The Ultimate Top 100 Best Turkish Series of All Time

Turkish television, famously known globally as "Dizi", has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, captivating audiences in over 150 countries. From epic historical sagas and heart-wrenching romances to gripping mafia thrillers, Turkish dramas offer an unmatched cinematic experience.

But with hundreds of shows released every year, how do you separate the masterpieces from the rest? At Vartolo, we don't rely on opinions; we rely on real broadcast data.

How We Rank the Best Turkish Dramas

Unlike generic lists found across the internet, this definitive top 100 ranking is powered by our live database. We calculate a precise aggregate score that combines:

• Official Turkish TV Ratings on Vartolo: We track the brutal weekly broadcast battle for the Total, AB, and ABC1 demographics.
• Global Popularity (TMDB): For digital exclusives (like Netflix or BluTV hits) that don't air on traditional television.

This hybrid algorithm ensures that both legendary television giants (like Çukur, Ezel, and Kurtlar Vadisi) and global digital masterpieces are recognized exactly where they belong.

The Definitive Top 100 Turkish TV Shows List

Below is our live, auto-updating matrix of the most popular Turkish series. As new episodes air and ratings shift, this list adjusts in real-time.

Top 100 Popular Series

1

TASACAK BU DENIZ

12.79 TR

2

MUHTESEM YUZYIL

12.04 TR

3

KURTLAR VADISI: PUSU

11.99 TR

4

SEN ANLAT KARADENIZ

11.42 TR

5

DIRILIS ERTUGRUL

11.16 TR

6

MUCIZE DOKTOR

10.81 TR

7

BIR ZAMANLAR CUKUROVA

10.57 TR

8

KADIN

9.79 TR

9

SOZ

8.99 TR

10

UYANIS BUYUK SELCUKLU

8.89 TR

11

ESKIYA DUNYAYA HUKUMDAR OLMAZ

8.77 TR

12

CUKUR

8.72 TR

13

ICERDE

8.57 TR

14

SADAKATSIZ

8.33 TR

15

SEVDIGIM SENSIN

7.86 TR

16

YALI CAPKINI

7.83 TR

17

YERALTI

7.77 TR

18

MASUMLAR APARTMANI

7.59 TR

19

SEVDAN BIR ATES

7.46 TR

20

HERCAI

7.28 TR

21

KUZEY YILDIZI ILK ASK

7.21 TR

22

KARDESLERIM

7.16 TR

23

KIRGIN CICEKLER

7.13 TR

24

ESREF RUYA

6.99 TR

25

SAVASCI

6.89 TR

26

DAHA 17

6.88 TR

27

HALEF KOKLERIN CAGRISI

6.86 TR

28

ABI

6.84 TR

29

BIZIM HIKAYE

6.76 TR

30

ASK VE MAVI

6.71 TR

31

MEDCEZIR

6.60 TR

32

KIRMIZI ODA

6.45 TR

33

KIRALIK ASK

6.44 TR

34

CAMDAKI KIZ

6.31 TR

35

SAHIPSIZLER

6.28 TR

36

ALTI USTU ISTANBUL

6.27 TR

37

YENI GELIN

6.27 TR

38

SEFIRIN KIZI

6.24 TR

39

YASAK ELMA

6.18 TR

40

YARGI

6.15 TR

41

KARA SEVDA

6.05 TR

42

ARKA SOKAKLAR

5.97 TR

43

ALPARSLAN BUYUK SELCUKLU

5.96 TR

44

SEVKAT YERIMDAR

5.95 TR

45

INCI TANELERI

5.91 TR

46

BAHAR

5.82 TR

47

HUDUTSUZ SEVDA

5.69 TR

48

ERKENCI KUS

5.66 TR

49

UFAK TEFEK CINAYETLER

5.66 TR

50

MARASLI

5.64 TR

51

KIZIL GONCALAR

5.56 TR

52

ASK YENIDEN

5.55 TR

53

BIR GECE MASALI

5.53 TR

54

KALBIMDEKI DENIZ

5.41 TR

55

ARIZA

5.40 TR

56

O HAYAT BENIM

5.37 TR

57

ILISKI DURUMU KARISIK

5.34 TR

58

VATANIM SENSIN

5.32 TR

59

NO 309

5.22 TR

60

CILEK KOKUSU

5.20 TR

61

KANATSIZ KUSLAR

5.17 TR

62

KIZIM

5.17 TR

63

CESUR VE GUZEL

5.15 TR

64

DOGDUGUN EV KADERINDIR

5.13 TR

65

OGRETMEN

5.08 TR

66

TUZLU KAHVE

5.03 TR

67

ALEV ALEV

5.02 TR

68

OMUR USTA

5.00 TR

69

ISTANBULLU GELIN

5.00 TR

70

CIRKIN

4.99 TR

71

AL SANCAK

4.98 TR

72

AZIZ

4.95 TR

73

UC KIZ KARDES

4.95 TR

74

KALP YARASI

4.86 TR

75

GUNESIN KIZLARI

4.84 TR

76

LEYLA HAYAT ASK ADALET

4.84 TR

77

ALDATMAK

4.82 TR

78

MERYEM

4.82 TR

79

DOLUNAY

4.82 TR

80

POYRAZ KARAYEL

4.77 TR

81

BEN BU CIHANA SIGMAZAM

4.71 TR

82

KALP ATISI

4.63 TR

83

HAYAT BAZEN TATLIDIR

4.63 TR

84

INADINA ASK

4.61 TR

85

SEN CAL KAPIMI

4.59 TR

86

OMER

4.56 TR

87

SAKLA BENI

4.54 TR

88

SIYAH BEYAZ ASK

4.54 TR

89

SIYAH INCI

4.53 TR

90

ASLA VAZGECMEM

4.53 TR

91

GUNESIN DOGDUGU YER

4.52 TR

92

KUDUS FATIHI SELAHADDIN EYYUBI

4.52 TR

93

FAZILET HANIM VE KIZLARI

4.49 TR

94

ULAN ISTANBUL

4.47 TR

95

KANUNSUZ TOPRAKLAR

4.47 TR

96

KIRLI SEPETI

4.47 TR

97

DEHA

4.45 TR

98

HAYAT SARKISI

4.41 TR

99

SAHANE HAYATIM

4.41 TR

100

YUKSEK SOSYETE

4.41 TR

Why Turkish Series (Dizi) Are Taking Over the World

If you are new to the world of Turkish dramas, you might wonder what makes them so dangerously addictive. Here is the secret formula:

1. Unmatched Production Value: Every episode feels like a high-budget Hollywood movie, filmed in the stunning streets of Istanbul or the breathtaking landscapes of Anatolia.
2. Deep, Universal Themes: They explore the core of human emotion: forbidden love, family honor, deep betrayals, and impossible sacrifices.
3. Legendary Soundtracks: The musical scores are emotionally devastating and beautifully composed, designed to make you feel every heartbeat.
4. Charismatic Casts: The undeniable chemistry and world-class acting elevate even the simplest scripts into pure magic.

"A great Turkish series doesn't just tell a story; it pulls you into its world and refuses to let you go until the season finale."

• Vartolo Analytics Team

Ready to dive deeper into how the brutal Turkish television industry works? Check out our comprehensive Turkish TV Rating Guide to understand how a single decimal point can determine the fate of a multi-million dollar show.