10 Turkish shows that should be on your list because they are hidden gems

 

Last weekend, my parents were watching a show for hours. Then I realized it’s not one of the usual shows (that are so hyped) that they watch. There were beautiful backgrounds, fresh but relatable characters, and a nice background score (and no dhoom tananana with multiple zooms).

Towards the end of the episode, I slowly asked my dad about the show, and he revealed that it wasn’t an Indian or Pakistani show, but a Turkish one. Although I was confused at first, the show turned out to be quite interesting without many pleasantly dramatic revelations, and we ended up watching over twenty episodes that day.

Funnily enough, I’ve watched a lot of Turkish shows (and I’m not kidding) and I’m here with a list of some hidden gems that I think you should watch for a fun evening and trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

Let’s watch the shows now, shall we?

1. Love Doesn’t Understand Words (Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahan)

This romantic comedy focuses on two completely different characters who fall in love, after a roller coaster ride of drama and emotions. The show revolves around how the female protagonist, Hayat Uzun (Hande Ercel), desperate for a job, hides her true identity from the company’s owner, Murat Sarsılmaz (Burak Deniz). You can watch the whole show here.

2. What is Fatmagül’s fault? (Fatmagul)

This romantic drama revolves around a woman from a small town, Fatmagül Ketenci (Beren Saat), who is raped by men under the influence of alcohol. Kerim Ilgaz (Engin Akyürek), who did not rape her but was present during the horrific incident, decides to marry her after her fiance breaks off their engagement. You can watch the whole show here.

3. Bizim Hikaye (Hamari Kahani)

The show, which is an adaptation of the popular Shameless series, revolves around a family of six children who struggle to survive in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods. Filiz Elibol (Hazal Kaya), the eldest daughter and female protagonist lives a saga of problems while taking care of her younger brothers, until she meets Baris Aktan (Burak Deniz), who wins her heart and becomes an important part of his family. You can watch the whole show here.

4. Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock On My Door)

The show revolves around Eda Yıldız (Hande Erçel), who confronts Serkan Bolat (Kerem Bürsin) while cutting off her international scholarship. He, however, offers to return the scholarship to her on one condition: she must pretend to be his fiancee for two months. You can watch the whole show here.

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5. Maraşlı (The trustworthy one)

This high-stakes action drama centers on a retired special forces sergeant, Celâl Kün (Burak Deniz), whose life changes drastically when his daughter is gunned down. His mission is to find those responsible for the attack together with Mahur Türel (Alina Boz). You can watch the whole show here.

6. I named you Feriha (The girl called Feriha)

This romantic drama revolves around a poor girl, Feriha Yılmaz (Hazal Kaya), who lives in the basement of a rich apartment and falls in love with the richest playboy in town, Emir Sarrafoğlu (Çağatay Ulusoy). You can watch the whole show here.

7. Unfinished love

This action-fantasy drama focuses on the reincarnation of Mehmet Kadir Bilmez (Burak Deniz), who died in a car accident, in another body. After coming back to life, he is on a mission to find out who killed him and explain his situation to his fiancee, Elif Urazoğlu (Dilan Cicek Deniz). You can watch the whole show here.

8. Resurrection: Ertugrul (Ertugrul Ghazi)

Revolving around the heroic story of a brave warrior Ertugrul Ghazi (Engin Altan Düzyatan), the son of Suleyman Shah (Serdar Gökhan) who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire, this historical drama is a must watch. You can watch the whole show here.

9. The Pit

This psychological action thriller revolves around a mafia family that runs a dangerous neighborhood and when the family is in danger of losing control, their youngest son, Yamaç Koçovalı (Aras Bulut İynemli), returns home, d ‘where it is impossible to escape. . You can watch the whole show here.

10. Endless love

This romantic drama focuses on a middle-class man, Kemal Soydere (Burak Özçivit), who falls in love with Nihan Sezin (Neslihan Atagül) despite the class difference between them. After a series of unexpected twists and turns, the show takes an unexpected turn. You can watch the whole show here.

Which of these shows are you watching tonight?

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