Turkish melodrama series Kader Bağları will air its 5th and final episode on Friday, October 28th, after a shorter-than-expected run on Fox TV. The show failed to achieve desired ratings amid heavy competition and will wrap up after just over a month on air.
Kader Bağları, starring Ayça Ayşin Turan and Serkan Çayoğlu, premiered September 30th to high hopes but struggled to retain viewers. Fox TV ultimately decided to conclude the big-budget production early rather than continue losing in the ratings war.
High Production Values
Kader Bağları stood out for its lavish production values, filming in locations across Turkey as well as Montenegro. With acclaimed director Ersoy Güler at the helm, the series had visual appeal.
Unfortunately, gorgeous cinematography and exotic settings weren't enough to attract an audience in a crowded TV landscape. Lower-than-hoped viewership sealed the expensive show's fate.
Plot and Characters
Ayça Ayşin Turan and Serkan Çayoğlu starred as star-crossed lovers Sevda and Kerem. Set in Istanbul, their families disapproved of their relationship.
As their romance faced adversity, dark secrets surrounding the elite Sipahioğlu family emerged to further test the fated couple. Supporting characters included Perihan, Nüzhet and the late Vedat.
Disappointing Ratings
Up against popular series, Kader Bağları floundered in ratings from the start. Heavy competition for viewers led Fox TV to cancel the show before commissions for future episodes were ordered.
For Turkish networks, ratings equal advertising money. While some fans are disappointed to lose a favorite show, TV reliance on ratings data leaves little room for underperformers.
Final Episode Preview
The October 28th series finale picks up after Vedat's shocking death with Kerem clinging to Sevda amidst grief. Meanwhile, Nüzhet schemes to separate the couple, even if Kerem is hurt.
Perihan makes an unexpected move that surprises Nüzhet. Long-held Sipahioğlu family secrets emerge, starting a new chapter for the doomed lovers.
Conclusion
Despite high expectations, Kader Bağları never found its audience. This Friday's 5th episode will be the last for the lavish but ill-fated Turkish drama.
While fans are sad to say goodbye, the competitive nature of television drove Fox TV's decision. For now, audiences await closure for Kerem and Sevda's turbulent romance.
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