Sun's Daughters

Güneş finally believes in love again when she’s 35 and has raised three spirited daughters who taught her resilience more than romance. She agrees to marry Haluk Mertoğlu, a smooth talking Istanbul businessman, and her trio of daughters tumble into the opulent yet rigid Mertoğlu household. The blend of a hopeful wedding and a confident clan life triggers a whirlwind of change, with each family member bringing their own wishes and doubts to the table. The couple’s union promises a fresh start, but the new family dynamic also stirs underlying tensions and long buried loyalties. As the days unfold, past secrets begin to surface, quietly reshaping everyone's ideas of belonging and belonging together. Its twists stay grounded in relationships rather than dramatic shocks, inviting viewers to stay for character revelations rather than surprises.

Directed by Sadullah Çelen and created by Deniz Dargı and Cenk Boğatur, Sun's Daughters arrived in 2015 as a Turkish family drama. It centers on a blended household where a new wife and her daughters upend the established routines.

Reception has been modest but steady, with a 7.7 out of 10 rating from 81 voters reflecting viewers who connected to the show's mix of humor, heart and family friction. The series threads together romance at midlife with the upheaval of welcoming a larger family into a wealthy circle.

This Turkish drama sits within a tradition of family centric melodramas that turn on surprises and evolving roles. Sun's Daughters invites conversation about stepfamily dynamics and the pressure of wealth on intimate bonds, while showcasing a lead woman shaping her future after years of self sacrifice.

There are no widely reported major nominations or wins for Sun's Daughters. The show is generally discussed in terms of performances and storytelling rather than accolades, with attention focused on how it handles romance, family loyalty, and the reveal of long kept secrets in contemporary Turkish media.