The Turkish drama industry is good at producing new content every year. 2024 is also blessed with some of the top new Turkish series, such as Bahar, Gaddar, Hudutsuz Sevda, Şahane Hayatım, and Yabani.
However, these are only a few names. In this article, we are going to cover one of the best and new Turkish drama serials with their plot, cast, and interesting facts.
1. Bahar
Bahar is a devoted mother and housewife with a degree in medicine. After marrying Timur Yavuzoğlu, she preferred her married life over her career and raised her kids. However, the news of her deadly disease shocks her family. Then, doctor Evren Yalkin plays a miraculous role in saving her life.
The post-recovery Bahar is a new lady who wants to chase her dreams and decides to pursue her medical career. In this journey of self-discovery, she deciphers the unfaithful face of her husband.
Although Turkish drama audiences don’t like this type of show, but the Bahar series is leading the weekly rating charts. So, it should be on your list of new Turkish series.
Interesting Fact: Bahar Dizi is the adaptation of the Korean drama ‘Doctor Cha.’
Cast: Demet Evgar, Bugra Gülsoy, Mehmet Yilmaz Ak and Ecem Özkaya
2. Hudutsuz Sevda
Halil Ibrahim is a brave and charming young lad who comes back to his hometown after 20 years. He left Black Sea village at the age of 5 after the brutal assassination of his father. It was mafia don Rızvan Leto who murdered Halil’s father.
Despite the somber past, Halil only returns to his village to marry his lover Yasemin. However, history repeats itself when Rizvan’s son slays his sweetheart, Yasemin. Now, the only purpose of Halil’s life is the eradication of Rizvan and his family.
In this mission, Halil unexpectedly gets unconditional support from Rizvan’s daughter, Zeynep. Yes, Zeynep has had a soft corner for Halil since childhood and helps Halil in taking revenge. You can expect a love bond between Halil and Zeynep in Hudutsuz Sevda.
Interesting Fact: Boundless Love has gained great appreciation from international audiences. So, everyone loves to watch Hudutsuz Sevda with English subtitles.
Cast: Deniz Can Aktas, Miray Daner, Burak Sevinç and Burak Sergen
3. Gaddar
Starring Cagatay Ulusoy, Gaddar is another popular new Turkish series on our list. Dağhan returns home after conducting a 2-years long, tough military job. His family, sweetheart, and friends’ lives have changed in these two years.
Indeed, Dağhan’s brother has been involved in lawbreaking activities. Similarly, his inamorata Aydan abandoned him without saying a word. His family is also in great trouble. In these circumstances, he initiates to safeguard his family at any cost. Yes, he decides to work as a shooter.
This situation turns an ordinary man, Dağhan, into a savior for his family. Mainly when Aydan returns to his life.
Interesting Fact: No Mercy or Gaddar is one of the most anticipated and awaited TV shows of Cagatay Ulusoy.
Cast: Sümeyye Aydogan, Onur Saylak, Çagatay Ulusoy and Ugur Yildiran
4. Sahane Hayatim
Şahane Hayatım is a thrilling story of a bold and beautiful lady, Şebnem. She has a perfect abode, a wealthy husband, and two kids. This young lady tries hard to maintain her status in high society, but her past haunts her.
Basically, Şebnem grew up in poverty but enrolled in an elite school after earning a scholarship. Withal, surviving as a poor student in an elite school was an easy job for her. Schoolfellows and tutors especially bullied her.
However, with persistent determination and cosmetic surgery, Şebnem manages to marry a wealthy industrialist, Onur Gümuşcü. Onur is a simple family man, but his wife’s criminal past can disturb him. Contrarily, Mesut Öztürkmen is the police officer who is investigating the unlawful history of Şebnem.
Interesting Fact: A new romantic dizi depicts the love story of an offender and a policeman.
Cast: Hilal Altinbilek, Nesrin Cavadzade, Onur Tuna and Yigit Özsener
5. Kizilcik Serbeti
Kızılcık Şerbeti is the story of a utopian girl, Doga Korkmaz, who unconditionally loves a charming guy, Fatih. The only thing that makes them afraid is the cultural differences among their families. Doga belongs to a progressive family, but Fatih’s family is zealous about its beliefs and values.
A new chapter opens when Doga becomes pregnant. According to her mother, Kivilcim, Doga should abort the baby. But she prefers family life over career. Indeed, she decides to tie the knot with Fatih.
However, this union of two opposite families will not be very smooth. Both Doga and Fatih will have to face dire straits to save their married life.
Interesting Fact: Another hit romantic show by Sila Turkoglu after the massive fame of Emanet and Yemin.
