-Huh?
-Uh
-I'd like to introduce you to someone.
-[cheering continues]
-[majestic music continues]
BREAKING NEWS
FORGOTTEN PRINCESS
A GRANDDAUGHTER!
RICH OVERNIGHPRINCESS MAVI
WHO IS SHE?
-[helicopter whirring overhead]
-[crowd hushing]
[intriguing music playing]
[phone chimes]
HILMI
Can you please call me? It's urgent!
[Caroline] Champagne?
What's up with him?
[Gney] Hello, there!
-[crowd clapping]
-All right. Good to see you.
Hello! How are you all, huh?
[crowd cheering]
Ah, Yadigar!
-[Gney] Thank you.
-[music fading]
-Have you seen Can?
-Nuh-uh.
I'm looking at the fourth
future ex-wife of Leyla's father there.
[Leyla] A shame. I liked her.
-[Edo] Me too.
-[Mavi] And Can?
Uh, well, I suppose Caroline's
introducing him around right now.
[Mavi] So, who exactly is this Caroline?
[Edo] She's kind of like
a personal assistant to Yadigar.
It's quite strange for some outsider
who isn't family
to enjoy such a high level of trust.
Sometimes it can be advantageous
to stay on the outside.
The inner family circles around here
can get pretty complicated, Mavi.
She's hinting at intrigue, you know,
but doesn't want to say it outright.
Think of your dress.
Let me just put it like this.
Men who want to ride around in helicopters
will always play dirty.
[crowd cheering and applauding]
[cameras clicking]
[upbeat music playing]
Yeah, just hang on. I need to
Just a minute, Mom, okay?
It's quieter over here.
[woman] Hello?
-[partygoer laughs] Is that the boyfriend?
-[woman] Hello?
Yeah, hello?
Well? How are you two doing?
How is the event?
Who's on the guest list there?
[Can] The party is huge.
I've met at least 100 people here already.
But what's going on?
Something urgent, you said.
I tried to stop your father.
I said that this could wait till later.
-But he kept on pushing.
-[Musa] Tell him, Dad.
Son, um, our firm just got a big client.
The fee they're going to pay
is higher than our annual income.
This really is a gift from heaven.
The largest order we've had to date!
Except she wants all of our lawyers in
the office here for the contract signing.
I really am sorry, son.
I'm gonna need you here.
When?
I know you wanted to propose, but maybe
that can wait a little bit longer?
Hello? Can?
-[Can] I've got some bad news.
-Okay.
I'm going
back to Hamburg.
We got a huge new client,
a really important client.
This is a turning point for us.
They scheduled the first meeting
tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
-Can't you meet online or something?
-She wants us all there on site.
The whole firm.
And since contract law is my specialty,
I need to go.
Yeah.
Well, I can't say
this comes as a surprise.
Hey, what if I try to
at least get the weekend?
Do you think that would help?
It's important, and your father
needs you in Germany, right?
Yeah.
Then I'm sure of it.
You need to go.
Go, but then come back here to me
as soon as the job's done.
Mmm-hmm.
-As soon as you're done, hear me?
-Yes, ma'am.
-"Yes, ma'am"?
-Yes, ma'am.
[announcer on mic] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome Meltem Cumbul!
-[indistinct chatter]
-[upbeat music playing in background]
-[Can] I wanted to say goodbye.
-Ah?
Has something happened?
No, I just have
to get to Hamburg for work.
[singing in Turkish]
I'll really miss you.
See you.
-[crowd exclaiming]
-[singing continues in background]
[in Turkish] I am very happy
to welcome my granddaughter Mavi
not only into our family,
but also into our company,
Bilgin Holding!
[all clapping]
[Yadigar] She'll be stepping
into an important role in the near future.
[Kent in English] She's welcoming you
to the Bilgin family
and also the family business.
[Yadigar in Turkish]
Have an enjoyable evening!
[in English] That's how Ms. Yadigar is.
She recognizes talent
and does everything she can to promote it.
Thank you so much for the translation.
Oh! Sexy, single Kent.
"Kent" works fine as well.
Mmm!
Yeah.
I had better go and see my grandmother.
[reporter in Turkish] Ms. Yadigar,
over here, please!
[in English] Mavi, when you look
so skeptical and thoughtful like this,
-you look just like your father.
-[chuckles]
He was a bit of a hot-head, but so brave!
He would always run and climb.
He had such boundless energy.
Any animals that were sick or injured,
he'd always bring home.
He wanted to change the world.
Like his daughter.
I read your magazine interview.
You have such big ideas,
and not just in architecture.
That's actually
what I was hoping to speak to you--
We're running a big company.
Here, you can have a very big role
in shaping the business if you want it.
Uh, thank you, I
[laughs] I'm not sure what to say.
I just--
There's time to think.
-[indistinct chatter]
-[singing continues in Turkish]
[relatives] Mavi!
[in Turkish] Welcome.
My dear!
Wow, you are beautiful! Wonderful!
[in English] Unfortunately,
I don't speak Turkish.
[in Turkish] Auntie,
Mavi doesn't speak Turkish.
She never learned it.
-[in English] Typical Almanc.
-[in Turkish] We thought she did!
[in English] Our poor relatives.
They only know Turkish.
Ah, Gney, hello.
Hello, granddaughter.
-Or I guess it's more apt to say "heir."
-[both chuckling]
[in Turkish] Gney,
we want to take a photo with Mavi.
Would you?
[in English] They'd both like a picture.
Yeah! Uh, yeah!
[in Turkish] Yes, ladies.
Okay.
Three, two, one.
And very good!
-Done.
-[aunt] Thanks so much.
Oh, my dear. [spitting]
How beautiful!
-[laughs]
-[Kent] Mavi!
-[aunties exclaiming] Kent!
-[Kent] Good evening.
[in English] You are here.
I'd like to take Mavi
to say hello to Susan.
Oh! Nice entrance.
I can loan it to you if you'd ever like.
[imitating helicopter]
-[in Turkish] Please excuse us.
-[aunt murmurs]
[in English] And who is Susan?
She's made up, yeah.
[chuckles] Looks like the party's done.
