The European Side

2004 – 2009Show6 seasons190 episodes

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome family series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 190 episodes · best: S5E25 "155.Bölüm" 8.4

Episodes

7.1
7.4
7.6
7.5
7.6
6.7

Story

The life and times of rather traditional Sutcuoglu family and their comedic struggles to adapt the high-profile contemporary life of Nisantasi.

Feels like

  • Turkish Family Sitcom
  • Class Conflict Satire
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven
  • Multi-Generational Humor
  • Social Commentary
  • Heartwarming Ensemble
  • Cultural Icon

Cast

Crew

Written by
Gülse Birsel
Produced by
Sinan Çetin

Everyone

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

Facts

February 11, 2004 · June 24, 2009 · Ended

First aired
February 11, 2004
Last aired
June 24, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 190 episodes
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
Turkish
Made in
Türkiye

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is The European Side worth watching?"

Questions about The European Side

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The European Side worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.6).

Which season of The European Side is best?

Seasons 3 and 5, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 6 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is 155.Bölüm (season 5, episode 25) at 8.4, and the lowest is 186.Bölüm (season 6, episode 24) at 6.0.

Is The European Side okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The European Side?

285 h

About 285 hours: 190 episodes in 6 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2009.

Will The European Side make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is The European Side plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The European Side in English?

Turkish

No, it was made in Turkish.