Wounded Birds

Wounded Birds

One day they will fly.

On Kanal D

20191 season177 episodes50 min7.1 / 10

A serialized melodrama centered on two traumatized siblings and the broken man who loves one of them, sustained across 177 episodes of survival, family violence, and redemptive connection.

Yaralı Kuşlar (الطيور الجريحة / Wounded Birds) is a 2019 Turkish drama following Meryem and her adopted younger brother Ömer — two orphaned siblings whose lives are shattered when their violent, manipulative father returns from prison, using Ömer as a tool for crime. Fleeing to Istanbul to escape the destruction he leaves behind, Meryem crosses paths with Levent — a man broken by his own tragic loss. Two wounded souls, one powerful love story, and a fight to survive against all odds.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Wounded Birds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.

  • Is Wounded Birds violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Wounded Birds scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is Wounded Birds easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.

  • Does Wounded Birds leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

50/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Wounded Birds

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Wounded Birds

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Wounded Birds, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Wounded Birds, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Wounded Birds, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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