Turkish Series on Kinogram: Where to Start

Turkish series have been one of the most-watched genres in Uzbekistan for years — dubbed into Uzbek on television, discussed within families, and rewatched years later. The Kinogram catalog now has around fifty published Turkish series with full details: release year, status (ongoing or ended), season count, rating. Here are ten picks for different tastes — from historical epics to crime drama — to start exploring the section.

Kuruluş Osman (2019 — ongoing). A historical epic about the founding of the Ottoman Empire and its first ruler, Osman Gazi. Now in its sixth season, it remains one of the most-discussed historical productions on Turkish television — large-scale battle scenes, real historical figures, and a detailed, unhurried account of a small principality becoming a state.

The Magnificent Century (2011–2014). A genre classic — the story of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his court at Topkapı Palace in the 16th century: the harem, court intrigue, and the struggle for power. One of the most widely exported Turkish series in the world — arguably the show that made Turkish television drama known outside Turkey in the first place.

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests (2024 — ongoing). Another historical epic, this time about Sultan Mehmed II and the fall of Constantinople in 1453 — a natural next step for viewers who've already watched Kuruluş Osman or The Magnificent Century and want to keep moving through Ottoman history.

Yalı Çapkını (2022–2025). A romantic drama about a wealthy young woman from a prominent family and a boat-taxi captain on the Bosphorus — one of the most popular Turkish series of recent years, three seasons about love across social and family expectations.

Love Is in the Air (2020–2021). An architecture student ends up having to temporarily pose as the fiancée of a major company's co-owner — the series became an international hit and one of Turkey's most rewatched romantic dramas.

Boundless Love (2023–2025). Another romantic drama, centered on a musician who has lost his sight and the woman who enters his life and changes how he sees his own future. Two seasons, a more intimate and emotional story than the entries above.

The Shadow Team (2021 — ongoing). A spy thriller about officers of a Turkish intelligence organization — unlike the historical epics above, this one is set in the present day. Seven seasons of fast-paced action with political and criminal undertones.

Valley of the Wolves: Ambush (2007–2016). One of the longest-running and best-known Turkish series about the covert struggle between intelligence services and organized crime — ten seasons, started back in 2007 and part of the larger Valley of the Wolves franchise.

The Pit (2017–2021). A crime drama about a family that has controlled one Istanbul neighborhood for decades — a hard-edged story about power, loyalty, and what it costs to hold on to both. Four seasons.

Sıfır Bir (2016–2019). A crime thriller about an undercover officer inside a criminal network — a compact six-season story for viewers who want a closed arc rather than a franchise running past ten seasons.

If you've only ever watched Turkish series on TV before, the Kinogram catalog cards help you get your bearings before you start: release year, whether a show is ongoing or finished, season count, and rating. That's especially useful for long-running franchises like Valley of the Wolves or Kuruluş Osman, where it helps to know how many seasons are still ahead. The full list of Turkish series is in the /series section of the Kinogram catalog.