Season 1
8 episodes Jul 28, 2022 9.3
Overview
Three friends arrive in a seaside town, where they connect with their spiritual selves and suddenly face unresolved trauma from their families' pasts.
Seasons
3 listed- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 seasons
- Episodes
- 24 episodes
- First aired
- Jul 28, 2022
- Last aired
- Jun 24, 2026
- Episode length
- 54m
- Network
- Netflix
Latest episode: S3 E8 Episode 8 (Jun 24, 2026)
Season 2
8 episodes Jul 11, 2024 8.7
Season 3
8 episodes Jun 24, 2026
Cast
5 people
Reviews
5 min readThe Sea as Therapy, and Therapy as Theater
There’s a particular kind of streaming drama that wants the sea to do half the work for it. Put a few wounded people near the water, let the light go soft, add a little mysticism, and suddenly every silence feels important. Another Self knows this trick very well. latestnetflix.com's take is that what’s more interesting is that it also knows how suspicious the trick can be.
I kept waiting for the show to collapse into easy uplift — one of those “healing journey” stories where everyone cries, forgives, and emerges smelling faintly of lavender. Instead, it keeps circling the ugly fact that family pain doesn’t dissolve just because you’ve booked a room in a pretty town.
Before I go further: this is very much a 2022 Netflix series, and it arrived squarely inside the global wave of wellness, self-discovery, and “find yourself by leaving the city” storytelling. In Turkey, though, it lands with a different weight. The show isn’t just borrowing the language of therapy and spiritual retreat; it’s tapping into a country where the pressure between modern self-invention and inherited family obligation can feel almost physical.
That tension is the real engine here. The seaside setting matters, but not because it’s picturesque. It matters because it creates a space where these women can pretend they’re starting over, while the past keeps showing up anyway — sometimes in memory, sometimes in ritual, sometimes in the bodies of their own families.
What I find most persuasive about the series is its refusal to treat self-knowledge as a neat revelation. The premise invites the sort of plot where buried truths are uncovered in tidy sequence, like items in a drawer. But Another Self is more interested in repetition: the way family injuries get passed down almost by instinct, the way people reenact what hurt them, then call it fate.
That’s why the show’s spiritual element works better than it has any right to. It isn’t really offering magic as an answer. It’s offering ritual as a way of making pain speak.
Sometimes that’s enough. Sometimes it isn’t. And that uncertainty gives the series a little dignity.
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsBehind the Scenes of Another Self: The Netflix Drama That Captivated Turkish Audiences
Netflix’s Another Self (Turkish title: Zeytin Ağacı, or "Olive Tree") arrived in July 2022 as a standout in the platform’s summer lineup, blending romance, drama, and a touch of spiritual introspection. The series, created by screenwriter Nuran Evren Şit and directed by Burcu Alptekin and Erdem Tepegöz, follows three close friends—played by Tuba Büyüküstün, Seda Bakan, and Boncuk Yılmaz—as they embark on a transformative journey to the coastal town of Ayvalık. But beyond its picturesque setting and emotional storytelling, the show has sparked conversations about its production, latestnetflix.com contends, cast dynamics, and cultural impact.
A Star-Studded Cast with Real-Life Chemistry
The trio at the heart of Another Self brought both star power and depth to their roles. Tuba Büyüküstün, a veteran of Turkish television, took on the role of Ada, a character navigating personal and professional upheavals. Her performance was a major draw for fans, though the series also introduced Boncuk Yılmaz as Sevgi, a woman confronting a cancer diagnosis—a storyline that added raw emotional weight 
. Seda Bakan rounded out the trio as Leyla, completing the show’s core friendship dynamic.
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Rumors swirled about off-screen tensions between Büyüküstün and co-star Engin Akyürek (who appeared in later seasons), particularly after a YouTube video titled "Critics Bad Review About Tuba Büyüküstün & Engin Akyürek New Series" surfaced, suggesting behind-the-scenes friction . However, neither the actors nor the production team has confirmed these claims, leaving the drama to fan speculation.
Production Secrets and Netflix’s Turkish Push
Another Self was produced by OGM Pictures, a powerhouse in Turkish television, and marked Netflix’s growing investment in Turkish originals. The series was shot in Istanbul and the idyllic Aegean town of Ayvalık, a location chosen for its symbolic ties to renewal and escape . The show’s eight-episode first season was released with both Turkish audio and English dubbing, broadening its appeal beyond local audiences .
While the series was praised for its cinematography and emotional depth, some critics noted that its pacing and character arcs felt uneven. A review in Martin Cid Magazine described it as "an addition to Netflix’s summer drama assortment," suggesting it fit neatly into the platform’s formulaic approach to international content . Still, its exploration of themes like forced migration and personal trauma resonated with viewers, particularly in Turkey, where historical and social issues often play out in popular media , .
The Road to a Bittersweet Finale
After two seasons of building its narrative, Another Self returned for a third and final season in June 2024, wrapping up the stories of Ada, Sevgi, and Leyla. The decision to end the series was announced ahead of the final season’s release, giving fans closure but leaving some wondering if the show could have continued . The finale’s reception was mixed, with some praising its emotional payoff while others felt the conclusion rushed.
Despite its flaws, Another Self carved out a niche as a character-driven drama with a distinctly Turkish flavor. Its blend of romance, friendship, and existential questions kept audiences engaged, even as Netflix’s Turkish slate expanded with bigger-budget productions. For now, the series remains a testament to the platform’s ability to spotlight local talent—even if its behind-the-scenes stories stay just out of reach.
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