Hungry?
[Mavi] Mmm.
["Follow Me" by Ece Sekin playing]
[indistinct chatter]
COLD WATER
[Mavi] Mmm!
[muffled] This is so delicious!
Mmm!
Kind of similar
to fish sandwiches in Hamburg.
[Kent] Hmm.
Are you still thinking it over,
what Aunt Yadigar said?
I mean, it's bizarre.
I'm part of this huge family
that I didn't know about.
-[Kent] Mmm.
-Thank you. Mmm.
And now I guess
I join this big empire suddenly? I'm
Well, I just started up
a company back home.
I'm not sure I can do any of this.
And suddenly I'm given a chance like this,
because I've got a rich grandmother?
Nepo baby.
[laughs] Thanks.
That's the Bilgin family way.
[Mavi] I know.
And I want to be a part of it.
You know, I've been curious
about where my father was from.
[wistful music playing]
I don't just want to be "the heir."
I want to show everyone who I am
and what I can do.
I bet I can really do something.
Look at that, the Maiden's Tower.
A powerful sultan had the tower built
because a fortune teller predicted
that his daughter
would die horribly on her birthday
at only 16 from a fatal snake bite--
And on her birthday, his present to her
was a fresh fruit basket,
but there was a snake
hidden among the figs.
It would have been enough
if he had gotten his daughter a boat
instead of trying to exile the girl
to some island prison.
I mean, a tower is more stable.
It's weather-proof, and storm-proof,
and it's really durable.
-Ah! I hear an architect.
-[both chuckling]
You've clearly learned about me,
and I know nothing about you.
[Kent] There's not
that much to tell, really.
I did my master's in civil engineering
in Karlsruhe,
and since then, I've been in charge
of our own family-run company.
Just a dull business type,
or so my ex would say.
-[laughing]
-But I guess that's just the gossip.
Thank you, nepo baby.
[chuckles] Touch.
-["Follow Me" by Ece Sekin playing]
-[camera clicking]
This is nuts!
Hey, Nora, it's so wild what's happening.
So tell me, then. How was it, huh?
[Mavi] Oh, man,
I don't even know where to start!
Well, the biggest shock is that my
grandmother wants me to join the business,
even though we just met!
Can suddenly had to leave
for Hamburg again.
-[Nora] Wait, he's back in Hamburg?
-Yeah.
-An urgent meeting at the firm.
-Okay.
He's gonna be so surprised
when he hears this.
He has a completely different idea
for our future.
I'm stumped about what I should do here.
Mavi, just try to get some sleep for now.
I'll call you tomorrow first thing, okay?
["Follow Me" by Ece Sekin playing]
MAVI
Are you free? I have so much to tell you.
[indistinct chatter]
[song fading]
-[Rana] The flight was fine, thank you.
-[Hilmi] Go ahead.
[door closes]
Later on? It's about to start, sorry!
[clears throat] Rana Ergler.
This is our new client, everyone.
This is Ms. Hasanovic, and Ms. Keller,
our colleagues.
-[Rana] Yes.
-This is my youngest son, Musa.
He's studying law right now and is
currently doing his internship with us.
-[Rana] I see.
-And my oldest son, Can, also a lawyer.
-[in Turkish] Hello.
-Hello.
[in English] I look forward
to working with you.
[intriguing music playing]
-Good morning, Miss Mavi. Water?
-No, thank you.
-Good morning, Miss Mavi. Some fruit?
-No, thank you.
-Miss Mavi, coffee?
-No, thank you.
[intriguing music continues]
It seems good taste
must run in the whole family.
[laughs softly]
[Yadigar] Let me introduce you
to my most important friends.
They're all successful businesswomen.
[in Turkish] My app says this pattern of
coffee grounds means a visitor is coming.
[Safiye] Is your mother-in-law coming?
[Meltem laughing] Don't say that.
God forbid!
[in English] They're talking about
coffee grounds and what they mean.
But my app is the best,
in my humble opinion.
What kind of app?
Well, it shows the future to us.
-We have a common saying in Turkey.
-[coughing]
[Yadigar] "Never trust
the fortune teller"
[Mavi] I'm sorry.
[mouthing]
"but don't move forward
without any guidance."
[Meltem in Turkish]
What are the opportunities
for a young architect in Germany?
I'm not a fortune teller, Meltem.
[chuckles]
[Safiye] Well, are there any future plans?
What matters are Yadigar's plans
for the future.
-[olive pit clatters]
-[scoffs]
[Meltem exclaims]
[Mavi in English] I'm sorry. Really sorry.
[in Turkish] What did you expect?
You know her mother. This is the result.
[Mavi in English] I couldn't understand
a thing Yadigar's friends were saying.
And as if that wasn't enough,
I spat an olive pit right into my hand.
-God!
-[chuckling]
You did the right thing, Mavi.
And all the rest is just elitist bunk.
Mom, please, I'm not trying
to debate you on social classes.
I'm upset that Yadigar's friends
saw me acting like such an idiot.
Oh, come on, Mavi.
You were raised differently, all right?
-Just be true to who Mavi is
-Who I am, huh?
How do you think it feels
to constantly need someone to translate?
I feel so awkward and German here.
Yeah, well, we are German!
And you're a very talented German at that!
If someone dislikes you
just because of a silly olive pit,
here's what you can tell them,
"Take that olive pit and choke."
I know, you're right.
Thank you, Mom.
[expectant music playing]
[Yadigar] I think this visit
will be a little easier for you, Mavi.
I rarely come by the office anymore.
Gney's office is upstairs.
He's not an easy man,
but he's a brilliant businessman.
Your great-grandfather.
Your grandfather.
Yeah.
And there's still some room here
for grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Who knows?
[sputtering] Welcome, Ms. Yadigar.
Uh, does Mr. Gney know you're here?
He doesn't. We just came to say hello,
so we won't be long.
[Gney] Excuse the interruption.
I'll call you back.
[growls] How many times have I told you?
I don't want to be disturbed!
-[assistant] Uh--
-[amiably] Oh, Aunt Yadigar!
What a surprise. Hello.
A pleasant surprise, I trust.
