'Çöp Adam' is a captivating Turkish TV series that delves into the life of Tamer Yılmaz, a man who has been battling the hardships of life since a very young age. Despite facing numerous family problems and engaging in a constant struggle for survival, Tamer manages to protect the child within himself by turning all these challenging circumstances into a game. Abandoned by his parents and raised in a foster home with his sister Meryem, Tamer has now grown up, married, and become a father.
Tamer has worked in various jobs from a very young age. After being left in a foster home by his parents, he grew up there alongside his sister. Despite enduring countless hardships, Tamer's inner child remains alive. He earns a living by designing computer games and establishes a small company. Reserved and introverted, Tamer carries the scars of his difficult childhood. The one thing he truly shares with others is his wealth.
Peri is a successful and beautiful manager at a private bank in her early thirties. When her mother left her family to start a new life with her lover during Peri's formative years, she experienced great disappointment. Later, after her father went bankrupt, Peri was left alone with her sister, Naz. Devoted to her sister's well-being, Peri sacrifices her own life and social interactions to take care of Naz, who suffers from a controlling illness.
Berrin is Tamer's supportive and loving wife, whom he met in university. Despite objections from her father, who did not accept Tamer as a suitable son-in-law due to his upbringing in a foster home, she defied her family and married him. Berrin does her best to understand Tamer initially, but eventually accepts him as he is—a reserved, taciturn, and work-oriented individual. She deeply loves Tamer and is a selfless wife and caring mother.
Seko is Tamer's friend from the foster home, a handsome young man. Orphaned and without parents, he excelled academically like Tamer. He graduated in business administration and became Tamer's confidant and most trusted person. Seko is honest, trustworthy, and hardworking, and after Tamer establishes his company, they start working together.
Meryem is Tamer's beloved sister. Her fractured childhood shattered her trust in people and life itself. She finished high school but chose not to pursue further education. Meryem is socially detached, indifferent to her surroundings, and lacks ambition or goals. She feels most comfortable in casual, plain attire that hides her beauty.
Aysel lost her parents at a young age and grew up under the care of relatives who treated her as a servant. When she met Bülent, she saw him as her savior, and he recognized that he could exploit Aysel's loyalty. Aysel still finds her husband incredibly attractive and is fiercely jealous of him, constantly trying to control him. However, she is not particularly successful in this endeavor.
Bülent grew up being indulged and pampered by his mother. However, after his parents passed away one after the other, he found himself penniless and without completing his education. Unwilling to make an effort to earn a living, Bülent feels that Tamer, whom he neglected in the past, is now responsible for supporting them.
Yavuz, the ungrateful son of Nesrin, grew up without a father. Nesrin had to work day and night to provide for her child, resulting in Yavuz being neglected. Yavuz's childhood was spent in various places, sometimes in the kitchens of the houses Nesrin worked at, and other times in the homes of neighbors. He is burdened with complexes, lazy, and untrustworthy. Yavuz will do anything for quick wealth, without holding a job. He spends his days involved in idle pursuits, fueled by the money he can extract from his mother.
Damla, the single offspring of Tamer and Berrin, holds a special place in her father's affection and her mother's heart. She is aware of Bülent and Aysel's lack of love for her, and she feels the same way towards them. Damla finds joy in painting, exudes liveliness, and possesses a sharp intellect.
'Çöp Adam' weaves an engaging narrative around Tamer Yılmaz's life, highlighting his resilience and ability to turn adversity into a game. With an ensemble of characters facing their own challenges, the series explores themes of family, love, sacrifice, and unexpected encounters. As Tamer navigates the complexities of his newfound wealth and tries to reunite his family, he encounters Peri, and their lives intertwine, promising viewers an intriguing and emotionally charged story.