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…so exciting. She asked me lots of questions. She asked…

…questions like how I got into architecture.

Wow, it takes guts to propose in front of everyone.

He's not gonna do it on the zip line, is he?

I think he's about to do it.

-It's so beautiful here. -I wanted to ask you something.

We've known each other for two years now, and every day, I'm happy to have met you.

So, Mavi Şimşek,

will you…

Wait, Mavi, careful! You're too…

Mavi!

Mavi!

-He fucked it up. -Musa!

How can you fuck up your marriage proposal?

He didn't fuck up it up. They fell.

Did he even ask?

No.

I think she jumped on purpose before he could ask.

-Son! -Just saying. Mavi's too clever for him.

-What does that mean? -What did I say?

-I think Can wanted to… -What?

I think he wanted to propose.

Wow!

But how do you know?

Aren't you happy?

-You're not happy. -Of course I'm happy.

Well, if that's really what was happening.

-But… -But what?

Don't make me drag it out of you.

First, I love Can. There's no question about that.

Okay. And second?

Second, it's easy for Can.

But getting married?

That feels like deciding to stay in Hamburg.

I've just won that architecture prize.

It's finally happening. I might want to work abroad.

Maybe he wants different things than I do. I'm just scared.

Mavi, you two need to talk.

Tell him what you're thinking.

But seriously, what's plan B? You have a plan B, right?

Don't be annoying. Don't you have work to do?

You don't want to be left humiliated.

Musa, that's enough, okay?

Why don't you simply ask her now?

Nothing's simple right now.

She's not ready for that.

-You're not ready for that. -Okay.

-I'm totally overwhelmed. -If I were you, it'd be now or never.

Can?

Here. All they had was tissues.

-Who were you talking to? -Oh, Musa.

He always tries to push my buttons.

You guys are cute.

My family's annoying too. They always want something from me.

It's nice to have such a big family.

-I wish I had one too. -You'll soon be…

You're one of us.

Thanks.

I'm starving.

Wow! A Turkish dinner!

I didn't know that in Austria… Çiğ köfte!

Mavi, I wanted to ask…

I'm fine.

-It's just a bit spicy. -It's dad's recipe.

-Okay, what I wanted to ask you-- -It's really spicy.

-What I wanted to ask you… -Yeah?

Oh man.

If only you knew how beautiful you are.

What does that mean?

Darling, if only you knew how beautiful you are.

What is it?

Give it to me!

What is it?

Happy second anniversary.

10 DAYS IN ISTANBUL

Istanbul?

Ten days?

Thank you!

I'm about to pick Mavi up, and then we're off to the airport.

And your proposal?

I'll do it tomorrow in Istanbul. At sunset on Sarayburnu Hill.

"Hamburg architect Mavi Şimşek,

who won first prize in the Newcomer category with her design,

is dedicating the award to her late father."

Aynur will be so touched when she sees this.

And the photo of the three of you…

-She doesn't know yet, does she? -Nope.

Hi, Aynur.

Hello, Nora. Is my baby nervous yet?

Hello, Mom.

She's only checking her watch every three minutes.

I can hear you.

-Voilà. -Thanks, Mom. You're the best.

The bus didn't come,

so I got the bike out and pumped up the tires.

Why Istanbul? Wouldn't Paris be way more romantic?

Because I've never been to Türkiye, even though you grew up there.

And you never even taught her Turkish.

Okay, Can's here. I have to go.

-Bye, Mom. -Bye, darling.

-Text me when you arrive. -Yes.

Safe travels.

Mom, have a look at that.

Bye, darling. Text me when you're there!

I'll send you a postcard!

Look.

This is the most prestigious international architecture magazine.

And Mavi has named you her inspiration.

Look at this picture of the three of you.

Shit.

Shit?

I have to stop her.

Mavi!

Mavi, please! Wait!

She's coming.

To Istanbul.

Nowadays, people share everything on the internet.

Please get everything ready.

Thanks. For this trip.

I know your dad is reluctant to be without you right now.

Surely the law firm will survive ten days without me.

Yeah?

Yeah…

Yeah, it will.

Istanbul.

I can't quite believe it.

My mom never talked about the city or the people.

She raised me to be so German.

She is very German.

But not as German as you,

my sweet little potato who questions everything.

It's gonna be great, trust me.

It wasn't me. Honestly.

Well, my mom said she had a surprise for us.

Look over there.

This is very typical of the architecture here.

Welcome! I'm pleased to welcome you here.

My name is Caroline Mehnert. Please just call me Caroline.

Would you follow me, please? Birol will take care of your luggage.

This villa, known as a yalı in Turkish, dates from the 19th century.

It has survived a number of earthquakes.

In 1920, a fire almost destroyed everything.

This is not a boutique hotel.

-Isn't this way too expensive? -No idea.

-But you grew up here. -Yes, but not like this.

And the banister?

-Is it Canadian maple? -Yes.

It survived the fire almost unscathed.

We are doing what we can to preserve the authenticity of the yalı.

Especially since the house has been in the family since it was built.

Wow.

Finally.

Hello.

Welcome to your home, Mavi.

She means, "Welcome home."

I'm Yadigar.

Your babaanne.

And this is your home.

My what?

Your grandmother. On your father's side.

I'm really sorry. There must be some kind of mix-up.

Apart from my mother, I don't have any other relatives.

Your mother's name is Aynur Şimşek.

Your father was Osman Bilgin. My son.

When they got married, he took your mother's last name.

Very modern. And you?

You're Mavi.

