My Better Half

A mother and her young daughter leave a privileged life behind and move into an ordinary neighborhood, looking to rebuild what they lost. Serra, who has to learn how to stand on her own, starts testing limits and forming new routines, school ties, and friendships that challenge old habits. When she meets Selim, the heir to the wealthy Kutlusoy family, their meetings spark attraction and tension that ripple through neighbors and relatives. The show follows their day-to-day decisions, shifting alliances, and the small compromises that shape their future, focusing on character growth and moral choices without revealing key resolutions or final outcomes.

My Better Half premiered in 2020 as a Turkish drama created by Serdar Gözelekli, starring Özge Yağız as Serra, Tolga Mendi as Selim, with Cemre Baysel, Emre Bey, and Defne Samyeli rounding out the main cast. The production drew attention for its young leads and melodramatic tone.

There are no records of major international awards or high-profile festival wins attached to the series. While it hasn’t been cited in Emmys or Golden Globe coverage, the show has been part of regional TV slates and discussions, and any local recognitions are not widely reported in international press.

Though not a worldwide phenomenon, the series built a modest, engaged online audience, with viewers discussing the Serra-Selim pairing and sharing scene clips on social platforms. Fans praised onscreen chemistry and serialized twists within domestic drama circles, helping the show maintain steady attention among genre viewers.

Critics and viewers tended to remark on strong lead performances and the series’ focus on social status, family power, and personal resilience after loss. With a 9.1/10 average from a small sample of votes, the reception suggests a loyal fanbase, and recurring themes include class tension, identity under pressure, and the practical costs of romance in a world of unequal influence.