<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">After a period of hiatus and postponements, the Turkish series "Leyla: Hayat Ask Adalet" returned to bid farewell to its audience in its 40th and final episode, which was finally released, closing a dramatic chapter that sparked much controversy and emotion during its airing. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1350;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a13c1021-9788-40d6-84ab-33188ad0654b.jpeg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Audiences divided over the ending: between admiration and disappointment</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Despite the intense anticipation for the series' return, the final episode drew mixed reactions from viewers. Some praised the acting, especially Cemre Baysel's (Leyla) performance in the closing scene, while others felt the ending didn't live up to expectations.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> One follower wrote: "Did you see Cemre's creativity in the last scene? It's one of the most beautiful things Turkish drama has ever done between Layla and Civan." Another comment read: "The story fell apart in the last episodes. Burak was the best, and the ending wasn't worth the wait." </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/679;" src="https://etbilarabi.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/2025/screen-shot-2025-08-07-at-6.23.12-pm.png" alt="" ></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Show the last episode</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Episode 40 contained many poignant moments, most notably the death of Nour, Laila's father's ex-wife, which was the focus of the conflict. Laila, on the other hand, chose to remain loyal to her first love, Jivan, refusing to start over. The final scene ended at Jivan's grave, where Laila stood in a state of collapse, filled with nostalgia and pain, in a farewell that will remain etched in viewers' memories.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series' return with its final episode brought a close to a story that had spanned months and captivated viewers with its emotional and human twists. Despite the criticism, many considered the ending honest, touching, and humane, offering less rosy solutions than shedding light on the depth of the pain and disappointment. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/680;" src="https://etbilarabi.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/2025/screen-shot-2025-08-07-at-6.23.05-pm.png" alt="" ></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The date and story of the series "Layla" and the platforms for following it</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series "Layla" airs every Sunday on NOW TV and is also available on Shahid and Disney+, helping it reach a wide audience in the Arab world and Turkey.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series revolves around Laila, a child who lost her mother and was left at the mercy of her stepmother, Nour, who abandoned her during the most difficult times of her life.<br> After years of pain, Laila returns seeking revenge on Nour, beginning her journey to confront life, love, and justice in a story steeped in psychological transformations and family tragedies. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:780/491;" src="https://etbilarabi.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_landing/public/2025-08/mslsl-lyly-alhlqt-40-wala-khyrt-leyla-hayat-ask-adalet.jpeg?itok=4j9LCm13" alt="" ></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The heroes of the work and the famous names in the production team</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series stars a group of Turkish stars, including:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Cemre Baysel (Leyla), Alperen Dumaz (Civan), Gonca Vuslatiri (Nour), Yigit Kirazci (Mali)</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series is directed by Hilal Saral and written by Aypek Ertürk, two of the most prominent names in contemporary Turkish drama.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>