My granddaughter.

Who I didn't know existed until yesterday.

Are these photos of my father?

She's not picking up.

Maybe her phone is on silent.

I can hear it ringing.

Mom?

Aynur?

You could have given me time to prepare Mavi for this

instead of just bringing her here.

And when were you planning to tell me that I have a granddaughter?

Basically, Aynur is feeling a bit blindsided.

It's all happened a bit fast for her.

Mavi is my daughter.

I decide what, when…

She says she decides what you learn from whom, when, and how.

But she doesn't mean it.

-Mom? -Do you understand? I decide.

Can we have a quick chat?

You should've told me about my family. About my grandmother. She's right!

She's already coming between us.

Your grandmother is… She was terrible back then.

The whole family was awful.

Your father wanted to leave. We had to protect you!

From my own family?

I promised your father on his deathbed.

If you had known him…

All that wealth, the pressure, the constraints… It was too much.

I know it wasn't the right decision.

I should have told you.

I'm sorry.

I really hope your grandmother has changed.

-Let me find that out for myself. -Get to know her.

But trust me, you don't become a Bilgin just like that.

Bye.

You work at your father's law firm?

Corporate law.

We specialize in mid-sized companies.

So you know the kind of obligations that come with a family business.

Mavi, on the other hand, grew up practically without a family.

She doesn't know what it's like.

She'll be happy once things calm down.

She's always dreamed of being part of a large family.

Imagine.

For 20 years,

I believed that I had no direct descendants.

How could she hide her from me?

My only son's child.

I'm sure Aynur had her reasons.

I'm afraid my mother had to leave.

I would have liked to speak to her.

A lot of mistakes were made back then.

On both sides.

Mavi, what do you think about meeting the rest of the family?

They'd very much like that.

That would be nice.

Then we'll have a little party.

Day after tomorrow?

Just family? A few close friends?

I'd like that.

I'm very happy that I can get to know you.

My granddaughter, you are always welcome here.

We took the liberty of booking you a new hotel.

One that's more suitable.

You will like it, Mavi.

Thank you.

I have a grandmother.

My father's mother. It's incredible.

I have a family. My own real, big family.

And what a family! The Bilgins.

What if they don't accept me?

What if I don't fit in? They don't know me yet.

Once they know you, they won't let you go.

You think?

First, let's…

What was Aynur thinking?

The child doesn't speak a word of Turkish.

Doesn't know who she is or where she comes from.

She thinks this Can can offer her something.

We need to look into his family carefully.

Please call Rana.

She wants to buy this company in Germany.

Tell her I have the right law firm for her.

And see if Kent is available. I need to talk to him.

What are you planning?

I have an heir.

That changes everything.

If she stays, every door will be open to her.

-See you soon. -See you soon.

Cheers!

And? What would you like to do today?

I'd love to see some works by the architect--

Mimar Sinan.

Yes!

And the seven hills of Istanbul.

It's a lot. Maybe today, we start with the first one?

More?

You must be Mavi.

You don't look that bad.

We urgently need to work on your Insta photos.

I'm Edo.

Your cousin.

Second cousin.

No, third.

Whatever. Aunt Yadigar wanted to introduce us.

But that's so '90s.

And I love surprises. Especially when I'm the surprise.

And bam! Here I am.

Excuse him. He can't help himself.

I'm Leyla, also a second cousin.

Welcome, Mavi.

Second cousin?

Family, baby. Don't question it.

-Why's your German so good? -It's considered proper.

Everyone in our family speaks German.

We've had close personal and business ties with Germany since the Ottoman Empire.

We go to a German school and study in Germany or Switzerland.

Boring!

Bye!

“We” means us! We have to go! Come on, we have so much to do.

Let's go!

I've heard that she has a boyfriend.

Our family matters are nobody's business but mine.

The fact he's a lawyer doesn't have to be a bad thing.

By German standards, that's actually a good job, isn't it?

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Who is that?

Who do I see there?

-Kent. -Kent.

Meltem was getting really excited.

Calm down.

Okay, I'm calm.

Mrs. Yadigar.

Welcome, sir.

I'm glad you came.

How could I say no to you?

Ladies, you look beautiful.

Girls, let me introduce you. Kent.

You know Safiye Tok, chair of the Tok Foundation.

Of course.

Meltem Ulu, CEO of Ulu Aviation.

-Nice to meet you. -Likewise.

And, from Ergüler Holding, Rana.

-Girls, I'll be right back. -Hurry up, darling.

Matters like this can't be rushed.

-Enjoy your meal. -Thanks.

You know, it's her first time in Türkiye.

I want to give Mavi the opportunity

to get to know us, Istanbul, and our culture.

And how can I help you?

I want you to get to know her.

Keep an open mind.

Here's a quick lesson about us. About our family.

We, the Bilgins, are something like

Turkish royalty.

The business was founded by Yadigar's grandparents in Cappadocia.

They invested wisely,

bought a lot of land, moved to Istanbul,

established themselves internationally, and so on.

And voilà!

The business will be passed on.

And since Yadigar only had one child, your father…

…she left the management of the company temporarily to Güney.

-And Güney… -Another second cousin.

He expects Yadigar to appoint him as her official successor next weekend.

At her birthday party in Cappadocia.

Let me just say, perfect timing, baby!

Perfect!

-Why is it perfect timing? -The cards are being reshuffled.

-You're here. There's a granddaughter. -Mavi!

Ugh, they're here again.

-Mavi! -Mavi!

Mavi!

