Portrait of a Scandalous Family

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2024•1h 30m

Based on the true story of the Şakir Paşa family, an Ottoman dynasty shattered by scandal only to give rise to some of the 20th century’s greatest artists. In 1911, Şakir Paşa was a retired Ottoman commander and history writer living on Büyükada, when his eldest son Cevat returned from Oxford with an Italian wife. They all lived together in the family villa, where the bohemian Cevat was increasingly at odds with his military father, who disapproved of Cevat’s wife and lifestyle. But Cevat’s wife became infatuated with the older man, and he was unable to resist. So began a chain of events that tore the Şakir Paşa family apart – which is just the beginning of their remarkable story.

Production

Seasons

16 Episodes • Premiered 2024

1. Episode 1

In the grand mansion on Büyükada, the authoritarian Şakir Pasha and his devoted wife İsmet Hanım lead a family shaken by the return of their son Cevat, who has been abroad for a long time. Cevat arrives with his Italian wife and baby, and this visit brings old grievances and deep conflicts to the surface. While İsmet Hanım greets them with joy, Şakir Pasha’s cold reception signals the looming crises the family will face. This reunion marks the beginning of a new era where secrets hidden behind the mansion’s magnificent walls will come to light.

2. Episode 2

3. Episode 3

4. Episode 4

Rozali's unexpected re-entry into Şakir Pasha's life and Şakir Pasha's secret daily visits to another house ignite feelings of jealousy and suspicion in Aniesi. The question of whether Şakir Pasha is secretly meeting with Rozali causes Aniesi to make uncontrolled moves, disrupting the balance in the mansion. As İsmet Hanım feels the approach of a disaster day by day, she struggles to keep the family together, while Cevat harshly confronts Hakkiye instead of mending his strained relationships with his mother and wife, bringing with it seeds of suspicion regarding Emin. As everyone faces their own battles in the shadow of confrontations and secrets, the unrest in the mansion signals greater crises to come.