Fatmagul

Fatmagul, a simple happy village girl, is violated by 4 drunk rich young men, the extreme hardship she faces forced to marry a rapist and the great remorse felt by others for their inaction when innocence was violated forms the story.

What is Fatmagul's Fault? (2010-2012) is a Turkish national-television melodrama series created by Vedat Türkali for Kanal D. Beren Saat stars as Fatmagül Ketenci, a simple, happy village girl whose life is shattered when four drunk rich young men violate her. Engin Akyürek plays Kerim Ilgaz, and Buğra Gülsoy plays Vural Namlı, both entangled in the aftermath, while Kaan Taşaner and Engin Öztürk anchor the wealthy Yaşaran family whose privilege shields the attackers. The engine of the series is Fatmagül's struggle against an extreme hardship: she is forced to marry one of her attackers, and every episode turns on the pressure of family honor, social standing, and the courtroom battle that follows. The story unfolds across two seasons and eighty episodes of one continuing narrative, with each installment built from confrontations, secret loyalties, and slow reckonings. Its tone is heavy and emotionally raw, foregrounding injustice, grief, and the remorse of onlookers who failed to act. Fans of Ezel, Kara Sevda, and Big Little Lies will find resonance in its blend of social conscience and domestic melodrama.

Audience reception is negative overall, with viewers mixed on the series despite praise for its lead performances.

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Created by

Vedat Türkali

Release Date

2010-09-16

Episode runtime

90 min

Rating

5.9 / 10 (456)

What is Fatmagul about?

A simple village girl is violated by four wealthy young men and then forced into a marriage with her rapist, while those who stood by feel mounting remorse.

What is Fatmagul like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fatmagul as slow, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Fatmagul violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Fatmagul as moderate.

What did critics think of Fatmagul?

Audience reception is negative overall, with viewers mixed on the series despite praise for its lead performances.

Which shows are like Fatmagul?

Shows with a similar feel include Ezel, Kara Sevda, and Big Little Lies.

How long is Fatmagul?

Fatmagul: 2 seasons, 80 episodes.

Is Fatmagul still running?

No, Fatmagul has ended.

Where can I watch Fatmagul?

In United States, Fatmagul streams on VIX , ViX Premium Amazon Channel.