“Like a Dream (Rüya Gibi)” to Conclude with Episode 13
The Turkish television series “Like a Dream (Rüya Gibi)” has officially decided to end its run with its 13th episode. Despite launching with a strong cast and an intriguing storyline, the show was unable to achieve the expected rise in ratings and faced increasing economic pressures.
The series initially premiered on a weekday before being moved to Sunday evenings in an effort to reach a broader audience. However, even after the schedule change, the production failed to secure the desired viewership growth.
A Promising Start with a Strong Cast
Produced by TMC Film, “Like a Dream (Rüya Gibi)” attracted attention from its first broadcast thanks to its distinctive narrative and well-known cast members, including Seda Bakan, Uğur Güneş, Ahsen Eroğlu, Emre Bey, Şebnem Bozoklu, Celil Nalçakan, Devrim Yakut, and Menderes Samancılar. The ensemble created high expectations at the beginning of the season.
Schedule Change Could Not Reverse the Ratings Decline
Although the series was relocated to Sunday evenings to attract a new viewer base, it was unable to halt the downward trend in ratings performance. In recent episodes, the noticeable decline fueled discussions behind the scenes about the possibility of an early finale.
Final Decision Confirmed After Evaluation
According to journalist Birsen Altuntaş, the ratings results following the most recent episode played a decisive role in confirming the outcome. After discussions between the channel management and the production company, it was agreed that the series would conclude with Episode 13.
As a result, “Like a Dream (Rüya Gibi)” will complete its television journey after just 13 episodes, despite its promising launch and initial audience interest.