-Here they are again, Edo. -Mavi!

-Mavi! -Can, did you know Mavi's wealthy?

-Can! -Mavi, look here!

Edo, go! Move it.

Leave us alone!

Just leave me alone!

Why are they following us? What are they saying?

Paparazzi!

Just because my father was a Bilgin?

Because you are a Bilgin.

You better get used to it, baby.

Mavi, you're the sensation! You're Harry!

And Can is Meghan!

Only with a lot less style, babes.

Mavi, come!

Mavi, come here!

-Mavi! -Mavi, come!

-Mavi, come here! -Come now!

-Mavi, come on! -Mavi, come. We're dancing.

Okay, leave me. I need a drink.

I'll get something to drink, okay?

Excuse me!

-What was that about? -Sign language.

Essential for communication in Türkiye.

Didn't your mother teach you anything Turkish?

Okay, watch this.

"No."

"Ah, a little bit."

"What are you doing?" "Stop. Go away."

"Come here."

"I'm scared."

"Go. Keep walking."

"May the evil eye not harm you." "Look here. Now here, and here."

Come. Let's dance.

Very good!

You learn quickly. Very good.

-Talk to me. -What?

Kiss me. No, stop it! What are you doing?

Single, sexy Kent is here.

Probably the most irresistible bachelor in the Orient.

He's gone.

He vanished. Oh God, that man.

Mavi.

Mavi, come and dance.

Excuse me. About Yadigar's party. What are you gonna wear tomorrow?

Just something we brought, right?

No.

It says here that it's your grandmother's birthday next weekend.

Does it say anything else about my father?

Nope.

Just rumors and speculation

after he left and walked away from the succession.

Thank you, darling.

Monsters!

We're here!

These two urgently need your help.

The complete package, please.

For special occasions and events.

-No. -No!

Did you see the link to our hotel?

The Çırağan Palace?

-That's the hotel you're staying in? -Yes.

Insane.

At the party later, rule number one.

Trust nobody. Especially Güney.

Get rid of it!

So much for getting married.

You can't ask her now, or you'll look like a gold digger.

Don't let him tease you, darling!

It's the truth.

My dear Musa,

that doesn't help at all.

Chill. You two are the best.

Rule number two. Smile, nod, and keep it pleasant.

I'll call you soon. Just a moment. Wait.

Great.

Rule number three. Don't drink too much.

I'm meeting my whole family today.

Mavi, you're hyperventilating.

They're just people too.

Rule number four.

Always kiss everyone's hand. Very important.

Rule number five.

Trust no one.

No one.

The party is a shark tank.

You look so pretty.

Oh God, my angel.

You look so pretty, Mavi.

Welcome, Mavi!

-Mavi! -Mavi, welcome!

May I?

-Yes. -Can.

Come with me.

This way.

I'd have loved to keep you to myself for longer,

but everyone wanted to meet you.

So many people came.

This is our gardener and his family.

They are very hard-working and loyal. And we like that.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Employees kiss our hand out of respect. Not the other way around.

Rule number five. Trust no one.

Look. Come with me.

I'd like to introduce you to someone.

SUCCESSOR MUST BE REDEFINED

FORGOTTEN PRINCESS

A GRANDDAUGHTER!

RICH OVERNIGHT

PRINCESS MAVİ WHO IS SHE?

Champagne?

What an idiot.

Hello everyone!

Yes. Hello.

How are you, sir?

Good to see you, auntie.

-Have you seen Can? -No.

I'm looking at the fourth future ex-wife of Leyla's father.

It's a shame. I liked her.

-Me too. -And Can?

I think Caroline is introducing him to everyone. To everyone.

Who is Caroline?

She's a kind of personal assistant to Yadigar.

It's unusual for an outsider who isn't part of the family

to enjoy so much trust.

Sometimes it's an advantage to be an outsider.

The inner circle of a family can sometimes be complicated, Mavi.

She means scheming but won't say it.

She can tell you all about it.

Think of your dress.

Let me put it this way.

Some people will do anything for their own helicopter.

Yes, just a sec. I'm looking…

-Just a sec. I'm looking for a quiet spot. -Hello?

Is this her boyfriend?

Hello?

Yeah, hello?

And? How are you two?

How is the party? Who's there?

The party is huge. I've already met at least 100 people.

But how are you?

I thought it was urgent.

Well, I told your father this isn't the right time.

-But… -Just tell him, baba.

Son, we have a new client.

The fee is higher than our annual earnings.

It's a gift from heaven.

It's the biggest case we've ever handled.

But she wants all of our lawyers to be here.

I'm sorry.

I need you here.

-When? -Your proposal…

Maybe you can hold off a little bit?

Hello! Can?

I've got some bad news.

Okay.

I have

to go back to Hamburg.

There's a big, new client.

This could be a turning point. The first meeting is tomorrow at nine.

-Can't you do the meeting online? -She wants to have the whole firm on site.

And contract law is my area of expertise.

Right. Why am I not surprised?

I can try to at least get the weekend.

Look, it's the job you need so badly, isn't it?

Yes.

Then I'm sure.

You go,

but come back as soon as you're done.

As soon as you're done.

Okay.

-Okay. -Okay.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Meltem Cumbul!

I wanted to say goodbye.

Oh. I hope it's not anything bad?

No, it's just work.

I'll miss you.

Bye.

I am very happy to welcome my granddaughter Mavi,

not only into our family

but also into our company,

Bilgin Holding!

She’ll be stepping into an important role in the near future.

She's welcoming you to the family and the company leadership team.

