Portrait of a Scandalous Family (2024)
Portrait of a Scandalous Family is a 2024 Turkish-language drama series created by Hande Altaylı. It stars Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu, Fırat Tanış and Vahide Perçin.
Based on the true story of the Şakir Paşa family, an Ottoman dynasty shattered by scandal only to give rise to some of the 20th century’s greatest artists. In 1911, Şakir Paşa was a retired Ottoman commander and history writer living on Büyükada, when his eldest son Cevat returned from Oxford with an Italian wife. They all lived together in the family villa, where the bohemian Cevat was increasingly at odds with his military father, who disapproved of Cevat’s wife and lifestyle. But Cevat’s wife became infatuated with the older man, and he was unable to resist. So began a chain of events that tore the Şakir Paşa family apart, which is just the beginning of their remarkable story.
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What is Portrait of a Scandalous Family about?
Based on the true story of the Şakir Paşa family, an Ottoman dynasty shattered by scandal only to give rise to some of the 20th century’s greatest artists. In 1911, Şakir Paşa was a retired Ottoman commander and history writer living on Büyükada, when his eldest son Cevat returned from Oxford with an Italian wife. They all lived together in the family villa, where the bohemian Cevat was increasingly at odds with his military father, who disapproved of Cevat’s wife and lifestyle. But Cevat’s wife became infatuated with the older man, and he was unable to resist. So began a chain of events that tore the Şakir Paşa family apart, which is just the beginning of their remarkable story.
When was Portrait of a Scandalous Family released?
Portrait of a Scandalous Family was released on 15 December 2024.
How many episodes does Portrait of a Scandalous Family have?
Portrait of a Scandalous Family has 16 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Portrait of a Scandalous Family?
Portrait of a Scandalous Family was created by Hande Altaylı.