From "The Magnificent Century" to "Knock on my Door": Top 5 Turkish TV series
Turkish TV series have long gone beyond local television and have become one of the country's most notable cultural exports. Historical sagas, family dramas and romantic stories have found fans all over the world, and some projects have turned into real tourdisi phenomena. Izvestia has compiled a selection of five Turkish TV series that have gained the most international fame and had a significant impact on the development of the genre.
Turdizi is a genre of Turkish multi—part films and melodramas. They are characterized by unusual timing: one episode can last 2 to 2.5 hours, while a season can contain from 10 to 40 episodes. In addition, directors prefer to mix genres in one project.
"The Magnificent Century" (Muhteşem Yüzyıl, 2011-2014) is a TV series that introduced the world to the Ottoman Empire
One of the most famous Turkish TV series tells about the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, one of the most powerful rulers of the Ottoman Empire. The plot focuses on palace intrigues, the struggle for influence and the sultan's relationship with Hurrem Sultan.
The main roles were played by Halit Ergench (Suleiman), Meryem Uzerli (Hurrem), Nur Fettahoglu (Mahidevran) and Okan Yalabik (Ibrahim Pasha).
The series has become one of the main projects thanks to which Turkish historical dramas have gained international fame. According to IMDb, the project has a rating of 7.1/10 based on more than 22 thousand user ratings.
The success of the Magnificent Century is connected not only with the historical plot, but also with the large-scale production, complex palace intrigues and attention to detail of costumes and decorations. The project has become one of the symbols of modern Turkey and has helped to attract the attention of foreign audiences to Turkish historical series.
"The Resurrected Ertugrul" (Diriliş: Ertuğrul, 2014-2019) is a large—scale saga about the beginning of the Ottoman Empire
The series tells the story of Ertugrul Bey— the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. The plot focuses on the struggle of the Kaya tribe for survival, military conflicts and the events that preceded the creation of one of the largest states in history.
The main role was played by Engin Altan Dyuzatan (Ertugrul). Esra Bilgic (Halime Sultan) and other actors also starred in the series.
The project has gained wide international fame due to foreign screenings, dubbing and distribution on digital platforms. It has become especially popular in the countries of South Asia, the Middle East and Central Asia.
On IMDb, the series has a rating of 7.9/10 based on more than 43 thousand ratings.
The popularity of "Resurrected Ertugrul" is associated with a combination of historical narrative, large-scale battles and the theme of the formation of the future Ottoman Empire. The series has become one of the most notable examples of how Turkish projects have been able to go beyond national television and gain a large audience in different regions of the world.
"Black Love" (Kara Sevda, 2015-2017) is the main romantic drama on Turkish television.
The love story of Kemal and Nihan has become one of the most recognizable Turkish melodramas in the world. The series tells about the feelings of two people from different social circles who have to face family secrets, conflicts and difficult circumstances.
The main roles were played by Burak Ozchivit (Kemal), Neslihan Atagul (Nihan) and Kaan Urgancioglu (Emir).
"Black Love" went down in history as the first Turkish TV series to win the Best Telenovela category at the International Emmy Awards.
On IMDb, the project has a rating of 7.4/10 based on more than 12 thousand ratings.
The main factor in the success of the series was the emotional story of the characters' relationships, built on drama, family conflicts and a difficult choice between feelings and circumstances. The international recognition of the project helped to strengthen the popularity of Turkish romantic dramas outside the country.
"Forbidden Love" (Aşk-a Memnu, 2008-2010) is a classic of Turkish drama.
The series is based on the novel by Turkish writer Halit Zia Ushaklygil. The story tells about Bihter, who marries a wealthy businessman Adnan, but gradually finds herself embroiled in a complicated relationship with his nephew Behlul.
The main roles were played by Beren Saat (Bikhter), Kyvanch Tatlytug (Behlyul), Selchuk Yontem (Adnan) and Khazal Kaya (Nihal).
The rating of the series according to IMDb reaches 7.6/10 based on more than 18 thousand ratings. The project is considered one of the most exciting Turkish dramas and remains recognizable years after the end of the show.
The popularity of "Forbidden Love" is explained by its strong dramatic foundation, well-known literary source and vivid acting works. The series had a significant impact on the development of modern Turkish drama and became one of the projects that determined the further development of the genre.
"Knock on My Door" (Sen Çal Kapımı, 2020-2021) is a TV series that has brought a new generation of viewers to turdizi
One of the most popular modern Turkish TV series tells the story of Eda and Serkan Bolat. After an unexpected acquaintance, the characters conclude a fictitious agreement, which gradually changes their relationship.
The main roles were played by Hande Ercel (Eda) and Kerem Byursin (Serkan).
The series has gained particular popularity among a young audience due to its distribution on the Internet and social networks. On IMDb, the project has a rating of 7.3/10 based on more than 27 thousand user ratings.
The success of "Knock on My Door" is largely due to the light romantic plot, the charisma of the main actors and the active discussion of the project on the Internet. The series attracted a new generation of viewers to Turkish dramas and became one of the most recognizable modern representatives of the genre.
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