Reborn (Çarpıntı) A Story of Heart, Identity, and Belonging
Introduction
“Reborn” (Turkish: Çarpıntı) is an emotionally intense Turkish drama created by OGM Pictures and set to premiere on Star TV in September 2025. Directed by Burcu Alptekin (known for Golden Boy), this primetime series features a stellar cast: Kerem Bürsin, Lizge Cömert, Sibel Taşçıoğlu, Deniz Çakır, and Şerif Sezer (VideoAge International, Señal News, prensario.net).
Plot Overview
Aslı Güneş, portrayed by Lizge Cömert, starts life with a serious heart condition and even uses a heart pump. Her life changes drastically when she receives a donated heart from Melike Alkan, the daughter of a powerful family who died in a car accident (worldcontentmarket.com, VideoAge International, AYISHA THOUSIF).
Melike’s mother, Reyhan Alkan (Sibel Taşçıoğlu), sees Aslı not just as a survivor, but as a living connection to her lost daughter (prensario.net, VideoAge International). However, Aslı’s own mother—Hülya Güneş (Deniz Çakır)—sees this donation as an opening to gain influence and possibly wealth through the grieving family (prensario.net, VideoAge International).
Aras Alkan, played by Kerem Bürsin, is initially hostile towards Aslı and her mother. But as the story progresses, he finds himself falling in love with Aslı, despite the tensions that surround them (prensario.net, AYISHA THOUSIF).
Major Themes
- Identity & Memory: Aslı inherits not only a heart but possibly memories, raising questions about personal identity and what defines us (Señal News, AYISHA THOUSIF).
- Family & Loss: The series dives into grief, motherhood, and the bonds that define families (Señal News, prensario.net).
- Social Divide & Emotional Conflict: It explores class differences and emotional manipulation, particularly seen through Hülya’s ambitions and Reyhan’s grief (AYISHA THOUSIF, prensario.net).
Production & Buzz
- The screenplay is written by Deniz Dargı, Cem Görgeç, and Mevsim Yenice (TTV News, StarTv).
- Production started mid‑2025 in locations like Resadiye, capturing both rustic and urban Istanbul tones (AYISHA THOUSIF, TTV News).
- The first teaser exploded with 6.2 million views in just 48 hours, showing strong early interest (VideoAge International, AYISHA THOUSIF).
- The premiere date is confirmed for September 7, 2025, according to announcements from Star TV (Al Bawaba, StarTv).
International Reach
Ekin Karaman Koyuncu of OGM Universe noted the global connection: “We are confident that ‘Reborn’ will captivate viewers, earn critical acclaim, and see its success echo far beyond borders” (Señal News, VideoAge International).
Conclusion
“Reborn” (Çarpıntı) promises to be a gripping and deeply emotional series. With themes of identity, love, and loss at its core, set against Istanbul’s artful contrast of neighborhoods, it’s built to resonate both locally and internationally. Strong performances and high production values add to the anticipation.
This fall, get ready to be moved, surprised, and swept away. “Reborn” is where the heart’s secrets come alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When and where will Reborn (Çarpıntı) premiere?
- It premieres on Star TV (Turkey) on September 7, 2025 (Al Bawaba, StarTv). Internationally, it will air simultaneously on IVI in Russia and CIS (Señal News, worldcontentmarket.com
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