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The Turkish Detective

2023 – nowShow1 season8 episodes

CrimeDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes63%–

An intriguing, tense crime series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 8.4

Episodes

7.4

Story

Inspector Cetin Ikmen, his partner Mehmet Suleyman and Detective Ayse Farsakoglu, solve crimes and experiencing euphoric highs and tragic lows. Each crime story is heavily rooted in the rich and varied culture and history of Istanbul and set against the vibrant, dazzling and frenzied world of modern-day Turkey.

Feels like

  • Crime Procedural
  • Mystery Solving
  • Istanbul Setting
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Character-Driven
  • Intriguing Plots
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Detective Drama
  • Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Barbara Nadel
Produced by
Matthew Bird, Emrah Gamsizoglu, Marina Niel
Music by
Sertaç Özgümüş

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 15, 2023 · January 5, 2024 · Still running

First aired
December 15, 2023
Latest episode
January 5, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Turkish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Turkish Detective?"

Questions about The Turkish Detective

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Turkish Detective?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Turkish Detective worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).

How long does it take to watch The Turkish Detective?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.

Is The Turkish Detective in English?

TurkishEnglish

No, it was made in Turkish, with some English.