The Pit (2017)

Name: The Pit
Rating: 7.6

Rating: 7.6

Synopsis

When a mafia family named Koçovars are in danger of losing control of their neighborhood, “The Pit,” their youngest son must come back home, a place he could never truly escape.

First Air Date: 2017-10-23

Last Air Date: 2021-06-07

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 131

Created By: Barbaros Bilgin, Gökhan Horzum

Networks: Show TV

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Top Cast

Aras Bulut İynemli as Yamaç Koçovalı
Erkan Kolçak Köstendil as Vartolu Saadettin/Salih Koçovalı
Kadir Çermik as Emmi
Perihan Savaş as Sultan Koçovalı
Mustafa Kirantepe as Medet
Rıza Kocaoğlu as Aliço
Irem Altug as Ayşe Koçovalı/Ayşe Yılmaz
Boncuk Yilmaz as Saadet
Cem Uslu as Metin
Ece Yaşar as Karaca Koçovalı

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The Pit (Çukur), that İdris Koçovalı has built with his own hands, is the heart of İstanbul; in fact it is Istanbul! There's no room for any danger that could threaten the neighborhood. Yamaç is a daytime chemist and a nighttime musician who has ran away from this neighborhood years ago for some reason. The young man's life changes as their paths cross with Sena who is a feisty personality like himself. While the two of them are dragged into a passionate love affair; The Pit is on the verge of a storm with Vartolu's arrival. The same storm will drag Yamaç towards The Pit and his past that he has abandoned a long time ago. After all everybody will ultimately return to The Pit.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2017-10-23)

The Pit (Çukur), that İdris Koçovalı has built with his own hands, is the heart of İstanbul; in fact it is Istanbul! There's no room for any danger that could threaten the neighborhood. Yamaç is a daytime chemist and a nighttime musician who has ran away from this neighborhood years ago for some reason. The young man's life changes as their paths cross with Sena who is a feisty personality like himself. While the two of them are dragged into a passionate love affair; Çukur is on the verge of a storm with Vartolu's arrival. The same storm will drag Yamaç towards The Pit and his past that he has abandoned a long time ago. After all everybody will ultimately return to The Pit.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2017-10-30)

Yamac takes a new turn in his life. His brother Kahraman was murdered. His father has been taken to the hospital. War begins between Vartolu and his men and the pit. Yamac's mind is in Sena at the same time. Sena goes to Izmir next to her family. However, they will meet soon and find themselves in great danger.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2017-11-06)

Vartolu is determined to destroy every obstacle in front of him. But he is also unaware that he hit a hard rock like Yamac. Yamac will bring Sena to your father's house after the attack. In the Sultan's eyes, Sena and Sultan, who are regarded as the people to disrupt the order of the family, face each other. Meanwhile, Yamac is willing to make peace with Vartolu. While a surprise name will witness this moment of peace, the balances between Yamac and Selim will also change completely.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2017-11-13)

Idris finally opens his eyes. A whole new era begins in the pit. The reaction of Idris, who sees Yamac at home, will be tougher than predicted. The great confrontation between the father and the son will overturn all the balances in the pit. Idris, who met Sena, learns that she is the wife of Yamac. Yamac not only struggles with the turbulent period at home, but also tries to find the traitor among them. Yamac's interest in the collection of the singer named Dogukan dragged him to the very heart of a great danger.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2017-11-20)

Yamaç is determined to find the traitor among them at any cost. However, there is a big obstacle in front of him. It will be much more difficult for Yamaç to convince Idris, who sees everyone as one of the family, of this possibility than finding the traitor. The tension between father and son gradually increases. Storms are also brewing among the Koçovalı women. Sena has no intention of following Sultan Koçovalı's rules. The moment she steps out of the four walls, someone she meets from the neighborhood will show her the true face of Çukur. Selim, who does not hesitate to put even those closest to him in the fire to prevent the truth about himself from being revealed, makes an irreversible mistake. Vartolu, who makes a quick entry into the neighborhood, takes steps to win the love of the residents of Çukur. Vartolu, who covets Idris Kochovali's place, will start the real war.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2017-11-27)

The tensions increasingly rise in The Pit. Yamac is even more suspicious after Isa's death. Despite respecting them as uncles, Emmi and Pasa become the head suspects for Yamac after the raid on the gun shipment. There will be permanent hierarchy changes in the already boiling neighborhood The Pit. Finding herself in a very different world, Sena sees Yamaç's other side and faces the biggest shock of her life. The mutual agreement between Selim and Vartolu changes. Celasun decides to rob a gun warehouse which belongs to the Koçovali family after finding out that his siblings are hungry. This move of his will bring him face to face with Yamac. Vartolu makes a move to go up the ranks in the neighborhood and starts planning a surprise which will enrage Yamaç.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2017-12-04)

