CNBC TV18
By Anand Singha
Published Dec 15, 2023
The Tailor (2023) Packed with drama and gossip, The Tailor follows a famous Turkish tailor uncovering secrets while making a wedding dress, addressing mental illness and familial differences across its three intense seasons.
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Ethos (2020) Set in Istanbul, Ethos explores contemporary Turkish society through the experiences of Meryem, a cleaner seeking psychiatric help, offering a unique portrait of the country's diversity.
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The Gift (2019-2021) Starring Beren Saat, The Gift follows Atiye, a painter, and teacher who discovers a mysterious symbol in an artifact, blending fantasy elements seamlessly into its three-season plot.
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Fatma (2021-Present) In this underrated gem, an ordinary cleaning lady's life takes a dark turn as she searches for her missing husband, committing murder and grappling with the consequences in a unique Turkish genre.
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Another Self (2022-Present) Three friends embark on a spiritual and medical healing journey in Ayvalik, addressing generational trauma and the impact of historical events like the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the 1920s.
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Shahmaran (2023-Present) Named after a mythical creature, Shahmaran weaves together contemporary life and folklore, offering a gateway into Turkish and Iranian traditions through the story of a young woman confronting her grandfather's disappearance.
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Who Were We Running From? (2023) A mother and daughter living on the run unveil a mystery intertwined with discussions on the patriarchal society in Turkey, making this miniseries a compelling watch despite its hit-or-miss storyline.
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Midnight at the Pera Palace (2022-Present) This period piece with a touch of time travel follows an orphaned journalist discovering a portal to the past in a hotel room, providing an incredible depiction of Istanbul in 1919.
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The Club (2021-203) Set in 1950s Istanbul, The Club features Matilda, an ex-convict and Sephardic Jew, navigating conflicts at a club while trying to save her daughter, offering representation and tackling political themes.
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