Deep in Love premiered in October in Türkiye and has been continuing its run with strong ratings. Starring Deniz Baysal and Ulaş Tuna Astepe, the series draws viewers in with its emotional depth and Black Sea atmosphere. We sat down with its leading stars to talk about their characters, the story’s emotional journey, and what will make Deep in Love connect with audiences around the world.
Deniz Baysal: No matter how stubborn they are or how much they clash, Esme and Adil are constantly drawn to each other. If they could be together, they’d have a power as strong as the Black Sea itself.
I’d love to hear about the series from your perspective. How did Deep in Love make you feel, and what drew you to this project the most?
The first thing I felt when I read Deep in Love was sincerity. The story is very layered, yet it has a warmth that really touches you. Esme’s inner conflicts, her strength and vulnerability, deeply moved me. Her emotional journey felt like a very real and relatable woman’s story. Also, the team’s vision and the show’s cinematic tone made this project feel truly special to me.
Esme is a woman torn apart from the man she loves and grieving the loss of her baby. Despite her anger toward Adil, she still visits him after shooting him. How would you describe Esme and what she’s going through?
I think Esme is a very fair woman. She carries a love that’s been blended with pain, one that hasn’t faded even after twenty years. Both Esme and Adil are, in a sense, still like the children they were back then, trapped in the lives they never got to live. Through it all, Esme is the one who feels the deepest loneliness. She may look like she’s surrounded by a big family, but deep down, she’s incredibly alone.
How do you think Esme’s tough side will change when she finds out Eleni is actually the baby she lost?
She may be stubborn, but Esme has always managed to fit into the Furtuna family, living quietly behind the walls she’s built around herself. Once those walls fall and she learns her daughter is alive, we’ll see a completely different Esme. Who’ll end up facing the consequences… We’ll have to wait and see.
How would you describe Esme and Adil’s relationship? How do you think their bond will evolve in the upcoming episodes?
No matter how stubborn they are or how much they clash, Esme and Adil are constantly drawn to each other. If they could be together, they’d have a power as strong as the Black Sea itself. For now, they’re living their love through the pain they cause one another, like the mountain and the sea. 🙂 I don’t know what awaits them, but I’m sure our writers will portray these changes beautifully.
If you were to introduce the series to international audiences, which aspects would you highlight? What do you think makes Esme’s story universal?
At its core, Esme’s story is about a woman’s rebirth. The themes of love, loss, forgiveness, and self-discovery are universal, resonating across all cultures. With its emotional depth and strong female lead, the series offers a story audiences everywhere can see themselves in.
Read our exclusive interviews with the Deep in Love cast here.
