Best Turkish TV Series (En İyi Türk Dizileri)
by muratoral_gs | created - 20 Feb 2014 | updated - 6 months ago | Public- Genres
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1. Leyla and Mecnun (2011–2023)
TV-PG | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
It is an unique and heartwarming show follows the extraordinary journey of a couple named Leyla and Mecnun. With Ali Atay portraying Mecnun and Ezgi Asaroglu as Leyla, the series has garnered a massive fan base and critical acclaim.
Stars: Ali Atay, Serkan Keskin, Osman Sonant, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan
Votes: 96,460
2. Behzat Ç: An Ankara Detective Story (2010–2019)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An inharmonious police team in Ankara Police Force and its discredited police chief fight crime.
Stars: Erdal Besikçioglu, Inanç Konukçu, Ege Aydan, Berkan Sal
Votes: 32,868
3. Ezel (2009–2011)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Betrayed by his trusted friends and the woman he loved, Ömer Uçar returns as Ezel to exact his vengeance.
Stars: Kenan Imirzalioglu, Cansu Dere, Yigit Özsener, Baris Falay
Votes: 37,196
4. Wounded Love (2016–2018)
120 min | Drama, History, Romance
During the occupation of Izmir by Greeks, a Turkish soldier starts to work for the enemy. But he is not really on the side of the enemy. He must keep this secret at the cost of losing his family.
Stars: Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, Boran Kuzum, Pinar Deniz
Votes: 5,469
5. For My Son (2015–2017)
120 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A defamed ex-cop, who is struggling to get back his son, is put on undercover duty within the biggest mafia in Istanbul.
Stars: Burçin Terzioglu, Ilker Kaleli, Musa Uzunlar, Ali Il
Votes: 10,152
6. Dirilis: Ertugrul (2014–2019)
TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The heroic story of Ertugrul Ghazi, the father of Osman (Uthman) who founded the Ottoman Empire.
Stars: Engin Altan Düzyatan, Hülya Darcan, Cengiz Coskun, Nurettin Sönmez
Votes: 39,857
7. Süper Baba (1993–1997)
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A family father struggles in maintaining lifelong relationships with three of his growing children ,after he divorced with his wife. In the unique Çengelköy district Fikret struggles with life, beside love, pain, hope.
Stars: Sevket Altug, Sümer Tilmaç, Payende Çizmeci, Vehbi Arslan
Votes: 4,508
8. Ikinci Bahar (1998–2001)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
One day, a mother of two children, Hanim starts to work in "Antep Sofrasi"; a Turkish kebab restaurant which a father of three girls Ali Haydar owns. While he is thickheaded, a bit angry, ... See full summary »
Stars: Türkan Soray, Sener Sen, Nedim Saban, Güven Hokna
Votes: 6,589
9. Ethos (2020)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Thriller
A group of unique characters from dramatically different socio-cultural backgrounds meeting in startling circumstances in the vibrant and colorful city of Istanbul, - some by chance and some by force of will.
Stars: Öykü Karayel, Fatih Artman, Funda Eryigit, Defne Kayalar
Votes: 29,633
10. Kardes Payi (2014–2015)
TV-PG | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The two brothers have a plumbing company and they are trying to invent something that would make the world a better place.
Stars: Ahmet Kural, Murat Cemcir, Seda Bakan, Sinasi Yurtsever
Votes: 17,234
11. Isler Güçler (2012–2013)
TV-PG | 86 min | Comedy
Ahmet, Murat and Sadi are actors who dream of shooting a movie and present a documentary called 'Meslek Hikayeleri' in order to make money.
Stars: Murat Cemcir, Ahmet Kural, Sadi Celil Cengiz, Sinasi Yurtsever
Votes: 21,349
12. Mahallenin Muhtarlari (1992–2002)
Comedy, Family
Friendships, love, resentment, family fights in a loving neighborhood, and dozens of events that are always sweet, even if painful.
Stars: Sema Öztürk, Onur Dikmen, Atilla Sendil, Naz Onel
Votes: 1,152
13. Karadayi (2012–2015)
TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Kara family's life is turned upside down because of a wrongful accusation that results in the imprisonment of Nazif Kara for a murder he didn't commit.
Stars: Kenan Imirzalioglu, Bergüzar Korel, Çetin Tekindor, Riza Kocaoglu
Votes: 6,058
14. Deli Yürek (1998–2002)
60 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Yusuf, an ordinary young man returning from the military, finds himself fighting evil in the world of the mafia after the events that develop.
