KykNET & Kie's new Afrikaans-dubbed telenovela Verbode Liefde premieres tonight (5 July) at 20h00, replacing Jy is My Seun which ended last night.
For the lowdown on what to expect, please tap here:
Verbode Liefde - what it's about and who's in it
And tune in here for the first teasers:
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Episode 1
To her mother’s dismay, the young Zumrut turns down a marriage proposal by the rich businessman Adil Demirkan. Adil’s brother Abbas seduces a teenager, and his wife becomes suspicious.
Thursday 6 July 2023
Episode 2
Adil Demirkan confronts his brother Abbas with facts implying criminal activities and this aggravates their feud. By devious means Ulfet convinces her daughter Zumrut to accept Adil’s marriage proposal.
Monday 10 July 2023
Episode 3
Abbas is concerned about Adil's plans for him and Adil informs Azimet that he is going to marry Zumrut. Azimet tries to put a stop to it. Zumrut's mother Ulfet is overjoyed at the big wedding.
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Episode 4
It is Zumrut’s and Adil’s wedding and everything is going just fine until an unexpected guest shows up who will stun the whole community. On their way to their honeymoon destination an event occurs that will change their lives forever
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Episode 5
Zumrut is brought to the Demirkan family home in a bloody wedding dress. Azimet blames her for Adil’s death and accuses her of being unfaithful, cheating on Adil with Vahap.
Thursday 13 July 2023
Episode 6
Rustem is elated to see his daughter, but Ulfet isn’t. Zumrut leaves her parent’s home and is found by Abbat and taken to the hotel he has just bought.
Monday 17 July 2023
Episode 7
Abbas' plans to make Zumrut his go awry. Matters become more complicated when Serhat takes drastic steps to protect Sumrut.
Tuesday 18 July 2023
Episode 8
Rustem's disappointment in Zumrut puts Serhat's life in danger. Abbas's patience with Nevcihan runs out while Serhat makes decisions at work without Abbas's approval.
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Episode 9
The factory workers are celebrating their unexpected pay rise. Meliha spends a fortune on a new dress for the visit by the Demrikans to ask for Zumrut’s hand in marriage for Serhat.
Thursday 20 July 2023
Episode 10
Nevcihan leaves Abbas with the help of attorney Ejder. Serhat’s old friend Ihsan arrives in town. Zumrut marries Serhat and surprises both families with her decision about Adil’s inheritance.
Monday 24 July 2023
Episode 11
Ulfet is unhappy with Rustem and threatens him with divorce. Meliha discovers Serhat’s love letters to Zumrut and she and her mother Ulfet sell them to Abbas.
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Episode 12
To protect his daughter’s chastity Abbas cruelly assaults her friend Tolgahan, but his wife leaves him after the death of a young lady seduced by him.
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Episode 13
Azimet bemoans the man Abbas has become and suffers great emotional turmoil. Suhandan is infuriated by Abbas’s actions. As Serhat celebrates his birthday he is arrested.
Thursday 27 July 2023
Episode 14
There is a lot of confusion around Serhat’s arrest, and more drama ensues. Abbas retracts all the promises Serhat made to the staff.
Monday 31 July 2023
Episode 15
Azimet, the old matriarch, refuses to allow Zumrut to settle in, and continues to be as rude as possible. Suhandan lands herself in deep trouble when something about her past is revealed.
Premiere episodes of Verbode Liefde air on kykNET & Kie from Mondays to Thursdays at 20h00.