This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
Heartbeat is a Turkish television series directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, with its first episode released on June 30, 2017. The series, written by Makbule Kosif, is an adaptation of the South Korean drama Doctors. It aired on Show TV and concluded after 28 episodes on January 28, 2018. The main roles were played by Gökhan Alkan and Öykü Karayel, while supporting roles were portrayed by Ege Kökenli, Ali Burak Ceylan, Burcu Türünz, Metin Coşkun, and Selahattin Paşalı.
The series centers on the life of Eylül, a character who endured a troubled childhood at a young age. After her mother’s death, Eylül becomes rebellious and defiant, but finds direction in life through her teacher Ali Asaf, whom she meets at her new school. Over time, Eylül becomes a successful doctor, and years later, when her path crosses again with Ali Asaf, she is forced to confront her past.
Heartbeat explores the struggle of a young woman with a traumatic past as she seeks her place in life and achieves professional success. The series portrays Eylül’s transformation through personal challenges such as difficult family circumstances, emotional turmoil during adolescence, and conflict with authority. Inspired by an idealistic teacher she encounters during her education, Eylül reshapes her life and eventually becomes a successful surgeon. Her reunion with this teacher years later forms the core of the narrative. Additional subthemes in the series include the healthcare sector, ethical dilemmas, romantic relationships, and professional competition.
The lead actors of the series, Ali Asaf and Eylül (IMDB)
Adaptation
The series is adapted from the 2016 South Korean television drama Doctors. During the adaptation process, character names, plotlines, and environmental factors were restructured to align with Turkish cultural and social contexts.
Parts of the series were filmed in Istanbul, while other episodes were shot in Muğla and its surroundings. Special sets were constructed for hospital scenes, and some scenes were filmed in actual hospital environments.
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Awards and Nominations
Golden Butterfly Awards (2017)
Turkey Youth Awards – Golden Star (2018)