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Early Bird - Episode 144 | Erkenci Kus
Erkenci Kus (English title: Early Bird) is a Turkish-made romantic comedy series by Gold Film.
Sanem (Demet Özdemir) is a girl who works in her father's grocery store and is loved by everyone. But her family tells her that she will marry if she can't find a job. Sanem starts working in an advertising agency to avoid getting married. But she doesn't know what awaits her in her new job. The manager of his company is the handsome, intelligent and cultured Can (Can Yaman). Since Sanem always manages to get into trouble, this situation attracts Can's attention and a great love story begins.
Production : Gold Film
Producer : Faruk Turgut
Director: Çağrı Bayrak - Aytaç Çiçek
Scenario: Aslı Zengin - Banu Zengin Tak - Ayşe Kutlu
Cast:
Demet Özdemir - Sanem Aydın
Can Yaman - Can Divit
Özlem Tokaslan - Mevkibe
Cihan Ercan - Zebercet
Öznur Serçeler - Leyla Aydın
Berat Yenilmez - Nihat
Birand Tunca - Emre Divit
Sevcan Yaşar - Aylin
Anıl Çelik - Cey Cey
Tuğçe Kumral - Deren
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[@Deegee-je8dz]

I love how Can is always around Sanem making sure she’s okay! 🥰

[@OlgaAguiam]

Não percebo agora também o detetive é cínico?

[@angelalabauve9131]

How he follows her everywhere…. so adorable 🥰 ❤🥰

[@carmenalmandres1549]

THE QUOTES!!! I love when Sanem recites the quotes from her book. It makes us understand how deeply the Love she has for Can. The quotes are poetic, yet so profound. Love, love, love it! 🥰 uuff… The phenomenal chemistry between them is what makes this story for me. Great actors all of them. Thank you for translating...I Love watching this series, from the island of Guam.

[@carolynconnor378]

ok

[@suzannedavies2480]

Can and Sanem are hilarious when looking at what the others questionnaire said 😂😂😂 both of them know each other inside out yet believe the rubbish they think the other has written because they want to be with each other so badly they will do anything but this is what makes their love story so incredible!! They will do anything for each other even when not together!!

[@nickyberry9742]

The way can(jan) was responding to sanem’s list was hilarious; Sanem:”he should use perfume”_can;”I shower with perfume”😂 Sanem:he should not give me his jacket when am cold” Can;”we’ll freeze then”😂😂😂 I’m dead

[@Seihaname]

My favorite what when he read about the shaving and was like "heck no honey sorry aint no shaving this face of mine" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@nickyberry9742]

@@Seihaname yeah I liked that one too 😂😂

[@ds3301]

It’s Daren’s list😂

[@angelalabauve9131]

@@ds3301hahahaha ❤

[@sunnie4212]

Sanem's face as JJ mentioned "Pauline" ... 😳😨🔫🤣😂🤣😂

[@ankini-mbomedvichefang1626]

It is so amazing how Can and Sanem always think and do the same things🥰🥰

[@nickyberry9742]

I love the way can and emre and Leila and sanem call each other at the same time they have sibling telepathy

[@epif1]

love that little detail about them hahaha

[@Bluesnow2964]

That detective should be following Yigit everywhere. He’s had so many chances to catch him already

[@amyjohnson5839]

Right!? Hes a horrible detective

[@carolynconnor378]

@@amyjohnson5839 maybe did not pay enough money

[@7Melly7]

I absolutely adore Sanem's ''open-minded'' style. 😍

[@franciscamutbam6177]

They were friends, best friends, partners and now neighbors😂 How hilarious

[@MarionOliver-l1x]

Still watching..10 times full series at least without the shorts videos..years of pleasure and it continues..love it..🥰💖🔥🌟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ehiagwinamarice3725]

Can and samen should keep on acting together. There are d reason why I'm enjoying T moves.

[@jaxmom9043]

Probably not a good idea since he cheated on her in real life.

[@NancyMazzillo]

Can a cheater?

[@michelleivan5060]

Really….Tht’s so hard to believe…😢😢

[@michelleivan5060]

I can’t believe he did that to her…😮

[@Diane391]

It was recently reported that Can had married Demet (Sanem). Dunno whether the news is fake or real.

