This season, Turkish television is bringing audiences a diverse range of stories, from family ties and impossible love to class conflicts and confrontations with the past. Spanning Istanbul, Cappadocia, Mardin and the Black Sea region, this selection features both newly launched productions and returning series from previous seasons.
NEW STORIES
DIGNITY
Produced by Süreç Film and internationally distributed by Kanal D International, Dignity brings together the conflict between two families with opposing lifestyles and values and an impossible love that blossoms in the middle of their feud. As the families defend their own beliefs, they are forced to confront the limits of their dignity. The cast includes Kerem Alışık, Doğukan Güngör, Reha Özcan, Merih Öztürk, Burak Çelik and Nergis Öztürk.
LAND OF THE SUN
Produced by TIMSBI Productions and internationally distributed by ATV Distribution, Land of the Sun brings to the screen a love story that begins in Germany and extends to Adana. The relationship between Kenan, the son of the well-established Kozan family, and Leyla is tested by family expectations and the opposition of Kenan’s mother, Celadet. The series stars Burak Özçivit and Beyza Gümülcine, with Sibel Taşçıoğlu and Görkem Sevindik also joining the cast.
LOVE IN THE ASHES
Produced by CNP Film and internationally distributed by Calinos Entertainment, Love in the Ashes follows Mirza and Leyla, who are separated on their wedding day and whose paths cross again seven years later. Their encounter in Aleppo turns into a struggle against family opposition and secrets from the past in Cappadocia. Starring Murat Ünalmış and Özge Özacar, the series weaves together love, family pressure and unresolved conflicts.
MARRIAGE IS BEAUTIFUL
Internationally distributed by TRT Sales, Marriage is Beautiful tells the story of Mesut Bahtiyar, a marriage registrar who has officiated thousands of weddings, and his family life with his five very different daughters. Mesut wants each of his daughters to build a happy home, but his real challenge begins when he has to confront their own choices. Bringing family relationships together with humour and romance, the series features an extensive cast including Fikret Kuşkan, İlayda Alişan, Hande Soral, Seçkin Özdemir, Yusuf Çim, Nil Sude Albayrak, Berk Bakioğlu, Ferit Aktuğ and Yıldız Kültür.
SALTED LOVE
Produced by Poll Films and internationally distributed by Calinos Entertainment, Salted Love takes its name from the Turkish tradition of serving salted coffee during a marriage proposal. The series follows Derin, the daughter of a well-established Istanbul family, and Mehmet, a holding company heir who returns from the United States, as they embark on their journey towards marriage. The young couple’s efforts to bring their very different families together bring the clash between tradition and modern life into a humorous setting. Starring Eda Ece and Buğra Gülsoy, the extensive cast also includes Nebahat Çehre, Binnur Kaya, Şevval Sam, Cengiz Bozkurt, Nevra Serezli and Settar Tanrıöğen.
LOVE BEYOND ALL
Produced by NTC Medya and internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, Love Beyond All centres on Zeynep, who raises her niece Ege as her own child following the death of her sister. When Ege’s father, Ali, is released from prison after eight years and wants to take his daughter back, a struggle begins, stretching from Izmir to Cappadocia. Starring Burcu Özberk, Cihangir Ceyhan and Esra Dermancıoğlu, the series explores the meaning of motherhood and family.
VANITY
Produced by Ay Yapım and internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, Vanity follows Hülya, a university student from a poor family who aspires to wealth and social status. Through her wealthy friend Neslihan, Hülya enters the world she has long admired, but her choices gradually turn friendships and romantic relationships into a dangerous game. Inspired by Vanity Fair, the series stars Eylül Lize Kandemir, Burak Berkay Akgül, Doğa Bayram, Demirhan Demircioğlu and Mehmet Aslantuğ.
THE LIFE SHE BUILT
Produced by Ay Yapım and internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, The Life She Built tells the story of a woman who struggles to make ends meet while working as a car mechanic and raising her three children alongside her mother-in-law. Shaped around poverty, family ties and second chances, the series focuses on Ömür’s efforts to secure a future for her children while reclaiming her own life. The leading roles are played by Nurgül Yeşilçay, Bülent İnal and Gonca Vuslateri.
RETURNING STORIES
DEEP IN LOVE
Produced by OGM Pictures and internationally distributed by OGM Universe and TRT Sales, Deep in Love brings together the longstanding feud between the Koçari and Furtuna families in the Black Sea region and the unfinished love story of Adil and Esme. This season, Greek doctor Eleni, who arrives in the region to discover her roots, reunites with her family and confronts the secrets of her past, changing the balance between the two families. The series stars Ulaş Tuna Astepe, Deniz Baysal, Burak Yörük and Ava Yaman.
SINS AND ROSES
Produced by NGM and internationally distributed by Kanal D International, Sins and Roses begins with Serhat discovering that his wife Berrak has been hiding the existence of a child for years. His search for the truth leads him to Zeynep and changes his life, while their relationship faces new challenges in its second season as secrets from the past and family conflicts come to the surface. The series stars Murat Yıldırım, Cemre Baysel and Oya Unustası.