A wonderful one, but of course.
And Mavi.
I'm showing Mavi the company and wanted
to talk to you about the village.
I'm not intruding, am I?
My grandmother
lived in this village until she died.
[Gney clears throat]
[Yadigar] We always
used to vacation there.
Your father truly loved the village.
He was always running
and playing in the caves.
We tried all there is to try.
It seems the rock is just too porous.
It's been rebuilt over too many times.
Too many tourists have simply
helped themselves to the stone.
It's a bit like the Berlin Wall.
Pieces are taken like trophies
by people when they leave.
Like the best Swiss cheese,
holes are everywhere.
The whole village is costing us
far too much money at the moment.
A renovation is out of the question
at such a late stage.
So, in my opinion,
we should just tear down everything.
[somber music playing]
So we've left the village alone
far too long, I see.
Don't blame yourself. After all,
the village is just a bunch of ruins!
Leave it to me, hmm? Yeah?
Even the last of the residents.
[Mavi] Would you mind
if I take some photos?
-[Gney] What for?
-I find the village buildings fascinating.
In Hamburg,
they rarely use tuff in construction.
I'd like more time
to take a look at all of these.
[chuckles softly]
[door closes]
Ah! Can's home.
There's been a lot of stress
with timelines really rushed.
If it goes on like this,
I won't be able to leave.
How are you doing?
I really miss you.
I really miss you.
[woman] Hang on.
-Is that Mavi I'm hearing on the phone?
-[Can] Yeah.
[Hilmi] Can, are you hungry?
-[Can] No.
-[chuckles]
Mavi, you looked fantastic
in all those photos, seriously.
[Mavi] Thank you.
Where did you see photos then?
-[Hilmi] Hello, Mavi!
-Hey, Hilmi.
[Hilmi] I'm sorry
Can had to come back here.
It's all good.
[woman] At the party,
you had such a natural elegance.
And that red dress? Gosh, so pretty, Mavi.
You looked gorgeous.
[laughing]
[Musa] Luckily,
you hid Can in all the photos.
Hey, nobody hid Can!
He just disappeared before my eyes!
[laughs]
The boys are working themselves
to death here, I'm telling you.
-This new business client is a nut!
-[phone ringing]
She's calling again?
What is wrong with her? It's unbelievable.
-Seriously.
-[ringing continues]
Can will have to answer this, sorry.
Let's talk later.
-[line drops]
-So long.
[sighs]
[Mavi clears throat]
-Gney.
-[grunts]
So, what do you think of the room?
It really is
the most beautiful suite we have.
In my opinion,
the loveliest suite in all of Europe too.
Normally, the only people
allowed to stay here are famous actors,
presidents of great nations, even kings.
But no queens
or women who are presidents, then?
I'd be more interested in that.
But presumably it's not the room
that prompted a visit.
Oh yeah?
No, I think it's wonderful,
really, that the two of us
can discuss things so plainly
with each other, quite refreshing.
Mmm-hmm. Speaking of queens
Hmm.
[chuckles] Well, if you really think
that Edo and his stylist
can give you all of the various
finishing touches you so desperately need
in order to blend in
with all of your family here,
well, then I'm afraid
I have to disappoint you.
Your mother, she
she must miss her daughter
terribly back home.
Yeah? Aynur?
Hmm.
We remember her. Yes, of course.
Now, please don't get the wrong idea.
I don't wish you any harm.
I just want to save you
any sort of heartache here,
any sort of pain in the long,
drawn-out process the future holds.
That's very, um, considerate, thanks.
Oh, just lending a hand, you know.
It's one of my strengths.
I'd better get back to the main point.
You know, it's this
Oh, how can I put it? It's this, uh
[sniffing]
stench of immigrant worker, yeah.
You see, you can
never completely get rid of it,
no matter how high you climb
your way up in society.
Almanc.
-[clears throat]
-You better ask Can.
He knows what that is.
Even as a lawyer,
he still has that same stench.
[menacing music playing]
-[menacing music building]
-[door closes]
-[music stops]
-[exhales heavily]
Can, I don't think I can do this
[Nora in distance] Oh my God!
Seriously, this room never ends!
-Surprise!
-[both laughing]
I can't leave my best friend
alone in Istanbul, are you crazy?
Oh my God.
So now I'm here, huh?
-[Mavi laughs]
-Tomorrow, we conquer the city!
[upbeat song playing]
Let me know
If you get the time
I'm free after 9:00, I'll be
-[Nora in Turkish] Hello.
-[servants] Hello.
-[Mavi in English] Hello.
-[Nora] Can I?
-[servant] Yes.
-[upbeat song continues]
[exclaims nervously] Okay.
All right, come on now.
-[Nora] Mmm!
-Nora! Sorry. Hello.
-Nora, come on. No, you've had plenty.
-[Nora mumbling]
-[Nora] You're the best.
-[Mavi laughing]
[Nora] Just a sec.
[Mavi] Come on. Get in the car already.
[Nora] Oh my God.
-[in Turkish] Thanks.
-[in English] You're welcome.
[both squealing]
[upbeat song continues]
-[both laughing]
-[Nora] The other one too. The other hand.
[bell ringing]
That's the Galata Tower.
I've always wanted to go there.
There's some statuettes for sale here
of Ahmed elebi.
He was the first person in the world
to make wings and fly.
And he flew from Galata Tower up there.
[Nora] How much?
-[in Turkish] Thank you.
-Thank you.
[in English] On the other side of town
I'll be around if you want me around
[upbeat song continues]
You
You should come
You should come with me
'Cause if you
If you do
[song continues in Turkish]
[Nora] Come on!
[song fading]
[Mavi] And then
he got really close to me too.
He even tried to smell my neck.
It was so weird.
Anyway, I bet it's all somehow about
the village in Cappadocia he's destroying.
Gney was sort of upset about the photos
I took of the building plans he made up.
"Almanc" is so offensive.
That's really low.
That's bad, even for Gney.
"Almanc"?
-What does that mean?
-[Edo munching] Mmm, mmm.
It's a term that can be used
as a type of slur.
[crying]
Oh! Edo!
