The Turkish Detective
Inspector Cetin Ikmen, his partner Mehmet Suleyman and Detective Ayse Farsakoglu, solve crimes and experiencing euphoric highs and tragic lows. Each crime story is heavily rooted in the rich and varied culture and history of Istanbul and set against the vibrant, dazzling and frenzied world of modern-day Turkey.
Overview
Inspector Cetin Ikmen, his partner Mehmet Suleyman and Detective Ayse Farsakoglu, solve crimes and experiencing euphoric highs and tragic lows. Each crime story is heavily rooted in the rich and varied culture and history of Istanbul and set against the vibrant, dazzling and frenzied world of modern-day Turkey.
Kerem Çatay
Creator / EP
Emrah Gamsizoglu
Producer
Episodes
1. Episode 1
British detective Mehmet Suleyman arrives in Istanbul to join the homicide unit led by eccentric inspector Çetin Ikmen. As soon as he’s arrived, the team investigate the murder of a university student. To find her killer, the team must uncover the secrets of her double life, while Mehmet adapts both to his new life in Istanbul and to Ikmen’s unorthodox approach.
2. Episode 2
While the team close in on a suspect in Gözde’s murder, Suleyman pursues his private investigation on the side and discovers a mysterious name that he’s sure is somehow linked to what Leyla discovered before her fateful accident.
3. Episode 3
The murder of a rap music manager leads Ikmen and team to investigate intrigue and scandal in one of Istanbul’s richest families. Suleyman settles into Istanbul more and reconnects with his estranged father - but he continues to be frustrated in his search for Kayra Khan.
Cast & Crew
Haluk Bilginer
Çetin İkmen
Ethan Kai
Mehmet Süleyman
Yasemin Kay Allen
Ayşe Farsakoğlu
