Move over K-dramas and Watch these Binge-worthy Turkish Dramas Instead

Millennials love K-dramas but do you know the new craze that is creating waves across the globe? It’s none other than Turkish dramas. Yes, you read that right! They’re a rage for all the right reasons and looks like the fanbase is here to stay. Whether you’re a fan of high-octane crime thrillers, old-school romance or coming-of-age dramas, Turkish series have it all. In fact, the international viewership of Turkish dramas has grown exponentially in the past few years. Everyone’s talking about them. You can catch the most popular Turkish dramas on Netflix and Amazon Prime with English dubbing and subtitles. These days, a lot of Indian producers are remaking Turkish shows into Hindi TV serials. They’re highly binge-worthy and are loved by Indian audiences. The fantastic selection of stories has everyone hooked. We’ve shortlisted the best Turkish dramas to watch. Grab some popcorn and start bingeing!

8 Turkish Dramas you Need to Add to your Watchlist

• Atiye (The Gift)

Atiye is a Netflix original series. Beren Saat is the lead in the series and she plays Atiye who is a painter. She’s someone who is quite free-spirited and commanding. The show is an adaptation of a novel by Şengül Boybas. She is a young artist from Istanbul who has been painting a mysterious girl ever since she was a little girl. Although she is curious, she never goes deep to delve into the situation. She lives the kind of life nobody can ever dream of. Her life changes completely when she finds out that the symbol has been discovered at an archaeological site, Göbekli Tepe. From there begins a perilous journey where secrets from her past are uncovered. This amazing Netflix drama series has three seasons already.

• Masum (Innocent)

If you’re a fan of gruesome mysteries, Masum has to be on your list. It’s one of the best Turkish crime series. Cevdet is a retired commissioner who stays with his wife. She spends her pensions on a farm far away from the city. It’s shot in an idyllic small town. One day, some terrible news comes in and the entire family is destroyed. The story is gripping, fascinating and incredibly fast-moving. Once the homicide detective is introduced in the plot, the investigation begins. He discovers some horrifying secrets which are buried beneath a so-called peaceful farm land. You can watch the show on Amazon Prime Video.

• Bir Ada Masali (Be My Sunshine)

This Turkish romantic series is about a big city girl, Haziran, meeting a simple boy named Poyraz. He’s a happy go lucky fellow who’s rather content with his life. However, he works at an olive factory and that’s where the romance begins. The setup is quaint and extremely beautiful. The company Haziran works at sends her on a hunt to look for prospective locations for a new resort. During her hunt she comes across this remote island. At first, the leads seem to have a lot of differences and don’t even get along. However, a rather cute love story starts unravelling.

• Binbir Gece (1001 Nights)

Binbir Gece is a superhit Turkish drama. It is the story of a mother who is trying to raise money for her child’s cancer treatment. Things change when she receives a life-changing offer. The drama has been such a hit world over that it actually got a Hindi remake, Katha Ankahee. It is one of the best Hindi TV serials airing on Sony TV. The show is highly captivating and is loosely based on the story, Arabian Nights.

• Beni Boyle Sev (Love Me As I Am)

If you’re in a mood for a fun Turkish drama, watch Beni Boyle Sev. The plot follows the story of a small-town girl, Aysem. When she moves to a big city to live with her uncle, she meets a wealthy college student named Omer. They fall in love instantly and decide to get married. Sounds like the perfect happily ever after, right? Well, unfortunately, their families disapprove of their marriage. That’s because they both belong with vastly different economic backgrounds. Through the series, you will discover friendships, family relations and class differences. What will happen in the end? Will the families approve of their relationship? Watch to find out. The series has three seasons and is streaming on Netflix.

• Fi (Phi)

Fi was the first ever internet series in Turkey. Though it is a few years old, it’s still a fantastic watch. It is a psychological thriller series about a man who loves a woman, and the world changes completely. Their life changes not because of their love but because of what they dare to reach for. Everything he touches gets destroyed. This Turkish web series is captivating, serious and realistic. You can catch all the episodes on Netflix.

• Sen Cal Kapmini (You Knock on My Door)

We love plots that involve pretend relationships and end up in actual love. A Turkish romantic series that has to be on your binge list is Sen Cal Kapmini. It follows the story of Eda who is a bright young girl. She is focussed on getting her degree. However, in a turn of events, her scholarship gets cancelled by Serkan, the heir of a holding group. However, destiny has other plans for them as they find themselves in a fake engagement. Serkan wants to use this opportunity to hit back at his flame for dumping him. What follows then is a whole lot of romance, fake smiles and banter. You can catch the first season of this Turkish romantic drama on YouTube.

• Ask Laftan Anlamaz (Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahan)

Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahan is a Hindi-dubbed Turkish series. The story follows the lives of two people who come from different backgrounds. Hayat is a young college graduate who is looking for a job in Istanbul. He meets Murat, a fashion business magnate. The plot thickens as they both develop feelings for each other.

Are there any other Turkish web series that are binge-worthy? Let us know in the comments section below.