[sobbing] It's the crab cream.
It's very good.
-The cream is very good!
-Man, Edo!
[both laughing]
Turks here will use it
as a name for Turks in Germany.
It's meant to demean.
-[Leyla] But we would never use that word.
-[Edo] No, never!
I can feel how everyone's
just watching, you know?
They're expecting
all sorts of things from me,
but I have no idea
what it is they all want!
Mavi, your grandmother
is massively influential.
Everyone in Turkey stands in awe.
And so what's expected of you
is limitless, actually.
Hey, hey, hey, honey pie.
None of this is about you as a person.
It's about the company,
which brings us back to family.
And if that's true about how
Gney is messing up the village somehow--
Then Yadigar's going to k*ll him for sure.
-To our Mavi.
-[Leyla] To Mavi.
Yes, to Mavi and her fight against Gney.
Finish him off!
And to showing everyone
she can do whatever she wants.
And destroying
her hideous wardrobe forever!
-[coughs]
-They could be donated.
-[Leyla] Come on, selfie.
-[phone chiming]
What? Whoa! Whoa!
Show me.
BILGIN'S GRANDDAUGHTER MAVI
You better call Can now.
You seriously think that I'd agree to
my client signing this
for only a 10% stake?
That seems fair?
When she will be investing 23 million?
[man] Yeah, 23 million.
[Musa] Oh, holy sh*t.
Musa?
BREAKING NEWS
HIGH SOCIETY'S HOT NEW COUPLE
Can? Listen, I have to tell you something.
Just in case you read the Turkish news,
watch TV, or read the newspaper,
I wanted you to hear it from me--
You mean, "The hot new couple
in high society," right?
-[Mavi] So much is happening right now.
-Honey
I know it seems bad,
but it's not what you think it looks like.
[Can] Honey
It's fine. I know who we are.
Please don't worry about it, okay?
-[chair creaks]
-[yelps]
[Can] Okay? I've gotta get back to work.
-Talk later, all right?
-I love you.
I think I've had enough for today.
Oh, Mavi
[in Turkish] Thank you.
[in English] Here's the check, miss.
No rush.
[Edo] What are you doing?
-I was gonna get it.
-Halfsies, 'kay?
Of course not.
I've got this one, okay? [chuckling]
No, my dear. Let me do it.
Hey, your money is no good here, love.
Come on now. No.
Hang on.
No, you said the exact same thing.
-Stop. We really shouldn't argue.
-[beeping]
[receipt printing]
[Edo sputters] Wait, what did you just do?
You can't just cover it all like that.
Are you guys into crazy,
complicated rules about everything?
No! This is just what Turks do.
-We need a back and forth!
-Anything else is rude, all right?
First, you decline whatever is offered.
-Then there's a second offer.
-You decline it again.
Only on the third time it's said
can you even begin to think about
whether you'll accept or decline.
You paid too early.
And never, I mean never,
ever split the bill. Is that clear?
[Nora] Got it.
-[Musa] Thanks for much for coming.
-[man] Yes, thank you.
You better go to Turkey.
This guy built a children's home,
supports a children's hospice,
plus he swam at the Olympics,
he can speak seven languages,
has an eight-pack, and are those dimples?
You'd better head there right now!
What's the plan, Musa? Huh?
Go there and try to chase him away?
To claim her?
No, it's more like,
"Mavi is my actual dream girl,
and I messed up
trying to propose to her once already."
Like that!
Listen, Dad totally gets it.
The next flight to Istanbul
leaves in six hours.
We can handle things for you here,
so go get her!
[expectant music playing]
CAN - Hi, Nora!
I want to surprise Mavi tomorrow.
Will you help me?
[expectant music continues]
Yes?
That was Rana.
Can told her he's leaving, apparently.
She couldn't stop him.
And he's coming here to Istanbul.
So he saw the photos
of Mavi and Kent, I guess.
This boy is nothing.
He's not the sort of man
that Mavi needs at her side.
If Mavi decides to stay with him,
our family is going to lose her again
and forever.
Just look at Osman
when Aynur came into his life, the cost.
Mavi has a lot to learn.
This Can of hers is a distraction.
Please call Can
and tell him I want to speak to him.
[dark music playing]
[somber music playing]
-[Yadigar] Welcome.
-Good morning.
How are you?
Thank you for coming here.
Please.
Caroline said that this was urgent.
I'll cut right to the chase.
I know that Mavi and you
love each other deeply.
And I'm sure that you've dreamt
of a future together.
I trust you've heard the news by now
that Mavi has been thinking
of working with our office.
And I support this
because one day she's going
to inherit the entire company too.
We have long-standing family ties here.
We're bound to certain duties
and values too.
The very partners we choose
affect our standing.
So what would it cost to persuade you
to step aside for good?
[insidious music playing]
There's a blank check in the envelope.
And everyone has a price.
Write a number down.
[sighs]
Listen to me, um
I'm not in love with Mavi
because she's part of the Bilgin family.
I just love Mavi for who she is.
That's it.
What don't you get?
[insidious music continues]
I don't think you have any idea
what our love really is, do you?
[Yadigar] But I do know
about your parents' finances.
[insidious music continues]
[pen scribbling]
[Edo chuckling]
[Mavi] There are only two days left
before Yadigar's party.
So, tomorrow, let's all fly to Cappadocia.
All right? I'll poke around the village.
One day early in Cappadocia, huh?
Oh, I'm in, baby.
I really need a vacation!
Bilgining is seriously exhausting.
It's such hard work.
Don't you know the feeling-- Ah, Kent!
-A Kent what?
-Huh?
-[Edo] No, no, no.
-[Mavi] Hmm? Kent?
-[Edo] Kent.
-[Nora] Kent?
-[Mavi] Mmm, Kent!
-[Leyla] Oh, hello, Kent.
-[Kent] Hello.
-[Nora mutters] Wait, don't--
-What brings you here?
-Oh, he owns the restaurant.
Hmm! Can we talk for a minute?
Yeah, sure.
[Nora softly] Mavi!
-[snaps] Guys! Can!
-[Edo exclaims] So sorry.
Can, where are you?