Stars: Kenan Imirzalioglu, Kürsat Alniaçik, Mehtap Bayri, Atilla Karagöz
Votes: 3,813
15. 20 Dakika (2013)
90 min | Action, Drama, Romance
An innocent pastrycook Melek gets accused of injuring an important politician's son. Her loving husband Ali wants to help his wife to escape from prison.
Stars: Tuba Büyüküstün, Ilker Aksum, Firat Çelik, Bülent Emin Yarar
Votes: 4,676
16. Hatirla Sevgili (2006–2008)
90 min | Drama, History, Romance
A love story at the end of 1950's in Turkey, Istanbul. In the political era of Turkey in that years, two young people from opposite families fall in love. Their families don't allow them to marry. They face lots of obstacles for years.
Stars: Cansel Elcin, Beren Saat, Okan Yalabik, Ayda Aksel
Votes: 3,319
17. Black Money Love (2014–2015)
TV-MA | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Omar is a police officer. After the death of his fiancé he suffers great pain. Sibel, Omar's fiancée's body was found on the top of a cliff, in a car next to a fairly old, rich business man. After the shock of her sudden death and the accusations of his love cheating on him, Omar realizes that there is more behind her suspicious murder.
Stars: Tuba Büyüküstün, Engin Akyürek, Burak Tamdogan, Bedia Ener
Votes: 7,615
18. 1 Kadin 1 Erkek (2008–2015)
TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy
About Love Bugs focus on humorous and universally recognized differences between men and women.
Stars: Demet Evgar, Emre Karayel, Deniz Degirmenci
Votes: 5,831
19. Yilan Hikayesi (1999–2002)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Zeyno, who escapes from her village, seeking revenge in the name of vendetta, meets with police officer Memoli, and they adventure.
Stars: Memet Ali Alabora, Ayten Gökçer, Nail Kirmizigül, Süleyman Turan
Votes: 3,350
20. The Valley of the Wolves (2003–2005)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Follows a Turkish agent working under the assumed identity of Polat Alemdar attempting to infiltrate the Turkish mafia.
Stars: Necati Sasmaz, Özgü Namal, Gürkan Uygun, Umut Tabak
Votes: 20,853
21. Tatli Hayat (2001–2004)
58 min | Comedy, Family
A Turkish remake of 'The Jeffersons'. Ihsan's cleaning business is booming, so he insists that his family leave the 'plain folks' and move up to Etiler with the 'fancy folks.' Ihsan hopes ... See full summary »
Stars: Türkan Soray, Haluk Bilginer, Çolpan Ilhan, Neco
Votes: 7,868
22. Hayat Bilgisi (2003–2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Centered around a life science class teacher, "Afet Hoca", the humorous and genuine story of high-school students in Ridvan Kanat High School.
Stars: Perran Kutman, Tarik Pabuccuoglu, Kerem Kupaci, Atilla Olgaç
Votes: 3,983
23. Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar (2008–2011)
105 min | Comedy
The actors play the sketches that they've written and at the end of the sketch, Yilmaz Erdogan comes out from the spectators and asks the spectators to evaluate the performances of the actors and the spectators grade them.
Stars: Aysegül Akdemir, Gülsüm Alkan, Beyaz, Aksel Bonfil
Votes: 5,140
24. Dadi (2001–2002)
50 min | Comedy, Family
A Turkish remake of "The Nanny". Melek, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend's shop, is working as a door-to-door cosmetics saleswoman.
Stars: Gülben Ergen, Kenan Isik, Haldun Dormen, Seray Sever
Votes: 2,591
25. Aci Hayat (2005–2007)
90 min | Action, Drama, Romance
The great love of poor Mehmet and Nermin is destroyed when the rich Ender enters their lives. Mehmet swears revenge to end Ender's dark family. Also Ender's sister falls in love with Mehmet. A bitter life awaits 4 hearts.
Stars: Kenan Imirzalioglu, Selin Demiratar, Oguz Galeli, Ebru Kocaaga
Votes: 2,457
26. Ekmek Teknesi (2002–2005)
70 min | Comedy, Drama
A domestic life story of a traditional Turkish family, having elements of both comedy and drama.
Stars: Necati Sasmaz, Bahadir Özdener, Raci Sasmaz, Zafer Ergin
Votes: 3,730
27. Bizimkiler (1989–2002)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Relationships of neighbours living in an apartment in Istanbul.
