Leyla

As a child, Leyla suffers a violent attack from her stepmother and is abandoned in a garbage dump, losing home and family. She grows up holding on to a single goal, and eventually returns under a new name to settle scores and recover what was taken. Her plan is methodical, she slips into the world of the woman who ruined her and starts to pull at old wounds. Things become complicated when Leyla discovers the stepmother is tied to Civan, the man who once offered her a pure, unforgettable love, and her carefully built scheme begins to wobble as loyalties and feelings shift.

Released in 2024, Leyla is directed by Hilal Saral and created by Yılmaz Sahin. The series stars Cemre Baysel as Leyla, with Alperen Duymaz, Gonca Vuslateri, Yiğit Kirazcı, and Halil İbrahim Ceyhan rounding out the main cast.

As of its initial run there are no major international awards or high-profile nominations reported. The show is still new on the festival and awards circuits, so recognition may evolve as it reaches wider audiences.

Even early on, Leyla has stirred conversation among viewers and on social media about revenge, identity reconstruction, and social class. Fans often point to intense exchanges and a handful of striking scenes when discussing the series, and Cemre Baysel's performance is frequently mentioned in online threads.

Critics and viewers highlight recurring themes of trauma, moral ambiguity, and the cost of revenge, with transformation and past love complicating right and wrong. The show holds an average user score of 8.2/10 from 15 votes, reflecting a positive early reception. Reviewers have noted strong lead performances and a tight, intimate tone that favors psychological pressure over spectacle.