[@byrdfamilyministry6252]

That detective is not very good. How come he hasn't noticed that Yigit walks without a cane?

[@nickyberry9742]

This is the comment I was looking for

[@Stvrlightt.1202]

Exacccctttllyyyy.

[@Caroline-rk3en]

He hasn't seen him walk with the cane he only uses it around Sanem and others who think he's crippled

[@nancypark6252]

Yigit even walked without the can when Sanem jumped out of his car, when he told her Can was leaving. Yigit jumped out of the car too, and walked toward her, without the cane, but she walked away from him, without noticing.

[@bobbiebest262]

Thank you!!! 🤨

[@veronicaf.5027]

Ms. Huma is changing slowly but surely. As she is receiving genuine love and friendship from Sarem’s parents and everyone else, her jaded heart is growing softer and more loving, especially towards Sanem and Can. She has tried to guide Yigit in a new direction of leaving Sanem but he no longer can. Too much time and effort invested already. Yigit will become the ultimate villain/antagonist of the story, not Ms. Huma. Thank you for your translations! 💜💛💜

[@janelogman3089]

Yigit is staying too long in this serie, evil person

[@essiejadine1087]

Yep am starting to like Ms Huma [Aylinz mother]

[@janelogman3089]

@@essiejadine1087 HUMA is CAN and EMRE’s mom

[@essiejadine1087]

@@janelogman3089 Yep i know I meant according to her ways n all that she does it's a reflection of Aylin

[@salamoors5895]

Oh come on!!!! Changing my ASS.. Huma was so so nasty from the get go... Her issues and anger was with her ex, but yet she took it out on her sons, Can she left behind and Emre she took and manipulates his whole life. I know this is a series....Really!!!!!

[@nicoles1600]

Can is so fine...I usually don't like big muscles but he wears it well😍

[@C_Selasie]

I’m with you about the muscles but damn he is so gorgeous with his swag…😍😍😍

[@silisiamarcus6769]

Same here, I don't even like moustache but Can wears it well. Love Can and everyone working for EK.

[@martatcruz1]

The lips is very important with moustach... he has a fine lips 😊

[@pockynon]

He is drop dead gorgeous but I have to say a bit too muscular.

[@bubbalucia6448]

i've seen most of his series....i think he looks great in each one. different body, different hair, different beard, different can.....but all excellent and drop dead gorgeous.

[@lyncarlisle8013]

Have you noticed that both of their hair styles have calmed down and don't look so wild, especially Can.

[@rosemichael8493]

I don't know why the producers of this series didn't give more story to Derin and Bulut cos there's definitely something there. Let Ayhan come back and be with J.J and Muzo to fall for Denise cos she really likes him. Every good guy here should have had a happy ending cos they deserve it.

[@suzannedavies2480]

Yes I think my only issue with the show is the unanswered love for Ozman , Ayhan and JJ and Muzzo and Derren!! Even if it was just to see them in a wedding maybe at the end but it would line it all back up!! I would love to see Ozman in a wonderful relationship where he is truly treasured and loved and Ayhan return to her love JJ and everything fall into place!! Then Derren and Bulut, so we’ll matched. Similar to Can and Sanem in they are very different but yet so well matched and obviously have a spark!!

[@salamoors5895]

@@suzannedavies2480 ikr...all these wonderful people from the start....i really thought they would be here to the end somehow. The way Ayhan, Osman and Metin (these people are Can & Sanem"s long time friends} were dismissed in a unprofessional way.

[@rondayvetteduru3535]

I so agree

[@josephinebustos8074]

I wish they would continue with this series and expand the characters of Derin and Bulut, Ayhan and JJ, Osman’s new path in life, Muzu and Denise, etc. There’s so much more. What happens after they have the 3 kids? What about Emre and Leyla? How about bringing Guliz back?

[@JaneEyre-Walker]

Would love to see Derin and Bulit together

[@estherkanini4974]

I like it when jj ,says that is Mrs Pauline coming 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carolynconnor378]

who is pauline

[@nuraisha4546]

@@carolynconnor378Can ex lover. In season one she was in it all the time. Sanem called her Polen 😂

[@berlinatulfo955]

I do hope they would make season 2 of this series..they both have chemistry sanem and can..

