# Turkish television series production developments

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> Updated: 2026-09-16T08:26:16.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4.

The Turkish television industry is preparing several new series for the upcoming season. 

Production has commenced on ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’, a Tims&B Productions series for the ATV network starring Burak Özçivit as Kenan Kozan. Filming is taking place in Adana, utilizing locations previously featured in ‘Bir Zamanlar Çukurova’. The plot follows Kenan, a young heir to a powerful family in Çukurova, as he navigates conflicts between family expectations and his love for Leyla, played by Beyza Gümülcine. The cast also includes Sibel Taşçıoğlu as Kenan’s mother, Celadet, who opposes the relationship, as well as Görkem Sevindik and Hilal Anay. Directed by Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı and Çiğdem Bozali, the series was originally intended to debut on September 10, 2026, but has been delayed by one week due to set preparations and editing processes. It is now scheduled to air on ATV on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

New details regarding the narrative reveal that the story begins during the fall of the Berlin Wall, where Leyla, a woman of German and Turkish descent, meets Kenan. Their romance starts in Berlin before moving to Adana in the 1990s. The plot explores Leyla’s personal struggles regarding her Turkish heritage and her father’s abandonment, alongside the conflict between Kenan’s family responsibilities and his love for Leyla.

In addition to this production, CNP Film is preparing to release ‘Sevdan Bir Ateş’ in September. Starring Murat Ünalmış and Özge Özacar, the series is set in Cappadocia and focuses on themes of revenge, family secrets, and the enduring love between characters Mirza and Leyla.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Güneşin Doğduğu Yer series to premiere on ATV

The new Turkish drama ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’, starring Burak Özçivit, is set to premiere on ATV on September 17, following a romance that spans from the fall of the Berlin Wall to 1990s Adana.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gnein-doduu-yer-series-to-premiere-on-atv

### 2026-08-30: Burak Özçivit series ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’ premiere delayed

The premiere of the Burak Özçivit series ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’ has been moved from September 10 to September 17, 2026, on ATV due to production and editing delays.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burak-zivit-series-gnein-doduu-yer-premiere-delayed

### 2026-08-22: Turkish television industry prepares new series releases

New Turkish television series ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’, starring Burak Özçivit, and ‘Sevdan Bir Ateş’, starring Murat Ünalmış, are preparing for upcoming season releases.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-television-industry-prepares-new-series-releases

### 2026-08-15: Burak Özçivit begins filming new series Güneşin Doğduğu Yer

Actor Burak Özçivit has started filming the new ATV drama ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’ in Adana, playing Kenan Kozan in a story of family conflict and romance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burak-zivit-stars-in-new-atv-drama-gnein-doduu-yer

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