We're at the restaurant.
Is it complicated to get information
from the Cappadocia zoning board?
Complicated? Well, yeah. Possible, though.
Why do you ask?
You know the old village
that my grandmother's from?
The one in Cappadocia? I heard something
about it being torn down.
Who said that?
Not sure, but somebody did.
I'd assume Gney told me that.
He said it was something to do
with the stone being too porous.
-[Mavi] Yeah.
-Huh.
And you don't buy that?
I'd just feel better after taking a look.
The photos I've seen show cavities,
but that's totally normal for soft rock,
as you know.
I mean, that tiny, old village
has been there for centuries.
[softly] What's going on there?
Tell me a joke or something.
[laughing loudly]
I'm here for you. What's the plan?
Get me any building plans turned in
and the surveys by the day after tomorrow,
before Yadigar
announces her next successor.
And I thought
since you're in the business that
[laughs] What?
So you really want to push Gney around?
[expectant music playing]
-How are you, sir?
-Oh, hello.
-What's your name?
-Uh, Can Ylmaz.
My girlfriend is in there.
I just wanted to see her.
I'm sorry,
you're not on the guest list, bro.
What list? Come on.
-This is a private club. Entry is only--
-I don't believe it. Schieer.
Wait, are you from Germany?
-Uh, yeah.
-Oh, from where?
-I'm from Hamburg.
-Hamburg?
-Uh, yeah.
-I have a cousin over there.
[chuckles] Super!
Can I go in, please?
My girlfriend is there.
-I'm here to surprise her.
-[man clears throat]
Oh, her? That's Mavi Bilgin.
She's with Kent Wolff.
Bro, you think that I don't read the news?
Come on, please, man. Nothing's happening
with her and Kent Wolff.
Because she's dating me, okay? We're here
'cause I wanted to ask her to marry me.
But it'll work out.
[snaps] Back in Germany,
I'm sure things were great,
but now, my friend, they're a couple.
Wait, why is the door closing?
[door shuts]
Listen, man, about my cousin
living in Hamburg, she's still single.
Great. I wish the best for her.
-Mmm-hmm.
-God bless.
Really, my best wishes.
Here it is.
Nora, I've changed my mind.
I'm not coming.
I need some time by myself!!
Can! Should we talk on the phone tonight?
-Babaanne, are you making something?
-Uh
-Mant.
-Can I help you?
Yes! Want to join me then?
Gladly.
[gentle music playing]
[Mavi laughing] Not too bad, huh?
[Mavi laughs]
[laughing] That face. Wow.
[gentle music continues]
-Babaanne, can I ask you a question?
-Anything.
Do you trust Gney?
Gney wants success at all costs.
I'd say a bit overambitious, perhaps,
and certainly not very tactful, no.
He puts his work at the company
above anything else.
And that's essential for any company.
Certainly for family companies
it matters a great deal.
I would have wanted that
from your father, too.
Welcome to the family, dear.
Can!
Can, why didn't you call me?
I just kept calling and calling.
Your cell was off.
We're flying tomorrow
to go out to Cappadocia.
What is it?
Where were you?
With my grandmother.
[laughs] What's wrong?
And before that?
At lunch with Edo, Leyla, and Nora.
What's going on here?
Nothing, just happy for you.
I guess you settled in pretty nicely
here in this fancy Bilgin world.
-Yeah, they're all my family, so?
-Your family?
How long have you known
these people you call "family"?
What is all this?
What am I missing here?
Whenever it was your family, Can,
I played my part
and stuck to the rules, didn't I?
We'd cut our vacations short,
and I kept living in Hamburg, didn't I?
-I did all those Sunday dinners, and--
-I thought you enjoyed all of that.
Yes, I did.
Just as much as finally being here
with my own family in Turkey.
And with this opportunity
to make changes here--
Come on, Mavi, you're not seriously gonna
stay for a position in their company?
Thinking you can make
some kind of difference here, are you?
-What, are you saying that I can't?
-You're just not the type for all that!
Some kind of corporate drone?
That's not who you are!
Then it's good you know who I am,
and who I can be, and where I belong!
[emotionally] Maybe it's you
who's afraid that you're not good enough!
[somber music playing]
No matter how hard you try,
you'll never be happy here.
[somber music continues]
-[door closes]
-[Mavi] "You'll never be happy here"?
[sighs]
Why would he say that?
Nora?
-[snoring softly]
-[pensive music playing]
[Mavi] Was I too harsh?
Am I being selfish?
Do you think that Can is right?
No, what I'm doing here is important
for me and my family.
Why can't he understand that?
And now I'm where I belong.
I found my place here.
[pensive music continues]
[fence rattles]
CAPPADOCIA
Thanks, Birol. [laughs]
-[mysterious music playing]
-[Edo whimpers]
-What's wrong, Edo?
-I can't stay. It's too hot.
I'll faint. Let's get back. I'm bored.
-[Leyla] Pull yourself together.
-Thanks.
NO NEW MESSAGES
[Edo] I need a pool full of crushed ice
and an air conditioner on my face.
Right now, okay? Now.
-Okay.
-[Mavi laughs]
Seems hopeless I guess.
[inhales deeply]
[exhales]
Walk that walk, b*tches.
-Welcome to Cappadocia.
-[spicy music playing]
[music stops]
[laughs] Mavi! Oh, your shoe.
-[laughs] Oh my God!
-[spicy music resumes playing]
-[hawker] We have bluefish, bonito
-[intriguing music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
[intriguing music continues]
NORA
Can, what's going on?
NORA - Mavi says
she'll show you that you're wrong.
[Can on phone] Hey, guys.
Thanks for answering.
I know I really messed things up,
but I have a plan!
A new plan!
And I'm sure this plan's a champion!
-How long since you got any rest?
-Two days, why is that?
-[Nora] You're acting kind of weird.
-Hey, I'm on it. It's under control.
Some help wouldn't hurt, you know?
What's up, then?
[Can] Mavi has lost her way
in this Bilgin world,
and we have to wake her up.
Here's the big plan, okay?
Aynur, you, Musa, our parents, uh
Oh, and I will come as a surprise
to the birthday soiree for Yadigar.
