Sakincali Cancelled After 5 Episodes: NOW TV Makes Final Decision
The much-discussed drama Sakincali, starring Özge Özpirinçci and Salih Bademci, has been officially cancelled.
NOW TV has pulled the plug on the series after only five episodes, marking a disappointing end to a project that brought the star duo together for the second time.
The cancellation is confirmed to be a result of consistently low ratings, despite strong performances from the lead actors and high pre-release expectations.
A First in Özge Özpirinçci’s Career
For the first time since her acting debut, Özge Özpirinçci has experienced the cancellation of a series in which she played the lead role.
Meanwhile, Salih Bademci adds Sakincali to a recent streak of short-lived projects — Yalancı, Dilek Taşı, and Başka Bir Gün also ended early.
Production Halted Before the Announcement
According to industry sources, filming for Gold Film’s production was suspended last week.
The channel was waiting to evaluate this week’s episode 3 ratings before making a final decision.
However, following the updated data on Wednesday morning, NOW TV made its verdict:
Sakincali will end with Episode 5.
The cast and crew were informed shortly after the decision.
What Was Sakincali About?
Özge Özpirinçci portrayed Süreyya, a grieving mother whose life collapses after the tragic loss of her child.
Salih Bademci played Çetin, a mafia figure whose path becomes intertwined with Süreyya’s turmoil and her pursuit of justice.
Synopsis:
Sakincali told the story of a woman rising from grief into a fierce fight against corruption, betrayal, and buried secrets. With themes of revenge, moral conflict, and solidarity, the series aimed to deliver a deeply emotional narrative centered on resilience and truth.
The Gökmen family—owners of the well-known flower and gift delivery company Bu An İçin—find themselves thrown into chaos during their 15th-anniversary celebration.
Behind the scenes, Nazım Gökmen’s dangerous alliances trigger a chain of events that expose hidden betrayals and plunge the family into crisis.
The fallout forces Süreyya into a battle she never anticipated, ultimately becoming the driving force of the drama.
Cast & Characters
The series featured a strong ensemble cast, including:
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Özge Özpirinçci as Süreyya
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Salih Bademci as Çetin
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Cem Bender
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Nihal Yalçın
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Olgun Toker
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Berk Bakioğlu
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Asiye Dinçsoy
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Lidya Atlik
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Seray Özkan
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Miray Akay
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Beyti Engin
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Özgür Cem Tuğluk
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Aslı Omağ
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Ali Mavi Yücel
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Gurur Çiçekoğlu
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Zeynep Eronat
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Umay Anadolu
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Nazlı Bulum
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Ergün Metin
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Merve Çağıran
Directed by Arda Sarıgün and written by Ayça Üzüm, the series had all the elements of a gripping crime drama — but its ratings struggle proved insurmountable.
Final Thoughts
The cancellation of Sakincali marks one of the earliest endings of the 2025 Fall Season.
Despite strong acting and an intriguing premise, the show could not build the momentum needed to survive in a highly competitive prime-time landscape.
Episode 5 will serve as the series finale.
