6 Of The Best Turkish Series To Binge Watch This Holiday Season
Here’s where to start if you’re looking to immerse yourself in the world of Turkish television
Turkish television shows are quickly overtaking K-Series as the dominant force in international entertainment. But with so many series to watch, where does one begin? From thrilling dramas to romantic comedies, Bazaar shares six of the best Turkish series you need to watch this winter.
Bay Yanlis
Turkish series are known for their summer rom-coms, complete with colourful costumes and engaging plotlines. Bay Yanlis (Mr. Wrong), starring Can Yaman (Ozgur Atasoy) and Özge Gürel (Ezgi Inal), is a beautiful story about two neighbours falling in love. The show is best described as a love story, with the added dash of comedy and drama mixed in.
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Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir
With an amazing star cast and a gripping drama plot, Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir (My Home My Destiny) is based on a true story adapted from the novel, The Girl Behind The Glass. Helmed by three extremely talented actors Demet Özdemir (Zeyneb), İbrahim Çelikkol (Mehdi) and Engin Öztürk (Baris), the drama revolves around Zeynep who is trying to be independent while enduring societal pressures and the twists and turns of life.
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Zalim Istanbul
Zalim Istanbul will keep you on the edge until the last episode.The captivating story about animosity between two siblings stars Sera Kutlubey (Cemre), Bahar Şahin (Ceren), Ozan Dolunay (Cenk) and Berker Güven (Nedim), with each episode boasting more twists and turns than the last.
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Sen Çal Kapımı
With the launch of second season last Wednesday, Sen Çal Kapımı (You Knock on My Door) is one of the most popular Turkish television series of all time. Starring Hande Ercel (Eda) and Kerem Bursin (Serkan), the beautiful story is set in Istanbul with Eda and Serkan pretending to be engaged, but they secretly despising one and other.
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Kiralık Aşk
Turkey’s best-loved romantic drama series Kiralık Aşk (Rental Love) tells the story of a waitress caught up in a love game with a man from a wealthy family. The intriguing plotline stars Elçin Sangu (Defne) and Barış Arduç (Omer).
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Siyah Beyaz Aşk
What happens when a killer kidnaps a doctor and forces her into a marriage? Siyah Beyaz Aşk (Black and White Love) is a romantic drama series which will take you on an emotional roller coaster with its intriguiging plotline. Starring İbrahim Çelikkol (Ferhat) and Birce Akalay (Aslı), the show highlights the different emotions of a couple in love, and the challenges they face as they cannot be together…
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