The Turkish comedy-drama medical series Bahar will premiere on the Ukrainian television channel Bigudi on September 3 at 8pm, broadcasting daily. The show centers on a woman who revives her medical ambitions two decades after setting her career aside for her family.
In the lead role, Bahar features Demet Evgar, one of Turkey's most prominent actresses known for her roles in series such as The Yard and Flames of Fate. She plays alongside Bugra Gulsoy, who portrays Doctor Evren. The plot follows Bahar, a medical school graduate who chose to devote 20 years of her life to her husband Timur and their children rather than practicing medicine.
Her routine changes abruptly when a sudden illness brings her to the brink of death. The necessity of surgical intervention, combined with unexpected discoveries regarding her family, forces her to re-evaluate her life choices and return to medicine to fulfill her deferred dream.
A journey of second chances and medical trials
Re-entering the medical field requires Bahar to become a student once again, navigate professional tests, and adjust to hospital life while addressing her personal relationships. Rather than portraying an idealised figure, the series depicts the lead character as realistic and flawed, showing her making mistakes, experiencing workplace confusion, and facing comical mishaps as she starts over from scratch.
The project combines medical drama, family dynamics, romance, and comedy. Serious topics including severe illness, marital crisis, infidelity, professional realization, and self-discovery are presented alongside self-irony, framing the narrative around a woman choosing to prioritize her own desires after years of living for others.
Symbolically, the title of the series derives from the Turkish word for spring. The name reflects a new season in the main character's life as she launches a new career, experiences new emotions, and puts her personal goals first after two decades of domestic devotion.
South Korean origin and international awards
The series is an official adaptation of the South Korean television drama Doctor Cha, which was released on the streaming service Netflix in 2023. While retaining the core premise of a former medical graduate returning to her career after a long hiatus, the Turkish adaptation incorporates its own style, expanded humor, romantic storylines, and dramatic developments.
Bahar achieved significant recognition both domestically and internationally. The show was nominated at the PRODU Awards in the non-Spanish language contemporary telenovela category and holds a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on IMDb based on more than 2,000 user reviews.
At the Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards, Turkey's prominent television ceremony, the production won three major categories. The show was named best series of the year, Demet Evgar won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Bahar, and Neslihan Yesilyurt received the directing award. Actor Bugra Gulsoy also earned a nomination for Best Actor at the event.
Broadcast schedule on Bigudi
Bigudi, a Ukrainian entertainment network aimed primarily at female audiences, will air Bahar daily in its prime-time slot. Viewers can watch the show starting September 3 at 8pm.
