The Cost Of Lies

A slow-burning Turkish crime drama that tightens its grip with family secrets, moral compromises, and a doomed romance.

Created by

Mehmet Ada Öztekin

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Deniz Baysal, Çağlar Ertuğrul, Timuçin Esen

Overview

Adem turns his life upside down with a surprise he makes for his son, Arda. What seems like an innocent gesture leads to an irreversible downfall in Adem’s life, bringing him to the brink of losing his job, his wife Canan, and even his son. Things take a further turn for the worse with the arrival of his charismatic yet cunning brother, Kartal, during this difficult period. As the two brothers challenge the law, the only person who can bring about their downfall is Police Officer Ayşe. Kartal’s unexpected encounter with Ayşe and his subsequent love for her will shift the balance entirely.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, betrayal, crime, morality

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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