Sevdam Karadeniz is a new Turkish drama about two rival Black Sea families and a marriage neither side supports. The show premiered on Monday, October 12, 2026, and airs weekly at 20:00. Most filming takes place in Maçka, Trabzon.
Its first week brought a delayed start, a crowded Monday slot, and a quiet ratings debut. This post covers what happened in episode 1, what we know about episode 2, and what details are confirmed and what isn’t.
| Channel | NOW (Turkey) |
| Premiere | October 12, 2026 |
| Schedule | Mondays, 20:00 |
| Production | Mia Yapım (producer Banu Akdeniz) |
| Director | Aytaç Çiçek |
| Runtime | Unclear. TVmaze now says 165 minutes, after earlier saying 140, and NOW doesn’t give a figure |
When is the Sevdam Karadeniz release date?
Episode 1 aired on Monday, October 12, at 20:00. NOW’s series page confirms the slot, and its press item announced the date together with a new trailer.
Episode 2 should land on October 19. TVmaze lists that date, and it fits the weekly pattern, but I have not seen NOW announce it on its own.
Why did the premiere get pushed back?
It was not supposed to be an October show. In July, Diziseti was reporting a mid-September launch, with filming starting in August. Then casting troubles piled up, and Haber61 linked the new date to the departures and the postponement.
The project even started with a different name. Türkgün says it was first announced as Sevdamı Sakla Karadeniz. The same piece notes that producer Banu Akdeniz is from Maçka, the district where the show is shot.
Why is Monday at 20:00 such a tough slot?
Most release-date pages stop at “Mondays at 20:00” and move on, but the slot is a story in itself. Here is what the new show was up against on premiere night, using figures from Onedio’s ratings roundup:
| Show | Channel | Total rating | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altı Üstü İstanbul | ATV | 7.51 | 1st |
| Uzak Şehir | Kanal D | 6.95 | 2nd |
| Evlilik Güzeldir | TRT 1 | 2.59 | 10th |
| Sevdam Karadeniz | NOW | 2.11 | 14th |
TV8 also aired MasterChef Türkiye that evening, though I couldn’t find a rating.
Some viewers saw this coming. Comments under the preview video called Monday unlucky, grumbled about the accents, and worried the show would end early. Those are social media opinions, not data, but they show the schedule worried people before episode 1 aired.
What is the Sevdam Karadeniz story?
The Alazlı and Yeniceli families of Trabzon have been enemies for about fifty years. It all goes back to an unfinished love story between Hafize Alazlı and Durali Yeniceli.
Their grandchildren, Kuzey and Zeyşan, end up paying for it through a forced marriage.
Zeyşan grew up in Istanbul and left Trabzon at eight. She returns as an adult because of her sister Bahar, and she works as a vet.
Kuzey is the Alazlı heir, and he has reportedly loved her since they were kids. Hafize and Durali are the old rivals. Her refusal to let go and his refusal to give in drive the first episode.
One small detail from the channel itself: NOW is cast page lists her as “Zeyşan Yeniceli Alazlı”, which suggests she ends up carrying the rival family’s name.
It is fiction. Neither the channel nor the producer has claimed it is based on a real event.
What happened in Sevdam Karadeniz episode 1?
The trigger is an elopement. Nazlı runs off with Barva, and Hafize responds by demanding that her son, Medet, marry a Yeniceli daughter, Bahar.
The Yeniceli family is stunned. Durali says no, but Hafize will not back down. Bahar panics and calls her sister, whom she has not spoken to much in years.
Zeyşan comes home, determined not to let her sister’s future pay for her own past. In Trabzon, she runs into Kuzey, who wants to stop the same wedding. Then Kuzey’s surprise move forces Zeyşan to choose between two families.
NOW also posted a batch of special scenes from the episode. Read in order, the titles work as a rough beat sheet. They are listed in the order NOW posted them, which may not match the airing order:
- Hafize announces a shocking decision.
- Zeyşan and Kuzey’s paths cross.
- Kuzey puts on a “bird language” show.
- Zeyşan walks into the Yeniceli mansion after years away.
- Zeyşan throws herself into the fire.
- A small misunderstanding.
- Kuzey saves Zeyşan.
- Bahar stands up to Zeyşan and doesn’t want to leave with her.
- Zeyşan tells Bahar she’s her sister.
- Kuzey makes an unexpected move, and the two end up at the marriage table.
How did episode 1 do in the ratings?
The debut was modest: 2.11 in Total (14th), 1.94 in AB (11th) and 2.62 in ABC1 (10th). ABC1 was the only group to crack the top ten.
Several outlets called that below expectations, though others point out that one episode is too early to judge anything. Some people online are already predicting a short run, but that is guesswork. The reports I read do not name the company behind the ratings, so treat the numbers as reported.
