Hecrai

 

Hercai Dizi summary

Hercai is a Turkish romantic drama series. The first season aired on March 15, 2019 on the ATV channel, and ended on April 25, 2021, starring Akin Akinozu, Ebru Sahin. The series is adapted from a Turkish novel of the same name by Sümeya Ezel

The series achieved great fame and success inside and outside Türkiye because of its exciting story

Story Summary :

Reyyan, nestled within the illustrious Şadoğlu family lineage under the patriarchal gaze of Nasuh Şadoğlu, finds herself starved for affection within the confines of her familial abode, save for the tender embrace of her father, Hazar, her mother, Zehra, and her cherished sister, Gül.

One serene morning, amidst the ethereal hues of dawn, Reyyan ventures forth on horseback, seeking solace in the embrace of nature's awakening. Yet, her tranquil reverie is shattered by a near-tragic encounter with a speeding car, casting her into the abyss of unconsciousness. The catalyst of this tumultuous event is none other than Miran, a dashing enigma whose allure is matched only by his hidden agenda.

Unbeknownst to the Şadoğlu household, Miran harbors a sinister scheme, cloaked in the guise of charm and chivalry. His machinations entwine with the fabric of vengeance, orchestrated to ensnare the innocent Reyyan in a web of deceit, thus igniting the flames of retribution against the Şadoğlu legacy.

Guided by the ominous counsel of his grandmother, Azize Aslanbey, Miran grapples with the tumult of conflicting emotions. Though duty dictates his actions, his heart betrays him, entangled in the tendrils of genuine affection for Reyyan, a sentiment at odds with his predetermined path of vengeance.

As the tendrils of fate unfurl, Miran finds himself ensnared in the labyrinth of his own making, tormented by the repercussions of his nefarious designs upon Reyyan. Each moment spent in her presence serves as a haunting reminder of the innocence he seeks to betray, a burden he struggles to bear beneath the weight of remorse.

In the crucible of deceit, Miran's resolve wavers, torn between the demands of his vendetta and the stirrings of his heart. Yet, amidst the chaos of his conflicted soul, a glimmer of truth emerges — his feelings for Reyyan transcend the machinations of his grandmother, an undeniable force that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed facade.

As the sands of time trickle onward, Miran and Reyyan find themselves entangled in a dance of deception and desire. With each passing moment, the bonds between them strengthen, defying the machinations of fate and the meddling hand of Azize Aslanbey. In a world where love and vengeance collide, they stand as beacons of hope amidst the darkness, their hearts intertwined in a tapestry of forbidden passion and unspoken truths.

Over time, secrets come to light as Reyyan and Miran grapple with their feelings for each other. Reyyan loves Miran but tells herself she hates him, while Miran battles intense guilt for hurting someone he truly cares about. Meanwhile, Azize struggles to control her daughter-in-law, Sultan, and her granddaughter, Elif. She tightens her hold as the stern head of the Aslanbey family.

Despite his animosity towards the Şadoğlu family, Miran strives to earn Reyyan's trust again. It takes Reyyan a while, but she realizes she can't live without Miran. Eventually, they marry despite her family's objections.

They uncover clues about Miran's parents' death, leading them to his maternal grandmother, Şükran, who Miran thought was dead. During their journey to Istanbul, they learn Miran's mother wasn't raped and that Azize bribed the police to lie about it. This revelation shakes Miran, and he begins questioning everything he knew. Angered by Miran's discoveries, Azize tries to thwart their progress.

Azize admits to Miran that his mother wasn't raped but claims she was murdered by Hazar. Miran starts trusting her again, while Reyyan realizes Azize is still deceiving him. She feels frustrated by her inability to break their bond.

During this time, the feud between the families heats up. Elif, who has suffered under Azize's cruelty, elopes with Azat, Reyyan's older cousin, hoping to reconcile the families. But her efforts fail, plunging her into despair as Azize's hatred for Azat and thirst for revenge deepen her misery. Feeling trapped in endless conflict and convinced that Azat can't return her love, Elif tragically takes her own life.