Then, I'll propose to her
with the whole family around us.
So how's that?
Picture a ring,
down on one knee,
and expressing my love to her,
the whole shebang.
Just like last time, isn't it, bro?
[hesitates] It's different than last time.
This time, I'll really do it.
[Musa] Want to know something?
You're crazy,
but I actually believe in you.
I'll book our flights.
And I'll speak to Caroline.
We can do this.
We're gonna show Mavi what really matters!
-[expectant music playing]
-[Edo] We're gonna be quick, right?
I can't be in the sun! It's too hot!
[ducks quacking]
[expectant music continues]
Yeah!
-[sighs] She'll go quick, I'm sure, right?
-[Nora] Mavi.
[camera clicking]
Too hot.
[weakly] We have to get out.
I don't want to die here.
[expectant music continues]
Baby, how much longer? It's sweltering.
The sun has melted my face.
I can't go on. We have to get out of here.
[loudly] Edo? Is this really
your ancestor's house over here?
Are we at the right house, guys?
Yes, this is the right house!
Nothing else is right today!
I'm meant for hotels and sparkling drinks!
[woman 1 in Turkish] Girls, look.
You're wasting your time, you know that?
Don't you know?
Our village was sold a long time ago.
-[in English] What did she say?
-[Leyla] Uh
She said that the whole village
has been sold.
[woman 2 in Turkish] Tell them
about the hotel
that's going to be built here, my dear.
[woman 1] Look.
You talk about restoring,
but what you really mean is destroying.
[in English] Can you ask
who bought the village?
[in Turkish] Aunt,
do you know who bought this? Their name?
I don't know who bought it, girl.
A helicopter came.
They got out, looked around,
got back in, and left!
They are heartless. They are filling
their pockets at our expense.
[in English] Gney.
[suspenseful music playing]
NO NEW MESSAGES
[Edo] So what do we do now
with all this grossness?
I'm not sure yet. I've put someone
to work who will report soon.
"I've put someone to work
who will report soon"?
-You sound just like Grandma Yadigar!
-[laughing] Come on.
Hang on a sec, guys,
Gney isn't totally dumb.
He knows exactly
what the village means to Yadigar.
Yeah, but do you believe
the village women? Or-- Kent!
The villagers or Kent?
No, he's right there. Kent.
-[Kent] Hey, hey.
-Oh! Kent!
Figured this was important info.
How did you know to find me here?
Us! Us! All of us here.
-I told him about it.
-Mavi, is he your source?
He's a source of constant annoyance.
Quick on the draw, huh?
Shall I?
Thank you. You have five minutes?
Or maybe a few more?
There's something I want to show you.
[imitating Kent] Do you have five minutes?
Or maybe a few more?
[both exclaim softly]
[Edo] She has five minutes,
or maybe many more minutes.
-Come on! Go stop her!
-Absolutely! Must go stop her.
-Then go!
-We'd better go.
-No way! I'm not moving again today!
-Guys, calm down now, please.
Kent's helping Mavi out, right?
Or something else?
[Kent] Mavi, you were the only one
who was able to figure all this out.
[intriguing music playing]
[Kent] It turns out Gney
is behind the sale of the village.
And I'd love to show it to you in a way
you've never seen before.
[darkly sensual song playing]
[sensual music continues]
-The village is over there. You see it?
-Mmm-hmm.
[music fades]
Now try to imagine how it'll look
if Gney manages to destroy it all.
[sighs]
Oh, wow!
[laughing] It's so beautiful.
-Yes, it is.
-[chuckles]
[heartwarming music playing]
Mavi?
-[camera clicking]
-[clears throat]
I, uh
-Sorry about that, I just--
-[laughs] Sorry.
[laughs nervously]
Actually, I I'm not sorry at all.
I, uh
Kent, I'm with Can. You know that.
Yeah, I know.
["Gm Gm" by Nova Norda playing]
So, the That's, um
-Yeah.
-Yeah.
-[Kent in Turkish] Driver.
-[flame whooshing]
[Yadigar in English] Now this Can
has decided to bring his whole family?
Just his parents and his little brother.
And whose side are you on, then, Caroline?
Regarding your successor,
Gney wants
a coordinated press release with you.
They're all expecting a decision.
And an announcement
at your birthday party.
[PA chimes]
[attendant on PA] We're making
our descent into Cappadocia.
I'm glad we cleared that up, then.
-[car approaching]
-[hopeful music playing]
-Mavi?
-[exclaims]
[laughs]
-[Mavi] Can!
-I was such an idiot for leaving Istanbul.
I'm so sorry.
-[laughs softly]
-[tense note playing]
Come on. Let's go.
[Mavi] Can
Mavi, there was something
I hoped to talk to you about.
-Yeah!
-It's all just a little confusing now.
Yeah. Yeah, let's talk. Absolutely, yes.
I've got something to tell you too.
You see, I'm
Well, I'm just so busy. There's a lot.
-You go first.
-You first.
-[Mavi] No, come on. Tell me, already.
-[Yadigar] Mavi!
[Mavi] Oh!
Babaanne!
Happy birthday! How are you?
Uh
Iyi ki dodun!
-[Yadigar] Aww.
-[laughs]
Congratulations, ma'am.
Thank you, Can.
Could I please have
a moment with Mavi alone?
[sinister music playing]
[Can] Rana Ergler?
What is she doing here?
Mavi, I hope you know just how
truly happy I am to have you here with me.
So happy to have found you, my dear.
[in Turkish] Thanks.
[both chuckle]
[in English] Babaanne,
something came up about Gney.
He let the village completely fall apart
so there'd be no hope of saving it at all.
Gney wants to tear the village down
to build a big hotel complex instead.
That's what the "porous rock" story was,
how it was too expensive to renovate.
He lied deliberately.
[sober music playing]
I've always tried my best
to treat Gney like a son.
And then he really did become
a surrogate son.
A very money and power-hungry son, but
to hear that he's turned on me,
that he's hurt the village
Uh, so it seems like most of the houses
need a lot of work done,
but I've already spoken to some companies.
If you want, I can handle the remodels.
