Golden Boy

Seyran Şanlı is a young woman who is pushed into marrying Ferit Korhan, a wealthy man used to living without restrictions or responsibilities. Moving into the Korhan household, she encounters a family with its own rules and a husband whose careless habits clash with her sincerity and warmth. The show follows how Seyran tries to make a home, protect her own values, and build relationships with elders like Halis and İfakat, while Ferit's resistance to change tests the marriage. Tensions between class, duty, and affection come up often, and the story focuses on everyday moments and choices rather than dramatic reveals. Seyran's background and quiet determination contrast with Ferit's privilege, making everyday compromises and loyalties central to the drama.

Golden Boy premiered in 2022, created by Burcu Alptekin, Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu and Mehmet Barış Günger. It features Afra Saraçoğlu and Mert Ramazan Demir in the leads, with Çetin Tekindor, Şerif Sezer and Gülçin Santırcıoğlu rounding out the principal cast.

Audiences have responded warmly, reflected in an 8.3/10 average from viewers. Critics and viewers note the show's focus on class differences, gender expectations, family loyalty and personal responsibility. Performances, especially by Saraçoğlu and Demir, are praised for making the emotional conflicts feel grounded. It reached viewers beyond Turkey via streaming.

On social media and among Turkish viewers the series sparked conversation about arranged marriage, household roles and how wealth shapes behavior. Scenes of quiet domestic struggle and the lead actors' chemistry helped the show gain attention, and it increased visibility for its younger cast across regional markets and family discussions.

There are no widely reported major international awards tied to the show, and formal accolades appear limited. Still, the series earned recognition in audience polls and helped solidify the cast members' reputations, leading to more interest in their future projects. Industry recognition is modest, though critics singled out lead performances.