Turkish Tv: Soap Operas From Turkey You Should Be Watching

If you love a dose of feel-good television shows, you should also consider watching some amazingly entertaining soap operas from Turkey. With the perfect mélange of drama, romance and real-life scenarios, these are a great source of meaningful entertainment. This article lists the best Turkish shows worth bingeing on. 

Leyla ile Mecnun

A wonderfully lighthearted storyline, Leyla ile Mecnun is comedy series that follows the joyful relationship of lovebirds Leyla and Mecnun. While the overarching plot is about the rich girl Leyla and poor boy Mecnun who fall in love, it’s a fun narrative about the different difficulties and obstacles they face and how they manage to overcome them. Besides, the lead actor and actress are absolutely adorable — don’t be surprised if you’re convinced to book your flights to and transfers from Dalaman Airport in Turkey, just to be able to meet them!

Medcezir

This is inspired from the popular American show The OC. It’s no wonder Medcezir became a runaway hit, especially loved by the younger generations in Turkey. Its plot has been subtly crafted to reflect Turkish culture, which makes it more relatable to the locals and interesting for a global audience. It’s great entertainment that includes a typical yet addictive storyline — a less privileged but very attractive boy who falls in love with a rich and kind-hearted girl. The cinematography comes alive with plenty of magnificent villas, lavish clothing and dramatic conflicts between the couple, who share a sizzling chemistry.

Muhteşem Yüzyıl

For those who would love to explore Turkey’s rich history firsthand, this is a quicker alternative to experience a historical taster before you book your flights and transfers from Dalaman Airport to see it all in person. This saga showcases the extraordinary times during the reign of the Ottoman Empire, replete with ornate costumes and stunningly detailed sets. Being one of Turkey’s top period dramas, it’s full of suspenseful plot twists and exaggerated emotions. In a nutshell, the plot focuses on the legendary life of Ottoman sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and his better half Hürrem. It’s a superb combination of history, culture and an engaging plot line that is sure you keep you hooked until the very last episode.

How to Get There

The best way to get from the UK to Dalaman is by choosing one of the many flight options connecting these two destinations. Once there, you can take one of the many available transfers from Dalaman Airport to your final destination. After all, the only thing better than watching a Turkish soap is visiting the country from which it originated (and maybe even catching a glimpse of one of the stars themselves).

The next time you curl up in front of the television, do give one of these Turkish soap operas a try. In all likeness, you’ll fall in love with these impressive shows, as well as the country from which they originate.

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers in various countries across the globe. If you’re looking for affordable transfers from Dalaman Airport, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.