Delikanlı premiere date revealed as Mert Ramazan Demir takes on Uzak Şehir

Published April 2nd, 2026 - 09:15 GMT
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ALBAWABA - Show TV has officially announced the broadcast date for its new project, 'Delikanlı' (The Young Man) staring Mert Ramazan Demir.

The series, notable for both its production quality and in-depth storyline, and written by Aybike Ertürk and her team, will bring Mert Ramazan Demir, who gained a large fan base with 'Yalı Çapkını' (The Seafarer), to the screen in a completely different role as 'Yusuf'.

A formidable rival to "Uzak Şehir," "Delikanlı," is coming!

The series "Delikanlı" is eagerly awaited. Directed by Zeynep Günay and Recai Karagöz, written by Aybike Ertürk, and produced by OGM Pictures, the first episode of the series, according to leaked information from behind the scenes, will air next week on Show TV. The planned airing day was Monday.

Delikanlı Mert Ramazan Demir Uzak Şehir

The latest information suggests the series will air on Monday, April 6th…

Do you think "Delikanlı" will dethrone "Uzak Şehir," which has been at the top for two seasons?

Melis Sezen will portray 'Hazan', and the series will explore the struggle for strength and survival in the shadow of an impossible love. Featuring popular actors like Salih Bademci and Mina Demirtaş, Delikanlı is preparing to bring a fresh perspective to the Monday night competition. Here are the plot, cast, and details of Show TV's new series, Delikanlı!

Yusuf (Mert Ramazan Demir), who grew up in the outskirts of Istanbul, is a beloved young man who tries to keep his family together against all odds and never bows down to injustice. His biggest dream is to build a quiet and humble life with his childhood sweetheart, Hazan (Melis Sezen). However, fate unexpectedly drags Yusuf into the heart of the underworld, ruthless power games, and sharp class conflicts.

Years later, Yusuf, who seems to have erased the traces of the past but returns with a completely different identity, finds that nothing is the same anymore. Trapped between the love in his heart and the fire of revenge in his soul, the young man will have to confront hidden secrets, the bleeding wounds of the past, and unexpected new emotions.

The official premiere date for Delikanlı, the new favorite of Show TV screens, has been announced.

The series, which has quickly generated great buzz with its trailers, will meet viewers with its first episode on Monday, April 6th at 8 PM. Produced by OGM Pictures, the series is preparing to make a strong entry into the fierce competition of Monday nights. The series, in which Mert Ramazan Demir's performance as Yusuf is eagerly anticipated, has already topped social media lists with its striking trailers.

One of the most frequently asked questions about the story of the series "Delikanlı" (Young Man) is whether the script is based on a real-life story. While the production company OGM Pictures is generally known for projects inspired by real-life stories (such as "Yalı Çapkını," "Camdaki Kız," and "Masumlar Apartmanı"), "Delikanlı" is a fictional drama written by Aybike Ertürk and her scriptwriting team.

However, because the series deals with the search for justice in the outskirts of Istanbul, class conflicts, and the harsh realities of the underworld, it offers the viewer a very familiar and realistic atmosphere.

Yusuf's journey from a young man in the neighborhood to the center of power games, while unfolding on a fictional ground, possesses a "realistic" narrative style with in-depth character analyses that explore social dynamics and human psychology. This universe, built on the themes of past wounds and revenge, invites the viewer into both familiar streets and a world of dark secrets.

Delikanlı cast
Mert Ramazan Demir - Yusuf
Melis Sezen
Salih Bademci
Mina Demirtaş