Netflix has announced a lineup of nine Turkish original series for 2026, including new adaptations and returning favorites. The slate is headlined by a series based on Orhan Pamuk's Nobel Prize-winning novel 'The Museum of Innocence,' set to premiere on February 13. Other highlights feature high-profile casts and genres ranging from romance to thrillers.
Netflix revealed its Turkish production slate for 2026 on January 22, focusing on nine upcoming series that blend new debuts with anticipated returns. The announcement emphasizes international appeal, with productions from powerhouse studios like Ay Yapım, known for global hits such as 'Endless Love' and 'Ezel.'
Among the new series, 'The Museum of Innocence' stands out as a nine-episode period drama and romance, adapting Orhan Pamuk's acclaimed novel. Set in 1970s Istanbul, it follows Kemal (Selahattin Paşalı), a wealthy man obsessed with his distant relative Füsun (Eylül Lize Kandemir), leading him to collect her personal items like earrings and cigarette butts over decades. Directed by Zeynep Günay and written by Ertan Kurtulan, the series explores themes of love and obsession against a changing urban backdrop.
Kicking off the year on January 15 is an untitled drama-romance starring İbrahim Çelikkol as Kemal, a loan shark collector confronting scriptwriter Afife over a debt, sparking unexpected emotions and tests of love and honor.
The action-comedy-heist 'Money Trap,' adapting Yılmaz Erdoğan’s film franchise 'Organize İşler,' features Erdoğan reprising Asım Noyan alongside Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Demet Akbağ, Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, and Ezgi Mola in a treasure map chase against rivals.
Psychological thriller 'Seni Tanıyorum,' written by Tuğba Doğan and directed by Mert Baykal, stars Elçin Sangu as painter Funda, whose new nanny Nazlı (Melis Sezen) disrupts her life with husband İlker (Ozan Dolunay), turning employment into a game of loyalty and desire. Produced by Bonbon Studios.
Mystery-crime series 'Sonra Gözler Görür,' penned by Ece Yörenç and directed by Bertan Başaran, follows a journalist (Şevval Sam) investigating a young girl's death in her coastal hometown, uncovering secrets and her own past. Cast includes Mert Fırat and Okan Yalabık; produced by Ay Yapım.
Returning series include the second season of critically acclaimed drama 'Ethos' (Bir Başkadır), written and directed by Berkun Oya, with Öykü Karayel, Fatih Artman, and Funda Eryiğit reprising roles after its 2020 debut exploring Turkey's socio-cultural divides.
Rom-com 'Thank You, Next' continues with Serenay Sarıkaya as Leyla navigating modern dating, joined by Metin Akdülger and Boran Kuzum; written by Ece Yörenç and directed by Bertan Başaran, featuring returning cast like Fatih Artman and Hakan Kurtaş.
Crime thriller 'Graveyard' sees Birce Akalay return as Önem for a personal investigation reuniting the team.
The final season of 'Another Self' wraps the emotional journey, with Tuba Büyüküstün as Ada returning to Ayvalık, alongside developments for Sevgi and Leyla.
This slate, lighter than previous years and series-focused, promises diverse storytelling from Turkey's vibrant industry.
