La traición makes its debut on Telecinco this Wednesday as one of the summer’s most anticipated programs. The Turkish adaptation features three leading actors who headline the adaptation of a widely watched Korean drama concept. The trio of Hatice Şendil, İsmail Demirci and Sera Kutlubey carry the emotional weight of a love triangle central to this new interpretation, inspired by the storyline from The Queen’s House. This review takes a closer look at Telecinco’s Turkish series, exploring the characters and their tangled relationships without losing the core essence of the original premise.
Neslihan (Hatice Şendil)
Intelligent, strong, educated, and genuinely kind, Neslihan comes from affluence and is married to Murat. She believes her world is secure and comfortable until betrayal shatters the illusion. Neslihan’s life is upended when she discovers her husband’s infidelity, forcing her to reassess her sense of stability, loyalty, and the future she envisioned for her family. Her journey is framed by resilience and a determined drive to safeguard her children while navigating the upheaval in her marriage. The story follows her as she weighs the choices that could alter the course of everyone she loves, testing her limits and revealing a depth of character that moves beyond conventional melodrama.
Murad (İsmail Demirci)
Murad is a man who rose through society thanks in part to his wife Neslihan. He is charismatic and attractive, drawing people toward him, yet beneath that charm he harbors Narcissistic traits and a dependence on his wife’s family business for his status. He uses his influence to preserve the life he has built, but the dynamics shift as the truth about his behavior becomes harder to ignore. The tension in his character lies in wanting to maintain power and respect while facing the consequences of his choices within a marriage that provides him status but not satisfaction.
Damla (Sera Kutlubey)
Orphaned early and raised with the support of a guardian after losing her parents, Damla grows into a young woman who channels her experiences into her art. She studies Fine Arts and works to define her own path in life. When she encounters Murat, a married man who captivates her, her life takes a dramatic turn. The relationship she pursues with Murat disrupts established boundaries, drawing her into a web that tests her ethics, ambitions, and capacity for intense desire. Damla’s presence adds a bold energy to the narrative, challenging Neslihan and reshaping the dynamics within the family.
Şahika (Perihan Savaş)
Şahika is Neslihan’s mother and a consummate professional who values power, control, and the family business. Her disciplined, stern nature reflects a person who places responsibility above personal comfort. After a painful family tragedy, she withdraws from the household to live on her own, wrestling with guilt over a daughter who died in her adolescence. Şahika’s pursuit of the best for her family, even at a distance, highlights the generational and emotional strains that ripple through the storyline, reminding viewers that ambition can carry a heavy emotional toll.
In the first episode of Betrayal
Neslihan appears to enjoy a picture-perfect family life with Murat and their two children, a balance many would envy. A sudden health scare at the gym brings Damla into his orbit in a surprising way. Damla’s support becomes a bridge between a trusted friend and a dangerous complication, as Neslihan invites Damla to stay in the guesthouse to lend a hand during a difficult time. The decision sets off a chain of revelations as Neslihan slowly uncovers the true nature of her husband’s relationship with the guest.
THIS IS A TRAIZON
Within a family epic, Neslihan is portrayed as a woman who seems to inhabit an idyllic life alongside her husband and two children. Damla emerges as a young designer whose relationship with Murat takes her into the inner circles of Neslihan’s world. She forms a new bond with Neslihan with a calculated plan to weave herself into the family life, aiming for a power shift that would elevate her own position. The story unfolds with Damla seizing opportunities as they arise, while Neslihan faces the painful discovery of her husband’s betrayal and fights to protect her family. As the plot advances, Neslihan’s resolve strengthens, and she finds the strength to face the betrayal head on, keeping her family at the center of every decision.
Health scares, family loyalty, and a calculated game of affection intersect as Damla manipulates events to challenge the marriage. Neslihan’s response to the betrayal becomes a testament to her resilience, her love for her children, and her willingness to endure hardship in defense of the ones she cherishes. The narrative emphasizes how trust can fracture under pressure, and how a single choice can ripple through a household to touch the lives of everyone involved [Citation: Telecinco review].