I hope you have an enjoyable evening…

That's what she's like, Yadigar.

She recognizes talent and does all she can to promote it.

Thanks for the translation.

Oh! Sexy, single Kent.

"Kent" is just fine.

Okay.

I have to go and see my grandmother.

Mrs. Yadigar, over here, please!

Mavi!

With that thoughtful expression, you really look like your father.

He was hot-headed. And brave.

He'd climb up everything and everywhere.

He always brought home sick and injured animals.

He wanted to change the world.

Just like you.

I read your interview.

You have big ideas, not just in architecture.

-That's what I wanted to talk about. -We're a big company.

You can make a real impact here and shape things, if you want to.

Thank you. That's…

-I don't know what to say. It's-- -Don't say anything for now, hmm?

-Mavi! -Mavi!

Welcome.

My dear.

Wow, you are beautiful. Wonderful!

I don't speak Turkish.

Auntie, Mavi doesn't speak Turkish.

She never learned it.

Typical Almancı.

-We thought she did. -Poor relatives. They can't speak German.

Güney, hello.

Hello, granddaughter.

Or should I say "heir"?

Güney, we want to take a photo with Mavi.

Would you?

They want a photo with you.

-Yes. -Yes.

Yes, ladies.

Okay.

Three, two, one.

And… Very good.

-Done. -Thanks so much.

Oh, my dear.

How beautiful!

Mavi!

-Kent! -Good evening.

You're here too.

I wanted to introduce Mavi to Susan.

Nice entrance.

I can lend it to you if you like.

Please excuse us.

Who is Susan?

Just play along.

It'll be over soon. Hungry?

Thanks.

This is so delicious.

It reminds me of the fish sandwiches in Hamburg.

Are you still thinking about what Yadigar said?

I mean, it's crazy.

I have a huge family here that I didn't know about.

Thanks.

And now I'm supposed to join the empire too?

I just started my own practice.

I don't know whether I want or can do all of this.

And it's all falling into my lap just because I'm the granddaughter?

Nepo baby.

Thanks.

That's the Bilgin family.

I know.

And I want to be part of it.

You know, I always wondered where my father was from.

I don't just want to be the heir.

I'm going to show them who I am and what I can do.

And that I really can do it.

Look. The Maiden's Tower.

A sultan had the tower built because a fortune teller predicted

that his beloved daughter would die of a snakebite on her 16th birthday.

And on her 16th birthday, he sent her fruit.

But a snake was hiding among the figs.

It would've been enough if he'd bought his daughter a boat

instead of sending her to a remote island.

But a tower like that is much more solid. It's stormproof, and it's durable.

Aha! Says the architect.

You know so much about me. I know nothing about you.

Oh, there's not much to tell.

I did my master's in civil engineering in Karlsruhe

and have been running the family business for a year.

A boring businessman, that's what my ex-girlfriend says.

But that's all just gossip.

Thanks, nepo baby.

Touché.

It's crazy! So much has happened, Nora.

Tell me everything. How was it?

I don't know where to start.

The craziest thing is

that my grandmother wants me to join the company.

Even though she hardly knows me.

Can suddenly had to go back to Hamburg.

Hmm, okay. Why?

-Well… An urgent meeting at the firm. -Okay.

He's gonna be so surprised when he hears. He sees our future very differently.

-I don't even know whether I want this. -Mavi, just sleep on it.

And I'll call you tomorrow, okay?

Good. It was good, thanks.

Rana Ergüler, our new client.

My colleagues, Ms. Hasanovic and Ms. Keller.

This is my youngest son, Musa.

He is studying law and is currently doing his internship with us.

My oldest son, Can, also a lawyer.

-Hello. -Hello.

I look forward to working with you.

Good taste runs in the family after all.

I'll introduce you to my most important friends.

They are all businesswomen.

My app says this pattern of coffee grounds means a visitor is coming.

Is your mother-in-law coming?

Don't say that. God forbid!

They're talking about what the coffee grounds mean.

My app is the best, if you ask me.

And what does the app do?

It predicts the future.

We have a saying.

"Never trust the fortune teller…"

"…but don't go without his guidance."

Does are the prospects for a young architect in Germany?

I'm not a fortune teller, Meltem.

Well, are there any future plans?

What matters are Yadigar's plans for the future.

What did you expect?

You know her mother. This is the result.

I didn't understand anything Yadigar's friends were saying.

And as if that wasn't enough, I spat the olive pit into my hand.

You did well. Everything else is elitist nonsense.

I don't need a lecture on social issues.

I behaved like an idiot at that meal with Yadigar's friends.

Mavi, you were brought up very differently.

-No need to pretend. -Pretend?

Any idea what it's like to need someone to translate everything?

-Mom, I feel like such an Alman here. -We are Almans.

And you are a very talented one.

If someone doesn't like you because you don't put the olive pit on your fork,

they can get lost.

Yeah, you're right.

Thanks, Mom.

I think this visit will be easier on you.

I rarely come here these days.

Güney's office is upstairs.

He's not an easy man, but he's a brilliant businessman.

Your great-grandfather.

Your grandfather.

Yes.

And there's still room here for grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Who knows.

Welcome, Mrs. Yadigar. Does Mr. Güney know you're coming?

No, it's just a quick hello. There was no need to let him know.

How many times have I told you? I don't want to be disturbed.

Aunt Yadigar.

What a surprise.

A pleasant one, I hope.

A wonderful one, in fact. And Mavi…

I'm showing Mavi around and wanted to talk to you about the village.

