10 Of The Best Turkish Drama Series To Watch On Netflix This New Year
From period series to action-packed thrillers, Bazaar shares a list of the best Turkish drama series to watch on the streaming platform in 2022
Finished the latest season of Selling Sunset, Emily in Paris, and possibly every show online? On the hunt for a new series to get into this new year? Here, Bazaar Arabia shares a list of the best Turkish drama series to watch on Netflix.
The Club (2021)
Released in 2021, this show offers an escape as it teleports audiences back to 1950s Istanbul. The period drama centres around a mother with a checkered past and as a result an incredibly complex mother-daughter relationship.
The Gift (2019)
If you’re looking for some mystery, this series is for you. Set in Istanbul, The Gift follows a painter as she unlocks secrets about an archaeological site and the link it has to her own past. With three seasons available it’s perfect if you’re in need of some binge-watching.
50M2 (2021)
Released in 2021, 50M2 follows a hitman attempting to escape his past by taking on a recently deceased man’s identity.
Ethos (2020)
Launched by Netflix in 2020, Ethos is an eight-part mini-series written and directed by Berkun Oya. Set in Istanbul, the Turkish drama is packed with powerful performances as it follows a group of people from different walks of life whose lives are interwoven.
Intersection (2016)
With three seasons readily available, Intersection is another great option for anyone looking for binge-worthy TV. The plot involves paths crossing and a love triangle which changes these characters’ lives.
Phi (2017)
Based on the best-selling trilogy, audiences can now enjoy two seasons of Phi on Netflix. The deliciously juicy drama is filled with lies and obsession as it tells the story of a womanizing psychiatrist who develops a serious and dangerous obsession with a dancer.
Fatma (2021)
Released on Netflix in 2021, Fatma is the story of an invisible house cleaner who goes on a murderous rampage, whilst in search for her husband, and gets away with it as she is being constantly underestimated.
Çember (2017)
Released in 2017, this Turkish series involves the right amount of action, crime, and drama as a team of police officers in Istanbul investigates unsolved cases.
Wolf (2018)
This six-part crime series follows a highly talented special-ops unit tasked with tackling risky missions across Turkey.
20 Minutes (2013)
20 minutes tell the story of a husband racing to prove his wife’s innocence after she is convicted of murder.
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