[@bubbalucia6448]

in an interview, can yaman stated that the year they were apart was the ending of season one and the beginning of season two, considering the changing of the characters, in appearance and the addition of new characters replacing ones who left.

[@carolynconnor378]

@@bubbalucia6448 not many changes in characters

[@bubbalucia6448]

@@carolynconnor378 the return of aziz, the addition of merhiban, the crazy 'therapist' deniz, bulut.....it's three a.m. and i can't remember anyone else....:)

[@lennagakii1003]

Neighbors 😍 partners 😂😂,,so interesting,,two lover birds,sanem and can..,, waiting for episode 145 in English.. watching from kenya 💖

[@peacenabagereka7469]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RECOVERY_MISSION]

Finally someone from my country addicted to the series like I am 💕

[@graceedwin1615]

Tuko wengi

[@moureenmaurice8314]

Love from kenya

[@lucygachanja7016]

Waow am from Kenya too😍the series is on 🔥💯

[@jackiegrace6315]

Who remembers Deren's crush on Can.... But i like the way she played it cool when she realised his real feelings

[@estelay.granados6013]

Here we come... the much awaited episode! Mr. Nihat noticed Can and Sanem went different directions! 🤭💖🇵🇭

[@terryince189]

creepy Yighit is now gansta Yighit - hilarious. Can was right about Yighit intentions all along.

[@martasanchez6372]

Huma realizing Yigit has lost his marbles gives me hope for humanity. Hopefully, she'll do the right thing and come clean before he does something crazy

[@carolynconnor378]

Huma is the worst mom i have ever heard about

[@carolynconnor378]

hope Huma gets caught red handed

[@angelalabauve9131]

She’s afraid of Can because she can’t fool him. She realizes Yighit’s become unhinged. Problem is, you can’t stop an obcessed person. They have no boundaries and they can be very dangerous.

[@virgievmorris6071]

22:23 Deja vu, the very first time that she met Can he walked up and was standing behind her while she was talking about him while CeyCey and Guliz were trying to signal her to be quiet (episode 2 @ 41:51). 23:41-24:41 Huma trying to put the genie back in the bottle, but he is refusing to budge. She admits that Can and Sanem still love each other after a year and that she and Yighit made a mistake and failed (24:03-24:07). Yighit says he "lives in constant fear of Can telling Sanem he burned her notebook" (no worry, she already figured it out on her own), 24:12 and he feels he has nothing to lose 24:39. Huma has lost control of the monster that she created. She begins to fear the harm that he is capable of causing. Once the toothpaste is out of the tube you can't put it back. 49:50 Sanem's dad's reaction when Can approached the store infuriates me to no end. I know that he stills blames Can for his daughter having to be hospitalized, but I wonder if he ever asked Sanem for her side of the story. I wonder if he realizes that he would not have a store if Can had not intervened with Ihsan in episode 14 @ 19:32-21:46. I am not saying that he should bow before the man every time he sees him but quit being a douche. Can helped with the library that his wife was trying to start in the neighborhood by donating a truckload of books. How soon we forget. They are nicer to the enemies of their daughter's happiness (Huma and Yighit) than they are to the man who truly loves her and is trying to protect her. WOW! That'll blow your mind. 🤯

[@lindacbeeler8028]

So true, if they read Sanem’s book on how Embre used her and they forgave Embre, why can’t they do the same with Can. Sanem should have had a serious conversation with her parents on what was happening in their relationship and why Can left especially since their relationship is back on track.

[@bubbalucia6448]

they didn't ask. and she didn't tell. can divit was wonderful to those parasites who call themselves parents. the way they treated him, to me, was abominable. both mevkibe and nihat reaped benefits from the kindnesses that can gave out. and can never expected anything in return.....never. nihat's behaviour now, until the end....well, he should be ashamed.