But only if it's convenient.

My grandmother lived there until she died.

We always used to vacation there.

Your father loved it there.

He was always running through the caves.

We did everything we could.

But the stone is just too porous.

People have rebuilt too many times.

Too many tourists have helped themselves to stones over the years.

Kind of like the Berlin Wall.

It ended up full of holes, like Swiss cheese.

The village is now costing us way too much.

Renovating is out of the question.

I think we should just tear it all down.

We've neglected the village for too long.

Don't blame yourself. There's nothing but ruins there now.

I'll take care of it, okay?

Including the last residents.

Do you mind if I take some photos?

-What for? -I think it's fascinating.

In Hamburg, they rarely use tuff stone in construction.

I'd just like to take a closer look.

Ah, there's Can.

A lot of stress, crazy time pressure…

If it goes on like this, I won't be able to get away.

And how are you?

I miss you.

I miss you too.

Tell me.

-Are you talking to Mavi? -Yeah.

Can, are you hungry?

No.

Mavi, you looked fantastic in the photos.

Thanks.

What photos?

-Hello, Mavi! -Hey, Hilmi.

I'm sorry that Can had to come back.

It's okay.

At the party. You looked so elegant and at ease.

And you looked so pretty.

Luckily you hid him in the photos.

I didn't hide him. He just disappeared suddenly!

They're working non-stop.

If you ask me, that new client is cra…

Here she is, calling again. I can't believe this.

I'm passing her to Can.

-Okay then, bye. -Bye.

-Güney. -And? How do you like the room?

It really is our most beautiful suite.

I think it's the most beautiful in all of Europe.

Normally, only famous actors and presidents stay here.

Even kings!

But no actresses or queens? I'd be more interested in that.

But I'm sure you're not here to talk about the room.

Really?

No, I think it's great

that we can talk so openly.

Really.

Speaking of queens…

If you think

that Edo and his stylist

can give you the much-needed touch of class

so you can become part of our family,

I'm sorry to have to disappoint you.

Your mother, she…

She misses you a lot, I'm sure.

Right? Aynur…

We remember her. Yes, we do.

Please don't get me wrong. I don't wish you any harm.

I just want to spare you the heartbreak and the long, drawn out mess, you know?

That's very… considerate.

You're welcome. It's one of my strengths.

But back to my point. You know, this…

How can I put it.

This…

…stench of an immigrant worker.

You'll never get rid of it, no matter how high you climb,

Almancı.

Ask Can. He knows what I'm talking about.

Even as a lawyer, he still stinks.

Oh my God, this room never ends.

I can't leave my best friend alone in Istanbul.

Oh my God, and here I am.

And tomorrow,

we'll conquer the city.

-Hello. -Hello.

Hello.

Okay. Come on, Nora.

Nora!

-Nora, come on. You have enough. -Just for the way.

You are the best.

Just a moment.

Come on. Get in there.

Oh my God.

Thanks.

The other one too.

That's the Galata Tower. I've always wanted to go there.

There's a stand selling statuettes of Ahmed Çelebi.

He was the first person in the world to try to fly.

He jumped from the Galata Tower.

-Thanks. -Thanks.

We have to go in there.

And… He came really close to me and tried to smell my neck and stuff.

I think it's about the demolition of the village in Cappadocia.

Güney didn't like the fact that I took pictures of the drawings.

Saying "Almancı" is really low.

Even for someone like Güney.

"Almancı."

What does it mean?

It's a term that's used as an insult.

Edo!

The crab spread is so good.

-The spread is amazing! -Edo!

Turks here in Türkiye use it to put down Turks in Germany.

We never use that term.

Never.

It's like I'm always being watched, and there are all these expectations.

But I have no idea what all this means.

Mavi, you are the granddaughter of one of the most influential women in Türkiye.

So "all this" pretty much means all of this.

This isn't just about you as a person.

It's about the company.

And company means family.

If it's true that Güney screwed up with the village…

Yadigar will kill him.

-To Mavi. -To Mavi.

To Mavi and her finishing off Güney.

And to her showing what she's capable of.

And to her burning all her old clothes.

Or to her donating them.

Let's take a selfie.

-Wow! Crazy! -Fuck.

Show me.

BİLGİN'S GRANDDAUGHTER MAVİ

You have to call Can.

You seriously expect my client

to agree to a 10% stake?

With an investment of 23 million?

Yes, with 23 million.

Holy shit.

Musa!

Can, I have to tell you something.

In case you read Turkish news

or watch TV, I want you to hear it from me.

You mean, “high society's new dream couple”?

There's so much going on here.

Darling…

It's absolutely not what you think it looks like.

Darling…

I know who we are.

Please don't worry, okay?

I have to go back in there.

-Talk later, all right? -I love you.

I think I've had enough for one day.

Oh, Mavi…

-Thanks. -Here you go, ma'am, your check.

What are you doing?

-I was going to pay. -We'll split it.

Absolutely not. I'm paying.

No way, honey. Give it to me.

Honey, your money is no good here.

-You said the same thing. No way. -That's not nice in front of everyone…

Wha… What did you just do?

You can't just pay.

Could it be you have the most complicated rules ever?

No. This is how Turks do it.

-Pick-up sticks with the bill. -Everything else is rude.

If you're offered, you decline.

-Then it's offered again. -You decline again.

Only the third time can you even begin to think about

whether to accept or decline.

You were too quick.

And we never, ever split the bill.

-Thank you. -Get home safely.

You have to go to Türkiye.

