Nihal came from generational wealth, but unfortunately, after a few bad deals, her father was in debt. The only solution they had left was to sell their seaside mansion to the Bulut family. They were new in business, but they’d already made a name for themselves. Netflix’s new Turkish romantic drama series, Old Money, is centered around the clash between old money and the new players.

Nihal was at first prepared to sell the mansion, but when her friend, Engin, reminded her that it was her responsibility to hold on to it, since it had been in their family for generations and held emotional value, she agreed that she must put up a fight. Nihal realized that the Bulut family had commissioned them to build a yacht because they knew they didn’t have the money to fulfill the order. And if they failed to deliver, they’d have no choice but to pay their debt by selling their mansion to them. Nihal’s father admitted that he’d made a terrible mistake by accepting the job; he was under the impression that the order would help him pay off some of his debt. Instead of selling the mansion, Nihal decided to deliver the yacht, but she had no clue how she would do it.

Do Arda and Berna end up together?

Arda, the youngest in the Bulut family, was head over heels in love with Berna, the CFO of their company. Berna came from old money, but she didn’t shy away from accepting the fact that the Bulut family had the hunger to make it big that they lacked. She had built an impressive resume after receiving education from the most prominent institutes, and she didn’t mind using her talent to assist a new company grow as long as she was well taken care of. Unlike Engin, who always made it about ‘us’ vs ‘them,’ she didn’t hold any prejudice against her boss.

Arda had always been quite open about his feelings for Berna. After some persuasion, Berna agreed to go on a date with him. They instantly connected, and even though Berna was hesitant at first about starting an affair with her boss, she eventually caved in. Arda didn’t feel the need to hide their relationship, but Berna wasn’t sure if she wanted to go public with him. He initially assumed she didn’t want her colleagues to know about their relationship because they would think she had an unfair advantage over them, but it soon became clear to him that she was ashamed of being seen with him. He figured that she didn’t want to be with him because they didn’t come from the same background. Arda decided to distance himself from Berna, and he ended up sleeping with another woman from work. Seeing Arda with another woman left Berna feeling jealous, and she realized that she had fallen in love with him. Considering she’d always been open-minded about mingling with ‘new money,’ she realized how unfair it was to push someone away just because he didn’t come from privilege. In the final episode of Old Money, Berna finally gathered the courage to disclose her feelings for Arda in front of her colleagues. She wanted him to know she was unafraid, and Arda couldn’t stop blushing after her grand gesture. Berna and Arda no longer shied away from admitting to the world that they were in love.

Why was Mahir afraid of falling in love?

Mahir, the oldest in the Bulut family, was a short-tempered adrenaline junkie whose eyes burned with constant rage. This feeling of anger and disappointment stemmed from his childhood trauma. The brothers, Mahir, Osman, and Arda, were survivors of a devastating earthquake. Despite coming from different families, fate brought them together. Math teacher Songul Isikci was among the four survivors of the 42 residents who lived in the Bulut apartments. She adopted the three boys, and together they tried to heal from the tragedy.

Among the three boys, Mahir was the only one who was old enough to remember his life before the earthquake. He came from a humble family and made a little extra money taking out trash along with other chores. After the earthquake, his life transformed for the better, and he didn’t know how to feel about it. The tragedy that broke families apart and killed people gave him a second chance at life, and he always felt uncomfortable about this strange contradiction. He was supposed to be sent back to his village to help his grandfather after another year of education. And here he was, building one of the fastest-growing companies in Istanbul, and he couldn’t help but feel like a fraud.

Mahir had been seeing Asli, a singer on the rise. He was honest about his feelings, and while she sympathized with him, there were days when all she wanted was for him to stay. Mahir was afraid of attachment—the tragedy had left him guarded, and whenever Asli tried to take a step forward, he pushed her away. But he couldn’t keep his mind off her. When a journalist alleged that Asli had stolen one of her songs, Mahir ended up assaulting the journalist. His rage was misdirected considering he didn’t even show up for Asli’s concert even though he was aware of how much it would’ve meant to her. Later, when Mahir came across a video of Asli and her arranger appearing to be together, he was completely broken. Asli had tried to move on, but she couldn’t stop thinking of Mahir, and in the end, she finally decided to confront him. Mahir admitted that he was deeply in love with her and he’d been a fool trying to distance himself from her. In the end, Asli decided to give Mahir a chance, and they sealed the deal with a kiss.

Why did Nihal push Osman away?

Nihal wanted to build the yacht, but her company didn’t have the money to do it. She tried applying for a loan, but because of the debt her father already owed, no one was ready to gamble on her endeavor. Osman, the decision-maker of the Bulut family, was smitten by her on their very first meeting. He was a sharky businessman, but when it came to Nihal, he just couldn’t be as aggressive with the deals as he tended to be. The only memory Osman had of his mother was of watching the seaside mansion during a boat ride with her, and he remembered his mother telling him how the people living there were truly happy. Osman also remembered the little girl he’d seen waving at him and the mansion in the background. He wanted to buy the same mansion, but he didn’t expect to be in awe of the little girl with beetle hair clips (Nihal) he’d seen from the boat. He secretly arranged a loan for her so she could focus on building the yacht without having to give up on her house.

