Photo | Introducing 8 Popular Turkish Movies and TV Shows That Are Worth Watching / From the Series "Aşk-ı Memnu" to the Best Hande Erçel Series

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Saednews: If you're a fan of Turkish movies and TV shows, this article is for you. Stay with us as we introduce popular Turkish TV shows.

Photo | Introducing 8 Popular Turkish Movies and TV Shows That Are Worth Watching / From the Series "Aşk-ı Memnu" to the Best Hande Erçel Series

According to the movie and series introduction service of Saednews analytical news site, we cannot deny the fact that Turkish TV series have made remarkable progress in recent years. The professionalism of the acting, the uniqueness and originality of the plotlines, and the captivating direction are features that we see in new series and films.

Yargi (Judgment)
"Yargi" is a Turkish crime, police, and romantic drama series that started airing in September last year and is still ongoing. It has attracted a large audience and received critical acclaim. Directed by Ali Bilgin, the series has reached an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 after 37 episodes. Written by Sema Ergenekon, "Yargi" is more than just a simple love story, as it challenges the concepts of justice and truth while blending different genres and portraying the complex lives of its characters.

Yalı Çapkını (The Eye Flirt Mansion)
"Yalı Çapkını" is one of the newest Turkish series directed by Burcu Alptekin. It is a romantic drama that airs on Star TV in Turkey, with each episode lasting 120 minutes. Set in Istanbul and Gaziantep, it tells an exciting love story.

Kiralık Aşk (Rent a Love)
Directed by Metin Balıkoglu, Barış Boş, and Şenol Sönmez, "Kiralık Aşk" aired its final episode in 2019. The series consists of 69 episodes of 120 minutes each, but the Persian dub has condensed it into 222 episodes of 40 minutes each. It tells the story of Daphne, a poor girl struggling with debt and her brother's issues. She unexpectedly enters into a game with someone named Neryman, where she must make a wealthy businessman, Ömer, fall in love with her in six months. They eventually find themselves entangled in a deadly love triangle.

Yabani (Wild)
The series "Yabani" follows the story of a young man named Yaman, who is kidnapped as a child by people intending to extort his wealthy family. After a series of events, Yaman ends up lost and must survive in the streets, unaware of his family’s whereabouts. He spends his childhood fighting for survival, leading to a long life on the streets with his friends.

Sen Çal Kapımı (You Knock on My Door)
This Turkish drama, romance, and comedy series directed by Altan Dönmez, with a screenplay by Ayşe Üner Kutlu, stars Kerem Bürsin and Hande Erçel. It aired from July 8, 2020, to September 8, 2021, on Fox Turkey. The story revolves around Ada (Hande Erçel), who aims to get a scholarship. She encounters Serkan Bolat (Kerem Bürsin), who offers her a deal to pretend to be his fiancée for two months in exchange for the scholarship. Despite initial resistance, Ada accepts, and they experience a passionate and challenging relationship.

Bahar (Spring)
The 2024 drama-comedy series "Bahar," airing on Show TV, tells the story of a young, talented woman named Bahar who is studying medicine and working at a hospital. The series follows her efforts to achieve her dreams while navigating the challenges in both her personal and professional life.

Kalp Yarası (Heart Wound)
This romantic and dramatic Turkish series "Kalp Yarası" has a somewhat cliché story but has succeeded due to its popular stars and the combination of romance, tension, and happy moments.

After Birth (2024)
This humorous series depicts the story of a mother and father trying to adjust to life after the birth of their child during the first 40 days.