[bright music playing]
My treasured gift has handed me
a most treasured gift for my birthday.
-Welcome, welcome. Just follow her.
-Hello.
Thanks so much for coming.
-[uplifting music playing]
-[indistinct chatter]
-[uplifting music continues]
-[cameras clicking]
WILL MAVI UNSEAT GNEY TODAY?
WILL PRINCESS MAVI TAKE THE THRONE?
SHOULD GNEY BE WORRIED?
THE INTRIGUES OF GNEY BILGIN
Ah, thank you.
-How are you?
-[woman] We're all here! Ah!
-Just look at you two!
-[Mavi] Hey!
-[Hilmi] Hello, there, gorgeous!
-[Mavi] Oh, how nice!
-[woman] Aww!
-[Mavi] How are you? So great you're here!
The one and only Edo.
-[uplifting music continues]
-[Edo] A pleasure.
[Hilmi] Nice to meet you.
[Mavi] Mom!
I'm so glad you decided to come!
[Gney on mic] Welcome, dearest guests,
beloved friends and family,
a warm welcome to everyone.
-[guests clapping]
-[Gney] Thank you. Thank you, everyone.
[chuckles] Thank you.
We're so very happy
to have you here with us this evening.
And what a beautiful evening it is.
Thanks so much. Thanks.
As for the star of tonight's events,
I'm sure you all know her well, of course.
-[Musa] Psst! Can, look! There!
-[Gney] She's an impressive woman.
-An incredibly successful businesswoman.
-Right there! Look!
[Gney] A source of inspiration
that everyone in the family looks up to.
Myself included.
A loving, caring mother.
Everyone, please give a round of applause
for the president of our holding
The birthday girl herself, Yadigar Bilgin!
Here she is!
[guests clapping]
-[Gney] Here you go.
-Thank you so very much, Gney.
You're very welcome.
Of course, I want to thank
each and every one of you very much.
You came all the way here
to celebrate so I wouldn't be alone
on this special day.
I know that everyone is waiting
to hear an announcement.
I'm sorry to say there isn't one.
[guests gasping and exclaiming]
However, there's something else
we can celebrate tonight.
Mavi.
-[all clapping and cheering]
-[Edo] Bravo! Bravo!
[guests congratulating and clapping]
-[Yadigar] And Kent!
-[guests clapping]
They've given me
the most wonderful gift imaginable.
These two have saved
the village of my ancestors.
[crowd cheering and applauding]
[bittersweet music playing]
[Yadigar] Mavi, your father
would be so proud of you, my dear.
-[dishes clattering loudly]
-[Can] Oh! My God, I'm so sorry, man!
-[Musa mutters]
-[Can] Okay, I've got it! Thanks.
Everything's fine! I got it!
Let's toast to these two wonderful people!
Now, glasses up, please!
Let's hear you all shout! That's right!
-[guests cheering]
-[Yadigar] To Mavi and Kent!
Cheers to you!
-[guests clapping]
-[Yadigar] Cheers to you!
-Can, tell me what's going on.
-Can we talk for a minute?
-[Mavi] Yeah. Yeah, sure. Come on.
-Yeah? Okay.
[band playing lively music]
-[exclaims]
-[Edo laughing]
-[camera clicking]
-[Leyla] Hello!
[woman] I can't wait
for him to propose to her.
-How magical.
-He probably can't either.
-Sorry?
-Such a beautiful couple.
[woman] They are, that's true.
Mavi, so I came back here
to Istanbul two days ago.
Okay.
And I met your grandmother, Yadigar--
That was a sophisticated chess move
you ex*cuted there, dear sweet cousin.
What do you want?
Get out of here already, man.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I must now beg for your pardon.
Truly, dear Can, I am so very sorry.
Tell me, Mavi, did you know
that Can here despises us Bilgins,
but is more than willing
to take our money to save his family?
-Uh-huh.
-[laughs] Sorry, what?
[Can] What are you talking about? Huh?
Really? [chuckles]
-I wanted to tell you. He's twisting it.
-[Gney] Did you really?
[in Turkish] That boy
just isn't right for Mavi.
-Yes, I agree.
-[Meltem] No way.
-He knows nothing about fashion or style.
-[woman laughing]
[Yadigar] Like mother, like son.
They are not nice people.
Even though he can speak Turkish.
-[in English] Can, just tell me.
-Mavi, he's making the whole thing up.
[Gney] Oh, he's acting so honorable now,
but when he's behind closed doors,
he just fills his pockets.
Hey, go away, jackass!
-Ooh! I suppose that's your street side?
-[tense music playing]
Hmm?
[Can] Mavi, it's not what you think, okay?
If you don't trust me, then go see
for yourself what's happening down there.
[in Turkish] You're not worth
the dirt under my son's fingernail.
[in English] Well, look at that!
She can speak Turkish.
Yes, how surprising.
Mavi.
Mavi, wait, wait, wait!
-[tense music continues]
-[Yadigar] That's actually impressive.
[women laughing]
Yadigar, you've done it again.
Haven't you learned anything at all?
Mom, what--
-Your mother's just a little confused.
-[Aynur] Confused, huh?
Your grandmother came to me and offered me
money to break up with your father.
Because I wasn't good enough for her.
She wanted someone with higher status.
[Yadigar] That's just not true.
Mavi, let's just go, okay?
Please, you can trust me. Mavi.
[Yadigar] Mavi,
don't believe in their fairy tales!
-[Yadigar] Mavi!
-[Can] Mavi, please!
What a great job there, Aynur.
[Can] Mavi, wait a second.
-Mavi, just hold on! Hold on!
-Let me go!
Hey, you heard her.
Let her go. What is this?
-Kent, I can defend myself.
-Of course. I don't doubt it, Mavi.
I know how strong you are.
Hey! Mavi, you have to decide now.
-Okay, stop it, all right?
-[Can] Huh?
Yes, our first meeting
was something Yadigar arranged.
[Mavi] What?
But what happened between us
these last few days
-It was all real. You know it was.
-What?
[Gney] Mavi
When will Can be given the details
about your balloon flight together, hmm?
