The Turkish series has been loved by the audience since the day of its release. The series has become the fifth most-watched drama in Turkey. The series doesn’t have the same popularity as Pyaar Lafzoon Mein Kahan in India. The Turkish drama series follows Elif, a hardworking, self-made woman, and Firat, a man of his word, and their fate that got woven together. Elif is a wedding planner madly in love with her husband.
Elif married Hakan young; they had been in a relationship since high school years and had been happily married for ten years before tragedy struck Elif’s life. Everything Elif worked hard for fell apart, and she had to pick up the pieces and build her life back from scratch.
Elif and Hakan are childless and decide to adopt a child together. The day Elif starts filing the paper for the adoption procession, she gets a phone call informing her about the accident that took Hakan’s life.
Soon secrets are revealed that broke Elif to the core. She now has to fight to find the light in her life as she realizes her husband has a nine-year-old daughter and another wife.
As her life unravels, she crosses her path with Firat, a hardworking businessman. Firat is trying to find his long-lost sister, who has been missing for 6 years. Elif is also on the verge of becoming jobless and is drowning in debt left by her husband. That’s when Firat enters her life and offers her a job to help her out.
Firat successfully finds his sister, but his sister returns with a vengeance against Firat. Elif has to fight for her daylight through her nightmare while trying to connect with Gunes, the daughter her husband left behind. Elif sympathizes and tries to form a bond with Gunes. That’s when she realizes Gunes cannot speak.
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Cast Of The Show
The main cast is Elif, played by Seray Kaya, and Firat, played by Berk Oktay. The supporting cast has Umraan, played by Esra Dermanciouglu, Gunes played by Azra Aksu, Dila played by Tuğçe Açıkgöz, Feraye played by Eda Özerkan, Cemil played by Nail Kirmizigul and Hakan, played by Yigit Yapici.
The drama cast is full of charismatic and energetic professionals who’ve beautifully played the role. The show is directed by Emre Kabakusak, and the storyline is written by Özgür Evren Heptürk. The series premiered on September 5, 2022, in Turkey.
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A Little Daylight- Streaming Guide
The episodes of the series were shot in parts of Turkey and Italy. The episodes have mesmerizing views and a beautiful direction. The episodes will be released on Monday at 8:00 P.M. on ATV in Turkey.
Episode 1 – A Sun Rise In The Morning Of Every Night- September 5, 2022
The first episode of the drama introduces the lead character, Firat and Elif. Elif is shown to be madly in love with her husband, Hakan, and is living her dream life.
Firat is trying to find his rebellious sister Dila who has successfully escaped from their oppressive mother’s hand. In the same episode, Elif gets the call informing her about her husband’s accident and is heartbroken.
Episode-2- The Encounter- September 12, 2022
The episode sees Elif trying to grasp the reality of her situation. She learns about the tremendous amount of debt left by her husband behind in her name. She is on the verge of losing her job when Firat offers her a position in his company.
Elif is contemplating the job offer while trying to bond with Gunes even though she cannot accept her.
Episode-2- The Encounter- September 12, 2022
The episode sees Elif trying to grasp the reality of her situation. She learns about the tremendous amount of debt left by her husband behind in her name. She is on the verge of losing her job when Firat offers her a position in his company. Elif is contemplating the job offer while trying to bond with Gunes even though she cannot accept her at the moment.
Episode 3- Little Hopes- September 19, 2022
The third episode follows Elif as she accepts the job offer given by Firat. Umraan tries to uncover Dila’s thought process as she can feel something is wrong with her motives. Firat starts to admire Elif once he starts to know about her. Mehves tries to convince Dila to take Gunes custody, thus increasing problems in Elif’s life.
Episode 4- Last Farewell- September 26, 2022
The episode follows Umraan being impressed by Elif’s event management skills and deciding to give her the work of organization of all the events to take place in the company.
Elif struggles between working for Firat and trying to keep her own business afloat. Umraan and Dila are in a psychological war where Umraan plans to send Dila to a mental hospital, whereas Dila outsmarts her mother’s plans. Firat, decides to take a DNA test to confirm if Gunes is Dila’s daughter. Elif is mourning the loss of Hakan and decides it is the last time she mourns the man who betrayed her.
Episode 5- Choices- October 3, 2022
The episode follows Elif’s decision to stop pursuing Gunes’s mother in fear of losing Gunes to her mother. At the same time, the audience will see Firat coming to know about Gunes being his niece and deciding to reveal everything to his mother and blowing Dila’s cover. Gunes goes missing, much to the shock of Firat and Elif.
Episode 6- You Are My Home- October 10, 2022
The episode witnesses a deadly war-like situation between Umraan and Dila, whereas Firat is trying to diffuse the situation. Elif is about to lose her house but stays strong to protect Gunes from the trauma. Gunes soon realizes they are about to become homeless, but she also decides that Elif is her home now. Gunes is not ready to lose Elif. We will also witness a face-off between the mother and son.
Episode 7- Suspicion- October 17, 2022
The episode follows Umraan being suspicious of her son’s interest in Gunes. She starts to investigate Elif and Gunes. We will also witness Dila partnering with Yilmaz to corner Firat after he decides not to support Dila in her conquest.
Elif resigns from her job and refuses to reside in the house Firat bought for them. Elif has become homeless with Gunes in tow with no money to spare, while Firat begs her for forgiveness.
