Children of Paradise

1.0 2025 1 Season

Drama Comedy Family

Iskender was a feared gangster in the dark alleys of Istanbul, known for his own rough code of honor—until betrayal left him bleeding and stripped of everything he had built. When he opens his eyes in a quiet Aegean tow…

Season 1

36 episodes

Episode 1

148 min

Episode 1

Though good at heart, İskender grows up on the streets, in orphanages, and in prisons. He survives solely through his own strength, fighting against every obstacle in his path. But one day his journey takes him to Arafköy, where he realizes that the true reality lies behind its walls. In this town on the warm shores of the Aegean—seemingly a piece of paradise—İskender carries the scars of his past on his back. As he is tested on his path toward becoming whole, he finds the love and longing he has been searching for here. Cennet Ana, little Ayşecik, Bayram the Fisherman, Adem the Wanderer, and Doctor Gönül—who extends a hand to everyone—all leave their mark on his life. But in Arafköy, it is not only İskender who bears a burden—everyone carries their own weight. And as İskender searches for answers, new and unexpected questions will arise before him.

İskender finds himself in a life he has never seen before in Arafköy. But while forced to keep playing the role of Kamil out of fear of being exposed, will he be able to hide the İskender inside him? With Gönül’s support, Arife takes new steps to reunite with her children. Adem, Yasemin, Nilüfer, and Menekşe embark on a big adventure for Arife’s children. But will Arife succeed in this struggle? Meanwhile, as Bayram disappears into the open seas with his boat, will he be able to find a new path for himself?

Just when İskender thinks everything is finally on track, he finds himself in trouble again. He must either save Muhsin and risk exposing his true identity, or protect his secret and leave Muhsin to his fate. So, which path will İskender choose this time? As Gönül grieves her father’s loss, how will she face Sarı Dayı alone? And in the middle of the storm, will Bayram be able to save the mermaid caught in his net? How will this tale come to an end?

Muhsin's condition has now turned into an internal reckoning for İskender. While Muhsin's illness continues, will Gönül and İskender find an opportunity to get closer? Ayla suddenly finds herself against the whole family. With the possibility of running into İskender at any moment, she embarks on a completely different path with Bayram. So, where will this path lead them? Sarı Dayı decides to go after the Çiçek Hotel this time. Will the Çiçek Hotel be able to withstand this attack? Adem, who has started working with his father, sees Sezen and Fırfır on his first day. This situation will drag them into a new adventure. So, where will this adventure end?

When İskender sees Ayla, he’s forced to confront everything he once ran from. The moment when all his secrets will come to light is fast approaching. As he struggles to help Ayşe open her eyes, his longing to restore things with Dr. Gönül to the way they once were only grows stronger. What will Ayla do once she regains her memory? What story brought her here? And after everything that’s happened, how will Bayram find his way back to life? Will Adem and Sezen be able to clear themselves of suspicion — or is the real question whether all those suspicions are actually true?

After disappointing Cennet, İskender tries for the first time to earn money through honest means. But will he manage to get Ayşecik to her surgery in time? How will Ayla’s realization of the growing closeness between İskender and Gönül affect everyone around them? Adem now has a reason to stay, but can his story with Sezen continue? Meanwhile, Bayram and his family, guided by Ayla’s influence, embark on new beginnings. But what will these changes bring them?

Although Ayşe’s surgery is unsuccessful, no one loses hope, because Ayşe herself teaches everyone what it means to hold on to hope. But the real question is: will they be able to protect that hope when it’s tested? A new threat looms over Arafköy. As danger approaches the town, all eyes turn to İskender. What will he do when faced with this peril? Will he be able to protect the people of the town? Meanwhile, the cousins search for a way to gain custody of Arife’s children, but will their efforts pay off? As Adem and Sezen’s love is put to the test, İskender finds himself caught between Gönül and Ayla. Will love be the force that guides them all through their trials?

Adem has discovered that İskender is not who he claims to be, he is not Kamil. But will İskender be able to stop Adem from revealing the truth? Sezen stands up to her father for the sake of her love for Adem. How will Şeref respond now? Can Sezen withstand her father’s relentless pressure in the name of love? Meanwhile, the cousins face their toughest battle yet for Arife’s children, this time against the menace of Şeref. As Şeref launches an attack on the entire family, the question remains: will İskender be able to protect them?

İskender and Gönül have come to a crossroads. Gönül can no longer endure and confronts İskender. What truths will be confessed during this confrontation? Sezen sacrifices herself for Adem and his family, submitting to Şeref. What will Adem do to save Sezen? While Bayram tries to forget his love, Yasemin is tested by the sacrifices she must make for hers. The cousins reunite once again and embark on a new adventure. Will they succeed this time?

İskender suddenly finds his greatest enemy Reşat standing right in front of him. Faced with the danger of his true identity being exposed, will İskender be able to take his revenge? Adem has managed to escape with Sezen, but now they must stay hidden. Will Şeref and Mümtaz be able to find them? And can Baytar Ahmet protect his children from them? İskender and Gönül have finally confessed their feelings for each other. What will Muhsin do now? Will he allow his daughter to be with the man who ruined his life?

Reşat begins to suspect that İskender is still alive. For this reason, he sends hitmen to Arafköy. Faced with his former friend and now enemy Döndegel, what will İskender do? Şeref has agreed to let Adem and Sezen marry, but will it end there? What new trials await Adem and Sezen? Although Çapa is innocent, he has been accused and is left helpless in the face of Yasemin. Will Yasemin be able to reach Çapa? Will the real thief be revealed?

