The Turkish Detective (2023–2024)
Plot
Inspector Cetin Ikmen, his partner Mehmet Suleyman and Detective Ayse Farsakoglu, solve crimes and experiencing euphoric highs and tragic lows. Each crime story is heavily rooted in the rich and varied culture and history of Istanbul and set against the vibrant, dazzling and frenzied world of modern-day Turkey.
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Season01
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Episode 1December 15, 2023—British detective Mehmet Suleyman arrives in Istanbul to join the homicide unit led by eccentric inspector Çetin Ikmen. As soon as he’s arri - S01E02
Episode 2December 15, 2023—While the team close in on a suspect in Gözde’s murder, Suleyman pursues his private investigation on the side and discovers a mysterious na - S01E03
Episode 3December 22, 2023—The murder of a rap music manager leads Ikmen and team to investigate intrigue and scandal in one of Istanbul’s richest families. Suleyman s - S01E04
Episode 4December 22, 2023—The Demir investigation feels like a wild goose chase until Ikmen decides to look much deeper into the past. Leyla begins to remember things - S01E05
Episode 5December 29, 2023—In a poverty-stricken neighbourhood of Istanbul, a serial killer appears to be targeting rubbish collectors. With Ikmen on leave looking aft - S01E06
Episode 6December 29, 2023—With his family still growing, Ikmen decides it’s time to grow up a bit and seek promotion. Suleyman goes undercover as a rubbish collector - S01E07
Episode 7January 5, 2024—When Ayse and Suleyman are sent to investigate a house fire, all seems innocuous at first, but they soon turn up a clue that may break new g - S01E08
Episode 8January 5, 2024—The team finally learn who is behind Kayra Khan, but bringing them to justice will be tough on everyone. Chief inspector Ikmen faces an uphi
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