Looking for fresh content? 7 Turkish dramas to explore as a beginner

The viewers are often found discovering foreign content these days, and the introduction of OTT platforms has made it easier and more convenient to access.  And there’s no turning back when it comes to the drama, romance, or thrill genre! These are the seven most recent Turkish dramas, ranging from Korkma Ben Yanindayim to Hudutsuz Sevda, that every beginner should watch now!

1. Yabani (Wild Heart)

It tells the tale of Ali, a young boy from a deeply religious family who was abducted. Which leads to his being left behind on the street. But fifteen years later, he goes back to his childhood home while also overcoming many obstacles. After coming back, Ali faces many challenges in figuring out who he really is. In the process of getting through these challenging parts, he falls in love with Ruya.

2. Ruzgarli Tepe (Winds of Love)

This Turkish drama revolves around it bringing a massive storm. Halil loses everything—including his parents and the home of his best memories. He plans to destroy the Aslanli family in retaliation, but an unexpected meeting with Zeynep adds a thrilling twist to the tale. Though she turns out to be the daughter of the family he wants revenge on, Halil still falls in love with her.

3. Hudutsuz Sevda (Boundless Love)

Hudutsuz Sevda echoes surrounding Halil Ibrahim, who endured a terrible life after losing his father when he was a young child. Twenty years later, a grown and attractive man, he goes back to his native country. His only desire is to wed Yasemin, the woman he is in love with, and begin a happy life. But when he learns the truth about his father’s death, Halil finds himself ensnared in a web of retaliation, dashed hopes of starting a family with Yasemin.

4. Tas Kagit Makas (Rock Paper Scissors)

The protagonist, Umut, resides in a poor area and was diagnosed with hyperthymesia, an unusual ability that causes him to remember everything in great detail and with remarkable accuracy. When Umut’s father is imprisoned, his entire world collapses. The young man decides to become a lawyer and fight for justice against the wealthy owners of the system in an attempt to prove his innocence. Umut makes an effort to use his memory to solve the case.

5. Gaddar (No Mercy)

The plot revolves around Daghan, a military officer. Years later, after serving in the East, he returns to his neighborhood. Something stays the same even though his family’s dynamics change drastically over that time. To his surprise, he discovers that things have changed since he left. Daghan’s sister is currently pregnant, his brother even dropped out of school and moved in with another family, and most significantly, his lady love has vanished. Daghan’s parents did not communicate with one another. What happens next is worth the watch.

6. Sakla Beni (Hide Me)

Mete and Naz come from wealthy and influential families. After growing up and becoming significant in each other’s lives, the couple chooses to get married. Incilia returns to the story as Mete and Naz get closer to making the most important choice of their lives. Her appearance causes Mete to second-guess his decision to marry Naz, who is Naz’s servant.

7. Korkma Ben Yanindayim (Don’t Worry I’m With You)

Incil, a scholar student at a medical college, wants to become a doctor so her father won’t have to get up early for work every morning. In the college where she attends, her mother is a cleaner. All proceeds according to plan until Inci learns that she is pregnant by Mert, a classmate and the owner of the school’s son.