El Turco: A Turkish Series Among IMDb’s Most Anticipated for 2025
How El Turco is blending history and drama to captivate global audiences
El Turco Ranks 9th on IMDb’s 2025 Most Anticipated Series List
The globally renowned film and TV series review platform IMDb has unveiled its highly anticipated “2025’s Most Anticipated” list. Among the top entries is El Turco, produced by Ay Yapım and starring Can Yaman. Written by Kerem Deren and Çisil Hazal Tenim and directed by Uluç Bayraktar, the series secured 9th place on the prestigious list thanks to its star-studded cast and impressive production quality.
IMDb’s annual list is shaped by the platform’s extensive user base, with over 250 million global users contributing to its MOVIEmeter rankings. Updated weekly, these rankings reflect real viewer interest. El Turco has already captivated audiences worldwide, with millions adding the series to their watchlists. Sharing the spotlight with eagerly awaited productions like Daredevil: Reborn, Alien: Earth, Suits: LA, IT: Welcome to Derry, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, El Turco stands as a testament to Türkiye’s growing influence in the global TV series industry.
A Blend of History and Modern Storytelling
El Turco weaves historical drama with a contemporary narrative, recounting the story of Hasan Balaban, an Ottoman janissary who finds himself in Moena, a village in Northern Italy, after being wounded during the Second Siege of Vienna. There, he becomes a local hero, leaving a lasting legacy.
A Global Cast and High-Quality Production
The six-episode series, shot entirely in English, features an internationally acclaimed cast including Can Yaman, Greta Ferro (Lo E Mio Fratello), Sai Bennett (Mr. Selfridge). Kieran O’Reilly (Vikings), Nigel Pilkington (The King’s Man), Veronica Ferres (Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie). Magnus Samuelsson (The Witcher). Haluk Piyes (Malazgirt 1071), Will Kemp (Reign), Slavko Sobin (Papillon), David Nykl (Supernatural), and Madalena Aragão (Quero Destino).
Produced by a team with Emmy and BAFTA-winning credentials. El Turco promises to set a new standard for Turkish dramas with its high production values and captivating storyline. The series is expected to premiere soon, delivering a unique viewing experience to audiences worldwide.
Stay tuned for what promises to be one of the most talked-about series of 2025.