Everything will change when Idris returns to the neighborhood and reminds his domination. Vartolu has no intention to step back. He's determined to undermine the Pit and rule the neighborhood. The ultimate challenge begins now. Yamaç will surprisingly find Vartolu's weak spot thanks to barber Muhittin. As Selim gets prepared for his new move during the storm in the Koçovali family and the neighborhood, Vartolu will shock the viewers with his best shot.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2017-12-11)

Tension reaches its peak at The Pit neighborhood where everybody's playing by their own rules. Yamaç has found Vartolu's weak spot and has made his last shot to finish the game. Vartolu is going to give Idris and Yamaç the surprise of a lifetime in return for the unexpected blow he has received. Idris will question why Yamaç is not responding to this and will give him a life lesson. In the meantime, one of the underworld men Serdar will raise the tension when he comes to Selim's illegal gambling place. There's also a storm brewing among the women of the Koçovali family. Sultan has made up her mind. Sena is going to leave this house.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2017-12-18)

Yamaç will face the ultimate test of his life. On one side his father Idirs and on the other side the woman he loves, Sena are in danger. Yamaç's reaction towards this event will surprise everyone especially Serdar. Selim who kidnaps Sena will get cornered. Vartolu and Celasun are kept in the bingo saloon by Serdar's men and they try to escape with Celasun's dangerous plan. But Celasun's plan harms an unexpected person during the moment that we hold our breaths. In the meantime; Serdar who sees that Yamaç is a tough guy, orders his men to attack The Pit. Idris's house is one of the targets. Yamaç takes action as he realizes that Serdar won't give up. In this moment of gun shots, the viewers will curiously wait to see who's down the barrel.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2017-12-25)

Yamaç, Sena and Serdar are in front of the bullet. One of them gets shot, but who? Meanwhile a great threat is awaiting the Koçovali women. Serdar's men raid Idris's house. Sultan and the other women's' fates depend on Vartolu who appears there at the time. Karaca's condition is critical after risking her life for Celasun. Selim is having a hard time against Yamaç and he's determined to make Serdar pay for having been cornered. Just when the tension rises, Yamaç faces one of the most difficult decisions of his life after Baykal's move to corner him.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2018-01-08)

The balance in The Pit has been disrupted. The struggle between Vartolu and Yamaç gets tense. The battle lines are drawn between them. In addition to this high tension confrontation Yamaç has to make a choice between Sena and The Pit. He's having the toughest time of his life. Selim is humiliated before Yamaç. He loses his temper and leads Yamaç to an almost irreversible mistake. In the meantime, Baykal and Lawyer Nazim will be busy with making dangerous moves. During the tense moments Idris will receive a mysterious letter that will start a new era in The Pit.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2018-01-15)

While Baykal's moves are ticking, Yamac focuses on finding the traitor inside. Idris is determined to open the background of the past after the letter he received. Sultan makes a dangerous move and asks Pasa to help. Yamac is destroyed by the news of divorce from Sena. They will change everything.
Ep. 13: Episode 13 (2018-01-22)

There is a great confrontation in the pit that will upset the balances. Idris Kocovali and Vartolu are now opposed. Idris, who learns that his son is alive, follows him. Yamac is very close to resolving Vartolu's identity. While Sena tries to escape from the pit and leave everything behind, Cukur realizes that she needs it. Feeling that Yamac is approaching his goal, Vartolu will face the risk of losing everything on his own, even if he has various kinds of obstacles in front of him.
Ep. 14: Episode 14 (2018-01-29)

No secret can be hidden forever. There is an exciting period in the pit where great confrontations will take place. In the pit life will no longer be the same for anyone. The hillside learns that Vartolu is his brother. In the face of this great development that will upset your life, what is going to happen to Yamac is curious; the sins of the past will not leave a stone on the stone in The Pit.
Ep. 15: Episode 15 (2018-02-05)

It’s the time of reckoning in The Pit! Yamaç is messed up with the disappointment and shock of learning that Vartolu is his brother. A storm is about to break between Yamaç who has confronted his father’s past and İdris. İdris realizes that he was stabbed in the back by the ones who are closest to him and thinks about his next move. Will he be merciful and understanding, or will he take everything down stone by stone? Nothing is the same in The Pit anymore and trust among the neighborhood and the Koçovalı family is shaken. In this tense episode we will curiously wait to see if Vartolu and İdris are going to confront each other.
Ep. 16: Episode 16 (2018-02-12)

