Dogu
Doğu is a 2021 Turkish absurdist comedy-drama created by and starring stand-up comedian Doğu Demirkol, loosely inspired by his own life. The series follows Doğu — a young man who fails at practically everything — as he stubbornly chases his dream of becoming a comedian, with little support from those around him. Sharp, self-aware, and packed with observational humor, it's a refreshingly original Turkish comedy about ambition, failure, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2021-03-31
Doğu is upset when his ex-girlfriend Zeynep, who is now his teacher, gives him a zero in his oral exam. He must now finish his computer engineering degree, which has been unfinished for 7 years, in order to become a comedian, the profession he really wants to pursue. His annoyingly successful sister tries to convince his family, who have given up on him, that he only has one quiz left to finish school, while at school he tries everything to get a make-up exam.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2021-03-31
Believing that Doğu needs to network before he can become a comedian, Özgür introduces him to his actor friend Muhsin, who lives in Cihangir. Their trip to Cihangir, where every street allegedly smells of art, will be a highly experimental experience for Özgür and Doğu.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2021-03-31
Visiting his old school friends, all of whom, unlike him, are married and have good jobs, Doğu takes Özgür with him. Dogu, who has been taking jokes about him all day and trying to fit in with his friends, finally raises the flag of rebellion. Özgür, on the other hand, has an issue with Ulaş, the younger son of the house.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2021-04-07
Zeynep invites Doğu to dinner alone after years. Moreover, she has a surprise that she thinks Doğu will be very happy; tickets to the stand up night. Doğu starts to question why he is in the audience and they are on the stage, and gets more and more nervous with the jokes of the comedians targeting him.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2021-04-07
As if being rejected by Esma and being kicked out of school because he didn't look like a student wasn't enough, Doğu follows Özgür's idea and is booed enthusiastically by the entire audience on the stage of a personal development event where he goes to do stand-up.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2021-04-14
Özgür and Doğu finally manage to get into one of the famous high-society hangouts, albeit with difficulty. While Özgür is trying to enjoy the atmosphere where the drinks flow like water and everyone is having fun, Doğu can't help teasing everyone left and right. Özgür has too much to drink and the night ends with an unexpected temptation for Doğu.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2021-04-14
On the morning of a night full of sins, Doğu finds himself first at the funeral and then at the condolence house with his family. His attempts to use the opportunity to convert his father to the faith are also fruitless. Overwhelmed by the endless advice of his relatives and trying to console his cousin, Doğu will question life, death and his own life again.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2021-04-21
Doğu, who is saying goodbye to his schoolmates with the enthusiasm of having given his last quiz, finds himself in the auditions for the talent contest with Özgür's surprise application. Will this new environment, where Michael Jacksons are on the prowl, lead Doğu to his dreams?
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2023-04-18
While Doğu and Özgür are in the café, the talent contest in which Doğu participates is broadcasted. The whole of Turkey watches the footage of him being booed and receiving three "No's".
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2023-04-18
Doğu and Özgür go to the Comedy Club but things don't go as they expected. An actor friend sends them to an audition at an agency he trusts. Doğu auditions and Özgür starts a fight.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2023-04-18
On Eid al-Adha, Doğu goes to visit his family. When Doğu turns everyone against each other and makes a mess, they make their way back home.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2023-04-25
Doğu argues with his mother because he is always at home. It is time to find a job. First he knocks on the door of his uncle, a businessman.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2023-05-02
Doğu meets new comedians at the Comedy Club he goes to. There are original characters among them. Will Doğu succeed on stage?
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2023-05-09
Doğu goes with Özgür to register at the gym. Afterwards, he has to go to the military office. When he goes to the school for his documents, he meets Zeynep and receives unexpected news from her.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2023-05-16
Doğu receives the water order to the house. He likes the woman who gives the carboy and tries every possible way to get it removed.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2023-05-23
Doğu and Özgür go to the Grand Bazaar for shopping. As a result of Özgür's fight with the shopkeepers, Doğu worries about being late for his show at BKM.
1. Offer
Air Date: 2025-01-31
Doğu meets a girl after stand-up, but his conscientious sensitivities complicate things.
2. A Dignified Job
Air Date: 2025-01-31
While playing big brother to a rich boy, Doğu questions his own life.
3. Merveler
Air Date: 2025-02-07
Doğu tries to adapt to the luxurious life of his rich girl Merve.
4. This Man My Father
Air Date: 2025-02-14
When Doğu is injured, he goes to the hospital where his father works. He does not see the fatherhood he seeks from his father.
5. Friend Wedding
Air Date: 2025-02-21
Doğu goes to his friend's wedding. His incompatibility causes him to question his life.
6. Responsible Manager
Air Date: 2025-02-28
Doğu, want to take more initiative in his uncle's company. Fall into things that you never knew.
7. Artificial Intelligence
Air Date: 2025-03-07
Doğu takes the oral exam in his master's course. He explains artificial intelligence in the most academic way.
8. Aydın
Air Date: 2025-03-14
Doğu meets Aydın, another version of himself in a parallel universe.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2026-06-05
Doğu's million dollar ad at a döner shop turns into a fight to save his career, until a call from a famous film director changes everything.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2026-06-12
Doğu goes to his first meeting with Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Meanwhile, Özgür hosts his office colleagues at his stylish residence appartement.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2026-06-19
While struggling with the audition, Doğu is also pushed by his mother for a spiritual cleansing and enters an endless loop of repentance in the bath.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2026-06-26
Determined not to lose his role in Ceylan's film, Doğu knocks on every door to scrape together money for a paid military exemption.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2026-07-03
Doğu panics upon discovering other candidates for the lead, while a woman too good to be true steps into his life.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2026-07-10
Pressured by Özgür's "artists live in Nişantaşı" claim, Doğu finds himself hunting for an affordable, "cozy" apartment in the area.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2026-07-17
Waiting hopelessly for a call from Nuri Bilge Ceylan for days, Doğu receives an offer from Ece that he can hardly refuse.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2026-07-24
Thanks to his new blonde toupee, Aydın embarks on forbidden love affairs. Meanwhile, fate brings him face to face with Doğu once again.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
2021-03-31
Episodes
32 (4 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
