'Between The World and Us' ('Dünyayla Benim Aramda'), a Turkish Disney Plus series, unfolds a fascinating drama of a woman grappling with the emotional complexities of modern love and social media. The series focuses on Ilkin, portrayed by Demet Özdemir, a woman trying to keep her relationship with her distant lover, Tolga, played by Buğra Gülsoy, alive.
Throughout the course of their four-year relationship, which had once been flourishing, a sense of monotony and disconnection has started to creep in. Fearing the impending end of their relationship, instead of breaking up, Ilkin decides to find a way to save it, leading to the creation of the fake account. When Tolga becomes increasingly distant, Ilkin launches her plan into action, chatting with Tolga as if she's someone else under the pseudonym of 'Berlin'.
An interesting turn of events unfolds when Tolga wishes to meet 'Berlin'. This leads to the introduction of Sinem, played by Hafsanur Sancaktutan, a reserved, overlooked employee at Ilkin's magazine who has worked there for two years. Struggling to pay her rent and with little to expect from life, Sinem is initially fired by Ilkin. However, she is later presented with a proposal from Ilkin - to impersonate 'Berlin' and meet with Tolga for an evening, even signing a confidentiality agreement for it.
The show masterfully weaves the tension of modern relationships, intricacies of social media, and the ever-present question of identity in today's digital world. 'Between The World and Us' is an engaging and dramatic romantic series created by Hülya Gezer for Disney Plus, which started airing on September 14, 2022. The series features an impressive cast, including Demet Özdemir, Buğra Gülsoy, Hafsanur Sancaktutan, Metin Akdülger, and others.
'Between The World and Us' ('Dünyayla Benim Aramda') beautifully explores the complexities of human emotions, the intricate web of relationships, and the profound impact of social media on our lives. The series skillfully navigates through the tumultuous journey of love, deception, and self-discovery, highlighting the struggles of maintaining a relationship in the modern world.
It also delves into themes of identity, both real and virtual, and how these can intertwine and impact personal relationships. Through the characters of Ilkin, Tolga, and Sinem, the series puts forward a riveting portrayal of the lengths one can go to preserve a relationship and the blurred lines between reality and pretense.
The series has been praised and recognized, winning the Best Internet Series at the 48th Golden Butterfly Awards in 2022. It is currently available for streaming on Disney Plus.