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Full Moon (Dolunay)

Full Moon (Dolunay)

TV Series · 2017 · 13 people

Star TV aired Dolunay (international title Full Moon), a Turkish romantic comedy, in the second half of 2017. It was a single-season production: the first episode went out on July 4, 2017, and the 26th and last aired on December 31, 2017. Can Yaman and Özge Gürel share the lead roles.

At the center is Nazlı, a young woman who wants to turn her passion for cooking into a profession, played by Özge Gürel. Her path crosses that of Ferit Aslan, a rich businessman who distrusts women, played by Can Yaman. When Nazlı takes a job as private chef in Ferit's home, their relationship starts out tense but gradually grows into a great love. The cast also includes Türkü Turan (Alya), Öznur Serçeler (Fatoş), İlayda Akdoğan (Asuman), Alara Bozbey (Demet), Gamze Aydoğdu (Melis), Hakan Kurtaş (Deniz), Berk Yaygın (Tarık) and Balamir Emren (Engin).

Çağrı Bayrak directed and Yağmur Ünal produced, with No Dokuz Productions behind the show. Episodes ran about 120 minutes each. The series also found audiences abroad.

DirectorÇağrı Bayrak
Production companyNo Dokuz Productions
NetworkStar TV
Full Moon (Dolunay)

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Alara Bozbey Alara Bozbey Actor · 40 years old Demet Balamir Emren Balamir Emren Actor · 41 years old Engin Berk Yaygın Berk Yaygın Actor · 43 years old Tarık Can Yaman Can Yaman Actor · 37 years old Ferit Gamze Aydoğdu Gamze Aydoğdu Actor · 35 years old Melis Hakan Kurtaş Hakan Kurtaş Actor · 38 years old Deniz Necip Memili Necip Memili Actor · 46 years old Hakan Önder Türkü Turan Türkü Turan Actor · 41 years old Alya Özge Gürel Özge Gürel Actor · 39 years old Nazlı Öznur Serçeler Öznur Serçeler Actor · 39 years old Fatoş İlayda Akdoğan İlayda Akdoğan Actor · 28 years old Asuman Ayumi Takano Ayumi Takano Actor · 53 years old Manami Alihan Türkdemir Actor · 17 years old Bulut Kaya

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Series Binger A series devotee tracking character arcs, cast chemistry and season pacing.

Dolunay leans on the on-screen chemistry between Can Yaman and Özge Gürel, and that chemistry really works. The friction between Nazlı, who wants to turn her love of cooking into a career, and Ferit, a rich businessman who distrusts women, is a familiar but charming clash. The sparring that starts when Nazlı joins his household as private chef is the most enjoyable part. Starting in summer 2017 and closing after 26 episodes in a single season saves the story from being dragged out. Still, in episodes close to two hours, the stretches given to side stories can feel long; a little patience helps.

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

Dolunay is a light series in the romantic comedy mold. Nazlı's dream of cooking for a living can also show children the value of hard work and passion. The banter between Can Yaman and Özge Gürel brings smiles. Because it is mostly a grown-up love story, little ones may get bored quickly. Teenagers and adults, on the other hand, should enjoy it.

Action & Thriller Fan Puts pace, tension and set pieces first; little patience for slow drama.

Let me be upfront: Dolunay is not my kind of show. Don't expect chases or big tension set pieces; everything rides on the romantic sparring between a cook and her boss. With episodes close to two hours, an already easy pace feels even longer. That said, the push and pull between Can Yaman and Özge Gürel stays lively, and you can safely recommend it to friends who love romcoms.

These are not reader reviews: they are short editorial takes written from different viewer perspectives with AI assistance. Reader reviews are below.

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