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Ezel

2009 – 2011Show2 seasons71 episodesNR

CrimeDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A gripping, nerve-racking crime series about crime and family, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 71 episodes · best: S2E35 "Mükemmel Bir Cinayet" 9.3

Episodes

8.4
8.5

Story

Ömer, a young man returning from military service, is set up by his friends and fiancé and ends up in prison for ten years. He fakes his own death and manages to escape. He re-creates himself as ‘Ezel’, a high-end gambler who is outwardly a successful man, but inwardly driven by one thing - his determination to understand why the people he loved betrayed him, and take his revenge.

Feels like

  • Revenge Thriller
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Deep Family Drama
  • Psychological Manipulation
  • Tragic Romance
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Turkish Crime Noir
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Intricate Plotting
  • Haunting Soundtrack

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Uluç Bayraktar
Written by
Pınar Bulut, Kerem Deren
Produced by
Kerem Çatay
Music by
Toygar Işıklı

Everyone

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Facts

September 28, 2009 · June 20, 2011 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 2009
Last aired
June 20, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 71 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Turkish
Made in
Türkiye

Tropes

Pet the Dog, Batman Gambit, Good Girls Avoid Abortion +9

  • Pet the Dog
  • Batman Gambit
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Stay with Me Until I Die
  • Sickbed Slaying
  • Morning Sickness
  • Adaptational Location Change
  • Children Forced to Kill
  • Former Friends Photo
  • Widowed at the Wedding
  • Removing the Rival
  • Murder by Mistake

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Ezel worth watching?"

Questions about Ezel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ezel worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch Ezel?

142 h

About 142 hours: 71 episodes in 2 seasons of about 120 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2011.

Is Ezel good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Ezel?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Is Ezel in English?

Turkish

No, it was made in Turkish.

What tropes does Ezel use?

Pet the DogBatman GambitGood Girls Avoid AbortionStay with Me Until I DieSickbed SlayingMorning SicknessAdaptational Location ChangeChildren Forced to KillFormer Friends PhotoWidowed at the WeddingRemoving the RivalMurder by Mistakeand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Pet the Dog, Batman Gambit, and Good Girls Avoid Abortion.