The Historical Epics: Best Turkish Historical Series of All Time

When it comes to historical television, few countries in the world can match the sheer scale, production value, and epic storytelling of Turkey. Turkish historical dramas (often referred to as Period Dramas or Epics) have not only broken local rating records but have also become massive cultural phenomena across the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

The Recipe for an Epic

What makes a Turkish historical series so captivating? It is the perfect blend of:

• Massive Budgets: Complete cities, castles, and battlefields are built from scratch just for these shows.
• Intense Battles: Sword fighting, horseback archery, and massive army clashes choreographed to perfection.
• Deep Political Intrigue: Behind the swords and shields lie complex games of thrones, betrayal, and diplomacy within the palace walls.

The Greatest Turkish Historical Dramas

Here is our live ranking of the most legendary historical Turkish series, powered by official Turkish TV Ratings on Vartolo and global audience reception:

Top Historical Dramas

1

OYLE BIR GECER ZAMAN KI

20.43 TR

2

DIRILIS ERTUGRUL

11.16 TR

3

KURULUS OSMAN

7.26 TR

4

ALPARSLAN BUYUK SELCUKLU

5.96 TR

5

VATANIM SENSIN

5.32 TR

6

AL SANCAK

4.98 TR

7

KUDUS FATIHI SELAHADDIN EYYUBI

4.52 TR

8

ISIMSIZLER

4.28 TR

9

MEHMED FETIHLER SULTANI

4.11 TR

10

KURULUS ORHAN

3.91 TR

11

DOKUZ OGUZ

3.67 TR

12

BARBAROS HAYREDDIN SULTANIN FERMANI

1.48 TR

Whether you are looking to learn about the rise of the Ottoman Empire, the bravery of the Seljuks, or the intricate lives of Sultans, these masterpieces will transport you to another era.