<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/موعد-عرض-يشعل-المنافسة-أنا-ليمان-في-مواجهة-المدينة-البعيدة">"Distant City"</a> returned with its new season on Kanal D on Monday, September 15, once again confirming its position as one of the most prominent Turkish dramas with a wide following in Turkey and the Arab world. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/1200;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e4ce2d9f-ae6c-4efb-90f0-fb6c8892a44d.jpeg" width="1200" height="1200"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The overwhelming success of the first season laid solid groundwork for the second season, packed with conflict, unexpected developments, and deep emotional intensity that gave the series a new lease of life and engaged audiences from the very first episode.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Audience reaction to</span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/the-distant-city-2-series-air-date"><span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">the series'</span></a> return </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:606/537;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/fccc21de-7694-4d83-acfa-f7de8ff954d8.png" width="606" height="537"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The audience reaction was remarkable from the moment the opening episode aired, with social media awash with positive and enthusiastic comments. Some viewers considered the series the best of the season, while others focused on the emotional scenes between the main characters, especially Alia and Jihan. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:597/588;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/db17e8a0-e2eb-4da6-bca2-c7984e8692ea.png" width="597" height="588"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Phrases like "The laughter in his eyes captivates the heart" and "I've been waiting impatiently for this moment" reflected the audience's connection to the characters and their attachment to the events, turning each episode into a topic for live discussion and interaction on digital platforms.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">You can follow the news and</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">announcements of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">that you can only find through the Special application, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social networking application</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features, as you can launch</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span lang="ar">a podcast</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides information about</span></span> the <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">various</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles"><span lang="ar">possessions of celebrities</span></a> .</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Explosive feelings between Alia and Jihan</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1016/592;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/c68b7afd-becb-4fc6-9d63-9eb49f19bafd.png" width="1016" height="592"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The promo for the new episodes puts the relationship between Alia and Jihan at the forefront of the story, with their love confessions forming a poignant dramatic axis. The words exchanged between the two were not just passing phrases; they were clear messages about a turbulent emotional path that will define the season. Alia, who admits her confusion from the first moment she sees Jihan, and Jihan, who reveals the difficulty of approaching her despite his strong feelings, have opened the door for viewers to anticipate a journey filled with fluctuations between heart and mind.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Story and family conflicts</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/675;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/5a1c320c-13d1-476d-8321-d495c51bfefb.jpeg" width="1200" height="675"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The second season continues to delve into the complex story that began with Alia's return from Canada to Turkey after her husband's death, to carry out his last will. Between her conflict with her husband's powerful family and her attempts to protect her young son, secrets from the past are revealed, threatening her present and future. Cihan, the family leader, stands at a crossroads between his power and influence on the one hand, and his feelings for Alia on the other, paving the way for a dramatic confrontation full of surprises. The presence of new characters in the season adds deeper layers of tension and family conflict.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Showtimes and cast</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/675;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/03a85808-e65f-489e-94a9-f6453ced88ab.jpeg" width="1200" height="675"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Distant City series airs every Monday at 8 pm on Kanal D, and its episodes are also available with subtitles and dubbing on the Shahid platform for Arabic audiences. The series is known as the Turkish version of the famous Arabic series Al Hayba, which spanned five seasons and achieved huge success. Starring in the cast are Ozan Akbaba, Sinem Ünsal, Gonca Celasun, Atakan Özkaya, Sahra Şah, and other distinguished faces. The script was written by Gülzar Irmak, while the series was directed by Ahmet Katıksız, together they deliver a rich visual and dramatic experience that continues to captivate viewers episode after episode.<br></p>