The guy built a children's home, supports a children's hospice,

was on the Olympic swimming team,

speaks seven languages, has an eight-pack…

And are those dimples?

You have to go there.

What do you want me to do, Musa?

Go there and mark my territory? Along those lines?

No, more along the lines of, "Mavi is the woman of my dreams."

"I've already tried to propose to her once but blew it."

Dad knows.

The next flight to Istanbul leaves in six hours.

We'll cover for you here. So go get her.

Yes?

That was Rana.

Can just said goodbye. She couldn't keep him there any longer.

He's on the way to Istanbul.

He must've seen the photos of Mavi and Kent.

That boy doesn't have what it takes to be the man at Mavi's side.

If Mavi stays with him, she'll never truly be part of the family.

Think of Osman when Aynur came into his life.

Mavi still has so much to learn, and he'll hold her back.

Please call him and tell him I want to speak to him.

-Welcome. -Hello, Mrs. Yadigar.

Thanks for coming.

Take a seat.

Caroline said it was very important.

I'll get straight to the point.

I know that you and Mavi are in love.

And I'm sure you are dreaming of a future together.

I assume you know that Mavi is considering starting at the company.

I am in favor of this because she will inherit it all one day.

Ours is a long-established family.

We have a reputation. A responsibility.

This extends to the partners we choose.

How much would it cost for you

to move aside?

There's a blank check in the envelope.

Everyone has a price.

Write it down.

Mrs. Yadigar.

I don't love Mavi because she's a Bilgin.

I love Mavi because of who she is. Do you understand?

I really don't think you understand our love.

But I know your parents' financial situation.

It's only two days until Yadigar's party.

I want to fly to Cappadocia tomorrow and look around the village.

An extra day in Cappadocia?

I'm in. I desperately need a vacation!

Being a Bilgin is exhausting and demanding.

Can't you feel it… Kent!

Can't you what?

-No. -Can't?

-Kent. -Can't?

-Kent! -Oh. Hello, Kent.

-Hello. -What's he doing here?

-What are you doing here? -This is his restaurant.

-Can I talk to you? -Yes, sure.

Guys!

Is it hard to access data from the Cappadocia building authority?

Hard? Yes. But doable.

What are you up to?

You know the village my grandmother's from?

The one in Cappadocia? I heard it has to be demolished.

Who said that?

Someone told me.

I think Güney told me.

Something to do with the stone being porous.

You don't think it's true?

I need to take a closer look.

You can see cavities in the photos, but that's quite normal for soft stone.

This village dates back to the early Christian period.

What are they talking about? Talk to me.

What do you need? And by when?

The plans and the surveys that were submitted.

I need them by the day after tomorrow. Before Yadigar names her successor.

And I thought since you're in the business and…

What?

You really want to mess with Güney?

-Hello. -Hello.

-Your name please? -Can Yılmaz.

My girlfriend is here. I just want to see her.

I'm sorry. Your name is not on the list.

What list, please?

-This is a private club. To enter-- -I don't believe it.

Are you German?

-Yes. -Where are you from?

-Hamburg. -Hamburg?

-Yeah. -I have a cousin in Hamburg.

Great!

May I? My girlfriend's in there. I'm here to surprise her.

That's Mavi Bilgin. And she's going out with Kent Wolff.

You think I don't read the news?

My friend, we're… She's not with Kent Wolff.

Because she's with me.

We're gonna get married.

I'm going to ask her. I'm sure it'll work out.

Maybe you used to be together.

-But now they are a couple. -Why are they closing the door?

My friend, my cousin from Hamburg is still single.

I wish her all the best. Okay?

I wish her all the best.

Babaanne, what are you doing?

-Mantı. -Can I help you?

Yes. Should we make them together?

I'd love to.

Do you like it?

The olives…

-Babaanne, can I ask you something? -Anything.

Do you trust Güney?

Güney is very ambitious.

A bit too ambitious, perhaps. He doesn't have much tact.

But he puts the company above everything else.

That's important for any company.

Especially for family businesses like ours.

I would have wanted that from your father too.

Welcome to the family.

Can!

Why didn't you contact me? I tried calling you so many times.

We're flying to Cappadocia early tomorrow.

What's the matter?

Where were you?

At my grandmother's. Why?

And before that?

Lunch. With Edo, Leyla, and Nora. What's the matter?

No, I'm happy for you.

You seem to have settled nicely into this Bilgin world.

Yes. They're my family.

Your family?

How long have you known these people you call family?

What's this about?

What am I not getting here, huh?

When it was about your family, I always played by the rules.

I didn't move away from Hamburg. We always cut vacations short.

-All those Sunday dinners-- -I thought you liked all that.

I did.

Just as I enjoy being with my family.

And if I have the opportunity here to shape--

Come on, Mavi, please. You're not planning to stay here

thinking you can make a difference in this company.

-Are you saying that I can't? -No, but it's not you!

You're not corporate. You don't belong here.

It's good that you know who I am, who I'm not, and where I belong!

Maybe you're just afraid that you don't belong here!

No matter how hard you try, you won't be happy here.

"You won't be happy here."

How can he say that?

Nora?

Or was I too harsh?

Am I being too selfish?

Do you think Can is right?

What I'm doing here matters. For me and my family.

Why can't he see that?

I've finally found where I belong. And it's here.

Thank you, Birol.

What's up, Edo?

It's too hot. I've changed my mind.

Pull yourself together, Edo.

I need a pool full of crushed ice and air conditioning on my face.

Right now. Okay?

Okay.