The past has been revealed; A storm is approaching The Pit. A series of confrontation where everybody will face themselves and each other continues at full speed. Yamaç is stuck between the truth he knows and his father’s order “Vartolu will go away from The Pit” and he will live the hardest days of his life. On the other hand, Vartolu will choose between leaving forever with the love of his life Saadet or staying in The Pit and taking revenge for the past. The big duel between Yamaç and Vartolu will affect everybody’s lives.
Ep. 17: Episode 17 (2018-02-19)

The corpse that came out of Vartolu’s house will shift the balance forever. The series of confrontation in The Pit will be really tough. An intruder who comes to The Pit will brew up a storm. Nobody is aware of what is awaiting them... Especially Yamaç, Sena and İdris. A turbulent period that will shift the balance is starting in The Pit.
Ep. 18: Episode 18 (2018-02-26)

With Inspector Emrah’s arrival to The Pit the Koçovalı family will have a new enemy. While İdris is struggling to get rid of a new threat, Yamaç will meet his new enemy. Sena will be traumatized by Inspector Emrah who is also her brother. While Sena faces her past fears, everything will change when Selim throws himself in front of the bullets. Meanwhile İdris will live a shock and regret with the surprise of a lifetime.
Ep. 19: Episode 19 (2018-03-05)

Selim is fighting for his life after jumping right in front of his brother Yamaç and taking a bullet. While the Koçovalı family is shaken with this sad event the past will haunt them. Sena is having the toughest period of her life with Emrah’s arrival. She will come back from İzmir with a big surprise and this will change the tide of the events. Will the curiosity about the conclusion of Selim’s fight for life continues, Vartolu and Yamaç’s confrontation will deeply affect both ends. The real confrontation for Vartolu who feels rage and sadness at the same time will be the one with İdris who will call him by his real name Salih.
Ep. 20: Episode 20 (2018-03-12)

The Pit is winded and the eyes are focused on İdris and Vartolu; the father and son that reunite after all those years. Vartolu has two options: living what he has missed as Salih Koçovalı or continuing to storm out in ‘The Pit’ as ‘Sadettin from Varto’. As Vartolu is at a challenging stage of his life Yamaç goes crazy when he learns that Selim got hit by Baykal and takes action. In this episode where the balance is disrupted Baykal threatens everybody around him and causes an irreversible pain for Yamaç. Alarm bells are ringing for everyone in The Pit.
Ep. 21: Episode 21 (2018-03-19)

The return of Vartolu is not only for the pit but also for Baykal. Feeling himself trapped, Yamaç will make a surprising business alliance to get the revenge of those who go.
Ep. 22: Episode 22 (2018-03-26)

There will be consequences for the game Vartolu and the Koçovalı’s played against Baykal. A formidable enemy is awaiting Yamaç and İdris in The Pit where the real challenge begins. Elvis has taken sides against the Koçovalı’s to save Baykal and has caused a new storm. Aliço will confront his past while seeking for Hale’s revenge. On the other hand, Nazım will follow his plan to repair his damaged pride.
Ep. 23: Episode 23 (2018-04-02)

Elvis makes a daring move and kidnaps the Koçovalı women. Yamaç and Vartolu turn mad with this dangerous move. Elvis and his gang will not stop until they get Baykal. After a tough struggle of gun shots, the Koçovalı women are saved by an unexpected person. The future of Yamaç and Vartolu’s cooperation will raise questions. In this episode where the cards will be dealt again, we will anxiously wait to see how Elvis will be stopped.
Ep. 24: Episode 24 (2018-04-09)

Saadet’s innocent love for Vartolu causes a vital incident within the Koçovalı household. Nedret’s seek for revenge leads her to Vartolu’s house with a gun in her hand. But Sultan gets hit by the bullet in the wrong time and place. The stray bullet destroys the Koçovalı family. As Sultan fights for her life Nazım’s next step after pulling all the strings with Elvis and Baykal’s death will rise curiosity. On the other hand, how will the truth that Yamaç has learned from Emrah effect his relationship with Sena? As secrets are revealed and new confrontations take place in ‘The Pit’ we will breathlessly wait to see the course of the struggle.
Ep. 25: Episode 25 (2018-04-16)

New sides are formed in The Pit. Sultan’s shooting escalates the fight between the Koçovalı family and Vartolu-Medet. Sultan’s legs are paralyzed and her decision is clear; Medet, who put her there must be killed. The gun that is pulled during Sultan and Medet’s confrontation will cause tension. We will curiously wait to see what Yamaç will do after being caught between Sultan and Medet. The unfortunate events unite the Koçovalı family at the same table after a long time. Vartolu has become the scapegoat after Sultan’s incident and he makes a move to gain back his power. The side he will choose after meeting Nazım and Emrah will revive the past struggle.
Ep. 26: Episode 26 (2018-04-23)