Episode 8- Confrontation- October 24, 2022
The episode follows Firat as he learns about what exactly happened on the day Hakan died. On the other hand, Umraan is uncomfortable with the closeness shared between Elif and Firat, which creates painful situations for Elif. Elif gets defrauded and loses Fulaya’s pension fund. Firat is determined to tell Elif the whole truth.
Episode 9- Lies- October 31, 2022
Umraan spreads the news of Firat being in a relationship with Sude, whereas Elif is torn between Gunes happiness and her pride. Gunes wants to return to her home as she’s tired of all the struggles. Elif gets a new job at an organization and tries to stay afloat.
Episode 10- Love is Madness- November 7, 2022
The episode witnessed the love confession of Firat for Elif in front of everyone, thus leaving his mother and Sude in an uncomfortable position as Umraan tried to set Sude with Firat. Elif, on the other hand, is angry with this confession as she is not interested in becoming an Ayaz bride. She is not ready for love again. Gunes also tries to play matchmaker and bring Elif and Firat closer in her ways.
Episode 11- It’s All Because Of Love- November 14, 2022
The episode witnessed Umraan coming across one of Elif’s secrets and the plan to use it against her to make Firat leave her. Umraan finds out about Dila having a daughter while Dila nervously watches from the sidelines. Umraan is ready to risk everything to separate Elif and Firat.
Episode 12- I’m A Mother- November 21, 2022
The episode witnesses a bitter tiff between Dila and Elif as Elif realizes Dila is Gunes mother. Elif is upset after knowing Dila’s plan to take Gunes custody of her. Firat assures her he will be by her side in every step she’ll take. Dila plays the victim on social media, thus throwing her mother to the wolves, as Umraan is always on the media’s front.
Episode 13- I Won’t Let You Go- November 28, 2022
The episode witnesses’ accusations being raised against Elif by social workers set by Dila. Elif is heartbroken to realize she will not be able to win the lawsuit filed by Dila and will lose custody of Gunes. Dila is determined to win Gunes custody. Firat is seen to find a way to cancel the case and promises Elif she will not lose Gunes.
Episode 14- Goodbye My Darling- December 5, 2022
The episode witnesses the heartbreaking separation of Elif and Gunes as she loses the custody battle. Firat tries to take Gunes custody but fails when his mother makes the same move. The court decided it was best for Gunes to stay with social workers for the moment. Elif is unable to bear the pain of separation from Gunes and leaves Istanbul.
Episode 15- Escape- December 12, 2022
The episode witnesses Elif and her decision to kidnap Gunes for her protection. Umraan gives Firat the ultimatum of finding Elif and returning Gunes to her in two days, or she’ll call the police. Dila is angry about this decision of her brother and mother and calls the police herself.
Episode 16- We Will Never Be Apart- December 19, 2022
The episode witnesses Elif’s arrest and separation from Gunes. Umraan is determined to separate Gunes and Elif by any means. Firat brings Elif to the hospital for Gune’s betterment and later brings them both to his mansion to protect them from his mother.
Episode 17- You Are My Dream- December 26, 2022
The episode shows Umraan coming to know about Elif and Firat’s secret marriage and is determined to separate them. Sude is waiting for the right moment to avenge her humiliation from Elif. Dila is finding it difficult to share her daughter and space with Elif.
Episode 18- Doubt- January 9, 2023
The episode witnesses Elif becoming a danger to Umraan once Cemil realizes the person who pushed him down the stairs. Elif realizes the kind of family she has entered and is determined to survive against all odds for her love Firat.
Episode 19- Awakening- January 16, 2023
The episode witnesses the ice melting between Umraan and Elif once Elif confronts Umraan about pushing Cemil. Elif comes to see a side of Umraan that has been hidden and decides to keep her secret. Umraan also wishes to make Elif comfortable in her house by taking Gunes away for a fresh start.
Episode 20- Love Is Trusting- January 23, 2023
The episode witnesses Umraan’s attempt to kill Cemil and his survival to take her side over Elif’s. Elif reveals to Firat that his family is hiding something from him. Firat leaves for the night to avoid fighting with Elif.
Episode 21- Listen To Your Heart- January 31, 2023
Elif gets stuck between believing Firat and what she saw with her own eyes. Feraye tries to create misunderstandings between the couple to exact revenge on Umraan. In a turn of events, it gets revealed that Feraye is Elif’s new boss.
Episode 22- Last Show- February 20, 2023
Elif realizes Feraye’s motive is to create a misunderstanding between her and Firat. The episode witnesses one last showdown as Dila is standing near the cliff with Gunes and challenging Elif through a phone call to come and see the show alone.
Episode 23- Gunes Tears- February 27, 2023
The show witnesses the showdown between Dila and Elif as they fall down the cliff together. Elif gets saved while Dila remains stuck in the rough waters. Dila is revealed to have survived and has returned with the vengeance and determination to take back her daughter.
Episode 24- T.B.A. on March 6, 2023
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Where To Watch A Little Daylight Series
All the episodes of the series are released on the ATV channel every Monday at 8:00 P.M. for the viewers to watch. The episodes are also available for the viewers to watch on YouTube a day after their original release. Unfortunately, there is no information about the timings and platforms that would premier the show globally. So, if the viewers wish to see the drama, they can do so on the ATV channel or YouTube.
The show is still gaining viewership from the audience. The characters are loved by the audience, but there’s a lack of correct English subtitles.
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