Doğu is a 2021 Turkish absurdist comedy-drama created by and starring stand-up comedian Doğu Demirkol, loosely inspired by his own life. The series follows Doğu — a young man who fails at practically everything — as he stubbornly chases his dream of becoming a comedian, with little support from those around him. Sharp, self-aware, and packed with observational humor, it's a refreshingly original Turkish comedy about ambition, failure, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.
Doğu's million dollar ad at a döner shop turns into a fight to save his career, until a call from a famous film director changes everything.
Doğu goes to his first meeting with Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Meanwhile, Özgür hosts his office colleagues at his stylish residence appartement.
While struggling with the audition, Doğu is also pushed by his mother for a spiritual cleansing and enters an endless loop of repentance in the bath.
Determined not to lose his role in Ceylan's film, Doğu knocks on every door to scrape together money for a paid military exemption.
Doğu panics upon discovering other candidates for the lead, while a woman too good to be true steps into his life.
Pressured by Özgür's "artists live in Nişantaşı" claim, Doğu finds himself hunting for an affordable, "cozy" apartment in the area.
Waiting hopelessly for a call from Nuri Bilge Ceylan for days, Doğu receives an offer from Ece that he can hardly refuse.
Thanks to his new blonde toupee, Aydın embarks on forbidden love affairs. Meanwhile, fate brings him face to face with Doğu once again.