We have no choice.

Welcome to Cappadocia.

Mavi! No one noticed. Come.

Here you go. We have bluefish, bonito, sea bass…

-Bluefish, turbot, bonito… Here. -…will depart in a few minutes.

Are we gonna meet?

Hey, guys, I'm glad I got through. I messed up.

But I've got a plan. Another one. But this time, it's gonna work!

-How long since you've slept, Can? -Two days. Why?

-You're acting kind of intense. -Everything's under control.

But I need your help.

What's your plan?

Mavi's lost her way in this Bilgin world,

and we have to wake her up.

I was thinking,

Aynur, you, Musa, my parents,

and I

will go to Yadigar's birthday party as a surprise.

I'll propose to her

in front of the whole family. Properly, with a ring,

down on one knee, a declaration of love… The whole shebang.

Just like last time.

Not like last time. This time, I'll go through with it.

Want to know something?

You're crazy, but I believe in you.

I'll book the flights.

I'll talk to Caroline. It could work.

Yes! We'll show Mavi what really matters.

-I hope it won't take long. -Mavi?

It's so hot.

We have to leave. I don't belong here.

How much longer? I'm sweating. The sun's ruining my complexion.

I can't go on. We have to get out of here.

Edo, are we actually in the right place?

Are we in the right place?

I'm not in the right place. The house is in the right place.

I have to go to the hotel. I need a drink!

Girls, look.

You're wasting your time, you know that?

Don't you know? Our village was sold a long time ago.

What did she say?

She said the village has been sold.

Tell them about the hotel that's going to be built here, my dear.

Look.

You talk about restoring, but what you really mean is destroying.

Can you ask her who bought it?

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.

Güney.

What are we gonna do with that toad?

I haven't decided. I've got someone asking around.

"I've got someone asking around"?

You almost sound like Grandma Yadigar!

Guys, Güney isn't stupid.

He knows how much the village means to Yadigar.

Yes, but do you really think these women can't… Kent!

Who can't?

No, not "can't." I mean Kent.

-Hey, hey. -Ah, Kent.

You'll want to see this.

How did you know where to find me… us… find us?

-I told him. -Hang on. He's your source?

A source of constant trouble.

Quick on the draw.

May I?

Thanks.

Do you have five minutes? Or a couple more?

I need to show you something.

Do you have five minutes? Or even more?

Maybe she has many more.

-We have to stop them. -Absolutely. Right now.

-So? -So, please, go on.

-I'm not moving anywhere. -Calm down.

Kent just wants to help Ma… vi.

Mavi, you saw what was going on.

Güney is behind the sale of the village.

And I'll show it to you like you've never seen it before.

That's the village back there. Do you see it?

Now imagine if all this were to be bulldozed.

It's really beautiful.

It is.

Mavi?

-I'm sorry. -Sorry.

I'm… I'm not sorry at all.

Kent, I'm with Can.

I know.

Is it time we…

-Yeah. -Yeah.

Driver.

That Can guy is bringing his whole family too?

Just his parents and his brother.

Tell me, whose side are you on?

As for your successor,

Güney wants to work with you on the press release.

People are expecting a decision.

An announcement. At your birthday party.

We are beginning our descent into Cappadocia.

I'm glad we got to talk about it.

Mavi?

-Can. -I've been such an idiot.

I should've stayed with you in Istanbul.

Come on. Let's go.

Can.

Mavi, there's something I wanna talk to you about.

-Sure. -It's all a bit confusing.

Yes, absolutely. Let's talk. I also have to tell you something.

So much has happened, I can't keep up.

-You first. -You first.

-No, come on. Tell me. -Mavi!

Babaanne!

Happy birthday!

İyi ki doğdun!

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Can I please have a moment alone with Mavi?

Rana Ergüler? What is she doing here?

Mavi, do you know how happy I am that you exist

and that I've found you?

Thanks.

Babaanne, I need to talk to you about Güney.

He let the village houses fall into disrepair

so they no longer seemed salvageable.

Güney wanted to demolish the village to build a hotel complex.

So much for "porous stone" and "high renovation costs."

He lied to you.

I have always treated Güney like my own son.

Then he became a…

surrogate son.

One who is power- and money-hungry, but…

I never thought he'd betray me.

Well, the houses need a lot of work,

but I've already contacted a few companies.

If you want, I can manage the restoration.

My most beautiful gift gives me the most beautiful gift for my birthday.

WILL MAVİ UNSEAT GÜNEY TODAY?

WILL PRINCESS MAVİ TAKE THE THRONE?

INHERITANCE CRISIS IN THE BILGIN FAMILY

THE INTRIGUES OF GÜNEY BILGIN

Thanks.

How are you?

-Ah, my pleasure. -Hello!

-Hey, beautiful. -Oh, how nice!

So nice you're here!

Edo! We're over here!

Mom!

You're here after all!

Dear guests, dear friends,

I warmly welcome you.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

We are all very happy

that you are with us on this beautiful evening. Thank you.

As for the star of the evening, we all know her very well.

-She's a very impressive woman. -Hey, bro. Look.

-An incredibly successful businesswoman. -That's Kent.

She's an inspiration

to me and to our whole family.

She's a loving mother.

For Yadigar Bilgin, the chair of our company,

the star of the evening, and the birthday girl,

please put…

-There you go. -Thank you, Güney.

My pleasure.

I would also like to thank you all.

You came all the way here to be with me on this special day.

I know you are expecting an announcement from me.

But there won't be one today.

But we do have something else to celebrate.

