Turkish dramas, known as dizi, gained global popularity with the release of Binbir Gece in 2006. Since then, shows like Diriliş: Ertuğrul (2014) and As the Crow Flies (2022) have gained global acclaim for their portrayals of human emotion and socio-political issues. Turkey is one of the highest exporters of television shows, ranking second only to the USA. Turkish shows are slower than the West’s 30–40-minute format, with episodes lasting up to 120 minutes. Their focus on justice, love, and family values has gained a loyal fan-following in India, prompting remakes.
As The Crow Flies
Asli, a journalist from a lower-class background, struggles to climb the professional ladder in a fast-paced newsroom. The series portrays the dynamic between crows and lions, highlighting the changing business landscape and the determination of individuals to achieve success.
Erkenci Kuş (Daydreamer)
Sanem, a writer aspiring to live in the Galápagos islands, faces a dilemma between marrying her neighbor Muzaffer or leaving her family’s grocery store for a stable job. She takes an advertising job but falls for her boss, resulting in a light-hearted and humorous love story.
Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir (My Home My Destiny)
The series follows Mehdi, a young man from slums, and Zeynep, a girl living in luxury. The story explores how childhood and youth shape a person’s character, with themes of love, betrayal, and poverty. The Turkish audience will soon decide if they accept the “queen of the romcoms” in the tragic heroine role. The premiere is scheduled for early 2020 on TV8. The series explores themes of belonging to one’s home and the impact of childhood on a person’s character.
Kara Para Aşk (Black Money Love)
Netflix has released its final three Turkish dramas, with Black Money Love being the third. The crime thriller follows Omer, a crime boss in Eastern Turkey, and Elif, a successful jewelry designer in Italy. Their lives are forever changed when they cross paths in Istanbul due to a tragic incident. This popular series is known for its action, chemistry, and twists.
Hercai
The story revolves around Miran Aslanbey, a young man whose parents die due to a mortal enemy. To avenge their death, he seduces Reyyan Şadoğlu to destroy her, thereby stealing his daughter, and thereby gaining revenge on his mortal enemy. The central character is Akın Akınözü.