The alliance between Vartolu, Nazım and Emrah is the beginning of a new battle. İdris Koçovalı has offered Vartolu two choices; Vartolu will either become Salih and marry Saadet or remain as Vartolu and will turn The Pit against him. But an unexpected surprise is awaiting İdris. Some of The Pit’s men are standing by Vartolu. While Yamaç is worried about the consequences of this union Sena makes a move and knocks the door of an unexpected person. Balance has shifted in The Pit and a big danger will traumatize a lot of people including Yamaç.
Ep. 27: Episode 27 (2018-04-30)

The Pit is being driven to the brink. The fight between the Koçovalı’s and Vartolu is now continuing between İdris Koçovalı and Vartolu. While Vartolu is making moves to get The Pit he takes the big hit from İdris Koçovalı. İdris has decided to arrange Saadet’s marriage and invites everyone in the middle of the neighborhood. In the meantime, Yamaç is trying to keep the balance between Vartolu and his father and solve their problems with Sena. But unspoken secrets will cause them to fall apart. On the other hand, we will breathlessly wait to see the consequences of Selim’s decision to collaborate with Emrah, Nazım and Vartolu and where it will lead The Pit.
Ep. 28: Episode 28 (2018-05-07)

Six episodes before the season finale the big fight begins in The Pit. After helping Sena, Vartolu turns Yamaç against him in addition to İdris Koçovalı and causes him to become Yamaç’s biggest enemy. Yamaç calls Sena and Vartolu to account. This confrontation is also the beginning of major developments. Vartolu does everything he can to prevent Saadet’s marriage. But a fatal mistake alienates Saadet. On the day of the wedding an unexpected incident turns everything upside down.
Ep. 29: Episode 29 (2018-05-14)

When Selim murders Cemil adds a new one to the realities of The Pit. As we curiously wait to see if Selim will pay for his fatal mistake everybody in the Koçovalı family is shocked with the sudden cancellation of the wedding. The partnership between Vartolu, Selim, Emrah and Nazım grows stronger. How Yamaç will be affected from this secret alliance is a big question. Five episodes before the season finale the residents of The Pit will confront each other while Yamaç and his men will be dragged into a dangerous surprise in the weapons depot.
Ep. 30: Episode 30 (2018-05-21)

Yamaç, Selim, Emmi and Paşa who are trapped inside the cold storage unit are struggling to survive. An unexpected incident during the moments of high tension helps them get saved. Yamaç is out of danger but he’s worried about Sena. Ezgi’s cure under the threat of Emrah causes Sena to get worse every passing day. In the meantime; İdris and Vartolu’s being taken hostage raises the tension. While Vartolu’s unexpected move appears to have broken the ice, the incidents that take place in jail are the signals of a serious storm coming.
Ep. 31: Episode 31 (2018-05-28)

Yamaç and his men are in a race against time. In this episode where breaths are held they are about to lose The Pit and their only way out is to find money. Yamaç doesn’t give up and he starts a big game. As the winner of this game will raises curiosity, Yamaç is worried about Sena’s situation and he asks for Saadet’s help. Having started a war against the Koçovalı family, Vartolu will encounter unexpected surprises. Selim on the other hand will continue to be the buffer zone between two sides so that their alliance is not revealed. The big truth that one of the Koçovalı’s will learn, is going to be the beginning of the real challenge.
Ep. 32: Episode 32 (2018-06-04)

Two episodes before the big season finale everything will shake up in The Pit. The Koçovalı’s are about to lose The Pit. Having been challenged by Vartolu, İdris Koçovalı will live the shock of his life. İdris Koçovalı’s reaction to Selim’s being on Vartolu’s side will be a big question mark. In the meantime; an unexpected incident in the neighborhood will lead Yamaç and Vartolu to fight back together. Some happy news in the Koçovalı family will put a smile on everybody’s face. While Selim’s proposal to his father will shock the viewers, the Koçovalı family will be desperate about saving The Pit from Nazım, Emrah, Vartolu and Selim who have joined forces.
Ep. 33: Episode 33 (2018-06-11)

A storm is about to break in The Pit on the season finale. The Pit will get stuck in the middle of Koçovalı’s and Vartolu’s sides. Having experienced the worst destruction after his son Selim’s betrayal, İdris Koçovalı will accept his defeat and leave The Pit to Vartolu. As Yamaç continues to fight, Akşın and Celasun’s wedding will be like a fresh breath for the Koçovalı’s. In the season finale of The Pit where the tension will peak each character’s own finale will shock everyone.