[@GabiBergmann-s3v]

Nihat weiß nicht das Can dafür gesorgt hat, das er seinen Shop wieder bekommen hat

[@MaryanAwaluddin]

I'm from Philippines🇵🇭 I'm done watching this series on Turkish and the sub is well translated there than here, but of course I'm grateful for all your hard work to translate this series, this is my favourite Turkish series.

[@lakshiperera7905]

Me too

[@janelogman3089]

I've watched this serie with other translations, but for me this is here the best translation👌🙏❤

[@alicemaina7624]

Translate the next episode for us pleaseee

[@abdulrahmanangni4921]

ilan lahat episode nito malapit naba ending??

[@carolynconnor378]

@@abdulrahmanangni4921 i serious hope so

[@sheilajones9211]

i like Sanem's farm it looks peaceful and romantic and her living with her friends who became family is 🤩🤩 I think can took Denise's list😂😂😂😂😂

[@dorogoraus]

Thanks dear, for translating.You make us all happy every day/ evening!! I put my kids to bed and rushing to the sofa to watch the love birds. Hello from Austria/ Vienna 😘😘😘😘😘

[@EdwardGrupo-b7f]

Vandolle.

[@pauline6106]

The best thing Huma could do is come clean to everything. Saving everyone a headache

[@suzannedavies2480]

Yes , Can would much more appreciate her if she was honest and came clean about what she’d done and then how she was trying even though failing to put a stop to creepy now psycho Yigit so then they could bond and work together to bring him down!!

[@laliprado3014]

@@suzannedavies2480me pregunto que es lo que le hace cambiar de actitud y no aceptar que yigit siga intentando separarlos que fue que le hace aceptar sutilmente a Sanem como su nuera cuando se arrepiente de lo mala que fue??

[@angelalabauve9131]

@@laliprado3014when she almost loses Can to the thought of never seeing him again, she reevaluates her actions. She understands he will find out her involvement and she will lose him forever. She starts trying to influence Yighit to realize he’s lost, but by that time he’s so wound up with Sanem, he doesn’t care. He feels he has nothing to lose. She still has everything to lose. Imagine if Can found out she manipulated Yighit into lying about his disability, that Can had remorse for a year. It was the event that separated Can and Sanem. Can would never forgive him. Sanem was institutionalized because Can left. Can you imagine everyone finding out about that? That would have been the biggest bomb 💣 in the whole series😮

[@217maryc]

Thank you so much, waiting and watching from Melbourne, Australia....xxx

[@WhodatLucy]

If Yighit truly loved Sanem, he wouldn’t try to destroy her cream operation!

[@thepoperah29]

he doesn't love her. He is just a creepy, obsessed, stalker from day one. Can read him right and unfortunately Sanem did not trust Can's perception of Yighit. And the writers did a really bad job by not making Sanem ever realize that Yighit was behind a lot of her misery, including her distrusting Can about the notebook.

[@catcaa9027]

It’s all about Can

[@lynettejohnson2089]

It's getting interesting cos CAN n SANEM are getting close together n also they can't admit they have feelings n love❤❤❤ each other....can't wait....

[@angelalabauve9131]

Can’s problem is not that he can’t admit his feelings to her, but that he promised not to make her sad again. He’s playing it they way she wants, and she will have to decide when their relationship goes to the next level of, “yes we love each other.” On the pier when they returned each others keepsake, and they were about to kiss, he said this isn’t exactly a partnership and she responded, it’s the heat of the moment. He said , “I promised not to make you sad again.” That was her opportunity to take it to the next level, but she said, we’re still partners. You could tell how let down he was. 😔❤️♥️❤️

[@amandahawke1322]

How can Sanem say to Can she didn't realise he drew when in like episode 2 she watches him draw the campaign on a copper plate??

[@dakotamc0888]

When sanem and Derin hugged 12:45 it was so random and funny but fitted

[@cristinaasis6343]

firts time i watch series turkish ...very nice story..

[@miekeremmelenkamp7532]

Again another episode!! So very happy...you made my day 😍!! Thank you translator 😊👍🏻

[@jerivelromano4009]

Thank you so much for the English subtitle , hoping for it until episode 161. God Bless.

[@suzannedavies2480]

Yes these Turkish shows like Early Bird and Mr Wrong and the one with Ferrit and Nazli ,- New Moon I think it is are so very much better than our English series!! I’m watching all of these over and over!