Mavi…

-Bravo! -Bravo!

-Bravo, Mavi! -Bravo.

…and Kent…

…have given me a wonderful gift.

They've saved my ancestors' village.

Wow. Bravo!

Mavi, your father would be so proud of you.

I've got it all under control! Don't panic. Everything's fine.

Let’s all raise a toast to these two wonderful people!

-Bravo! -To Mavi and Kent!

Cheers to you!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Can, what are you doing?

-Can we talk for a moment? -Yes.

-Yeah? -Yes, sure.

Hello!

I can't wait for him to propose to her.

Clearly neither can he.

-Sorry? -A beautiful couple.

Yes, that's true.

Mavi, I arrived in Istanbul the day before yesterday.

Okay.

I met your grandma…

That was a clever chess move, dear cousin.

What are you doing here? Get lost!

I beg your pardon, dear Can.

Tell me, Mavi, do you know that Can despises us Bilgins

but takes our money to save his family?

-Aha. -Excuse me?

What the hell are you talking about?

No?

I wanted to tell you. He's twisting it all.

That boy just isn't right for Mavi.

-Yes, I agree. -No way.

He knows nothing about fashion or style.

Like mother, like son. They're not nice people.

Look at them!

-Can, is it true? -Mavi, he's making it up.

Pretending to act honorably

while lining his pockets behind everyone’s back.

Hey, get lost, you moron.

Is this the real you coming through?

Mavi, it's not like that. Not at all.

If you don't believe me, go see what's going on down there.

You're not worth the dirt under my son's fingernail.

Wow!

She speaks Turkish.

And really well too!

Mavi.

Mavi, wait.

You've done it again.

Haven't you learned anything?

-Mom? -Your mom seems to be a little confused.

Confused, yeah?

Back then, your grandmother offered me money to leave your father.

Because I wasn't good enough. Because our love didn't suit her status.

That's nonsense, Aynur.

Let's go home. Please, trust me.

Mavi, come.

-Mavi, don't believe them. -Be quiet!

Mavi!

Mavi, please wait.

Well done, Aynur.

Mavi, wait a minute.

-Mavi, listen to me-- -Let me go!

You heard her.

Let her go.

-I can defend myself. -I don't doubt it, Mavi.

I know you're strong.

-Mavi, you have to decide now. -Okay, stop. Enough.

Our first meeting was arranged by Yadigar.

What?

But what happened between us these last few days…

-That was real. You know that. -What?

Mavi.

When are you going to tell him about your balloon ride together?

What damn balloon, huh?

Well, the photos are beautiful.

I'd call it romantic. Well, almost.

Can, I didn't kiss him. It's not what you think. Please.

Not what I think? It's what I see.

Hey! Don't yell at her.

-"Don't yell at her"? -Can!

Guys, you're behaving like little boys.

-Can! -Hey! Stop!

Stop it! Can!

Can!

Oh my, the beautiful cake…

Güney, you've talked so much.

Would you like a drink? Champagne, perhaps?

-Get away. -You're like teenagers.

Mavi?

I don't need this anymore.

Mavi.

I… I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry too.

-I need to talk to you. -I figured.

I also wanted to talk to you.

Caroline will make sure no one will talk about last night.

The press won't report anything either.

You don't need to worry.

You still don't get it.

I really thought I mattered to you.

My feelings. Our family.

I trusted you.

But for you, it's all about control.

And about what other people think. How the company is doing.

I was wrong about you.

You remind me of the sultan of the Maiden's Tower,

who did everything he could to control his daughter's destiny.

I enjoyed getting to know you and my Turkish side.

I was happy to have a big family.

But because of your lies, we both lost what mattered most to us.

You lost your son and your granddaughter.

And I lost Can, who no longer loves me.

Yadigar got in touch, by the way.

She chose Leyla as her successor.

You won't believe it.

Can is taking a break from the firm.

He's going traveling tomorrow.

You're sure I don't need to water your plants?

-I can take care of them. -Musa.

-You can have the apartment. -Yeah?

Hi, I've got a letter for you.

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

What is it?

It's from Yadigar.

"I've made a lot of mistakes. This is one of them."

Can and you are right to be angry with me.

But I don't want you to lose him.

He loves you.

"Not for all the money in the world."

Mavi, he's flying out today.

What are you waiting for?

Go!

-Can! -Is she crazy?

Ma… Mavi?

-Just a moment. -Do you know her?

-Mavi, what's wrong? -Can…

-No, I… -Huh?

I messed up.

I'm sorry.

I…

I risked us because I wanted to be part of this family.

I always felt like something was missing,

but the only thing I've missed these last few weeks is you.

I got drawn into this world.

I pushed you away when all you wanted was to help me.

And I did something I thought I would never do.

I let go of your hand.

I am sorry.

I know…

I know I can't undo what I did.

But you know, when…

When I look into your eyes,

it feels like I'm coming home.

You're the kindest person I know.

From now on, I want to experience every adventure only with you.

Okay?

I love you.

I love you.

-Do you want to marry me? -No.

-What? -Yes!

-Yes? -Yes, of course!

-Yes? -Yes!

-Yes! -Yes!

Congratulations on your engagement!

Hey, DJ, where's the music? We want to dance.

He said yes!

-My darling. -Mavi, come over here!

Come here, you lovebirds.

Musa!

Come over here!

Come!

Mavi!

Come on, Mom.

Nora, come here! Nora!

No, no, no.

Go, Mavi! Go!

Subtitle translation by: Diana Renker