Stars: Ercan Yazgan, Cezmi Baskin, Halit Akçatepe, Hikmet Körmükçü
Votes: 3,801
28. Seksenler (2012–2022)
100 min | Comedy, Family
Turkey's series about the events experienced in the 1980s.
Stars: Soray Uzun, Özlem Türkad, Hakan Bulut, Ayse Tolga
Votes: 2,765
29. Bir Istanbul Masali (2003–2005)
60 min | Drama
Arhans are among the richest in Istanbul, Kozanlar are the servants of the Arhans. The maid's daughter, Esma, is torn between the love of the two sons of the Arhan house.
Stars: Sonia Özlem Ivelik, Ahu Türkpençe, Mehmet Aslantug, Çetin Tekindor
Votes: 1,576
30. Çocuklar Duymasin (2002–2019)
120 min | Comedy, Family
Narrating the story of a married couple on the verge of a divorcement and their relationship with their son, daughter, and their friends as a classical sitcom.
Stars: Pinar Altug, Tamer Karadagli, Ferdi Akarnur, Zeyno Günenç
Votes: 3,115
31. The Rose and the Thorn (2004–2005)
60 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Feriha, a young journalist, is going through a period during which everything in her life is going wrong. She pursues the difficult job of explaining what life in Turkey was like, in the ... See full summary »
Stars: Özge Özberk, Selda Alkor, Mehmet Ali Nuroglu, Melisa Sözen
Votes: 4,096
32. Perihan Abla (1986–1988)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Slice-of-life comedy focusing on daily lives of a woman and a man who is desperately in love with her and all the surrounding people in the neighborhood.
Stars: Perran Kutman, Sevket Altug, Ercan Yazgan, Tulug Çizgen
Votes: 1,182
33. Canim Ailem (2008–2010)
100 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Samim, who did not take any responsibility in life until the age of 45, had to take care of his 3 orphan nephews and he has to live in the same neighborhood with his fiancee, whom he left years ago.
Stars: Ozan Güven, Sebnem Bozoklu, Ugur Yücel, Ezgi Mola
Votes: 1,236
34. Yeditepe Istanbul (2001–2002)
Comedy, Drama, Family
When Olcay's husband commits suicide and leaves a huge debt behind, Olcay and her teenage daughter, Duru, are forced to move to a slum in Istanbul. They find themselves financially ... See full summary »
Stars: Zuhal Olcay, Ugur Polat, Emre Kinay, Ruhi Sari
Votes: 1,641
35. Black Money Love (2014–2015)
TV-MA | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Omar is a police officer. After the death of his fiancé he suffers great pain. Sibel, Omar's fiancée's body was found on the top of a cliff, in a car next to a fairly old, rich business man. After the shock of her sudden death and the accusations of his love cheating on him, Omar realizes that there is more behind her suspicious murder.
Stars: Tuba Büyüküstün, Engin Akyürek, Burak Tamdogan, Bedia Ener
Votes: 7,615
36. The Magnificent Century (2011–2014)
90 min | Biography, Drama, History
From 1520, follows Suleiman the Magnificent and his relatives from his great conquests to the "Battle of Szigetvár".
Stars: Halit Ergenç, Nur Fettahoglu, Selim Bayraktar, Selen Öztürk
Votes: 19,126
37. Sehnaz Tango (1994–1997)
60 min | Romance
The sometimes funny, sometimes sad love story between Sehnaz, a serious woman with her feet on the ground, and her ex-husband Muhsin, nicknamed "Tango" who is walking in the clouds.
Stars: Perran Kutman, Erdal Özyagcilar, Füsun Demirel, Nuray Uslu
Votes: 418
38. Kuzey Güney (2011–2013)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama
Kuzey and Güney are brothers, yet they cannot be more different, both in character and also in their perception, much like their names they are north and south. While the older brother ... See full summary »
Stars: Kivanç Tatlitug, Bugra Gülsoy, Öykü Karayel, Mustafa Avkiran
Votes: 11,118
39. Forbidden Love (2008–2010)
TV-PG | 90 min | Drama, Romance
Rich Adnan marries Bihter, who is younger than him. A poisonous forbidden love begins between Adnan's nephew Behlül and Bihter who lives in the same mansion.
Stars: Beren Saat, Kivanç Tatlitug, Nebahat Çehre, Hazal Kaya
Votes: 15,288
40. Kara Melek (1997–2000)
3,600 min | Drama
Learning that her real father is a very rich man, Sule is unaware that her best friend Yasemin will darken her life.
