Kuzgun is a Turkish television series produced by Ay Yapım, with its first episode airing on Star TV on February 13, 2019. The series, directed by Bahadır İnce, was written by Burcu Görgün Toptaş and Özlem Yılmaz. The production, which deals with themes of drama, action, and revenge, centers around Kuzgun, who was separated from his family as a child, confronting his past years later and planning his revenge.

Plot

The series centers on the story of Kuzgun Cebeci, who was separated from his family at a young age. His father, Yusuf Cebeci, a police officer, is framed and then imprisoned, leading to the family's disintegration. After this event, Kuzgun leaves Istanbul and begins a difficult struggle for life. Twenty years later, he returns, concealing his identity. His goal is to seek revenge on those who caused his family's breakup. One of his main targets is Rıfat Bilgin, who betrayed his father years ago, and Rıfat's daughter, Dila Bilgin. However, over time, a complex bond forms between him and Dila, creating a dilemma between revenge and love. The series brings together themes such as the search for justice, the struggle for identity, and emotional conflicts.

Cast and Characters

Barış Arduç - Kuzgun Cebeci: The protagonist, who was separated from his family as a child and returns years later, changing his identity to take revenge.

Burcu Biricik - Dila Bilgin: Rıfat Bilgin's daughter, Kuzgun's childhood friend. Years later, their paths cross, and they enter a complex relationship.

Levent Ülgen - Rıfat Bilgin: Yusuf's former police colleague and the person whose betrayal caused Kuzgun's family to fall apart.

Settar Tanrıöğen - Şeref Dağıstanlı: An influential figure in Istanbul's underworld. He plays a key role in some of Kuzgun's confrontations.

Hatice Aslan - Meryem Cebeci: Kuzgun's mother. She reunites with her son years later.

Ahsen Eroğlu - Kumru Cebeci: Kuzgun's sister. Her life changes with his return.

Onur Saylak - Ferman: A character who appears in later episodes of the story and influences the course of events.

Nilperi Şahinkaya - Güneş: One of the characters who joins the series later and takes on an important role in Kuzgun's life.

Award Won

Beirut International Awards Festival (BIAF), 2019

Barış Arduç received the "Best International Actor" award at the 2019 Beirut International Awards Festival (BIAF) for his leading role in the TV series Kuzgun. This recognition contributed to the series’ international visibility and acknowledged Arduç's performance on a global platform.