Oath (Yemin)

Oath (Yemin) (translated)

TV Series · 2019–2022 · 11 people

Karamel Yapım produced the Turkish drama series Yemin (internationally known as The Promise) for Kanal 7. It premiered on 18 February 2019 and ran for four seasons, concluding in 2022 after 503 episodes. Ayhan Özen directed the first two seasons, with Hakan Arslan and Reyhan Pekar taking over from the third; filming took place in Istanbul.

The story follows Reyhan, a humble young woman raised in a traditional environment who is left orphaned after her mother's death. Hikmet Tarhun, one of the country's wealthiest men and someone she loves like an uncle, asks her to marry his son Emir. Reyhan is grateful but reluctant to wed a stranger, yet a secret Hikmet keeps from everyone compels her toward the marriage. Hikmet's wife Cavidan, who has grander plans for her son, refuses to accept a country girl as a bride and does everything to end the union. Meanwhile, Emir's uncle Kemal, a lawyer and single father to five-year-old Masal, finds his life transformed when a woman named Leyla unexpectedly enters their world. Özge Yağız and Gökberk Demirci lead the cast.

DirectorReyhan Pekar
Production companyKaramel Yapım
NetworkKanal 7
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Series Binger A series devotee tracking character arcs, cast chemistry and season pacing.

Yemin, four seasons and 503 episodes long, is a true marathon. Reyhan and Emir's reluctant marriage pulls you in from the early episodes, thanks to the chemistry between Özge Yağız and Gökberk Demirci. Hikmet's secret keeps the curiosity alive, and Kemal's story with little Masal gives the main line some welcome breathing room. But across so many episodes, sagging middle stretches are almost inevitable, and Cavidan's efforts to end the marriage risk turning repetitive after a while. The change of directors from the third season raises hopes of a fresher storytelling. A loyal companion for anyone who loves long-running family drama.

Family Viewer Asks whether the whole household can watch it; cares about humour and heart.

Yemin is the kind of drama a family watches together in the evening. It is about marriage, family secrets and a mother-in-law who will not accept her son's bride. Scheming and jealousy sit at the heart of the story. Little Masal's storyline may catch the children's interest. But 503 episodes is a lot; you need to be ready to sit down for it night after night. It suits grown-ups who enjoy melodrama better, and young children may get bored.

History & Society Lens Asks about the period, the social background and what the work reflects.

Yemin centres on a tension Turkish television loves: the distance between tradition and big-city wealth. Reyhan, orphaned after her mother's death and raised in a traditional setting, marrying into one of the country's richest families turns class difference into an everyday family conflict. Cavidan's refusal to accept a country girl as a bride shows how status anxiety works inside a household. A marriage shaped by gratitude and a secret also raises questions about how much choice women have, though how far the series means to criticise that is left to the viewer. The story of Kemal, a single father raising his daughter, opens a small window on the changing face of the family.

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