The series debuted in Poland on July 18, 2024 on the TVP2 channel, replacing the popular “Forbidden Fruit”. “Love and Hope” is a Turkish soap opera that tells the story of a young girl, Zeynep. Her life changes drastically when her mother goes to prison and she discovers that the influential lawyer Bülent, who offers her support, is her biological father. Zeynep moves to Istanbul, where she must face new challenges, intrigues and secrets from the past.
Melis tries to convince Ege to return home, as Aunt Belkis requested. However, he has no intention of returning. “I feel like I’m losing a friend” – Melis confesses and angrily asks the boy what he feels about Zeynep.
Naciye and Handan plot behind Kuzey’s back, trying to get Elif fired from the law firm. Finally, they decide to take a risky step, sending a message from the man’s phone to the intern, proposing a meeting. “I will wait for you with a trembling heart” – reads the message.
Belkis encourages Feraye to find out who Zeynep’s mother is. “She ruined the atmosphere in your home” – explains. Will Bulent’s wife discover his secret?
Zeynep notices that Belkis is searching her room. The woman advises her not to cause trouble for Bulent’s family. The girl is not aware that Aunt Melis is Ege’s mother. Belkis does not give up and decides to follow Zeynep.
Meanwhile, Yildiz’s ex-partner sets a trap for her. On her way to meet her son, the woman is attacked. “You will not take the child custody case to court. And if you do, you will never see your son again,” she hears from the attacker.
Kuzey takes Handan and Naciye to lunch at the place where Elif is supposed to appear. The girl is convinced that she is going to meet Kuzey. “You will pay for what you did” – she says when she meets Handan instead of him at the restaurant.
Feraye still suspects that her husband is hiding something from her, which only increases her anxiety. In the meantime, Belkis follows Zeynep but loses sight of her when she gets into Ege’s car. Zeynep and Ege spend time together on the observation deck, where he looks after her after a minor ankle injury. The pair kiss. Elif, disappointed with Handan’s intrigues, decides to oppose her and begins collecting evidence of her actions. Meanwhile, Handan and Naciye wait for Elif in a café, worried about her absence. At the law firm, Fusun and Bulent are talking about Zeynep when Feraye suddenly appears, causing tension and revealing her growing suspicions.
Yildiz returns home after an unpleasant incident, trying to hide her well-being from her family. However, an unpleasant surprise awaits her there – Murvet’s sister throws her things out the door, accusing her of lies and inappropriate behavior. The conflict is growing, when Murvet reveals his frustrations about his difficult financial situation and accuses Yildiz of being irresponsible and not caring about the family’s future. Meanwhile, Kuzey receives an MMS message from Elif, in which she informs him that she is ending their cooperation because of his offensive suggestions towards her.
Zeynep can’t stop thinking about kissing Ege, which Melis notices, suggesting that Zeynep dreams of a rich life and a handsome boyfriend. Although Zeynep tries to establish a friendly relationship with Melis, she treats her coldly and warns her about the dangers of her dreams. At the same time, Ege can’t forget the events of the previous evening and is angry at himself for it., that he succumbed to emotions. Meanwhile, Feraye discovers that Fusun, whom Bulent introduced as a client, lied about knowing Zeynep, which arouses her suspicions and prompts her to investigate further.
Yildiz opposes Kuzey’s involvement in her family’s legal affairs, fearing that Elif will remember her former love for him. However, Elif reassures the family, emphasizing that the past no longer concerns her. Meanwhile, Kuzey, visited by Bulent, discusses his difficult relationship with his mother, who tries to persuade him to marry Handan. Kuzey expresses her doubts and reluctance to marry, wanting more authentic experiences than formalities. Finally, Feraye, suspecting that Zeynep has something to hide, goes to her father’s address, where she unexpectedly meets Belkis, who is also interested in Zeynep’s secrets.
Melis, accused by Ege of lying, admits that she told his mother that Ege would come home because Aunt Belkis was sad. Ege is confused and disappointed because Melis claims that she lied out of love for him, which complicates the situation between them. Meanwhile, Feraye and Belkis visit Cigdem to learn more about Zeynep’s family, but they encounter a difficult situation related to Cigdem’s past. Kuzey is forced to confront his mother, who refuses to apologize to Elif for her previous manipulations, and Elif learns that Kuzey and Handan are planning an engagement.
Zeynep and Ege meet on the terrace, where they have a sincere conversation about their feelings. Ege apologizes for the kiss, but he doesn’t regret what happened, and Zeynep admits she’s not mad at him. Meanwhile, Suat, Firdevs husband, shows interest in Murvet and her sister Yildiz, indicating a previous intimacy between them. Yildiz recalls her past and feels guilty about her marriage to Kursat, which was arranged by her sister to protect her from a relationship with Suat.
Series “Love and Hope” we can watch from Monday to Friday. The premiere episodes of the soap opera will appear on TVP 2 on the following dates:
- episode 17: Monday, August 26, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
- episode 18: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
- episode 19: Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
- episode 20: Thursday, August 29, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
- episode 21: Friday, August 30, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Episodes are also available online on the TVP VOD website.
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