What do we know about episode 2?
Sevdam Karadeniz Episode 2 is scheduled to air on October 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM Turkish time on NOW.
The upcoming episode is expected to deepen the complicated relationship between Kuzey Alazlı (Erdem Adilce) and Zeyşan Yeniceli (Meltem Akçöl).
As the long-standing rivalry between the Alazlı and Yeniceli families intensifies, hidden secrets, forbidden love and revenge threaten to change their lives forever.
According to Turkish entertainment reports, one of the biggest mysteries surrounding Episode 2 is what Kuzey is hiding from Zeyşan. The story also explores the consequences of Hafize Alazlı and Durali Yeniceli’s troubled past, which continues to affect the younger generation.
With a possible forced marriage and difficult choices ahead, viewers can expect more emotional confrontations and unexpected developments.
The full episode’s events have not yet been confirmed, so these details are based on the official trailer and advance reports.
Where can I watch Sevdam Karadeniz?
In Turkey, it is on NOW on Mondays at 20:00. The channel’s live stream carries the broadcast online, and the series page hosts episodes, trailers, clips and recaps. Episode 1 is already there. NOW says its shows are free with no sign-up.
On your phone, NOW lists iOS and Android apps.
Outside Turkey, or with subtitles, I hit a wall. I could not find anything on regional restrictions for NOW’s player, and I found no English subtitles. NOW’s subtitled-content page looks like an accessibility listing, and Sevdam Karadeniz is not on it. Sites offering “full episodes” often rank for these searches, and I would avoid the unofficial ones. If NOW or a distributor announces international access, I will update this section.
Where was Sevdam Karadeniz filmed?
Mostly in Maçka, in Trabzon province. The crew shot the opening scenes in Istanbul first, then moved north. Reports name the Yazlık and Atasu neighborhoods and the Hamsiköy valley, and say the two families’ mansions are real, traditional buildings in the district.
What is Maçka like for visitors?
Think of this as background for fans, not a map to the sets. Nothing I found says the filming locations are open to the public; they are working sites.
Maçka sits on the Trabzon–Gümüşhane road, roughly 26 to 30 km from Trabzon city center depending on whose guide you read.
The big draw is Sümela Monastery, about 17 to 19 km from the district center. Guides list visiting hours of roughly 09:00 to 18:30, but check current opening status before you go.
Altındere Valley National Park, Vazelon Monastery and the Hamsiköy highlands are the other regular stops.
One food detail: the two leads reportedly had a kuymak cook-off on set. Kuymak is one of Maçka’s typical dishes, along with kaygana and Hamsiköy rice pudding.
What is Maçka like for visitors?
This information is meant for fans as background, not as a set guide. From what I found, the filming locations are not open to the public because they are active work sites.
Maçka is on the Trabzon–Gümüşhane road, about 26 to 30 km from Trabzon’s center, depending on the guide you use.
The big draw is Sümela Monastery, about 17 to 19 km from the district center. Guides list visiting hours of roughly 09:00 to 18:30, but check current opening status before you go.
Altındere Valley National Park, Vazelon Monastery and the Hamsiköy highlands are the other regular stops.
One food detail: the two leads reportedly had a kuymak cook-off on set. Kuymak is one of Maçka’s typical dishes, along with kaygana and Hamsiköy rice pudding.
Conclusion
Sevdam Karadeniz had a rough start in its first week. It started late, faced the two biggest dramas on Monday, and missed the top ten. That makes episode 2 feel even more crucial.
The story is easy to follow and gets going quickly. By the end of the first episode, the forced marriage is already underway, and the Trabzon setting gives the show a unique style. Whether that is enough depends on how viewers respond on October 19.
If you are in Turkey, you can watch on NOW at 20:00 every Monday or stream it on their website and apps. Outside Turkey, there is still no official way to watch with subtitles, so check NOW’s pages before each episode.
FAQ
When did Sevdam Karadeniz premiere?
On October 12, 2026, at 20:00 on NOW.
What time and day does it air?
Mondays at 20:00 in Turkey
When is episode 2?
Monday, October 19, 2026, at 20:00.
Can I watch it online?
Yes, in Turkey, through NOW’s live stream and series page.
Does it have English subtitles?
I could not find any.
How long is each episode?
Unclear. TVmaze lists both 140 and 165 minutes, and NOW does not say.
Where is it filmed?
Mostly in Maçka, Trabzon, after the opening scenes in Istanbul.
What were episode 1’s ratings?
2.11 in Total (14th), 1.94 in AB (11th) and 2.62 in ABC1 (10th).
Is it based on a true story?
No one has claimed that it is.
How many episodes are there?
That has not been announced.
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