-[audience chuckling softly]
-[Can] What g*dd*mn balloon flight, huh?
HIGH SOCIETY ROMANCE!
[Gney] And these photos
are all really beautiful. Wow.
It's awfully romantic, I would say.
Can, I didn't kiss him, I swear!
It's not what you think it is!
It's not what I think?
[yelling] I can see it right over there!
-Hey! Don't yell at her.
-I shouldn't yell?
-Can!
-[Can] You think I'm yelling?
-[Kent] Get your hands off me!
-Guys, please just stop fighting!
-Can! Can!
-[Aynur] Hey, stop! Stop it, you guys!
-[exclaiming]
-[crowd clamoring]
[all groan]
-[grunting]
-[Mavi] Can!
[grunts]
[Gney] Ay, ay, ay.
The beautiful cake is ruined.
Gney, after all that talking,
you must need a drink.
Champagne, for instance?
-[grunts]
-[guest laughing]
-Get lost.
-[Gney] You're such children.
[Can] Mavi
I
I don't need this anymore.
[somber music playing]
Unbelievable.
[somber music continues]
[somber music continues]
[Kent] Mavi.
I, uh I'm really, really sorry.
Me too, for all of it.
-[somber music continues]
-I'm
[tranquil music playing]
-I need to speak to you.
-I thought so.
I also need to speak to you.
Caroline will make sure
nobody talks about what happened here.
And the press
aren't going to report on it.
So you mustn't be concerned about it.
You think I'm worried about that?
I guess you never really cared after all
about how I feel,
about our family.
-I put my trust in you.
-["Ocean" by Alice Phoebe Lou playing]
But to you, it's just about control,
about what everyone thinks,
how the company's doing.
It seems I didn't know you at all.
[wistful song continues]
I saw you throw your hands in the air
And say a prayer
Your eyes closed
Your nose breathing in the salty air
There was nothing you could do
To make me love you
-Anymore
-[Yadigar crying softly]
You said, "I despair in you"
I don't know feel like
I'm going anywhere with you
I might as well
Fling myself into your ocean
At least then I would be with you
And the ocean roared
And the ocean howled
And the ocean roared
And the ocean howled
[song continues in background]
[Mavi] You remind me of the sultan
who built the Maidens' Tower,
the one who did everything in his power
to take control his daughter's destiny.
I was so happy to get to know you
and to get to know my Turkish side.
I was so happy
to finally be part of a big family.
But because of your lies, we've both lost
what was most important to us.
For you, your son and granddaughter.
For me, Can, who doesn't love me anymore.
[song continues in background]
So you jumped down
From the cliff you'd climbed to
Into paradise that lay below you
I could only stay
And let my tears fall in the ocean
And the ocean roared
And the ocean howled
And the ocean roared
And the ocean howled
[song fading]
By the way,
Yadigar reached out to me recently.
She said Leyla's all set
to become her next successor now.
[both laugh softly]
I heard something about Can.
He's taking a break from the law firm.
He's travelling starting tomorrow.
So you're positive
I don't need to water your plants?
You know, I can
take care of them until you come back.
All right, man.
-You can have the apartment.
-Really?
[laughing]
[knock on door]
[man] Hi, letter for you.
-Great. Thanks a lot.
-[man] Sure thing.
What is that?
Yadigar sent it.
[sober music playing]
"I've made a lot of mistakes,
and this is another one too."
[Yadigar] You and Can
have every right to be angry with me,
but I don't want you to lose him.
He loves you.
[uplifting music playing]
[Nora] "Not for
all the money in the world."
[exclaims softly]
Mavi, he's flying out today.
What are you waiting for?
[Nora] Go! Go!
[thrilling music playing]
-[tires squealing]
-Can!
-[exclaims]
-[driver] Is she crazy?
What Mavi?
Sorry, man.
[driver] You know her?
-Mavi, what's going on?
-Can
-Did something happen?
-Nothing.
-Huh?
-I made a huge mistake!
And I'm sorry.
I
I risked what we had because I wanted
to be part of this family so badly.
I I couldn't shake this strange feeling
something was wrong,
but I see what was missing
the whole time was really you.
And then I pushed you away,
but you just wanted to help me.
I fell for all their obvious lies
and got lost in a fantasy land.
And then I did something
I never imagined I would do.
I let your hand slip out of mine.
[gentle music playing]
I'm so sorry, Can.
[crying softly] I know
I've hurt you,
and I can't undo all that pain.
And I'm seeing now that
when I look into your eyes, that's it.
That's what it feels like.
I finally reached a true home.
The most amazingly kind
person I know is you.
I want every new adventure
to begin with my hand in yours.
Okay?
[laughs softly]
I really love you, Can.
[uplifting music playing]
[laughs softly] I really love you too.
[uplifting music continues]
-I want to marry you.
-No way!
-What?
-[sputters] I mean, yeah!
-Yeah?
-Yes! Yeah!
-Yeah? Yeah?
-Yeah!
-Yeah! Yeah!
-Yeah!
[both laughing]
[uplifting music continues]
[woman 1] Congratulations, you guys!
[woman 2] Hey, DJ, where's the music?
We want to dance here!
[woman 3] She said yes! Congrats!
-[woman] My darling Mavi!
-[Edo] Mavi, come over here already!
[guests cheering]
[cheering continues]
["mark" by Tarkan playing]
-[woman] Come dance with us!
-[upbeat song continues]
-[cheering continues]
-[guests chattering indistinctly]
Come on, Mom!
Nora!
Oh, no!
["mark" continues playing]
[Mavi laughing]
[guest] Come on, Mavi! Come on!
["mark" by Tarkan continues playing]
["mark" by Tarkan continues]
[all cheering]
["mark" by Tarkan continues playing]
["What A Feeling" by Didem zek playing]
Oh, what a view
What a feeling
What a feeling
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
What a feeling
What a feeling
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
What a feeling
What a feeling
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
What a feeling
What a feeling
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
What a feeling
What a feeling
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
What a feeling
What a feeling
How can this be real?
The things that I'm seeing
And the things that I feel
What a feeling
What a feeling
-What a feeling
-[song fades]
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