While Nihal was at first pleasantly surprised about the recent development, soon she figured that Osman was behind it, and she accused him of manipulating her. She didn’t want to be at his mercy, and she couldn’t imagine being in a romantic relationship with a man who was already trying to establish his authority over her. Osman announced that if she failed to deliver the yacht on time, he would take over the mansion to cover the debt she would owe them. They were back at square one again, and Nihal focused on building the yacht. She accepted the loan and got to work. Soon, Osman tried to fix things between them, and it worked for only a brief while. Nihal was in love with Osman, and she didn’t want the time that they spent together to ever come to an end. He was not the heartless monster everyone thought him to be; with Nihal, he was loving and sweet. But Nihal started to overthink after one of his ex-girlfriends told her that Osman preferred brief flings and she mustn’t take her relationship with him too seriously. Nihal didn’t pay heed to it at first, but she gradually started wondering if he was actually in love with her or if he simply desperately wanted to become a part of her world. Maybe he thought of their relationship as a mutually beneficial partnership, and she didn’t know how to feel about it. When she overheard him book his favorite room in Taormina, she assumed that this was the infamous ‘Taormina getaway,’ after which he usually broke up with his girlfriends. She figured her suspicion was right; he wasn’t serious about her. Nihal once again chose to distance herself from Osman, and this time Engin stepped in.

Did Nihal accept Engin’s proposal?

Engin had been in love with Nihal for years. He always thought that after all her brief relationships, she would choose him in the end. So, naturally, he was extremely concerned when Nihal developed feelings for Osman. He was not just a business competitor, he also challenged men like him who came from generational wealth. But after he figured out that Nihal broke up with Osman, he decided to propose to her. He first spoke to Nihal’s father and convinced him that he was the right man for Nihal. He also suggested selling the mansion to Osman to clear all his remaining debts so that Nihal could begin her life afresh without worrying about clearing her father’s debt. After her father agreed to his proposal, Engin finally gathered the courage to be honest about his feelings toward Nihal. She never took his interest in her seriously, but when he mentioned that he would never leave her no matter what happened, she thought a steady marriage was better than a hopeless relationship. Nihal considered giving him a chance, and they decided to head to Europe to spend time together. Meanwhile, Osman was devastated when he learned about Nihal and Engin. He no longer cared about the mansion; all he wanted was to be with her. Mahir suggested he keep his ego aside and confess his feelings for her.

Do Nihal and Osman get back together?

Nihal expected that the news of her leaving would affect Osman and he would finally try to have a word with her, but her father told her that when he discussed the proposal, Osman was unbothered. She figured that he never cared for her even though she’d come to know that the Taormina assumption she’d made was false. He wasn’t booking the room for them; he was just being Arda’s wingman. She expected he would at least make the effort to talk to her one last time, keeping aside his ego, but she was left disappointed. We don’t get to see Nihal and Engin together at the airport in the end, but considering her father had already decided to part ways with his mansion for her secured future with Engin, it’s (possibly) not just a gossip spread by Engin and Nihal’s father. It’s likely that the Europe tour proposal was, after all, true.

Meanwhile, Osman realized that he had to make things right with Nihal. Not only was he in love with her, but he also felt the need to hold on to the one person he remembered before his life was altered by the tragedy. Nihal was the girl he’d waved to from the boat as a little boy, and he believed they were destined to be together. Osman got on his boat and headed to Nihal’s mansion. The waves were ruthless, and he ended up briefly losing consciousness after banging his head on the side of the boat. In that brief moment, Osman suddenly remembered the face of his mother. He didn’t have a picture of her, and he’d spent most of his life with a sense of guilt over not having any recollection of his childhood days.

During Old Money’s ending, after Osman regained consciousness, he drove to Nihal’s mansion and found her father there. He handed Osman the key to the mansion; he was ready to part ways with it for the sake of his daughter. Osman was devastated when he discovered that Nihal had already left. The eight-episode series comes to an end with Osman throwing away the key to the mansion. Even though he’d always dreamt of living in one of the seaside mansions, he never thought it would come at the cost of losing the love of his life.

Will There Be A Second Season?

Old Money’s tragic ending can also be interpreted as a hint to a second season. In the second season Nihal will possibly realize after her Europe tour that even if she wanted to move on and be in a relationship with Engin, a safe choice, she cannot really keep Osman off her mind. Perhaps Osman will also make an effort to get back with Nihal, and while there will be ups and downs, the lovers ending up together is the most obvious ending that one can think of. The second season can also explore the prejudice that society holds for middle-aged women finding love in younger men, after Songul decides to make her relationship public. Berda will possibly introduce Arda to her family, and he might have a tough time trying to win them over. Considering Asli’s popularity, Mahir might find it challenging to adjust to her fame, especially after they go public together.