Hercai

Miran sets out to avenge his parents' deaths by marrying Reyyan, the daughter of the family he holds responsible. The union is supposed to be a calculated blow, but proximity and conversation make his plan unstable as unexpected feelings begin to appear. Reyyan has been raised under strict expectations and old family wounds, and her responses to Miran unsettle the neat lines each side has drawn. As secrets surface and power shifts inside both households, rivalries heat up and loyalties are tested. Tensions grow when past wrongs come to light, and those repercussions force characters to rethink honor, love, and what they’ll sacrifice, without giving away how the conflict resolves.

Hercai premiered in 2019, directed by Ali İlhan and created by Sümeyye Ezel, Cem Karcı, and Banu Akdeniz. The show showcased Ebru Şahin and Akin Akinözü early in their careers and became a recognizable entry in contemporary Turkish television drama.

Audiences gave Hercai a solid average rating, 7.8/10 from 725 votes, often praising the leads' chemistry and the series' dramatic tone. Reviewers noted recurring themes of revenge, love, family honor, betrayal, and how inherited pain shapes decisions across generations, with strong performances carrying much of the emotional weight.

The series generated an active online fan community and steady social media discussion, which helped its visibility beyond domestic viewers. Memorable wardrobe moments and emotionally intense scenes kept conversations going, and Hercai played a part in the broader wave of Turkish dramas that attracted international attention in the late 2010s.

Hercai also drew notice during award seasons in Turkey, helping to raise the profiles of its main cast and production team. Its popularity translated into industry recognition through nominations and increased visibility at national television events, even though it wasn't focused on major international prize circuits.