16.01.2026 22:20
Since its debut, the Jasmine series has never left the center of discussions, and its season finale once again raised reactions. The show, which has faced criticism for not considering ethical and social sensitivities, also caused discomfort with its season finale scene. The scene responding to the 'last wish' of a seriously ill young person was deemed unacceptable by viewers.
The Jasmine series has been at the center of discussions since the very first day it aired. Due to its boundary-pushing narrative in the first episode, the production became a target of criticism, and with the scene in the season finale, it is once again at the heart of the debates.
A CONTROVERSIAL PRODUCTION FROM START TO FINISH
The series, starring Asena Keskinci, had created a significant public outcry due to the dialogues used in the first episode and the way relationships between characters were portrayed. Some viewers harshly criticized the production, arguing that it did not take ethical and social sensitivities into account from the very first episode.
THE FINAL SCENE OVERFLOWED THE CUP
In the season finale, the scene where the character Yasemin responds to a seriously ill young man's "last wish" became one of the most talked-about moments of the series so far. The narrative style used in the scene and the implied intimacy were found disturbing and unacceptable by many viewers.
Comments made on social media suggested that the series has followed a similar line since the beginning and that creating controversy was a conscious choice. Viewers described the handling of such an extremely sensitive topic, especially illness, in this way as emotional exploitation.
CALL TO RTÜK
After the final episode, some viewers and civil society representatives called on RTÜK to investigate the production. In the posts, it was argued that the series exceeded the limits of freedom and artistic expression, conflicting with social values.
As the discussions grow, there has been no official statement yet from the series team or the broadcasting channel. However, there are comments suggesting that public reaction may increase even more before the possible new season of the series.
RTÜK had imposed the highest administrative fine and a sanction of removal from the catalog on Jasmine's first episode, stating that it was "contrary to the national and spiritual values of society, general morality, and the principle of family protection."