Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to make three points. And there’s one big sequential inference. I’m an escapist by nature. Most Indian shows aren’t for me anymore. And Turkey is at the top of my bucket list. So, *drum roll please*, it’s time to familiarize yourself with my obsession: historical Turkish shows.
The costumes, the forbidden romance, the roller coaster of emotions, everything is expertly arranged and ready to be savored, inviting us to escape from reality. The thorough research that went on behind the scenes is also highly commendable. So, in case you’re planning to indulge in something new, we’ve hand-picked a list of historical Turkish shows you should definitely watch.
Charix (lover)
Born in an orphanage, Feride lost his parents at an early age. During the ensuing summer vacation, she moves in with her aunt’s family, and she begins attending a French boarding school in Istanbul in the 1920s. Feride angrily reflects her suffering by becoming passive-aggressive and she quarrels with her cousin Kamran for no reason.
It is later revealed that Feride and Kamran have feelings for each other despite their disagreements on the surface level. A must-see if Lover’s Enemy is your metaphor of choice (yes, I am). Only if you don’t mind incest (which it doesn’t for me).
Mufteshem Yuzil (Great Century)
Suleiman the Magnificent, the most famous emperor in the history of the Ottoman Empire, is the subject of Mufteshem Yuzir. The show depicts the conflicts within the members of the imperial family and the shaky family relationships as his influence and authority gradually increases. It also sheds light on the period known as the Women’s Sultanate.
In addition, there is also a spin-off by the name Kösem Muhteşem Yüzyıl. The story begins 37 years after Suleiman the Magnificent’s death. It depicts the life of Sultan Mapeker Kösem, the first female ruler of the Ottoman Empire, through her sons and grandchildren.
d’Estaing
This work chronicles the epic love story of the wounded prince Batuga and the warrior girl Akkis, who are marooned in the harsh Central Asian steppes by the Gök Khan in the 8th century. Although the plot is fictional, it borrows heavily from ancient Turkish epics. The role of Akkis is essayed by the extremely talented Ebru Şahin of Helkai fame, making it a must-see for anyone craving to witness a strong female protagonist in this list of historic Turkish shows. It has become.
Dirilis: Ertugrul Island
The subject of this series is the 13th century Turkish warrior Ertugrul. He was the father of Osman (founder of the Ottoman Empire) and one of the most famous warriors of his time. He is a strong-willed man who aspires to provide justice and harmony to his people, but is engaged in conflict with the Byzantine Empire, the Crusaders, and the relentlessly advancing Mongols, who massacred large numbers of Turks.
Apart from the gruesome war perspective, the series also sheds light on his psychological conflict between fate and love in the midst of all this, making it one of the most successful Turkish shows of all time. It has been done.
Vatanim Sensing (Wounded Love)
The Turkish TV drama Vatanim Sensin is set during the Turkish War of Independence and the final days of the Ottoman Empire. Cevdet is a fictional character based on the life of Mustafa Mumin His Aksoy, also known as Gavr His Mumin.
Following the death of Hasan Tahsin, who was the first to fire on Greek soldiers arriving in Izmir after World War I, the series begins with the Balkan Wars and ends with the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
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