Istanbul, long episodes, melodramatic plots, no sex scenes, introspective characters, neat settings. All of these, in case you haven’t noticed, are characteristic of the most popular Turkish soap operas and series.

There is no doubt that in the last decade there has been a boom in productions designed and manufactured in Turkey. He star system of that country grew by leaps and bounds. The local industry has established itself in the world market and has managed to win over an infinite number of foreign (especially Western) faithful like never before.

If you consume these series and soap operas, to make things easier for you, we have decided to collect 12 of the most popular titles available on popular platforms. Netflix, HBO Max and Star Plus in this case.

So, without further ado – and specifying that we will not make serious distinctions between soap operas and miniseries -, let’s begin.

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1. Kaçis: escape of terrorists

Follow in the footsteps of war photographer Mehmet and a group of journalists from different countries who arrive at an Ezidi village to investigate. But the group, who have sneaked across the border, fall into the hands of a radical terrorist organization following a raid.

Has 8 episodes of 45 minutes each (average) Everything is fine.

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2. We met in Istanbul (Bir Baskadir)

It is about a group of people from Istanbul who cross their socio-cultural boundaries and find a connection by intertwining their fears and aspirations.

Has 8 episodes of 45 minutes each (average) Everything is fine.

3. The tailor (Third party)

It tells the story of a tailor who starts sewing a wedding dress for his best friend’s fiancée, but the three hide dark secrets that soon turn their lives upside down.

Has 7 episodes of 45 minutes each (average) Everything is fine. It has been renewed for a second season.

4. Love 101 (Ask 101)

Romantic comedy set in 1990s Turkey. A group of marginalized youths reunite and conspire to make their beloved teacher fall in love with them and stay in the city with them.

Has 2 seasons of 8 episodes between 30 and 40 minutes (about) Everything is fine.

5. My other self (Zeytin Ağacı)

Romantic drama where three friends embark on a journey to Ayvalik to try to channel their future.

Has 8 episodes of 55 minutes each (average).

6. Fatma

This thriller tells the story of Fatma Yilmaz, a cleaning lady who discovers she has the gift of committing murder without being caught.

Has 6 episodes of 45 minutes each (average).

7. Intersection (Kördügüm)

Telenovela in which two wealthy businessmen obsessed with cars meet an idealistic pediatrician, fall in love and change their lives completely.

Has 31 episodes spread over three seasons. everyone lasts between 120 and 150 minutes.

8. Midnight at the Pera Palace (Pera Palas’ta Gece Yarisi)

Curious series centered on a historic hotel in Istanbul and a journalist who unexpectedly travels back in time to stop a conspiracy that could change the fate of modern Turkey.

has a season of 8 episodes of 45 minutes each (about).

9. Dirty money and love (Kara Para Ask)

Telenovela centered on Omar, a commissioner engaged to a teacher who, while traveling in Istanbul, receives a phone call from the police station linking him to two deaths inside a car…

Has 164 episodes (in its international broadcast) 45 minutes (about) Everything is fine.

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10. Doctor Miracle (Mucize Doktor)

Soap opera starring Ali Vefa, a young man with autism spectrum disorder associated with savant syndrome who as a child is sent to a specialized care center, where it is discovered that he had large brain capacities and special abilities.

Has 197 45-minute episodes (average) spread over two seasons.

11. Betrayed (Sadakatsiz)

It closely follows Asya, a successful doctor with a promising career who has a perfect life with her husband and son. What seems like a dream life of love, money and happiness will be cut short by her infidelity.

Has 78 episodes of 45 minutes (average) Everything is fine.

12. The strength of a woman (Kadin)

It tells the story of Bahar, a young widow with two children who lives in a very poor neighborhood. She was abandoned by her mother when she was a child, and after the accidental death of her husband Sarp, she has to raise her 8-year-old daughter Nisan and Doruk, 3, alone.

Has 97 episodes of 45 minutes (average) Everything is fine.