Demet Ozdemir | Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir | Season 1

Episode 1

Zeynep is a young law student who is trapped between two different lives and two different mothers, each with their own hopes and expectations for her. On the one hand, she feels guilty and indebted to her biological mother for the sacrifies she made for her. On the other hand, she tries to embrace the dreams that her other mother has for her. While trying to maintain the balance between her two worlds, Zeynep has for years questioned who she really is as a person and which family is truly hers. Till this day, this is the only question that Zeynep is yet to find the answer to. Mehdi is a brave, self-sacrificing man who has taken responsibility for not only his family and but also those in his neighborhood. He is loved and trusted by everyone, but still fills completely alone. In Mehdi lies such a void he tries to fill with seeking out revenge against his father. His mother, to save her son from the darkness he fell into, decides to marry him off to someone from the neighborhood as soon as possible. On Zeynep's birthday, she receives a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Faruk; a move that actually brings her step by step closer to Mehdi. It's time to pay for the sacrifies of her biologicial mother. Zeynep will once again realize that life is not about following the plans made, but rather having to go with the flow of "what is meant to be, will be." As a result, fate will once again bring her back to the house where she was born again. While Mehdi and Zeynep try to heal their wounds together, they will also struggle to become one another's home.

Episode 2

Following the proposal of her mother Sakine, Zeynep goes through a difficult decision process when Mehdi declares he wants the proposed marriage. Zeynep, who does not know what to do with her feelings for the Mehdi who suddenly entered her life, is forced to confronts Faruk and his stepfather, Ekrem. Zeynep's lover Faruk and stepmother Nermin will try to prevent Zeynep and Mehdi's marriage at all costs.

Episode 3

Seeing the dark side of Mehdi disappoints Zeynep as she continues to be surrounded by the fate she's been trying to escape for years. While trying to make sense of what happened to Mehdi, a lie that Sakine tells without thinking of the consequences opens another door in Zeynep's marriage. Zeynep and Mehdi are once again confronted with the fact that they never really knew each other. Feeling deceived, Faruk begins taking impulsive steps to ensure he is reunited with Zeynep, whom he has no intention of giving up so easily. Mehdi finds a way to solve his mistrust in Zeynep. However, another unexpected challenge awaits them.

Episode 4

Zeynep's lies are exposed and she has no place to hide. With his pride hurt, Mehdi feels as though he was made a fool of and his sorrow affects even to his family. The repercussions of Zeynep's lies affects more than the two of them as it reaches their respective homes. A truth revealed by Nermin further confuses Zeynep's mind, forcing her to pay the price for the steps she has taken. Mehdi, on the other hand, is on the verge of making a decision that will affect the future and lead in him into grave danger.

Episode 5

Zeynep takes her decision making to an extreme due to all that she has experienced. For her and her parents, life will not be the same. For Mehdi, his neighborhood children are a source of concern. And to continue the relationship with Zeynep will prove to be difficult as they have to overcome various obstacles in front of them. Nuh has some plans to bring Mehdi and Zeynep together. However, his steps bring him closer to a much bigger and unexpected surprise. Zeynep and Mehdi are once again at a crossroads. What will happen? Will they fall in love or will they go their separate ways?

Episode 6

Zeynep and Mehdi set out on a new path in their relationship. Now they will be responsible not only for themselves but also for Kibrit. The news that there will be a new addition to their family has a massive effect at home. Working things out on their own terms will no longer be as easy as they had thought. When an officer comes to check in on Kirbrit's living situation, things become even more difficult. Unaware they are walking a thin line with the secrets they hide from each other, weathering the storm becomes even harder for Zeynep and Mehdi. When the secrets are exposed, nothing will ever be the same.

Episode 7

Sakine abandoning Bayram proves bigger than it originally seemed as it unveils a wound that poses as a threat in her relationship with Zeynep. The secret weapon she has used to hold her daughter down for years starts to lose its effect. Just as Zeynep nears the point of giving up on her future, Mehdi takes a huge step that affords Zeynep the support she needs and secures her feet more to the ground. Some chapters that Müjgan thought she had closed open one at a time when she least expects, testing her with her weakest points. As Zeynep preps a surprise for Mehdi; a much bigger surprise awaits him.

Episode 8

Zeynep's world is shaken by Mehdi's love confession. While she does not know where to make room for what she has heard in her heart, she also begins to confront her own feelings. For the sake of her baby, Benal decides to leave the neighborhood. However, her departure comes with its own consequences. Nermin hosts a dinner party in her new home. Though they try to ignore the facts, Zeynep and Mehdi are actually very different people. After receiving an emergency phone call from Nermin, Zeynep and Mehdi rush to her rescue. The door they open will open a new pandora box of secrets.

Episode 9

Zeynep and Mehdi’s love continues to be tested painfully, what will happen next? Seeing Benal with Nermin surprises Mehdi. Now, he is stuck in the corner against the things he hides from Zeynep. While Zeynep tries to comfort Nermin, she gradually nears her own truth. She will come to understand through experience, that one cannot alter their fate. The circle in which Ekrem is located gets narrower. The time to choose between Nermin and Meltem has come. While she thought she was walking towards her salvation, Emine makes her way into her own darkness. Zeynep and Mehdi's love will be tested painfully but this time, the obstacle in the way of their reunion is of their own doing.

Episode 10

Zeynep faces one of the biggest trials of her life. What will happen next in Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir? Mehdi’s condition is very critical. While Zeynep is going through one of the biggest tests of her life, being unable to do anything ties her hands. While Emine thinks she is experiencing her happiest morning, she encounters an unexpected view. Everyone is mobilized to get Mehdi back on his feet. An unexpected helping hand, however, reaches out. Benal being unable to go to the hospital causes frustration and tension with Zeynep. Will anger or life prevail in the showdown between the two women?

Episode 11

When the Mehdi opens his eyes, the dark clouds over the family disperse. While everyone is happy about this, Zeynep has some question marks on her mind. While Mahdi is approaching the biggest truth of his life, the festive atmosphere in the house also disperses. Emine thinks that she has been keeping her relationship with Faruk a secret from everyone. But when she doesn't expect it, a big hurdle awaits her. Zeynep is trapped between her love and her conscience. Will his fate separate him from the Mahdi?

Episode 12

Finally, Zeynep chooses to be happy with the Mehdi, making a decision for herself for the first time. For Mehdi on the other hand, happiness finally comes knocking for the first time. Benal's presence, however, continues to stand as a threat amid their love. Zeliha and Müjgan have other plans for Benal. With Nermin's proposal, Zeynep and Mehdi go on their honeymoon for a few days, taking their loved ones with them. But this trip also heralds the most important test they will face in their relationship. This holiday will cause new feelings to sprout up in some people's hearts, while for others, it will rehash old wounds. Is there hope in the morning of the darkest night? Does life sometimes begin where it ends? For Zeynep, it is time to learn the answer to these questions.