5 Must watch Turkish shows, from Diriliş: Ertuğrul to Sen Çal Kapımi
ALBAWABA – The world of Turkish drama is wide and interesting, spanning all kinds of genres and storylines with great performances and long episodes guaranteed to keep you busy for a while.
Today, Al Bawaba has got you covered with the top five shows coming out of Turkey, including a series based on a true historical story and an intense romantic drama starring the beloved Hande Erçel and Kerem Bürsin, this list is guaranteed to be something interesting. watch this eid!
The list will be displayed in non-chronological order and will depend on your interests.
5 Must watch Turkish shows, from Diriliş: Ertuğrul to Sen Çal Kapımi
1) Resurrection: Ertuğrul [5 Seasons]
(Turkish Radio and Television Corporation / Diriliş: Ertuğrul)
An epic story about the legendary historical figure, Ertuğrul.
Based on the life of the 3rd century Oghuz Turkish leader, Ertuğrul, son of Osman Ghazi, the historical figure believed to be the founder of the Ottoman Empire. Join Ertuğrul on his journey to find lands to settle with his tribe, while encountering dangerous enemies and obstacles in his way, such as the Roman Empire and the Mongols.
This show had a huge budget behind it and it shows! It features stunning cinematography, brilliant acting, and epic fight scenes that earned it a spot on this list!
2) The Club [2 Seasons]
(Netflix / Club)
You don’t often get a Turkish drama based on the 1950s, but Netlix’s Kulüp is here and it’s spectacular.
A show set in 1950’s Istanbul nightlife that follows the story of a mother with a troubled past who works in a nightclub to make ends meet. It follows his journey to try to reconnect and interact with the daughter he was unable to raise.
It’s a story about artists, hosts and rebellion with a brilliant and talented cast behind it adding to its unique charm and setting.
3) Early Bird / Awake Dreamer [1 Season]
(Star TV / Erkenci Kuş)
Starring Can Yaman and Demet Özdemir, Erkenci Kuş tells a romantic story about a writer who is forced to accept a normal job by her parents, this leads her to end up in an advertising agency where she falls in love with her boss.
The show is light and “feel good” so it’s the perfect drama to watch if you want to sit back, relax and enjoy a good slice of life over a beautiful and heartwarming love story.
4) Cukur/The Pit [5 Seasons]
(The Pit / Show TV)
A mafia story about a family that lives and rules a neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey called The Pit.
One of the best finished Turkish series to watch right now! In our eyes, Cukur has it all, a brilliant cast, a perfect balance of drama and an excellent soundtrack, but the only thing holding it back like many Turkish dramas is that they are always unnecessarily long.
If you want a show about the Turkish mafia that is full of action and rowdy characters in a gritty setting, then Cukur is your next show.
5) Sen Çal Kapimi / Love is in the air [2 Seasons]
(Sen Çal Kapimi / MF Production)
Starring the lovable and stunning Hande Erçel and Kerem Bürsin, Sen Çal Kapimi follows the story of a student who pursues her dream of becoming an architect through a scholarship. However, a man will cross his path and ruin his plans.
Follow the two brilliant actors on this romantic, light-hearted and comedic journey as they pretend to be engaged.
