Best Turkish documentary series

Liberation (1994)

Epic independence fight in 21st century. Turkish independence war against occupying forces (Greece, England, France, Italy) in her land.

Atatürk 1881-1919 (2024)

The early life story of Veteran Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the Republic of Turkey and its first President, supreme commander of Turkish War of Independence, and revolutionary statesman.

Mevlana Rumi (2023)

In 13th-century Anatolia, as the Mongol threat looms and internal turmoil rages, Rumi, a wise spiritual figure, emerges to assuage people's fears. His timeless words unite reason and compassion, inspiring change.

Legends of War (2019)

The wars in which almost all of the century came and the great commanders were fighting against each other. The Legends of War that will lock you on the screen while watching will almost certainly make you live in those times.

Belene (1986)

Hülya Koçyiğit ile Film Gibi Hayatlar (2019)

Esnaf (2022)

Şokopop Portreler: Zeki Müren (2021)

Mahrem (2021)

Terim (2022)

Legendary manager Fatih Terim recounts his football journey, from his playing days to coaching and leading several teams to championship glory.

Tarikat (2022)

Taht Oyunları (2021)

Pavilion (2019)

Although the pavilions operating under the name of casinos, taverns and entertainment centers meet approximately 80% of the Ankara entertainment sector and feed the provincial economy remarkably, they are not widely accepted as legitimate and acceptable by the dramatic sayings created by the legendary cliches. The pavilion culture, which is accepted as "taboo" by a section of the country, is discussed in detail in the Pavyon series.

Tadına Doyulmaz Sohbetler (2023)

Şehirden Uzakta (2020)

Ele Güne Karşı (2020)

Serial Killers in Turkey (2021)

Demirkırat: Bir Demokrasinin Doğuşu (1991)

A documentary of Turkish political history about multi-party period, Democrat Party government and the coup d’État of May 27th.

12 Eylül (1998)

Documentary series chronicling the political developments in Turkey between 1972 and 1983 together with before and after events of 12th September 1980 Turkish coup d'état.

Deprem (2024)

Deprem - BLUTV Series

Cüneyt Özdemir Belgeselleri (2023)

Hiç Bilmiyordum (2021)

Gizemli Tarih (2021)

Satiate Your Soul (2017)

Satiate Your Soul project, a journey to a more refined and quality life.

Şokopop Portreler: Megastar Tarkan (2021)

Bize Gezmek Olsun (2017)

Two great Turkish actors Erkan Can and Guven Kiraç visit Cuba.

Efsane T (2020)

Tarihin Ruhu (2019)

The Spirit of History is a documentary series broadcast on TRT 2 channel. In each episode, the series analyzes a specific topic in Ottoman and Turkish history by collecting information from photographs, films and newspapers in the State Archives.

32nd Day (1985)

32. Gün is a Turkish national and international television news show. Launched in 1985 by Mehmet Ali Birand, it is Turkey's longest-running and most influential news programme. Originally aired on TRT 1, it then moved to private channels, moving home several times. It has aired on Kanal D since 2005.Contributors to 32. Gün include Rıdvan Akar, Cüneyt Özdemir, and Can Dündar.

Şokopop: Yeşilçam 101 (2021)