Adem and Sezen are finally engaged and have begun dreaming about their wedding. But will everything really be that easy? Will the newfound lovers — Yasemin, Nilüfer and Bayram — ever be able to reach the happiness they long for? While İskender constantly lives under the threat of being exposed, everyone believes it’s finally his and Gönül’s turn to get married. But can İskender manage to hide his true identity while also starting a new life with Gönül?

Gönül has learned the truth and has left İskender. But will İskender, whose dreams are collapsing one by one, be able to stay on his feet? Feeling deceived and betrayed by the man she loves, how will Gönül endure this pain? Will she tell Cennet the truth? As if everything weren’t already difficult enough for İskender, Reşat also learns that he is still alive. War now stands at İskender’s door, threatening his town. As Reşat prepares to face him with an army at his side, will İskender be able to protect the people he loves?

Although İskender emerged victorious from his first confrontation with Reşat, the danger is far from over. Reşat is still free and continues to pose a significant threat to İskender. Now on a path of no return, İskender is preparing to take action to completely eliminate this threat. Ayla managed to escape from Reşat's clutches, saving İskender's life. However, the price of this action was very high for Ayla. Left to grapple with the trauma and consequences of her decisions, Ayla is now facing a completely different test. Gönül, shaken by learning İskender's true identity, still thinks of him despite all her disappointments.

İskender does everything he can to help Ayla, who is devastated, get her life back on track. However, as he gets closer to Ayla, he distances himself from Gönül. Gönül is deeply disappointed after seeing İskender and Ayla together. Meanwhile, Şükran makes an offer to her daughter. The cousins finally decide to fight for the inheritance they deserve.

The will has been revealed, and Şeref is cornered. What will Şeref do to avoid losing his fortune? Will he expose İskender’s true identity? While İskender believes that the will will finally bring peace to the entire family, Cennet does not share his optimism. The will will give rise to new problems within the family. How will the family confront these challenges? As Adem struggles under the weight of the secret he has learned about Sezen, Sezen is forced to face her father’s sins. How will they both decide what to do after learning these truths?

Will Ayla's ability to build a new life for herself offer hope for İskender and Gönül? As Sezen and Adem's henna preparations, bringing them one step closer to happiness, continue at full speed, the heavy secret Adem carries in his heart begins to weigh heavier. Torn between telling the truth to the woman he loves and remaining silent, Adem is left to grapple with his conscience. Will Adem be able to find the courage to tell Sezen everything? Or will this secret damage their relationship? Aylak Restaurant is still under construction. Will the cousins be able to get the opening ready for the henna night?

While Çapa continues working at the hotel in disguise, will Yasemin and the girls manage to keep him hidden from Süleyman? Sezen, upon learning the truth, is devastated by the thought that she has been living a lie. Seeing Sezen's state, İskender also feels cornered by his own life. The lies he told to his mother and everyone else have left him helpless. During this time, Gönül will be his greatest support. Will İskender be able to tell his mother his true identity? Will Mother Cennet accept him?

İskender’s identity has been revealed, his greatest fear has come true. What will İskender do now? Will he be able to face his family? Shattered by the news of Kamil’s death, will Cennet Ana accept İskender? And is the body that arrives really Kamil’s? While the cousins are shaken by the truth they’ve learned, they also begin to take a stand against İskender. Caught between his cousins and İskender, what choice will Adem make?

İskender has returned once again to where he began and has ended up behind iron bars. Will he be able to clear himself of the accusations? Will he be able to protect himself from Reşat in prison? Ayla, upon learning that İskender has been arrested, sets out on a hurried journey. At the end of this journey, will she be able to save İskender? While the whole family struggles for İskender, Mother Cennet is still distant from him. Will Cennet forgive her son and stand by him in court?

Even though Iskender's identity is revealed and he is cleared of all charges, his unease persists. Iskender continues his pursuit of Kamil, but where will the clues he finds lead him? Ayla, wanting to forge a new path for herself, decides to leave the town. What truths will the letter she leaves for İskender reveal? Bayram and Esmeray, having confessed their feelings to each other, will face new problems. Will the couple be able to keep their relationship a secret from Aytekin?

İskender found Haldun while looking for Kamil. Will he be able to help him recover? Does Haldun have information that will lead İskender to Kamil? The girls have learned about Süleyman’s illness. Will Süleyman be able to recover? Will Çapa and Yasemin be able to complete their engagement? Bayram and Esmeray have lied to hide their relationship. This lie will bring even bigger troubles upon them. How will Bayram and Esmeray get out of this trouble?

With the arrival of Ramadan, Arafköy is filled with a sweet hustle and bustle. What preparations will the townspeople make? How will Ramadan be spent in Arafköy? Adem and Sezen have kept the fact that they don't have a home a secret from their family, but this isn't a secret they can keep forever. How long can they keep it hidden? Bayram and Esmeray have run away, and Aytekin is on the run. Will the two be able to escape Aytekin? Where will this adventure lead?

Each of the cousins is struggling with their own problems. The solution to their problems lies with one person. Will the cousins be able to solve their problems with the help of this surprising neighbor? Ayşe is very upset because she wasn't included in the school play. Gönül comes up with the idea of putting on a play for Ayşe. All the cousins gather for this play. Will the cousins be able to make Ayşe happy? Will they be able to successfully pull off the play? While everyone is busy preparing for the theater play, an enemy from the past arrives. How will the town deal with this enemy?

Following Reşat's death, a new threat looms over the town. While the people of Arafköy live peacefully, unaware of everything, will they be able to escape this threat? After Haldun's death, the old thugs start arriving in Arafköy one by one. The task of hosting them falls to Sarı Dayı. Will Sarı Dayı be able to keep these thugs occupied? Bayram and Esmeray embark on another adventure chasing after Aytekin. This time, their mission is to protect Aytekin's rooster. Will Bayram be able to successfully complete the task given to him by Aytekin?

134 min