Stars: Sanem Çelik, Ece Uslu, Mustafa Alabora, Zerrin Arbas
Votes: 424
41. Çiçek Taksi (1995–2003)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A cab stop in Istanbul... The stop's owner Ramazan, is an old skilled driver. Sly, serious, sober and fatherly...A big cab family with Celal the actor, Seker Kazim, Kenan, Omer, Erdal, ... See full summary »
Stars: Erol Günaydin, Cengiz Küçükayvaz, Gül Gölge, Ümit Yesin
Votes: 1,305
42. Call My Manager (2020–2021)
120 min | Comedy, Drama
At a talent agency in Istanbul, agents scramble to keep their star clients happy and their business afloat. The agents will juggle one situation to another in circumstances that blend their personal and professional lives.
Stars: Baris Falay, Canan Erguder, Fatih Artman, Ahsen Eroglu
Votes: 2,222
43. Kuzey Yildizi (2019–2021)
120 min | Comedy, Romance
Years later, Kuzey is forced to move to his hometown, the Black Sea Region, with his daughters. As neighbors with Yildiz, whom he had abandoned in his past. Yildiz intends to send them back to Istanbul at all costs.
Stars: Ismail Demirci, Aslihan Güner, Toygan Avanoglu, Gizem Günes
Votes: 1,062
44. Valley of the Wolves: Ambush (2007–2016)
120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Valley of the Wolves, the legendary action drama, centers around Polat Alemdar and follows his journey to serve his country by trying to uncover the truth and defeating the secret enemies ... See full summary »
Stars: Necati Sasmaz, Erhan Ufak, Cahit Kayaoglu, Adnan Erdogan
Votes: 9,293
45. Love 101 (2020–2021)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In 1990s Turkey, a group of teenage outcasts band together to make their beloved teacher fall in love so she'll have a reason to stay in town with them.
Stars: Alina Boz, Mert Yazicioglu, Kubilay Aka, Selahattin Pasali
Votes: 17,112
46. Aliye (2004–2006)
65 min | Drama, Family, Romance
After learning that her husband is cheating on her, Aliye tries to start a new life by taking her little son with her in Istanbul. While she encounters a new love, her ex-husband threatens her with the daughter she had to leave behind.
Stars: Sanem Çelik, Halit Ergenç, Ilhan Sesen, Ülkü Duru
Votes: 939
47. Zerda (2002–2004)
60 min | Drama
Zerda is in love with the landowner heir, Shahin. The traditions that Shahin belongs to bring him face to face with his great love, Zerda, an indomitable spirit. Zerda suddenly finds herself between Shahin and his other 2 wives.
Stars: Yavuz Bingöl, Güven Hokna, Burak Sergen, Köksal Engür
Votes: 311
48. 1001 Nights (2006–2009)
TV-PG | 80 min | Drama
Sehrazat's boss offers to pay for her son's treatment for leukemia if she spends the night with him and when that evolves into love they face a struggle to banish the secret of that night.
Stars: Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, Tardu Flordun, Ceyda Düvenci
Votes: 3,458
49. Zengin Kiz Fakir Oglan (2012–2015)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A modern Keloglan tale - Nurhan, an ordinary bank employee becomes a groom candidate for the rich family.
Stars: Ufuk Özkan, Ecem Özkaya, Hüseyin Avni Danyal, Ayda Aksel
Votes: 554
50. Love Me as I Am (2013–2015)
100 min | Comedy, Romance
The story of Aysem and Ömer, who think that they will be able to take responsibility for their dreams, their love and each other, and to have difficulties together, instead of temporary ... See full summary »
Stars: Alper Saldiran, Zeynep Çamci, Fatih Koyunoglu, Asli Bekiroglu
Votes: 778
51. Bizimkiler (1989–2002)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Relationships of neighbours living in an apartment in Istanbul.
Stars: Ercan Yazgan, Cezmi Baskin, Halit Akçatepe, Hikmet Körmükçü
Votes: 3,801
52. Kaynanalar (1974–2005)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Nuri Kantar and his family migrate from Anatolia to Istanbul. While family members continue their traditional lives, they also try to keep up with the rules of the big city.
Stars: Tekin Akmansoy, Leman Çidamli, Sevda Aydan, Hasim Hekimoglu
Votes: 457
53. Back Streets (2006– )
120 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A magical, giant city that challenges centuries; Istanbul. And our brave police who challenges all kinds of bad and trouble to make every street of this city better, "livable" for everybody.
Stars: Sevket Çoruh, Özgür Ozan, Zafer Ergin, Kerimhan Duman
Votes: 4,254
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