TRT 1's long-running Saturday night powerhouse Gönül Dağı has entered an unexpected turbulence in its 7th season in Autumn 2026. Once the unrivaled leader of the Turkish rating charts with double-digit figures, the beloved rural drama dropped to the 3-point rating bracket, sparking widespread rumors of a season crisis.
Behind The Sudden Drop
Industry insiders point out that the radical 15-year time jump introduced at the start of season seven deeply disrupted the show's established DNA. The departure of foundational stars like Semih Ertürk (Veysel) and Hazal Çağlar (Asuman) broke the iconic core dynamic between the cousins, leaving dedicated viewers disconnected from the new teen-focused storylines.
Moreover, fierce Saturday rivals such as Kanal D's Güller ve Günahlar and Star TV's rising contender Başkalarının Hayatı seized the opportunity, pushing Gönül Dağı down to third and fourth places across multiple demographic categories.
Cast And Character Overhauls
While Berk Atan (Taner) and Melis Sevinç (Selma) continue anchoring the show alongside Nazlı Pınar Kaya (Cemile), young talents like Yağız Kılınç portraying the grown-up Ali have stepped into the spotlight. However, fan feedback on social media clearly demands a return to the series' original warmth, rural solidarity, and grassroots inventions.
Production company Köprü Film is reportedly preparing critical script revisions for upcoming November episodes to win back the nostalgic audience before the rating dip becomes permanent.