“Piyasa (Invisible Ties)” is a bold Turkish drama series that pulls back the curtain on the cutthroat world of media and entertainment. Set against the dazzling yet deceptive backdrop of Istanbul, the series explores how ambition, dark secrets, and personal sacrifices intertwine to shape destinies.
The title Piyasa translates to “market” or “exchange,” perfectly capturing the series’ exploration of transactional relationships in the high-stakes world of media and celebrity. In this universe, every interaction is laden with hidden motives, where personal values and ambitions are bought and sold in an ever-shifting marketplace of power.
Piyasa delves into a narrative brimming with intense emotions and intricate power struggles. At its core, the story follows Münevver—a woman burdened by the weight of a destiny as heavy as the wedding dress she is destined to wear. Desperate to save her family, she entrusts her fate to a stranger, setting in motion a journey that carries the dark secrets of a humble beginning into the glittering yet ruthless world of Istanbul.
Amidst this turbulent backdrop, Turkey’s biggest star, Kenan Akın, grapples with his own inner demons. Despite his luminous presence on screen, his personal life is shadowed by loneliness and unavoidable addictions. His turbulent relationship with his manipulative mother, Keriman Akın, further complicates his existence, highlighting the harsh realities behind fame.
Meanwhile, the narrative deepens with the intertwining paths of characters like Şefik Arzen, a man haunted by his past while teetering on the edge of present sins, and the Ceylan siblings—Özge and Gani—whose turbulent love story is fraught with conflict between familial loyalty and personal ambition.