[@lillykim9386]

Mezzo and JJ should go on tour together. I’d seriously pay to see them interact. My stomach hurts from laughing.

[@janelogman3089]

Thank you for this episode dear translator! 21:58 It’s behind me, right? almost the same situation as before at their first meeting 😅 23:48 so now you know how crazy Yigit is HUMA😡tell CAN and SANEM, expose him right away! 38:47 Now I get the neighbor thing 😂

[@susansusan7353]

Here you are again😂😍

[@RoslynRosas-r5j]

This episode is hilarious 😂😅, they all going crazy 😂❤

[@sylviahynes7055]

I was in hopes the detective working for Can would get video of Lighit walking normal “without” the cane like he was doing when he was with Huma so then they would BOTH be caught in the lies!!!!

[@Makida-d1y]

JJ and Muzo are crazy 😂😂😂

[@donnamaeandam8226]

Thank you so much again for continuing in uploading.♥️

[@christinejoyasumbrado]

This Series Makes my Life Complete ❤️❤️ thank you again dear 😘

[@patriciarichardson5648]

41:25 Crazy JJ pocket the shop's sale as if it's his own...but I doubt he even realized that he did it (lol)

[@supattawimulchat9308]

Thanks for your kindness 😘😘😊😊 I watched from Thailand and waiting all my days.

[@dorogoraus]

The same here in Austria 🇦🇹

[@arlenedagohoy4572]

I'm from Philippines really appreciated and thankful for the efforts in English translation of this series...I love it!the story,the actors/actresses and the place..I relayywant to travel in Turkey bcoz of these tiurkish series🥰

[@babylyneden9092]

Thank you for this episode!upload more pls...

[@moureenmaurice8314]

Abla do I look so pale 😄😄emre do I look so wild😆😆 i love the neighbor thing

[@joyharmon1110]

The director of this series must have had very specific ideas about stage movement. Each character has a distinctive walk.

[@lynnhenrion3142]

Yes! Their mannerisms and movements are so unique to each character. Time and again, for instance, I’ve noticed how when Can and Sanem amble together side by side, Can always turns and walks sideways or backwards so he can face Sanem. He can’t seem to turn away from her and always needs to have her face and body in his sights. He’s so enthralled with her.

[@ankini-mbomedvichefang1626]

Sanem is so beautiful my God😍😍

[@suzannedavies2480]

Yes she is so strikingly beautiful and this new bohemian style suits her so well!! Leila and Derren are gorgeous too and they all have their own beauty and what shines out if different for them all just as with the men too! Can is muscular and fit tanned and ruggedly sexy with his own style and scrumpy’s up very well when needed, whereas Emre is more the gentleman in a business suit well groomed and neat and then Bulut is raw and sexy with his muscles and flowing locks but still pulls off the lawyer suit very nicely!!

[@mariettenilsson6068]

Thank you for translating 💜 hugs from Sweden 🇸🇪 🤗

[@janeywanjiku5002]

Hi

[@janeywanjiku5002]

Am jenny from kenya can i talk to you

[@theblessone1761]

I'm glad I didn't stop watching wen I got upset about Demet roll Great series guys 👍🏾😘🇯🇲❤️

[@terryince189]

I love Sanem - the 'tea' girl for the office, is now the boss. Moving from one skill to the next without skipping a beat. Tea maker, Errand girl, slogan queen, copy writer, best selling author. What! ☺Who remembers Polin? Ceyda? Nobody😂😂😂😂😂

[@lynnhenrion3142]

@terryince189 That’s what makes Sanem such an interesting character and one of the reasons EK draws me back over and over. She’s not perfect and makes a lot of mistakes over the course of her relationship with Can, but she’s plucky and creative and compassionate.

