Esref Ruya

A reckless wealthy man named Esref becomes captivated by an unknown love. He meets Nisan, a young musician who makes his heart race.

Eşref Rüya (2025-2026) is a Turkish romantic drama series created by Ethem Özışık for Kanal D. Çağatay Ulusoy plays Eşref Tek, a reckless wealthy man who becomes captivated by an unknown love, and Demet Özdemir plays Nisan Akyol, a young musician whose presence makes his heart race. The engine of the show is the pull between Eşref's impulsive ambition and the feelings that unsettle his carefully controlled world, with family pressures, rival loyalties and social rank standing in the way of his pursuit. The story unfolds as a contemporary Turkish production with a sweeping, emotionally charged register, where longing, jealousy and devotion drive nearly every scene. Fans of Kara Sevda, Kiralık Aşk and Medcezir will find resonance in its melodramatic heart and glamorous, serialized romance.

• Kara Sevdaturkish romantic drama, wealthy protagonist, forbidden passionate love, melodramatic tone
• Kiralık Aşkturkish melodrama, class divide romance, emotional family conflict
• Medcezirturkish crime-tinged romantic drama, power and passion, serialized emotional stakes

Created by

Ethem Özışık

Release Date

2025-03-19

Episode runtime

130 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (44)

What is Esref Ruya about?

A reckless wealthy man becomes captivated by an unknown love when he meets Nisan, a young musician who makes his heart race.

What is Esref Ruya like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Esref Ruya as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Esref Ruya violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Esref Ruya as mild.

Which shows are like Esref Ruya?

Shows with a similar feel include Kara Sevda, Kiralık Aşk, and Medcezir.

How long is Esref Ruya?

Esref Ruya: 2 seasons, 47 episodes.

Is Esref Ruya still running?

No, Esref Ruya has ended.