About Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet, known in Turkey as Dolunay, is a warm 2017 romantic-comedy dizi that pairs a gifted young chef with the guarded, wealthy businessman whose household she comes to cook for. Nazli Piran is a talented gastronomy graduate with big dreams and an even bigger heart, while Ferit Aslan is a successful but emotionally walled-off heir who would rather schedule his feelings than feel them. When Nazli accepts a live-in private chef job at Ferit's lavish mansion, their worlds collide over simmering pots and stubborn pride.
What begins as a clash of temperaments slowly softens into a sparring, slow-burn romance, seasoned with family meddling, comic misunderstandings, and a household of memorable characters. Nazli's cooking starts to thaw Ferit's cold routines, even as outside pressures, jealous rivals, and old wounds keep threatening to spoil the recipe. The series leans into its food-and-feelings premise, treating each shared meal as a small step toward trust and tenderness.
Buoyant, clean, and feel-good, Dolunay became a beloved much-exported title that helped turn its leads into international stars. Built on the crackling chemistry between Can Yaman and Ozge Gurel, it delivers the comforting pleasures of the genre: banter, longing glances, meddling relatives, and a romance that is worth the wait. It remains a favorite gateway dizi for fans discovering Turkish rom-coms.