Aci Hayat, which translates to "Bitter Life" in English, is a Turkish television drama series that premiered in 2021. The show revolves around the life of a young woman named Hayat, played by actress Özge Özder, who returns to her hometown after a painful past. As she navigates her way through the complexities of her family's dark secrets and lies, Hayat finds herself at the center of a bitter struggle for power and survival.