Life Science

Centered around a life science class teacher, "Afet Hoca", the humorous and genuine story of high-school students in Ridvan Kanat High School.

Life Science (Hayat Bilgisi, 2003-2006) is a Turkish national-television teen drama series created by Gani Müjde for Kanal D and Show TV. Centered on the humorous and genuine world of Ridvan Kanat High School, the story follows the beloved life science class teacher Afet Hoca, played by Perran Kutman, as she becomes a steady presence for a group of restless students. Principal characters include the teacher's student Kerem Pikaçu Güçverir (Kerem Kupacı), Amil Sağlam (Tarık Papuççuoğlu) and Sevda Sağlam (Belma Canciğer), whose friendships, crushes and rivalries drive most episodes. The engine of the show is everyday school life: classroom mishaps, teenage romance, family pressure and the small dramas of growing up, each episode built around a fresh problem brought into the classroom. Across four seasons and 137 episodes, the series keeps a single continuing ensemble. Its tone is warm, lightly comic and sincere, with a gentle nostalgia for adolescence. Fans of Degrassi: The Next Generation and Beverly Hills, 90210 will find resonance in its blend of school comedy and heartfelt teen drama, set in a modern Turkish city.

• Degrassi: The Next Generationschool setting, teacher-centered ensemble, comedic coming of age tone
• Beverly Hills, 90210high school ensemble comedy-drama with a sincere, humorous tone
• Welcome Back, Kotterteacher and students sitcom-drama with warm humor about school life

Created by

Gani Müjde

Release Date

2003-01-02

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (32)

What is Life Science about?

A life science teacher and his high school students navigate friendship, love and growing up at Ridvan Kanat High School in Turkey.

What is Life Science like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Life Science as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Life Science violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Life Science.

Which shows are like Life Science?

Shows with a similar feel include Degrassi: The Next Generation, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Welcome Back, Kotter.

How long is Life Science?

Life Science: 4 seasons, 137 episodes.

Is Life Science still running?

No, Life Science has ended.