Ethos

Afflicted by fainting spells, part-time cleaner Meryem confides in psychologist Peri - but she's reluctant to reveal one detail.

Ruhiye's condition deteriorates under Yasin's maltreatment. Peri crosses paths with Melisa. Meryem broaches a sensitive subject with Peri.

After Ruhiye's upsetting dream, Yasin encounters Hayrunnisa, the hodja's daughter. Melisa asks Peri to face her biases. Gülbin catches Sinan unawares.

Meryem tells Peri about her star-struck encounter. Tensions come to a head between Gülbin and her sister. Yasin orders Meryem to stop visiting Peri.

A suspicious Meryem questions Yasin about Hayrunnisa, who grapples with guilt in the wake of tragedy. Ruhiye, Yasin and Meryem head for the village.

Gülbin ends her sessions with Peri, who reaches a breaking point. Ruhiye revisits a dark chapter in her past. An unwelcome figure follows Burcu.

A connection grows between Hilmi and Meryem. At Semiha's house, Ruhiye makes an earth-shattering revelation.