[@BirgitaAgrivina]

Duh awak ketawa trus liat akting mereka ini sumpah 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marykelly2174]

Thank you so much,blessings from ☘💚

[@gelaimacalos5718]

Yeeeeey thank you uploader ive been always waiting for eps.😍🥰😍😍😍

[@naanaadjowa1106]

Paulin made a good decision to leave Can and Sanem alone, Yigit will end up in prison like the those two 😅

[@EstherMshai-n2x]

Can's face placed on the scarecrow 😂😂😂

[@vanessapequito4765]

The list scenes...😂😂 Hilarious 😅

[@JanNan]

Thank you 😊 💓 from the UK 🇬🇧 🙏 ❤

[@N_Mariata]

Thank you for the subtitles

[@gagahkristiantho805]

Thankyouuu for translationnn..❤❤❤❤

[@ceciliaogata9482]

I'm happy watching this coz I understand the language Thank you very much translator...

[@fizafabi7048]

Neighbour's things was so funny 🤣🤣

[@chiedozieenekuwa9485]

Thanks so much for new episode Waiting for the next

[@maureenadimac3574]

I love Turkish culture wow ❤️❤️❤️

[@epif1]

I do agree with Muzu's argument. Anything can cause an allergic reaction, whether is "natural" or not. The difference is that some compounds cause them at higher/lower frequencies. Also, any "natural" component can have a chemical name, it depends if it has been analyzed (chemical names are descriptive of their structure), for example water is natural and it ALSO has a chemical name . Similarly, organic products may or may not taste better than ones from industrial scale farming. One of the main differences is how they affect the ENVIRONMENT (less pesticide use for example). And another important point, there is no standard legal definition of organic, so one has to be careful anyway.

[@bridgetryan1618]

Thank you thank you I absolutely love this episode ❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@SitrakaRAHAJATIANA]

Je vous adore ❤ surtout Can❤et Sanem 🥰

[@C_Selasie]

Everyone needs a Muzzo in their lives… maybe annoying and hilarious at times but will tell you the truth no matter what…😍😍😍

[@rosiechen35]

Dito nlang ako kinikilig...at na inspire as well 😌

[@kheyfajardo6776]

thanks for english subtitle stay bless

[@lusiamahanani_yons]

Ya finally 🤩🤩🤩🤩 so excited!!! Thank you ❤️❤️🇮🇩

[@emilydacayanan9809]

Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰

[@christopherguevarra3164]

I hope till end of this episode.. the subtitles will help to understand the series... Please continue every episode .. 🙏🙏from the Philippines 😊😊

[@FSM05]

The mermaid resembles Sanem and the sailor Can. It’s their love story.

[@sharonprendergast58]

everyone trying to stay mad at can but just cant lol

[@tracyjohnson3596]

Please upload next episode in english 👏🏻

[@sakismporas5211]

Thank You Brother👈👏👏👏👏

[@hazeldesierto1037]

Thank you so much🥰

[@thersacorns6776]

Thank you

[@manshagautam3764]

Watching this series in 2023/06/16❤

[@evettesmith3850]

Nihat, you are standing at that shop because of that man you hate CAN. UNGRATEFUL that NIHAT in capital letters.

[@JaneEyre-Walker]

I wish they could find out what can done for them ❤

[@Skinnybabycelyn]

I can't wait for the next episode ♥️♥️♥️

[@Ms_Lynn35]

Thank you🎈 next episode please🤞😍

[@sabinarafay4013]

What happened to the detective bey he is not recording moves of the bad guy

[@adalove635]

Thank you finally..more upload 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@HanhLy-n6i]

Vietnamese fan from USA

[@teeposa8387]

Thank you 😊

[@janakithilakarathna9812]

Get well soon thurki

[@silisiamarcus6769]

Muzo laugh like Sinan in Kiralik Ash.

[@bobbiebest262]

3:40 #144 - Muzo is so dense and insensitive ... how am I laughing at this 😂😂😂

[@rosannalaroya6953]

Eyy this what I awaited 🥰

[@fakihaahmed228]

Y do u always upload when am about to have my afternoon nap😭😅😅

[@joyceonkemetsejapi2773]

Thank you so much

[@josephinekawira5018]

Thank you for this ☺️

[@andrewilson9569]

Thanks for translating ,all the way from Jamaica

[@opalsamuels5582]

From Jamaica too, thought I was the only one.

[@raniafauziah273]

Ceycey keep the money in his pocked😂😂😂😂😂

[@melindabaylon5173]

I love this series