Episode 1 sets the stage for the entire series. Here’s what happens when you start watching:

Websites like Dizilah (as mentioned in this Reddit thread ) sometimes host specialized subtitles for fans.

Set in 1967, the first episode introduces (played by Erkan Petekkaya), a merchant navy captain who spent months away at sea. While his wife Cemile (Ayça Bingöl) manages their four children—Berrin, Aylin, Mete, and young Osman—Ali's return is marred by a devastating secret.

"Oyle Bir Gecer Zaman Ki" (English title: "As Time Goes By") is a Turkish historical drama television series that originally aired from 2010 to 2011. The show is set in the 1960s and 1970s in Istanbul and follows the lives of two families from different social backgrounds. The series explores themes of love, friendship, and social class differences against the backdrop of significant historical events in Turkey.

The first episode, which first aired on September 14, 2010, is a masterpiece of setup, introducing the key characters and the perfect family life that is about to be destroyed. It's the calm before a devastating storm.

Berrin (a politically active university student), Mete (a rebellious teenager), Aylin (a status-conscious young girl), and Osman (the innocent youngest son).

Some fansites, such as those noted on Facebook , offer community-contributed subtitles.