Cast: Sila Turkoglu, Dogukan Güngör, Evrim Alasya and Sibel Tasçioglu
6. Mehmed: Fetihler Sultani
Mehmed: Fetihler Sultani is a period drama that depicts the biography of one of the most successful Ottoman emperors, Fatih Sultan Mehmed. He was the 4th child of Murad Khan, who struggled a lot to present him as the true successor of the throne.
He has always dreamed of being victorious over Constantinople. But they don’t take him seriously when he shares this idea with his heads of state. According to viziers, conquering Constantinople would be a daunting task.
After a while, Mehmed is assigned to fight against rebels with his team, but unfortunately, he loses this battle. Then, he was sent to exile as a punishment. However, it still needs to be completed. Mehmed returns as a Sultan very soon.
Interesting Fact: After several failed ventures, TRT1 finally developed a top-rated historical Turkish series that glued the audiences.
Cast: Serkan Çayoglu, Tuba Ünsal, Seçkin Özdemir and Esila Umut
7. Yabani
Yaman is a hardworking guy who spent his childhood on the streets and faced several challenges with his three friends. Actually, Yaman was kidnapped when he was a kid. One day, he bumps into a pretty girl, Rüya. This girl asks Yaman to help her dazed boyfriend.
Yaman transports this overdosed guy to an experienced physician. Later, Ruya’s boyfriend fights with one of Yaman’s friends for exposing his addiction. At this stage, Yaman learns that Ruya’s boyfriend is his biological brother.
Yes, Yaman met with his family after 15 years, and it was a totally different experience. He spent his whole life in misery, but his family is rich. Now, it is troublesome for Yaman to live with his family without abandoning his street friends.
Interesting Fact: This new romantic Turkish show has one of the best on-screen couples. Hashtag #RuYam always trends on X.
Cast: Halit Özgür Sari, Simay Barlas, Yurdaer Okur and Dolunay Soysert
8. Kurulus Osman
The 5th season of Kurulus Osman is also entertaining the viewers in 2024. This season shows a new era after the battle and victory of Bapheus. The sons of Osman have become adults and are fully ready to fight with their father.
Now, Osman Bey is ready for the adventure of Bursa. Similarly, Osman is trying hard to find Sultan Mesud’s treasure. However, Yakup Bey wants to stop Osman from finding this treasure. In this regard, you will see a massive rivalry among Osman and Yakup Bey.
Interesting Fact: This is the consecutive 10th season of the historical drama started with the name of Diriliş: Ertuğrul. But the craze of international viewers is still the same.
Cast: Burak Özçivit, Özge Törer, Yigit Ucan and Cagri Sensoy
9. Kizil Goncalar
Kizil Goncalar depicts the painful journey of Meryem, who was forced to marry at 14. She suffered a lot in her life. However, Meryem doesn’t want the same thing to happen to her young daughter Zeynep.
Therefore, she wants to act bravely and tries to escape on the advice of her sister-in-law. To accomplish this plan, she needs enough money and a stable source of income. So, Meryem starts doing a job at home of Levent. Basically, Levent is a secular middle-aged man who is a psychiatrist by profession. After knowing Meryem’s story, he promises to help her.
Despite devotional and cultural differences, Meryem and Levent have strong feelings for each other. Things suddenly change when the Levent’s daughter appears.
Interesting Fact: Kizil Goncalar is one of the most controversial shows that faced much criticism in Turkey because of discussions of sects and beliefs.
Cast: Özcan Deniz, Özgü Namal, Hazal Türesan and Mina Demirtas
10. Yali Çapkini
Ferit is the grandson of Halis Ağa, who owns a big business empire. They are known as the Korhan family. Although Halis Aga’s son and elder grandson run his business with a great sense of responsibility, his younger grandson, Ferit, is immature.
He studied abroad, but he is still reckless. So, Halis assigns his granddaughter-in-law to find Ferit, a sensible bride. Finally, this family selects Suna as the best match for Ferit. But before the ceremony, Ferit decides to marry Suna’s sister, Seyran.
Suna’s family doesn’t mind this change and approves marriage. However, it is not an easy thing to accept for Suna. She plans to take revenge. At the same time, Ferit and Seyran start sharing a strong bond of love.
Interesting Fact: A more realistic love story that displays the ups and downs of a relationship.
Cast: Afra Saraçoglu, Mert Ramazan Demir, Gülçin Santircioglu and Buçe Buse Kahraman
Final Words
In short, 2024 is blessed with several new Turkish series. Likewise, if you like watching action and romance, you can choose Hudutsuz Sevda and Gaddar. Similarly, if you like inspirational shows, you must watch Bahar.
On the other hand, viewers who like period dramas can go with Kurulus Osman and Mehmed: Fetihler Sultani. We also recommend Sahane Hayatim, Yabani, and Yali Çapkini for romance and drama genre lovers. All in all, we shared one of the best Turkish series here. So, you can pick any of them that suit your tastes.
