Renewed Turkish TV Series: A Complete Guide

As summer approaches, the Turkish TV series season that began in September is drawing to a close. This past season has seen intense competition, with shows like Blooming Lady, An Anatolian Tale, and One Love achieving high ratings. While some series ended due to declining ratings, many others are confirmed to return in the next season.

Here is a comprehensive list of the Turkish TV series that have aired their season finales and are confirmed to return for the upcoming season:

Blooming Lady

Blooming Lady, premiered on Show TV on February 13. Starring Demet Evgar, Buğra Gülsoy, and Mehmet Yılmaz Ak, the series has consistently topped the ratings since its debut. It tells the story of Bahar, a devoted mother and wife who returns to her career as a doctor after 20 years and decides to build herself a new life. Globally distributed by MADD Entertainment and produced by MF Yapım, Blooming Lady aired its season finale with the 16th episode on June 11 and will continue into the new season.

One Love

Show TV’s most-watched series for the past two seasons, One Love, premiered its first episode on October 28, 2022. Since then, it has remained one of the most viewed and talked-about series in Türkiye.

Naturally, One Love is among the series continuing into the new season. Initially portraying a realistic conflict between two families, one secular and one conservative, the series deepened its narrative in the second season and continued to be a conversation starter. Produced by Gold Yapım and represented globally by Global Agency, the series aired its season finale on Friday, June 7.

I Am Mother

Starring Demet Akbağ and Özge Özpirinçci, I Am Mother is one of the series that premiered this season, with its first episode airing in December. Viewers must have missed strong female characters, as the main character, Karsu, quickly became an audience favorite.

I Am Mother focuses on Karsu, a mother of three, who moves from Adana to Istanbul and rebuilds her life. Broadcast on Show TV, the series is produced by O3 Medya and distributed globally by Eccho Rights. The series wrapped up this season on June 12 and will prepare for the upcoming season.

Secret of Pearls

Written by Yılmaz Erdoğan, Secret of Pearls began its run in January. Starring Hazar Ergüçlü, Selma Ergeç, Kubilay Aka, and Yılmaz Erdoğan, the series tells the story of Azem, trying to rebuild his life after being released from prison, and Dilber, a nightclub dancer. Produced by BKM and distributed internationally by Kanal D, the series aired its season finale on May 30 and is set to continue into the new season.

Remember

Starring Ekin Koç and Serra Arıtürk, Remember premiered on Kanal D on February 28 this year. Starring Ekin Koç and Serra Arıtürk, the series follows Umut, who possesses an extraordinary memory, recalling every single moment in vivid detail.

Produced by MF Yapım and distributed by MADD Entertainment, Remember aired its season finale on June 5 and is among the series that will carry on into the next season.

The Ottoman

The Ottoman, starring Burak Özçivit, has completed its fifth season. The series, premiered on November 20, 2019, remains popular with a wide audience.

Produced by Bozdağ Film and distributed by ATV Distribution, The Ottoman aired its season finale on June and will return for its sixth season.

Red Roses

Produced by Gold Film, Red Roses premiered its first episode last December. The series, which has attracted great attention since its debut, stars Özgü Namal, Özcan Deniz, Mert Yazıcıoğlu, and Hazal Türesan. It follows Meryem, who was married off at a very young age into an Islamic sect and is now battling for her daughter’s freedom.

Red Roses achieved high ratings throughout the season and will continue into the next. The series, broadcast on NOW and globally distributed by Global Agency, aired its season finale on May 20.

The Brave

Starring Miray Daner and Denizcan Aktaş, The Brave is among the series that will continue into the new season.

The show premiered its first episode on NOW on September 21 and follows the revenge-filled story of Halil İbrahim Karasu, who returns to his small hometown after many years. The series, produced by Medyapım and part of the MADD Entertainment catalog, aired its season finale with its 34th episode.

Dirty Laundry

Dirty Laundry, starring Ayça Bingöl, Ceren Moray, and Cansu Tosun, portrays the intertwined lives of maids and their employers in a wealthy neighborhood of Istanbul. The series, which made its debut on September 24, aired its season finale with its 32nd episode and preparations for the next season are ongoing.

Produced by Medyapım, the series is distributed worldwide by MADD Entertainment.

Fatih: Sultan of Conquests

TRT 1’s new historical drama Fatih: Sultan of Conquests premiered this year, on February 27.

Starring Serkan Çayoğlu, Selim Bayraktar, Seçkin Özdemir, and Tuba Ünsal, the series aired its season finale on June 11 and will continue into the new season. Produced by Miray Yapım, the series is distributed worldwide by TRT Sales.

Golden Boy

Golden Boy, starring Afra Saraçoğlu and Mert Ramazan Demir, will also proceed with its third season.

The story unfolds when Ferit, the ‘golden boy’ of a wealthy family, decides to marry Seyran. Their lives change dramatically as Seyran becomes the new bride in a family full of betrayals.

Produced by OGM Pictures and distributed globally by Eccho Rights, the series aired its season finale on June 7.

Wild Heart

Wild Heart tells the story of Ali, who was kidnapped at a young age and eventually forced to work for his captors. The series stars Halit Özgür Sarı, Simay Barlas, Dolunay Soysert, Yurdaer Okur, and Bertan Asllani. Wild Heart is continuing into the next season after its season finale aired on June 1.

Produced by NTC Medya, the series airs on NOW and is distributed internationally by MADD Entertainment.

Legend of the Black Tree

Legend of the Black Tree, featuring a cast that includes Olgun Şimşek, Emre Kıvılcım, Meltem Akçöl and Özlem Conker, is among the TRT 1 series continuing into the new season.

The series, produced by Motto Yapım and distributed by TRT Sales, premiered on February 23 and aired its season finale on June 7.

Saladin: The Conqueror Of Jerusalem

Among the TRT 1 series continuing into the new season is Saladin: The Conqueror Of Jerusalem.

The series, which made its debut last November, stars Uğur Güneş and Tuvana Türkay. Produced by Akli Film and distributed by TRT Sales, the series aired its season finale on June 10 with its 28th episode.

The Shadow Team

The Shadow Team, which has been running for four seasons, is confirmed to continue into its fifth season. While the lead actor Murat Yıldırım will not be returning, Aybüke Pusat, Yunus Emre Yıldırımer, and Sarp Levendoğlu are said to continue in the new season.

The series, produced by TIMS&B Production and distributed by TRT Sales, aired its season finale on June 9.

An Anatolian Tale

TRT 1’s series An Anatolian Tale, which has been running for four seasons and consistently achieves high ratings, is confirmed to continue with its fifth season.

Featuring Berk Atan and Gülsim Ali, the family drama focuses on the lives of three cousins. Produced by Köprü Film and internationally distributed by TRT Sales, the series wrapped up its current season with its 142nd episode, aired on June 8.

Written by Yağmur Çöl, this article was featured in Episode Magazine’s NATPE Budapest 2024 issue.