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Once Upon a Time in Istanbul
2025·1 Season·16 Episodes·★ 1.0
TR original
The series tells the story of a final-year student in the Turkish Language Department who enters the world of the mafia and changes everything, and whose paths intersect with journalist Sahar at university.
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Does this fit your time and taste?
A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 16 episodes
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Seasons
Season 1
16 episodes
2025
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