The script for the Turkish series “Zeytin Ağacı” (Another Self) began being written in 2021, with filming starting in the spring of 2022. The first episode of Season 1 was released on Netflix on July 28, 2022. It has been announced that Season 2 will premiere on July 11, 2024.
Starring famous actors such as Tuba Büyüküstün, Seda Bakan, and Boncuk Yılmaz, the plot of Zeytin Ağacı is as follows: “The adventure of Ada, Sevgi, and Leyla, which starts as “rakı, fish, Ayvalık,” allows them to reconcile with their pasts and make brand new decisions for their lives…”
Zeytin Ağacı is an 18+ Turkish drama series that is exclusively available on Netflix. Its English title is “Another Self”.
Plot of Zeytin Ağacı (Another Self):
The series Zeytin Ağacı tells the story of three women named Ada, Sevgi, and Leyla, who have been friends since university.
Ada is a successful general surgeon, while Sevgi is an ambitious lawyer. Leyla is a housewife with two children.
After being diagnosed with cancer, Sevgi refuses to undergo surgery and begins to seek alternative treatment methods. This search leads her to Ayvalık.
Ada and Leyla accompany Sevgi to Ayvalık so that she won’t be alone.
Starting a new life in Ayvalık, the three friends must confront their pasts, rediscover themselves, and understand what true friendship means.
Zeytin Ağacı is a drama series built on themes of friendship, family, love, loss, hope, and rebirth.
The first season of the series consists of 8 episodes. The second season began airing on Netflix on July 11, 2024.
Cast of Zeytin Ağacı (Another Self):
Tuba Büyüküstün (Ada)
The beautiful 42-year-old actress was born on July 5, 1982, in Istanbul, Turkey. Tuba Büyüküstün is a Turkish actress who has starred in around 10 series, but these series typically lasted for about a year. She played the role of “Ada” in the Netflix series Zeytin Ağacı.
Boncuk Yılmaz (Sevgi)
The 43-year-old Boncuk Yılmaz was born on May 13, 1981, in Istanbul, Turkey. She previously portrayed the character Saadet Koçovalı in the series Çukur from 2017 to 2021.
Seda Bakan (Leyla)
The 38-year-old Seda Bakan was born on October 10, 1985, in Kocaeli, Turkey. Although she has appeared in many series and films, she is best known for her role as “Feyyza” in the series “Kardeş Payı” from 2014 to 2015. She played the role of “Leyla” in the Netflix series Zeytin Ağacı.
Murat Boz (Toprak)
The 44-year-old Murat Boz was born on March 7, 1980, in Zonguldak, Turkey. Murat Boz is primarily a singer but has also appeared in a few series and three to four movies.
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