After Elif's death, tensions between the families ease temporarily. Fed up with the ongoing feud, Miran and Reyyan decide to leave for Istanbul for good. But Azize, needing Miran for her vengeful plans, manipulates him into shooting Azat while Reyyan watches. This reignites the feud with a vengeance. Azat's life is spared by a stranger who later reveals himself as Aslan Aslanbey, the true heir of the Aslanbey family. Azize had faked his death and kept him hidden to protect him from the family rivalry.

Yaren, resentful of Miran and Reyyan's unyielding love, spitefully exposes to Reyyan that Hazar isn't her biological father. Furious at her family's deception, Reyyan flees to Miran's grandmother's house. Miran and Hazar chase after her, hoping to calm her anger. At Şükran's house, they find a recording of Miran's mother, Dilşah, confessing her love for Hazar and revealing Azize's coercion to marry her son. Miran finally accepts that Hazar didn't harm his mother. Moreover, he discovers it was his father, Mehmet, who attempted to harm Dilşah and Hazar before taking his own life.

While this unfolds, Aslan collaborates with Reyyan's biological father, Mahfuz, who returned to assist his daughter in exposing Azize. However, Aslan's focus shifts as he becomes infatuated with Reyyan, leading him to attempt Miran's life out of jealousy, resulting in his own demise. Simultaneously, Fusun Aslanbey, Azize's sister-in-law, resurfaces and discloses Miran's true parentage: he isn't a biological Aslanbey but Hazar Şadoğlu's son. This revelation pushes Miran to his limit, prompting him to retreat with Reyyan to a remote cottage, seeking solace from their harsh reality.

Upon discovering the truth, Hazar endeavors to reconcile with his son, but Miran remains aloof. Later, Miran listens to the remaining part of the tape he obtained from his mother's belongings. In it, Dilşah expresses her desire for a son with Hazar, intending to name him Miran. Any lingering doubts about Hazar's paternity vanish for Miran. Meanwhile, Reyyan reunites with her biological father and grants his sole wish—to embrace her. Witnessing Reyyan's forgiveness towards her father, Miran extends his acceptance to Hazar as his true father.

Nasuh embarks on a quest to uncover the root of Azize's deep-seated animosity towards his family. To his astonishment, he learns that Azize, once known as Ayşe, was his first love. Confronting her, he seeks answers about her hatred. Azize recounts their shared past, revealing their lost child and plans for marriage. However, tragedy struck when her home was ravaged by fire, claiming their child's life and leaving her devastated. Misled to believe Azize perished in the flames, Nasuh remarried, fueling Azize's sense of betrayal and driving her to seek vengeance.

Initially intent on punishing Hazar by separating him from his daughter, Azize's rage deepened upon Mehmet's demise, leading her to manipulate Miran for retribution. Nasuh, stunned by these revelations, discloses that their child, unbeknownst to Azize, survived and is Hazar—the very man she sought to ruin.

In a gesture of remorse, Azize discloses that Miran's mother, Dilşah, still lives, albeit secluded and grappling with her sanity. Miran, elated by the prospect of reuniting with his mother, embraces the opportunity. Witnessing Azize's anguish and understanding the roots of her vendetta, Reyyan urges Miran to forgive her.

As Reyyan enters childbirth, she faces a dire prognosis from her doctor: the likelihood of her survival is slim. In preparation for the worst, she expresses her wish for Miran to have his family by his side in case she doesn't make it. Miran grapples with the fear of losing Reyyan, while Hazar remains stunned by the revelation of Azize's true identity as his mother.

During Reyyan's labor, she falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Hazar meets a tragic end. Miran, torn apart by grief over losing his father and the impending loss of Reyyan, finds no solace in the birth of their son. When Reyyan awakens from her coma, she is devastated by the news of Hazar's demise. 

As the series draws to a close, the families strive to move beyond their tumultuous pasts, and the long-standing feud comes to an end.

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