HALEF
Produced by Most Production and internationally distributed by Inter Medya, Halef takes its story of family ties, power struggles and love in Urfa into a new phase in its second season. After losing her memory in an accident, Yıldız sets out to rediscover her past, while Serhat struggles to help the woman he loves remember their life together and win her heart again. The series stars İlhan Şen and Biran Damla Yılmaz, alongside Veda Yurtsever, Onur Bilge, Mazlum Çimen, Yurdaer Okur and Mustafa Yıldıran.
AN ANATOLIAN TALE
Produced by Köprü Film and internationally distributed by TRT Sales, An Anatolian Tale tells the stories of people in the town of Gedelli who pursue their dreams, with family, friendship and solidarity at its heart. Following a time jump in the new season, the story now extends to the children of the inventive cousins. Yağız Kılınç, Berke Acar and Kerem Alp Kabul have joined the cast, portraying Ali, Yusuf and Ramazan Mete, alongside Berk Atan.
ONE LOVE
Produced by Gold Film and internationally distributed by Global Agency, One Love follows the lives of two families with different lifestyles whose paths cross through the marriage of their children. Exploring love, faith, family pressure and women’s struggle to make their own choices, the series currently features Evrim Alasya, Barış Kılıç, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, Seray Kaya, Erkan Avcı and Özge Borak.
FATİH: SULTAN OF CONQUESTS
Internationally distributed by TRT Sales, Fatih: Sultan of Conquests brings the life and political struggles of Ottoman ruler Fatih Sultan Mehmed to the screen. Alongside his military conquests, the historical drama explores rivalries within the palace, political manoeuvring and conflicts surrounding the administration of the state. Serkan Çayoğlu portrays Sultan Mehmed.
THE ONE I LOVE
Produced by Ay Yapım and internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, The One I Love tells the story of Erkan, who marries Dicle during his military service to protect her from violence within her family. Their arrival in Istanbul changes the future plans of Erkan’s family and introduces Dicle to an unfamiliar world. Starring Aytaç Şaşmaz and Helin Kandemir, the series explores class differences and family pressure through a love story.
THE SHADOW TEAM
Produced by TIMSBI Productions and internationally distributed by TRT Sales, The Shadow Team follows the operations of a special team working for Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization and the impact of their missions on their personal lives. In its seventh season, Altay and his team face new threats, while their field partnerships are put to the test through trust and loyalty. The cast includes Tolga Sarıtaş, Bensu Soral, Yunus Emre Yıldırımer, Buçe Buse Kahraman and Uğur Yücel.
FAR AWAY
Produced by AyNa Yapım and internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, Far Away follows Alya, who travels from Canada to Mardin with her son to fulfil her late husband’s wishes. When the Albora family refuses to let her leave with her child, Alya finds herself confronting Cihan, the head of the family. Starring Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal, the series unfolds around family pressure, secrets from the past and evolving emotions.
SHADOWS OF LOVE
Produced by MEDYAPIM and internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, Shadows of Love tells the story of Haydar Ali, who is drawn into the criminal underworld after killing his family’s murderer and being sent to prison. When he regains his freedom three years later, he discovers that the woman he loves has married the man closest to him, leaving him at the centre of a new confrontation. Starring Deniz Can Aktaş, Devrim Özkan and Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, the series brings together love, betrayal and loyalty.
FROM SUMMER INTO THE NEW SEASON
DIFFERENT LIVES
Produced by NTC Medya and internationally distributed by ATV Distribution, Different Lives follows Emir and his friends, who live in a working-class neighbourhood of Istanbul and struggle to achieve their dreams. In this story, where football becomes a symbol of hope for a better life, friendships, romantic relationships and family ties are tested by power and money. The cast includes Feyyaz Duman, Nehir Erdoğan, İlker Aksum, Rahimcan Kapkap and Elçin Zehra İrem.
TORN APART
Produced by Pastel Film and internationally distributed by Kanal D International, Torn Apart follows Aras, who grew up in orphanages and travels to Bodrum in search of his sibling, whom he believed to be dead. When Aras crosses paths with the Akkayalar, one of the city’s most powerful families, his search becomes intertwined with secrets from the past, love and rivalries. The series stars Nesrin Cavadzade, Çağan Efe Ak, Ceren Ayruk and Armağan Oğuz.
LOVE, PROBABLY
Produced by MF Yapım and internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, Love, Probably tells the story of Defne, who has built her career through her own efforts but finds herself facing a love that falls outside the carefully structured life she has created. The arrival of Kadir and Tolga in her life forces Defne, who is accustomed to being in control, to confront her emotions. Starring Ayça Ayşin Turan, Ekin Koç and Feyyaz Şerifoğlu, the series explores love through jealousy, misunderstandings and shifting dynamics.
