11 Turkish TV series that will give you guilty pleasure
Miscellaneous / / April 02, 2023
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1. Kinglet - songbird
Calicus
- Türkiye, 2013-2014.
- Drama, melodrama, history.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7.4.
A young girl Feride lives with her aunt and her son Kamran in a small village. Having already matured, Feride realizes that she is in love with her cousin. It turns out that Kamran feels the same for her.
The series "King - a singing bird" is based on the novel of the same name by Reshat Nuri Gyuntekin. In Russia, he gained popularity because of the tense plot.
2. love for hire
KiralIk Ask
- Türkiye, 2015-2017.
- Melodrama, comedy.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.2.
Omer is building a career in the fashion business. His relatives offer him a bride - a girl with a good education and a promising future. Omer does not like this idea, and the girl causes rejection in him. He decides to spoil the relationship with his obsessive bride and kiss the waitress in front of my aunt.
Love for Rent is liked by the audience because of the complex and unusual love story in which the protagonist gets involved. It is also interesting in the context of studying foreign traditions: an adult man is forced to fight with relatives who are ready to determine his future.
3. knock on my door
Sen Chal KapimI
- Türkiye, 2020-2021.
- Melodrama, comedy.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.2.
The dream of an ordinary girl Eda is to go to Italy for an internship. It collapses after an architecture firm that sponsors talented students, deprives Eda of scholarships. The enraged girl goes to the owner of the company to take revenge, but the conversation almost does not touch on the business issue. Now there is an agreement between them - to portray a couple in love for two months. If everything goes well, then Eda will be able to go to Italy.
The main role is played by Kerem Bursin, who has won thousands of women's hearts. This series was the beginning of a great career for him.
4. Love, Reason, Revenge
Ask Mantik Intikam
- Türkiye, 2021-2022.
- Melodrama, comedy.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 6.6.
Esra lives with her parents and dreams of finding true love. Her relatives barely make ends meet - they keep a small cafe that does not generate income. Esra's mother offers her an arranged marriage to help her family. Tired of these conversations, the girl marries Ozan, a promising guy. Their marriage could not last long and fell apart. One day, Esra comes to get a job at the company and finds out that now her ex-husband is one of the richest people. She sets herself the goal of returning Ozan's love at any cost.
The story of love and money was enjoyed by viewers around the world. An arranged marriage that has become a happy one is a popular topic for Turkish TV series, in Love, Mind, revenge» It is studied especially thoroughly.
5. love for show
Afili Ask
- Türkiye, 2019-2020.
- Melodrama, comedy.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 6.6.
Ayse is a girl with an explosive and daring character. Kerem is the heir to the empire of his parents, who does not want to commit himself to a serious relationship and start a family. Everything will change when Kerem meets Ayse by chance one day.
Another story about love and money. For 38 episodes, the characters are trying to understand what is important for them in life.
6. First and last
Ilk Ve Son
- Türkiye, 2021 - present.
- Drama.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 8.1.
Deniz and Barish fell in love with each other at first sight. The relationship flared up like a fire. But over time, nothing remains of the former tenderness and passion, and the heroes have to remember why they are still together.
The series "First and Last" was filmed by director Cem Karji, known for his work on "Windy". It turned out a touching and complex story of relationships in which not only love is hidden, but also resentment.
7. You are my homeland
Vatanim Sensin
- Türkiye, 2016-2018.
- Drama, melodrama, military, history.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 8.4.
Azize was left alone with three children - her husband Cevdet, the captain of the Turkish troops, was captured by the Greeks. It is even more difficult for a woman because her hometown of Izmir was occupied by enemies, and her husband’s close friend Tevfik incites wedges to her.
“You are my Motherland” tells about the events that took place in Izmir in the 1920s. In part, the plot is reminiscent of the movie "Brothers", so fans of love triangles will definitely appreciate the series.
8. Courageous and beautiful
Cesur Ve Guzel
- Türkiye, 2016-2017.
- Drama, melodrama, crime.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7.3.
Jesur moves from the city to a small village. A man with a mysterious past meets a local beauty there - Syuphan runs the family business. They do not yet know that a fierce war is going on between their families.
The director of the project "The Brave and the Beauty" Ali Bilgin also worked on the series "Justice" and "Big Little Lies". The story is somewhat reminiscent ofRomeo and Juliet", but in Turkish surroundings.
9. Forbidden love
Ask-i Memnu
- Türkiye, 2008-2010.
- Drama, melodrama.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.6.
Adnan leads a secluded life in a mansion in Istanbul. His beloved wife died 11 years ago, after which he abandoned social life and spent all his time with his children and nephew. Everything changes after Adnan realizes that he has fallen in love with a young girl.
Hilal Saral is the director of the project, who is also known for her work on the sensational TV series Guilty Without Guilt. It turned out to be an existential drama about loneliness and love.
10. Full moon
Dolunay
- Türkiye, 2017.
- Melodrama, comedy.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7.0.
Nazli lives with dreams of great cuisine - the girl wants to open a restaurant and become a chef. But so far she is just a student who barely makes ends meet. To earn extra money, she gets a job as a personal chef for businessman Ferit. They fall in love with each other, but their relationship can ruin a man's life.
The melodramatic series "Full Moon" will appeal to viewers who prefer a quiet and measured story. He will also surprise those who love culinary dramas - a fairly new phenomenon in the world of cinema.
11. Magnificent century
Muhteşem Yuzyıl
- Türkiye, 2011-2014.
- historical drama.
- Duration: 5 seasons.
- IMDb: 6.5.
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent falls in love with his concubine Alexandra. The insidious girl enjoys the favor of the ruler and begins to use her position to gain power. She weaves intrigues, drawing the entire royal court into them.
Magnificent Century is one of the most successful Turkish series in history. Many begin to watch the show of this country from him. Some are drawn to the intricate plot, others are sympathetic to the characters, and many enjoy the project's visual style.
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