01 A single mother fights to survive and raise her children in Istanbul, based on a Japanese format.
12 Best Turkish TV Series to Watch
By Vlad Zakh · January 6, 2026
Dirilis: Ertugrul and Kurulus: Osman are big historical epics with real scale, Magnificent Century did the same for the Ottoman court years earlier, and Winter Sun and Endless Love carry the romantic side, arguably the genre’s biggest export. Woman follows a single mother raising her children in Istanbul, Broken Pieces has a woman uncovering a dark family secret while investigating her sister’s murder, Intersection tangles two brothers in a love triangle, and Fatmagul tells of a woman rebuilding her life and seeking justice. The Pit, Bitter Lands and Black Money Love round out the list.
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02 A woman uncovers a dark family secret while investigating her sister's murder.
03 A tangled love-triangle drama built around two brothers and the women in their lives.
04 A drama about a woman rebuilding her life and seeking justice after a devastating assault.
05 A tense crime family drama centred on a mafia household in Istanbul.
06 A sprawling family drama about wealth, betrayal and a woman fighting to reclaim her inheritance.
07 A slum-set romance between a determined young woman and a wealthy businessman.
08 A gritty crime drama about a paroled convict who falls for the prosecutor's daughter.
09 A romance between two people forced together by their siblings' relationship, with real chemistry between the leads.
10 A lavish palace drama about Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and the women who shaped his reign.
11 The direct sequel to Ertugrul, following the actual founding of the Ottoman Empire.
12 A sweeping historical epic about the father of the Ottoman Empire's founder, and the show that put Turkish TV on the global map.
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