In an exclusive interview with Demet Evgar, the lead of Blooming Lady, we delved into the series’ impact on the television landscape. Demet Evgar discussed the show’s departure from patriarchal themes, its blend of comedy and tragedy, and its resonance with audiences amidst a sea of heavy dramas.
Bahar is one of those women we’ve missed watching on TV. Despite facing various forms of bullying and pressure, she continues to persevere her hopeful outlook. Bahar’s story goes beyond just resilience; it represents something much deeper. How would you describe Bahar and her world?
Bahar’s world, or rather her history, divides into two parts. At the point where she forgets to live, ironically, the threat of losing her life becomes her wake-up call. And then she says, “No, I am the captain of my ship, and I am sailing it out to sea for myself.” She experiences many difficulties in that open sea, but she also reaches calm waters. As she realizes her own “spring” her confidence and strength blossom. Without interpreting her age or status as a “label” and without accepting it, she fearlessly dives into life from scratch. And while doing so, she embraces those around her, approaching them from a protective, giving, and thoughtful standpoint; she actually uses the “language of love” that we often shout about, bringing spring for them too.
Demet Evgar: ”Blooming Lady truly bloomed among the dominance of patriarchal-themed series.”
For the past few years, the main concept in TV series has been about troubled families, troubled characters, and heavy dramas. During this time, the world and the country’s problems also intensified. It seemed like viewers needed a breath, but it wasn’t being noticed. The success of Blooming Lady seems to have helped the industry understand the audience’s expectations more clearly. Do you think Blooming Lady can change things in terms of TV series?
I believe it already has; in our industry, successful works that are embraced by the audience are quickly recognized as a “trend,” and we see many works in different shades of the same genre. Blooming Lady truly bloomed among the dominance of patriarchal-themed series. It’s not just a “woman’s work” in the traditional sense. Yes, there’s a woman leading the way, but actually, life leads the way. In Blooming Lady, we see pure comedy, humor amidst tragedy, villainy, and healing. All of these elements are like branches of a tree, coming to life.
This exclusive interview with Demet Evgar was published in Episode’s MIPTV 2024 issue.
